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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1970

Page

6

Apollo 15 Lunar Landing Plan Faces Potential Setback

Officials said a new site near Hadley Rille is under study for Apollo 15 with Alan Shepard to command the flight and David Scott to lead the mission. The launch is targeted for mid 1970s, while Congress wavering may trim or end the moon flight schedule and push a 1976 international space station goal.

Pace Center Apatha Tsa Jan Alan B. Shepard America David R. Scott Earth Hadhey Fra Mauro Lunar Iat Moon Anthony Calio Science and Applications Directorate Manned Spacecraft Center Calio Hadley Rille Congress United States

Hurricane Celia Dwindles After West Texas Flooding

Weather reports trace Celia’s remnants through West Texas with thunderstorms in El Paso and Hudspeth counties, up to two inches of rain in the far west, and river valley flooding. El Paso Airport records .30 inches, while the lower valley exceeds an inch. statewide heat and humidity persist with seven cities in the 90s.

Celia Texas el Paso Hudspeth San Angelo Wichita Falls Latchbock

Supreme Court Justice Douglas files 1970 income statement

William O. Douglas reported earnings of about 10 for writings in early 1970 and said he serves as unpaid director of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions in Santa Barbara California. The disclosure comes as the House Judiciary Committee investigates his activities and he is the seventh justice to file financial statements.

Washington UPI Supreme Court William O. Douglas Putas Douglas House Judiciary Committee Supreme Cust Santa Barbara Calif House Ger Ald R. Ford

Organized Farm Labor Sought in Chicago Meeting

Labor leaders in Chicago convened a meeting to plan organized farm labor efforts and discuss strategies for improving worker conditions and collective bargaining nationwide. Community organizers and regional representatives attended the gathering.

Chicago UPI George

Births Record Shown From Local Hospitals

Chronicle of multiple birth announcements listing families, addresses, weights, times, and parent occupations. Entries mention Ernest Soller, Richard Rivera, Matilde Vberre, and others with fathers employed by Goodyear, Pioneer, H A Lott, and Castle Industries. Several notes note military service and hospital locations.

Ernest Soller 60Th St Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Richard Rivera Laut Clinic Pioneer Pavera Inc Matilde Vberre Cart Laut’ Clinic H.-A. Lott

Fire alarms raise city fire response near Ciara Avenue

A series of incidents from 8:25 a.m. to 1:47 p.m. reported fires and alarms across Boise. An air conditioner fire at the Sinor Zee Newsom residence on E 17th caused minor damage. a vehicle fire at 2006 63rd led to rekindling. another car fire near Mgr rekindled the blaze. A tea break note mentions carrot tea in Tokyo.

Boise Firi Ciara Avenue Rena Simurvctors Cape of Th I. Sinor Zee Newsom Au Ath

West Virginia Officials Indicted for Vote Buying Scheme

A federal grand jury indicted Mingo County officials Noah Floyd and Arnold Starr for allegedly arranging payments to influence voters to cast a straight Democratic ticket in the 1968 election. The charges include conspiracy to control the vote and distributing funds to voters through 20 000 printed cards. Arraignments set for Friday. penalties up to 10 000 fine and five years in prison. Ernest Ward named coconspirator but not indicted. Floyd and Starr led the Democratic committee in Mingo County.

Huntington W. Va Mingo Noah Floyd West Virginia Senate Elections Committee Arnold Starr Ernest Ward Ward Floyd Te Shad Starr Floyd and Mingo County jDemocratic Eaunve Erhim Upton Brown Arl The FBI

Courses Offered To Idle Students

Ottawa reports the Canadian government will fund special six week crash courses in English and French for university students without summer jobs. Free textbooks and tuition are provided by the federal government in collaboration with universities.

Ottawa UPI Jearning

Newton Rallies Crowd at rally with Nixon threat charge

Newton led a protest outside a bail hearing for the Soledad Brothers, three black convicts awaiting murder trial in the death of a white guard. A scuffle erupted when a man snatched a police cap, later set afire, as officers kept order and arrested the suspect.

Newton David Hilliard Nixon Soledad Brothers Soledad Prison Walckty

Odessa suit targets racial balance in Ector ISD

Odessa federal court action looms against the Ector County Independent School District over alleged civil rights act noncompliance. Attorney Joe D. Rich notified board President Lucius Bunton that a suit will be filed later this week. Three schools Carver Milam and Blacksear Junior High were cited as minority institutions.

Odessa Bunton Ector County Lucius. Bunton Joe D. Rich Carver Milam Blackshear Rich

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