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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1969
Page
14
The Soviet Union launched unmanned spacecraft Zond 7 to study the moon and near space, take lunar photographs, and test onboard rocket-space systems. Observers note no landing is planned and Zond 7 may carry biological experiments as in prior Zond missions.
J. F. Pete Rogers, a 17 year Texas Ranger veteran, is promoted to captain and will command Ranger Company C in Lubbock. Col Wilson E Speir, DPS Director, announced the promotion on Friday. Rogers is a former Ranger sergeant slated to take over the post.
Wayland College aims to raise 61000 by August 31 to redeem 210000 in challenge gifts, boosting the development fund to 1.2 million for campus projects including a 500000 physical education center. Donations tally shows Plainview 425000, Lubbock 150000, Midland 60000, foundations 400000, others 125000. John H. Wayland attended, observing Moody Science Building work amid campus updates.
Evelyn Weckerly a 27 year old blind English teacher at Mona Shores High School Muskegon area is dismissed for inability to control classes despite using Braille tapes and student helpers. Board argues handicap impairs performance while Weckerly vows to appeal saying method gave students responsibility.
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