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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1969

Page

11

Indian inspired class bakes pottery in fire lesson

Eighteen fourth to sixth graders at Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center learned coil pottery using local clay and Indian methods. Fire was built with sawdust and coal in a pit supervised by firemen, mirroring ancient techniques.

Opal Dixon T Avalanche-Journal Fed Libbock Art Association Paul H. Boone Mackenzie State Park Boone Southwest W. A. Wilbanks Ray Lawrence Ruth Gautier J. A. Turquette M. E. West

Airlines Seek Fares Changes Across Atlantic Pacific Routes

Eastern proposes jet coach base rates with a 6.7 to 5.0 cent per mile scale for distances up to 1,800 miles and 5 percent more for jet first class. United seeks to cut California Hawaii coach fares to 85 dollars while asking for broader reductions. Pan American targets up to 23 percent decreases on trans polar routes via Fairbanks. All changes would take effect September 9.

Washington Eastern Air Lines United Air Lines California-Hawaii United Pan American World Airways Great Circle New York Tokyo Fairbanks Alaska Eastern Los Angeles San Diego Calif Hawaii

Sanctions Vote Planned Over South Africa South West Africa

A coalition of African and Asian delegates in the United Nations Security Council appears to have secured the nine votes required to push a resolution threatening sanctions against South Africa unless it withdraws from South West Africa by September 30. Diplomats said the plan could win two more votes if the language on sanctions is softened.

United Nations, N.Y U.N. Security Council South Africa South-West Africa

Soviet ship captains fined for fishing inside Canadian waters

In Victoria British Columbia two Soviet fishing vessel captains were found guilty and fined 2500 each for fishing within Canada's 12 mile limit. Captains Edward Morozov and Boris Rolenko claimed a net entanglement caused the vessels to drift into the zone.

Victoria B.C Canada Wiliam Oster Edward John Morozov German Titov Boris E. Rolenko Kouzachin Canadian Fisheries Patrol Howay Chesley Power Ostler Morozov Rolenko

Lubbock Mayor Dub Rogers Celebrates Birthday Surprises

Lubbock Mayor Dub Rogers received surprise tributes including a city proclamation naming Friday Dub Rogers Day. Messages from Governor Preston Smith and Congressman George Mahon followed a birthday party hosted by the City Council. He later thanked supporters and described the day as wonderful despite some disappointment over industry plans.

W. D. Rogers Lubbock Lubbock City George Mahon Dub Rogers Ima GJ Preston Smith Texas Smith Mahon Ronald Thomasson Rogers Wallace Hess 42Nd St Lubbock Imayor John Logan

Visiting Greek Finds People In U S His Country Alike

Kardassis, a Greek officer visiting Texas, notes the American travel pay system is complicated and sophisticated. He has toured Oklahoma, Colorado, and New Mexico and plans to return to Greece August 20. He compares Greek and American views on freedom and travel, citing the Alamo, Messologi, Marathon, and Salamina as historic touchstones. He admires Homer and sees shared human concerns across nations.

U.S Kardassis Greece South Plains Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico Texas Kalamata Germany Air Force Nco Academy Sid Athens Sheppard Afb Messologi Turkey Persia Marathon B.C Salamina Odessius Ulysses

Tech workshop crowns journalism students at Texas meet

The 12th annual Texas Tech Southern Council of Student Publications awards ceremony closed the week long workshop in the Tech Union Ballroom. Over 400 students from 90 schools across Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and Louisiana participated in yearbooks newspapers and photography training co sponsored by Texas Tech journalism and Taylor Publishing Co.

Tech Union Texas Tech Southern Council Oklahoma New Mexico Louisiana Texas Tech Department of Journalism Taylor Publishing Co Sarah Zoller Midland High Brenda Brighton Lubbock Estacado Illynna Jones Big Spring High Maryilin McLoroy Dimmitt High Pampa Hich Lubbock Coronado Spearman High Happy High Stanton High Wayland Baptist College Plainview Louisiana State University Robert Rooker Ralph Sellmeyer Wallace Garets Tech Jerry Dixon

Spy Expatriation Row Strains U.S. Soviet Ties

U.S. sources describe Andreyev as an active espionage figure with U.N. duties but not a top spy. Kovner’s expulsion, urged as a quiet departure, was rejected by the Soviets. Diplomats say the move harms relations though not jeopardizing arms talks.

U.S Andreyev U.N Kovner

Paris Man Surrenders 70 Dogs to SPCA Pound

Neighbors complained Rene Peyreton kept seventy dogs in his basement. Police took the animals to the SPCA pound amid concerns of cruelty and neglect.

Paris Rene Peyreton The Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals

Suspect Sought in Stabbings of Two College Girls

New Jersey State Police tied the Memorial Day slayings of Elizabeth Perry and Susan Davis to several Michigan coed killings. A lanky teen with curly brown hair, last seen near the victims’ car, is sought for questioning as Michigan authorities assist. The girls’ fathers offered a 20000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Absecon N.J New Jersey Ann Arbor Mich Elizabeth Perry Excelsior Minn Susan Davis Camp Hill James Brennan Ray Perry Minnesota Davis

Berkeley Found Tops In Peace Corpsmen

UC Berkeley leads U S colleges with the most Peace Corps volunteers since the program began eight years ago. A total of 566 Berkeley graduates have completed Peace Corps service and 367 are now overseas or preparing for assignments.

Berkeley Calif

Evangelist Hargis Sees Big Growth In Mission

Rev Billy James Hargis, 43, leader of the Christian Crusade, in Boston discusses his broader approach to fight sex education and creeping apostasy. He says he aims to expose evil while offering a way out, emphasizing gospel, education, and free enterprise.

Boston Billy James Hargis Hargis Christian Crusade Tulsa Southwest America Betty Jane Billy James II Bonnie Jane Becky Jean Brenda Jo Texarkana Tex

Tax bill may ease consumer taxes says Baker

State Rep. George Baker told the West Texas Press Association that the Texas Senate will likely ease the tax burden on consumers when handling the House passed bill. He noted the current bill is heavily loaded with taxes on individuals and predicted a Senate revision and conference compromise.

San Angelo Tex George Baker West Texas Press Association Texas Senate House Senate Conference Committee

Minority Efforts Will Continue Across Cities

Los Angeles and Boston are identified as next targets in a government push to secure construction jobs for minority workers. Assistant Secretary of Labor Arthur Fletcher says the Labor Department will persist despite Controller General Elmer Staats ruling the program creates quotas and constitutes reverse discrimination by compelling contractors to hire minority workers.

Los Angeles Boston Arthur Fletcher Labor Department Elmer B. Staats Staats Washington

Priest Speaks Out on Self-Righteousness in Kennedy Crash

A Catholic priest psychologist from Maryknoll College criticizes American reaction to Senator Edward Kennedy's Chappaquiddick accident as self righteous. Fr Eugene Kennedy urges questions about the event, condemns the stone throwing and sin casting by observers.

Sen Edward M. Kennedy Eugene Kennedy Fr. Kennedy Massachusetts Maryknoll College Glen Ellyn Chappaquiddick Island

Mexican police break up large stolen car and drug ring

Mexican federal police led by Domingto Constantino arrested three suspects near Nuevo Laredo after dawn raids. Ten US stolen cars were recovered and a shop altering vehicle identification numbers was found. Drugs were distributed to dealers in San Antonio Austin Houston Dallas and Fort Worth. Weapons and narcotics seized. All arrestees were Mexican nationals.

Nuevo Laredo Mexico Secret Service Domingto Constantino Constantino Chicago Texas United States San Antonio Austin Houston Dallas Fort Worth U.S

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