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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1970
Page
1
A frontier tale travels from Arizona to the Caprock cattle country about an old rancher and a sidewinder named Buck Tooth. In saloons the man bets to touch the jar to win a fortune, but the snake strikes when the hand nears the glass, and cowboys fail to win.
A cold front drove heavy rains, strong winds, and some hail across Texas on Sunday after cooler weather, with flooded streets and several fatal crashes reported in North and South Texas. Te xarkana area received 8.56 inches by Sunday, while Texan towns faced flash flooding and property damage.
Plans for troop reductions include closing Tuy Hoa air base in central Vietnam and withdrawing up to 5 000 personnel. The 31st Tactical Fighter Wing at Tuy Hoa houses five squadrons of F100 Super Sabres. Talks to close Takhli base in Thailand underway with similar withdrawals as Nixon era cutbacks proceed.
The Lubbock County 4H Horse Club earned a second place at the Yoakum County Show. Enrollment for Lubbock elementary schools begins at 8 a.m. today. City Council expected to discuss the reconciling city budget. Former Arkansas governor warns busing could affect Tuesday primary voters. Meat and poultry prices forecast to decline early. South leads nation in regional income growth. New treaty pending ratification may resolve border disputes. Mrs. Gandhi's farm guarded by 1,500 police amid socialist challenge. Editorials and women’s news featured in this edition.
A reader asks for divine help to recognize Jesus as Savior. The prayer asks for strength in hardship and gratitude in abundance, ending with a communion of faith and praise.
Judith Ann Webb and Timothy M Harris tied the knot at St Vincent Catholic Church in Billings. Both bride and groom use wheelchairs. Judith, 23, polio survivor, earned summa cum laude in physical education at the University of Illinois. The couple’s tale of resilience and future plans unfolds as they begin life together.
Israel says Egypt violated the cease fire along the Suez Canal and will push for U N talks with Abba Eban leading the delegation. Washington sources report U S support for potential force if needed and Fulbright notes U N authority to deploy peace police if consensus exists.
Santos Jamie Gutierrez, 19, of Seminole, drowned Sunday at Lake Colorado City State Park seven miles west of here. He was with friends, unable to swim, and disappeared in a deep hole while wading. His body was found about 40 minutes later and taken to Kiker Funeral Home.
Vice President Spiro Agnew said the United States would help Lon Nol's Cambodian government, linking it to the security of U.S. troops in Vietnam. He stressed no commitment but tied Cambodian events to South Vietnam, while the White House and press secretary echoed policy. Agnew also warned a 600 mile border could jeopardize Vietnamization and troop disengagement if Cambodia falls.
cholera spreads from the Middle East and Russia to Europe as Israel orders mass inoculations and strict hygiene measures. Syria calls a Damascus conference of Arab health ministers to discuss anti cholera steps. authorities warn travelers to vaccinate and governments tighten border controls amid fears of a regional epidemic. The outbreak recalls historical tolls with India reporting thirty deaths in Assam State.
In Boston the National Women’s Strike Week began with demonstrations at Charles Street Meeting House. Two young women in Korean style pajamas practiced Tae Kwon Do moves while Pat Galligan recalled past injuries from demonstrations. Delphine Welch praised the protest as a counter to churches preaching women’s liberation. Betty Friedan referenced as founder of the related organization.
The report cites a Gallup Poll question on women's liberation and a Boston Female Liberation gathering. Speakers describe attitudes on female roles and note a speaker warning about sexual assault, stating it occurs about every 22 minutes in the United States.
The high is expected in the low 90s and the morning low in the low 60s. Winds will be from the southeast at about 15 mph.
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