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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1970

Page

2

Lubbock district defends desegregation stance in HEW case

Lubbock Inde cent School District representatives pressed HEW officials in Washington over why federal actions scuttle district desegregation proceedings. The district contests HEW rulings and cites ongoing Justice Department suits against 26 Texas areas, urging defense through the courts to uphold neighborhood school policy.

Lubbock Washington Department of Health, Education and Welfare Texas HEW Irving Rape Mer Justice Department Texas Education Agency Ratipe J. Stanley Pottinger Supreme Court

Court Tragedy Prompts Call For Reform in Marin Shootout

In Marin County a raid on the courthouse left a judge dead and a deputy DA wounded as four revolutionaries opened fire. Eyewitnesses watched a brutal public crime raising fears of systemic legal loopholes and urging immediate changes to curb lawlessness nationwide.

Marin County Court House California American Civil Liberties Union William Kuntsler Marin County Depuy Trors San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Supreme Court U. S

Equal Groom Shower Sparks Debate on Wedding Etiquette

Dear Abby notes that a groom shower seems improper while readers ask why men should not be honored. The letter argues brides receive gifts and asks if the groom deserves similar attention amid the Women's Liberation movement and equal rights discussion.

Abby van Buren Abby Women’s Liberation Front Betsy

Fulbright Proposal Sparks Debate on TV Radio Equal Time

The Arkansas senator J William Fulbright argues that the presidents reach via television and radio grants the office extra power. He supports equal time rules for political content and warns regulatory intrusion could invite legal battles and a Supreme Court check.

Federal Communications Commission Congress Supreme Court

Blackie the dog missing from Buffalo Springs Lake

Readers report that Blackie a seven year old black terrier with a Chihuahua head vanished from 514 North Boston area now living at Buffalo Springs Lake. Owners H Holmes seek return to Box 747 and offer a reward. Also letters criticize Nixon and public policy with requests to activate SACB and oppose Family Assistance Plan.

The Avalanche Journal Blackie Buffalo Springs Lake North Boston H. Holmes Route 1 Hill

Russia builds stockpiles near Korea as war nerves rise

New York reports Russia assembling dry docks merchant ships and supplies at Vladivostok near Korea. In Washington the Army calls for 825 women nurses dieticians and therapists to volunteer for the Army Nurse Corps and Women’s Medical Specialist Corps. Southwestern Championship Junior Rodeo opens with 3500 spectators, parade and strong start. In Wy Street area a burglary attempt lands two locals in county jail awaiting grand jury action.

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Hoover remembered as humanitarian statesman on birthday

In Madison Virginia admirer honors Herbert Hoover with notes on his relief work and democratic humility. The piece recalls his life from charity in Russia to a prolific writing career and leadership, arguing his legacy deserves global recognition on his birth anniversary.

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Open Questions and Quirks in Daily News Bits

A collage of scattered curiosities and jokey snippets covers tongue twisters, color psychology, odd etymology, name popularity shifts, nudist opinions, hot questions about fashion design, and light Q A style curiosities. This miscellany ends with a garbled mailing address for readers to write in.

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