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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1970
Page
10
The Senate votes to override President Nixon’s veto of the education fund measure. Senator John J. Williams asserts ongoing opposition to rising appropriations and defends the fiscal stance amid heated debate on national education funding.
Tornado struck acres on the Triangle Ranch near Paducah. four volunteer units extinguished a blaze at Shamburger Ranch in southeast Cattle County. Lubbock set records with 101 high and 73 low amid forecasts of relief by Thursday. U.S. politics notes include Nixon veto overrides and education aid debates in Congress.
Reported aerial reconnaissance plans raise questions about U.S. bases as Iraq moves to aid Palestinian guerrillas in Amman. Arab leaders discuss talks in Baghdad while Egypt warns of a siege on its embassy. Israeli border violence and UN accusations of repeated attacks mark a volatile regional standoff.
The Liberty ship Briggs sank at 16 000 feet east of Cape Kennedy after discharging nerve gas in a 30 second act that left a white foam geyser on the surface and a final salute from two tow tugs. Navy teams confirmed no immediate gas leakage as the vessel settled and was scuttled in Operation Chase to neutralize the agent.
The Navy announced a shift of the sinking location for 5000 tons of conventional explosives to a new site 135 miles east of Maryland and 88 miles southwest of Barnegat after public concern. The ship will be sunk 111 miles southeast of Barnegat with no danger to nearby mustard gas canisters, according to the naval spokesman.
Emergency immunization HQ opened as 5 000 adults and children received vaccines across 25 district clinics. Army post sent 20 medical staff. 40 nurses volunteered daily. Lines circled the municipal auditorium while crowds endured heat and thirst in a picnic atmosphere with some tears from anxious children.
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The Airport Board weighs a split level vs H shaped terminal to become the main entrance road from Loop 289 with first phase by 1975 for eight planes costing about 4.4 million dollars. Contingent expansions include tunnels under the east west runway to I 27 and future eight to sixteen gates. Hugo Elmore of Continental Airlines backs a progressive design while FAA reviews plans and engineers proceed with north-south runway repairs.
Sen Gale McGee a backer of U S Vietnam policy defeated a peace candidate in the Democratic primary Tuesday to win renomination. With 105 of 468 precincts counted McGee led with 4410 votes while State Sen D B Mike Svilar of Hudson had 1194. The result came from a cross section of Wyoming returns despite limited precinct reporting.
Cherry defends Griffin as capable prosecutor amid Lach murder case. Lach helped arrest after stakeout in a Tech professor's office. he fled a 100 mph chase after attempting entry. Lach faced trials, mental competency rulings, and a change of venue to Fort Worth.
In Fort Lauderdale and nearby towns unrest persists for a fourth night. Black youths harass and vandalize as sheriffs and police meet with officials. demands include arrests of a Pompano Beach officer and more black representation in policing and administration.
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