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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1970
Page
6
Hurricanes Celia left Corpus Christi and surrounding areas in ruin with mobile homes destroyed, roads impassable, and power lines down. Mayor Blackmon imposed a curfew as emergency crews battled wreckage and evacuated thousands while SBA loans eyed for relief.
In Rockport Texas R C Ott and his wife and friend Bill Smallreed rode out Hurricane Celia in a 30 foot trailer home bolted to the ground. The trailer toppled and rested on its side then upright when the wind shifted. Mrs Ott was unconscious on a tilted couch and Smallreed bled from a forehead cut while Ott damaged his hand. Emergency crews eventually reached them as power failed and debris blocked streets. Ott found three dogs sheltered in a car and later supervised a stretcher for his wife.
A reporter recounts a destructive Corpus Christi storm scene with windows blown out, collapsed ceilings, ruined library books, and telephones failing. Residents describe doors jamming, a fallen bank sign, and vehicles lifted and thrown by the wind as chaos swept the city.
The article traces major Texas hurricanes from early 20th century storms inflicting vast damage and high death tolls. It cites Galveston and coastal towns suffering catastrophic flooding, 1915 Alvin and Freeport losses, 1918 Riviera fatalities, and 1932 Velasco damage. It notes 1961 Carla’s death toll and peak losses around $80 million.
President Nixon faced sharp criticism after saying Charles Manson was guilty of eight murders and noting media coverage in Los Angeles. The moment drew I clarification from aide to avoid implying media bias and sparked questions over pretrial influence on the Tate Hinman cases.
Radioactive fragments from a U S re search rocket launched from Utah were located in a Mexican meadow after the July 11 test went off course. The cobalt sealed nose cone pieces were detected by special equipment and a radioactive trench was found at the impact site. Mexican and U S officials coordinated to recover the material as scientists awaited proper gear. The errant missile, launched near Green River Utah, was intended for White Sands New Mexico.
U S Command in Saigon rejected reports that Phantom fighters provided close air support to Cambodian troops. Spokesmen reiterated U S raids in Cambodia are limited to interdiction of enemy supply lines and bases. Cambodian commanders reportedly urged air support, prompting Phnom Penh to relay requests to Saigon.
Weather report notes scorching temperatures across the South Plains with limited rainfall in some areas. Forecasters assign 20 percent chance of rain this afternoon and 30 percent tonight along the Gulf Coast and upper 60s to near 90 degrees inland. A northward frontal system brings scattered showers elsewhere.
On a collision course the Poseidon and a support ship watched by women headed toward debris. Captain William C. Dotson of the Observation Island warned with five whistle blasts and reversed engines. A near miss followed a grappling attempt, then the Russians circled behind and came within about 80 yards.
Police investigate a weekend theft of a four wheel vehicle with a sencha pad and back. Ronald Grey of 505 ¢ Ae Bt reported the item missing from his property, hoping officers recover the equipment valued at an estimated amount.
A 7:45 p.m. crash at Mth Street and Avenue T sent Mike Riddle 23 of 2807 2nd St to Methodist Hospital with minor injuries. Also a two car crash at Santa Fe Drive and 1st left the driver and a passenger with minor injuries. Laura Dearman 75 of 2407-A Wrd St was injured in a truck collision at 22nd Street and Avenue U and treated at University Hospital. Her daughter Peggy Slivan and great granddaughter Teri Sullivan also suffered minor injuries.
In Orlando an elderly woman wandered the streets Monday loudly claiming her suitcase held money. Police confirmed the bag contained $223,000. She was escorted with officers to a bank, where the fortune was deposited into a safe deposit box. Mrs Gladys Burmam, in her 70s, was taken to a hospital for observation.
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