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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1969

Page

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Early smoking started by age ten among Michigan youths

A Michigan smoking survey of 951 school children aged 10 to 15 found about 13 percent currently smoke and some started as young as six. The study, conducted in 75 schools across 25 cities, was organized by teen agers under the Youth Advisory Council.

Associated Press East Lansing Mich Michigan Youth ‘Advisory Council Governor's Youth Commission ‘of Lansing

Caliche Sales Involving Heatly Stirs State Inquiry

The Associated Press reports that Rep. W. S. Heatly, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, sold caliche to contractors and for state highway and farm to market projects. Officials defend the dealings as lawful, with no pressure or conflicts noted under state law. Heatly unavailable for comment. his son said he was out of town.

Austin W. S. Heatly House Appropriations Committee Goy Ben Barnes House Gus Mutscher Heatly Stan Texas Preston. Smith Capitol Ments VMIW O- Lam al Goeden U.S Bank of France Cooper and Woodruff Construction Co Amarillo Jagoe Public Construction Bee Heatley

France in transition after De Gaulle resignation signals power shift

Interim president Alain Poher urged unity and lawfulness as France braces for a new fifth republic president. Georges Pompidou and Poher emerge as leading candidates while De Gaulle retires at Colombey les Deux Eglises after a decisive vote. The franc weakened to near record lows and gold prices surged amid market jitters.

United Press International ARIS Chartres de Gaulle Alain Poher de ‘Gaulle Mmotherland Fifth Republic France United States Europe Georges’ Pompidou Poher Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises

Threeday meeting opens in district council activity

Lubbock area notes show a three day district council of the Assemblies of God begins with discussions on approach and method. Odessa Midland group agrees on need for senior college but not on how to meet it. Army chiefs criticize college heads for forgiveness toward minority enlistment. Police report over 150 arrests linked to unrest as Japanese students clash in anti war protests.

Council of Assemblies of God Odessa Midland Sec

Today’s Prayer Dear Lord We Humble Pride Before You

A fragmented prayer reads Dear Lord keep us arena amid pride. The writer asks daily for humility and guidance toward the Kingdom.

Kingdom

Moon bumps hint at ancient oceans and rivers

Astronomers Muller and Storgren of JPL report lunar gravity anomalies suggesting the moon’s surface was once wetted by vast oceans and eroded by flowing rivers. Their findings, presented at an American Physical Society meeting, may affect Apollo 11 sampling plans this summer.

Sy United Presa International Washington Paul M.muller William L. Storgren Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena Muller American Physical Society JPL Lunar

Navy declines Pueblo crew court martial over technical violations

The Navy says Pueblo crewmen will not face court martial for technical conduct violations but may face action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. A court of inquiry is studying the incident and a few code clarifications are possible, though officers do not expect broad changes. Brig. Gen. Leo A. Benade notes a captured military captive may freely give more information than name, rank, or service number.

Associated Press Washington Navy Pueblo Court of Leo A. Benade Secretary of Defense For Manpower and Reserve Affairs Benade

Biomechanics study links chair posture to work injuries

A biomechanics research review explains how body responses to work forces are measured with equipment in a lab setting. It notes electric responses and anatomy data help assess safety and effectiveness of tasks, including repetitive motions, showing injuries rise in some jobs.

Tichauer

Fragmentary Quote on Equipment for an Average Man

Disjointed passage discusses equipment and products labeled for an average man who does not exist. The text reflects linguistic confusion and incomplete phrases about sales, design error, and intended consumer. No clear event, date, or named organization is identifiable.

Rei Baka

Filibuster Blocks Bill To Repeal Annual Ratio

In Austin the Senate filibustered to block a measure repealing an annual ratio. The debate stretched late into Monday night with rapid shifts and a final tally reported as 19 to 6 for and 18 against. The scene showed lawmakers fatigued near dawn as the measure stalled.

Avalanche-Journal News Services Austin Senate

Governor Barnes hints at override vote to back one year budget

Lt. Gov. Barnes says legislature may back a one-year budget without new taxes, pressuring Gov. Smith who prefers biennial appropriations. Business leaders urge acceptance to avoid a possible corporate tax and aid public programs amid talks of budget cuts and fiscal pauses.

Barnes Austin Preston Smith Moniday Ben’ Barnes Smith Texas Enthusias Healy Lubbock T Smith Lnto Orn

Stroud Triumphs In Amarillo Runoff Mayor Race

Incumbent J Ernest Stroud wins Amarillo mayor runoff with 14 822 votes to challenger L OBrien Thompson 10 448. Placing Mays 9 590 and Dee Deford 15 577 in runoff for Place 3. Total votes 27 304 set new records, amid a bitter campaign with 23 candidates this year.

Amarillo J. Ernest Stroud Stroud L. O’brien ‘Thompson Bil Mays Houston Dee Deford Edward W. Fletcher Ini Mays Deford W. W Windy Nicklaus R.G. Mills L. Ray-Vahue

Budget proposal gains cautious Senate support

A bill facing Senate House conference scrutiny drew mixed reactions as supporters urged swift approval while Barnes emphasized strong backing for a one year budget. The discussion appears on Page 6 with further details.

Barnes Senate House Conference Committee

Runoff Effort Fails to Oust Incumbent Mayor

A sustained push to unseat the incumbent in the mayoral race continued through Monday but proved ineffective.

House group blocks drug bill changes

A House committee defeated an effort to alter a bill on drug possession and firearms. The proposed changes would treat LSD possession as a felony on first offense and adjust penalties related to crimes committed with firearms. The debate stressed citizen safety and deterrence.

Associated Press Austin A- House

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