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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1970

Page

6

Douglas avoids two obscenity cases in Senate turmoil

A chaotic report cites Ford and Douglas related moves amid blasts at the capitol, a libel case involving Ralph Ginzburg, and a motorized blast at Baton Rouge venues. Authorities seek arrest and conviction as investigation unfolds broader Supreme Court distraction.

Isl Thej Senate Capitol Baton Rouge Country Club Ralph Ginzburg Douglas Washington William O.j Tions Ford Douglas Gerald R. Ford Mich Barney Douglas Rossett Evergreen Review Grove Press Ford Maryland

Arrow Note Claims Louisiana Capitol Bombing Revenge

A note wrapped around a crossbow arrow cited Louisiana's 34 story capitol and a country club as targets in "partial revenge" for killings by law enforcement. A bomb threat evacuated Baton Rouge’s mayoral office but yielded no device. Governor McKeithen said he received repeated threats but will not change security.

Baton Rouge UPI Louisiana State Capitol Country Club W.W. Dumas John McKeithen McKeithen

Crossbow Note Haunts Baton Rouge Morning Advocate

Massachusetts note claims three black men killed and references a city marshal and two police officers. A caller warned of hazardous devices and turned over the crossbow and note after contacting the Baton Rouge police. The note links to Dunaway Normand and Coates, linked to past public safety incidents involving black suspects.

Baton Rouge Morning Advocate Dunaway Coates Normand Wilfred E. Dunaway Zachary Jimmie D. Normand Luther W. Coates iNegro

Star Awarded Posthumously to Marine 2nd Lt Upchurch

The Gold Star in lieu of a second Bronze Star was awarded posthumously Friday to Marine 2nd Lt. James G. Upchurch. His widow Mrs. Kathy Upchurch accepted the award at 4312 13th St. He previously earned the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V in November 1969, and Capt. Thomas V. Allen presented the honor in a Lub bock Marine Corps Reserve Unit ceremony.

James G. Upchurch Kathy Upchurch 13Th St Thomas V. Allen Lubbock-based Marine Corps Reserve

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