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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1970

Page

7

US-Israeli Cease-Fire Under Strain Amid Watchful Flights

High level reconnaissance flights verify cease-fire observance east of Suez line as U S and Israel dispute Egypt’s alleged violations. Egyptian missiles near the canal area draw Israeli alarm while Iraq tightens pressure on Cairo embassy. regional tensions rise as U S efforts to uphold terms face skepticism.

MeCroskey McCloskey U.S Suez Canal Washington United States Jerusalem Post Gamal Abdel Nasser Egypt

Navy scuttles ship Briggs using nerve gas plan and rabbits

A U S Navy team prepared the Briggs for sinking using small boats from the Hartley and the Men数据 to check six rabbits aboard as illness tests. They rigged hydrophones and depth charges around the superstructure, opened valve plates, and flooded holds before sinking. Sailors confirmed smooth operation and returned with salvageable gear and a rabbit nicknamed Kirk.

Hamilton Briggs Pete Sherman U.S. Navy Ordnance Laboratory Silver Spring Kirk Florida Gov. Kirk

Navy cruise schedule for USS New Orleans hosts social events in San Diego

The crew of the helicopter carrier USS New Orleans will enjoy swimming a cook-out at Coronado Beach a harbor cruise at night a Disneyland visit and a dance during a week in San Diego. Miss Beaty hopes to meet her brother Petty Officer 2 C David L Beaty while in port. Beaty has just returned to San Diego after a two year Western Pacific deployment aboard USS George K Mackenzi.

New Orleans Coronado Beach Disneyland San Diego Navy Science Cruiser Office of Naval Research Miss Beaty 2.C. David L. Beaty Beaty Western Pacific George K. MacKenzi

Filmmaker Cuts Loretta Young From Myra Breckenridge

20th Century Fox deleted film clips featuring Loretta Young from the movie Myra Breckenridge before a court order. A studio spokesman declined to elaborate on the federal case, noting restrictions were made pending further action.

Hollywood UPI Loretta Young Myra Breckenridge 20Th Century Fox Miss. Young

Health officials mobilize volunteers for diphtheria immunization

Dr Marthalyn Green heads the district communicable diseases division calling for volunteers as 30,000 people are expected to receive free vaccines this week. More than 40 nurses had volunteered by Monday and a main immunization center moved to the air conditioned municipal auditorium due to fainting and fatigue in long lines.

Marthalyn Green

McGovern Warns Of TV Power Shifting Balance

McGovern says prime time television boosts the presidency far beyond Congress. He notes Nixon has 14 prime time broadcasts in 18 months, equaling Eisenhower Kennedy and Johnson combined over 16 years, warning of growing one person rule without a new TV balance.

McGovern Nixon Eisenhower Kennedy John‘son Congress

Climber Refuses Risky Route at Mea Peak

A climber in a birthday party on Mea Mountain declined the final ascent toward Pikes Peak due to feared loose gravel. The party, including Kit Carson and Bell, left Maroon Bell unfinished to avoid dangerous terrain and to finish at a safer point.

Kit Carson Pikes. Peak

Beki Burrous Crowned Miss Texas Rural Electrification

Beki Burrous of Ralls was chosen as Miss Texas Rural Electrification at the annual Texas Electric Cooperatives meeting in Houston. She is 16, a Ralls High School junior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Oats, and plans art studies at Texas Tech University after graduation.

Betty Susan Hancock Norman B. Hancock Rt. 4 Tashoka TWA New York City Hancock New Home Beki Burrous Ralls Miss Texas Rural Electrification Texas Electric Cooperatives Miss Burrous South Plains Sheila Poulson Lorenzo Astroworld Hotel Houston Tom Oats Ralls High School Future Homemakers of America Future Teachers of America Methodist Church Texas Tech University South Plains Electric Cooperative Lubbock Spec Joy Schnelle Southwest Texas State University San Marcos la Donna Gaye Green Loraine Hardin-Simmons University Abilene

Shortage Persists as Tech Students Seek Housing

Tech students flock to apartment services as shortages bite. Mrs. gh says no help available and renters face long searches. Mrs. Pugh notes many give up and return home to attend school. E. W. “Sarge” Bohl reports record inquiries from China to Chile and across Texas.

Cen E. W. “Sarge” Bohl The Lubbock

Lubbock Airport Terminal Plans Move Forward

airport board favors split level terminal design with two four plane diamonds planned for completion by 1975 and potential expansion to 16 gates by 1990 amid road and tunnel connections. officials discuss parking layouts and awaiting FAA input while tornado impact affects nearby housing and rental markets.

Quirt Avenue

Vietnam War Briefs From Saigon Reports

The U S command said raids outside South Vietnam could not be precisely located. Two B 52 missions were flown over the U Minh Forest southwest of Saigon. Six shelling attacks across the country harmed U S units with one dead and 31 wounded. Marine Wing Support Group 17 began leaving for Japan as part of Phase 4 withdrawal.

U. S South Vietnam U Minh Forest Saigon Vietnam U.S Japan

Body Of Woman Found In Hotel Is Identified

Houston police identified the nude, mutilated body found Monday in a Rice Hotel room as Dorothy Smith Van Zant, 35, of Houston. A maid found the room rented Friday by a man with a Waco address. investigators described the suspect as about 35, six feet two, with short brown hair.

Houston Rice Hotel Dorothy Smith van Zant Waco Zach

Slane Carree Ed Workers Devote Billions of Hours

Workers dedicated extensive manhours to the project, with a figure reported as 63 billion in a vote or commitment described by the source.

Slane Carree

Birth announcements and political notes mix in town column

The clumsy clipping reports birth details for families including Mr. and Mrs. Pat Geran and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Edward Milter and notes a Nixon administration Supreme Court move on voting age and literacy tests. It cites Arizona and Idaho responses, states’ compliance, and residency rules for elections.

Arizona Gary K.nelson Earler John Mitchell Depa Supreme Court Idaho Wale Kentucky Georgia Togo

Fire Alarm Triggers City Fire Response at Night

Fire crews were dispatched near Thaiou Highway on Route 289 after an alarm sounded at 3 a.m. Investigators reported a fire at a residence used as a workshop in the 300 block area. Workers and bystanders helped clear debris as firemen contained the scene and evacuated the area. No injuries were reported.

Jaibpore Faaiou Va Asm Tiemen Thaiou Highway Bra See Orttis On Axtee Bat Wan Bae Ben Moka Clovis Fae

Understaffing at Texas school tied to strangulation death

At the Austin State School for the retarded a 20 year old patient, Arnold E. Black, died by strangulation after a game of Cowboys and Indians. Superintendent Larry Talkington said three attendants were on duty for 60 patients and the staff shortage likely prevented adequate supervision. Authorities ruled accidental strangulation though details were limited by patients' conditions. Investigators noted unfulfilled requests to the Texas legislature for more supervisory personnel.

Austin UPI Austin State School Arnold E. Black Beaumont Larry Talkington Talkington Blackburn Justice of the Peace John K. Ross Jr Texas

Houston Seeks 1,000 More Policemen

Mayor Louie Welch urged the Texas Peace Officers Association to help recruit 1,000 additional police officers for Houston. He announced at the association’s 35th annual convention that the city, with 1,600 officers, plans to raise pay from 633 to 675 dollars after six months to attract recruits.

Houston Louie Welch Texas Peace Officers Association Welch Association

Judge Refuses To Ban Smoking On Air Flights

UPI reports U S District Court Judge Joseph C. Waddy denied Ralph Nader’s bid for a preliminary injunction to ban smoking on flights. The FAA considered the emergency request but found no basis for an immediate ban citing health and safety concerns.

Ramon UPI U. S. District Court Joseph C. Waddy Ralph Nader Nader Federal Aviation Administration FAA

California scientists unveil elongated tomato for harvesters

Agricultural researchers at the University of California Davis report a crossbred tomato about two inches in diameter and four to five inches long. The elongated fruit will fit better in mechanical harvesters and is grown on about 100 acres with plans for canning.

TTU Lubbock Pease Songsri Prakdhkit Bohl Association College Inn Robby's Resi Robby’s Moxley Sacramento Calif University of California Jat Davis

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