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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1969

Page

2

Belfast riots deepen sectarian split as churches urge restraint

Protestant leaders in Northern Ireland accuse Cardinal Cá r d i n a l Ca l h a y of heightening tensions after rioting in Belfast and Ardoyne. Premier James Chichester Clark blames an alleged IRA uprising while clergy urge peace and abstaining from violence. British troops brace for a long phase as barricades persist and calls grow for direct rule from London. The Ulster Unionist Party dispatches MPs to North America to counter Irish‑American sympathy.

Wast Northern Ireland Sun William Cardinal Ca Ay All Ireland Belfast James Chichester Clark Irish Republican Army Lagos Calls Ardoyne John Carson Presbyterian ‘Church Donald Gillies Chichesteri Clark Londonderry Stormont London Catholic Falls Road Citizens Defense Committee

Devlin urges plebiscite on Ulster rule and peace

Berna dette Devlin, a 22 year old Irish activist and member of Britain's Parliament, proposes a plebiscite in Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic to decide how the Protestant ruled six counties should be governed. She calls for cross border talks with Britain and the two Irelands, cites eight deaths in recent fighting, and seeks funds to aid homeless families while urging Wilson to disarm the B Specials and pressure the Unionist government.

New York Bernadette Devlin Northern Ireland Irish Republic Ulster Britain Great Britain Miss Devlin United States Harold Wilson Ireand Wilson London England Philadelphia Los Angeles Chicago Detroit San Francisco Washington Boston

Baghdad radio says 15 spies to be executed

Baghdad radio broadcast that 15 individuals convicted of spying for Israel and the United States would be executed Sunday night. The report offered no additional details and was monitored in Cairo.

Cairo UPI Baghdad Radio Israel United States

Irritated Nerves Make You Sick

John H. Day, D.C. explains how irritated nerves trigger illness and outlines simple steps to ease nerve strain and restore balance for better health. He emphasizes posture, regular routines, and holistic remedies.

John Day

President Park Gives Ride to Serviceman’s Wife and Daughter

At Castle Air Force Base California President Park charters a jet to take Jean Brown and her 6 year old daughter Lisa to Seoul to join her husband an Army noncommissioned officer. The gesture saves about $800 in fares and mirrors a prior hitchhike for Anne Mattson from Seoul to San Francisco. Park enjoyed Yosemite fishing and received gifts from the Yosemite ranger.

Castle Air Force Base Calif Chung Hee Park U.S South Korea Jean Brown Shreveport Lisa George Seoul Park Yosemite National Park Nixon San Francisco Brown Louisiana Cas Korea B.S. Lee Anne Mattson Newberry Mich United States Mattson U.S. 8Th Army Yosemite Merced River Russel Olson

World Health Organization course schedule announced

Singapore report says seven doctors and scientists from Ceylon Taiwan and Thailand will attend a WHO program. The course runs from September 1 to December 19 according to Sunday's announcement.

Singapore UPD Alee Ceylon Taiwan Thail Eee Organization

First Loads May Net Cash for South Plains Farmers

The South Plains offers cash premiums for the first bale of Dawson County cotton and the first grain load. Awards include a $500 top prize in Howard County and earlier honors in Scurry, Gaines, Martin, and Floyd counties. Grain sorghum first loads noted in Briscoe, Floyd, Yoakum, and Plains areas.

J. D. Dyer Lamesa Chamber of Commerce Jack Grigg Dawson County Plains Tommy Gibson Lamesa Bart Burnett Weldon McKinney South Plains Chambers of Commerce Delbert Stanley Howard County Vealmoor Scurry County Andrew Rodriguez David Layman Helmleigh Snyder Co-op Rodriguez Grigg John Clanton Seminole Gaines County Martin County N. E. Holloway Briscoe County Silverton R. E. Brookshier Floyd County Floydada Floyd Hill Grady Warren

Controversy Roils Edinburgh Festival Opening

Critics attack plans for the Festival of Arts as fringe acts push boundaries with scenes of nudity and homoerotic content. Malcolm Muggeridge condemns the display from St. Giles Cathedral while Jennie Lee defends artistic freedom as the festival begins with a traditional Usher Hall concert.

Edinburgh Scotland Malcolm Muggeridge St. Giles Cathedral Miss Lee Usher Hall Scottish National Orchestra Festival Chorus

Wreck Leaves Four Injured One Severely

An early morning crash at University Avenue and Clovis Road injured four people with one in critical condition. Willie Acosta, 43, of 3415 E Baylor St, suffered neck injuries and remained in critical care at Methodist Hospital. Three of his children were treated and released after at Lub bock Osteopathic Hospital then Methodist. Drivers Gertrude Acosta and Marcus Rodriques were unharmed.

University Avenue Clovis Road Willie Acosta Baylor St Methodist Hospital Acosta Katherine Henry Willie Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital Henderson Ambulance Gertrude Acosta Marcus V.rodriques Colgate St Rodriques

Vietnamese Brother Seeks U.S. Probe Into Missing Interpreter

Chong, brother of Thai Khae Chuyen who disappeared after a lie detector test in Saigon, petitions the U.S. Embassy asking for information on his fate and whether he was the man killed at Nha Trang. He accompanied Chuyen’s wife and plans to approach the Military Judge Advocate General if needed.

Green Berets Nha Trang Tahi Khac ‘Chuong Chong Thai Khae Chuyen Saigon Chuong Chuyen U.S Thanh Hoa Judge Advocate General

Stops Tormenting Rectal Itch

A New York report touts Preparation H as an exclusive hemorrhoid treatment that relieves burning itching without narcotics or stinging agents. It claims rapid swelling reduction and infection prevention in ointment or suppository form, with no prescription required.

New York, N.Y

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