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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1970

Page

2

Financier Parsons resigns as Detroit bank chairman

Parson s resignation as chairman of the Bank of the Commonwealth triggers changes in leadership while regulators limit expansion. He and three associates exit the firm Comac Co. and consider selling stock, amid talks of a more favorable regulatory stance for the bank and its affiliates.

Bank of the Commonth Parsons Commonwealth Michigan Switzerland Washington D.C Ohio Colorado Pittsburgh Thomas ‘H. Wagner Herbert Fisher Thomas Giles University of Michigan Co‘mac Co Parsons Group

Texas Coast Sees Light Showers Amid Mild Temps

Texas coast records scattered showers with cool nights and mild afternoons as highs top near 101 in Waco McAllen and 100 in Alice Austin and Cotulla. Beaumont reports the heaviest shower at .17 inch while statewide moisture remains low.

Texas Reau Waco McAllen Alice Austin Cotulla Beaumont Palacios Elmhurst Reno Nev

Volunteer Efforts Earn Air Commendation Medal

Sgt. Laurence D. Deihl of the 350th Field Maintenance Squadron received the Air Force Commendation Medal at Guadalupe Neighborhood Center for organizing more than 60 volunteers and 30 trucks to aid storm victims after the May 11 tornado. He directed traffic and distributed relief supplies starting two hours after the disaster.

Laurence D. Deihl Reese Air Force Base Norman R. Hull Guadalupe Deihi 36Th St Deihl Reece Air Forces

Omark Industries Tests Aircraft Bolts With Million-Pound Machine

El Segundo firm Omark Industries uses a testing machine that applies one million pounds of pressure to aircraft bolts highlighting the companys push to lead in aerospace fasteners. The device equals the weight of about 250 two ton cars and demonstrates high strength testing capabilities.

EL Segundo, Calif UPI Omark Industries

Union Leader Urges Increase In Federal Wage Requirements

Union leader Jacob Potofsky urged raising the federal minimum wage from 1.60 to 2.50 an hour with steps to 2.00 then 2.50, plus a 35 hour workweek and double time after eight hours. He pushed applying increases to territories and extending coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Potofsky Puerto Rico Virgin Islands American Samoa George H. Clippers Southern Pulpwood Association Clippett Earle D. Bessey E. D. Bessey & Son Winslow Maine Wilma Scott Heide National Organization For Women

Fire alarms report multiple minor blazes across Lubbock

Fire crews responded Wednesday to several small incidents including a wall fire at an apartment complex on 180 228 Mh St, a television set fire at a home on Memphis Avenue, a trash fire on 501 37th Rt, a grass fire at 1002 Idalou, and a vacant house blaze at 1707 16th Bs. No injuries reported and little damage noted.

Lubbock Memphis Fuenon Alt Condi Lir Matire Ress P.m Matue Farris

Theft Suspects Arrested in Lawn Mower Case

Police detained two Latin American youths aged 18 and 19 after a call about a stolen lawn mower. Mrs. Mary Hernandez reported seeing suspects dragging the mower. officers arrested them in the 200 block Avenue.

Mary Hernandez 228 Ave E. Broadway Lewis Stump Carpot E. 28Th St

No Roach Spray Endorsed For Home Use

Advertises a non toxic stainless spray named No-Roach that kills ants roaches and bugs while claiming safety for children and pets. Mentions brands Ferre Safewar Pietty Westy Caltech Rylew Brooks and A.G. Super Save with a distribution note by A fin Kimberl and Weples Patter.

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