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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1970
Page
9
Three men traverse the one mile long Death Valley blast furnace on foot with another in progress as heat and danger test endurance. Veterans and locals recount grueling climbs and the lure of extreme challenge amid blistering temperatures.
In a bid to aid liberal Senate candidates, Senator George McGovern’s Campaign 1970 mailed fundraising letters equating Nixon and his allies with a conservative realignment. By June 3 the drive raised 511217 dollars, about 300000 distributed to campaigns including Gore, Kane, and McGee, with thousands more spent on lists, printing, and postage.
A seven year old boy named Jimmy Caves was struck while riding a tricycle at a busy intersection near Marshall. He was hit at the junction of U.S. 80 and State Highway 154 and died on arrival at a hospital after the driver who hit him took him there.
In Ottawa public notices indicate that appearance filings may substitute for immediate arrests. The shift signals new enforcement practice to document alleged offenses while keeping individuals within the system for court appearance. Authorities emphasize procedural transparency and community safety.
Washington AP Senates farm subsidy debate heats as lawmakers push higher limits in a 3.5 billion bill and a floor amendment seeks a 20 000 cap per farm with safeguards against corporate splits The House backs 65 000 on three crops while defense of broader parity and set aside provisions shape the measure. A separate note reports Soviet diplomat Valentin Falin named as ambassador to West Germany.
Dallas AP report by Godfrey Anderson notes Americans seek identity in every product and interaction. From personalized greetings to name and address on receipts, underwear, and notepaper, the trend reflects a culture obsessed with individual labeling.
In New Orleans, President Nixon retained control of a pair of gold and lapis lazuli cufflinks after a crowded handshake. His wife later recovered the second link from the car floor, a jeweler sent a replacement, and a family spokesman said Nixon returned a borrowed link and kept his own for Mrs. Nixon’s safekeeping. Also noted are Texas ego plates and branding irons for steaks as local trends.
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