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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1970

Page

2

Tupamaros Free Uruguayan Judge After Abduction

In Montevideo on Friday night Tupamaros guerrillas released Criminal Court Judge Daniel Manelli after abducting him last Tuesday. The group said he was interrogated about court irregularities and accused a bribe offer from the CIA. They also held American Dan Mitrione and Brazilian diplomat Aloysio Dias Gomide. Mitrione was wounded in the abduction. The government declined immediate negotiation, calling the group criminals, while hinting at possible talks later.

Tugtay Pereira Manelli Montevideo Dge Daniel/Tupamaros Jorge Pacheco Areco Dan A. Mitrione Aloysio Mares Dias Gomide Manell U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Mitrione Richmond Ind U.S. Agency For International Development Brazil Tupamaros

Texas Senators Push Disaster Aid Amendments for Celia and May Tornado

Senator Yarborough and Senator Tower seek amendments to expand urban renewal funds within a year after major disasters. The move would offer relocation and moving costs for residents whose homes are destroyed, aiding Celia victims and Lubbock tornado survivors. Eastland aides offer expertise to speed aid.

Washington W. Yarborough D-Tex Senate Lubbock Yarborough John KG. Tower R-Tex Texas Sen James Eastland D-Miss Camille Eastland

Lubbock Journal Teases Morning and Sunday Editions

Fragmentary notice from Lubbock Texas previews morning and Sunday editions. Mentions morning and Sunday evening content with unclear specifics.

Births Report From Local Hospitals And Bases

Local notices record multiple birth announcements including a daughter at 4 pounds 4 ounces at West Texas Hospital and a son at 10 ounces at Reese Air Force Base Hospital. Several fathers listed with occupations from university professor to service station employee.

Danny C. Young Indiana Ave Heese Air Force Base Hospital Reese Charles William Keller Weat Texas Honest Texas University Vernon Bohanon 58Th St Tuesaday Hethoais Hospital Lacs Clinic Hospital Gossett

Fire alarms respond to suspected worker torching pipes

Fire crews responded to two early morning fires started by workmen using an acetylene torch to cut pipes. A later alarm at 1 41 p.m. involved grass fire with no damage reported at 17th Street and Avenue C. Additional calls included a 3% a.m. alarm at 1300 Broadway.

Unita Lubbock Lige Blanchard Tnanhes Depa Broadway Noda 17Th Street Avenue C

Absentee Voting Breaks Record in City Bond Election

Voters flocked to city hall on the last day of absentee voting for the Saturday bond election. A total of 883 absentee ballots were cast, a city record and far above the 1968 runoff. The measure funds a $13.6 million package including a Memorial Civic Center, a library, lake recreation areas, and park improvements amid Tornado recovery efforts.

Lubbock Yellowhouse Canyon

Hurricane Celia Aloft Dims. West Texas Faces Rain Flood

Hurricane Celia's outer bands caused light rains and localized flooding in West Texas towns near Lubbock as she weakened over the region. Forecasters warned of two to four inches of rain in some areas while arroyos and roads remained flooded.

Larry Cheek Avalanche-Journal Celia Big Bend West Texas South Plains Lubbock National Park Chi Basin Park Marathon Texas Alpine Marfa New Mexico el Paso Weather Bureau Gulf Coast

Burglars Strike Multiple Local Buildings Across City

Police report several break ins including Forest Industries at 906 E 44 St where machines worth 1050 and a $30 cash box were taken and a vending machine rifled. Mt Casita Center at Erskine St and Zenith Ave lost office equipment 660 plus a vacuum and sprayer. Vehicle and home thefts include a purse with a $100 check and $20 cash, jewelry, and a 100 air conditioner at 2604 E Bates St.

Harold Hill Ae Forest Industries E. 44 Mt. Casita Center Erskine Street Zenith Avenue Howard Adams 70Th St University Ave Dwayne Tucker E. Bates St

Verdict Returned In Lubbock Auto Insurance Suit

A Lubbock 140th District Court jury found Darwin Ray Frerking had not made required premium payments and that the insurance company misled his mother into believing the policy was reinstated after an April 2 1969 auto mishap. Judge Bean had not yet rendered a judgment.

140Th District Court Darwin Ray Frerking Poor County Mutual Insurance Couut Robert H. Bean Frerking Bean

Saw Accidents Leave Two Injured In West Texas

Two men treated at West Texas Hospital for hand injuries from different saw incidents. Jessie Alafa, 37, of Slaton, transferred from Mercy Hospital after Monday’s injury, is in good condition following surgery. Fred Lee Nixon Jr., 24, of Smyer, received treatment for cuts to three fingers and was released.

West Texas Hospital Jessie Alafa Slaton Mercy Hospital Fred Lee Nixon Jr Smyer

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