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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1970
Page
1
The Avacuiated Press reports negotiations start today in New York with U N envoy Gunnar V Jarring and ambassadors from Israel Egypt and Jordan as the second stage of the U S cease fire plan begins A 90 day cease fire began August 7 in the first trial of the proposal
Coroner testifies Sharon Tate did not take drugs the night of murder. In Lebanon guerrillas clash as Egypt accuses Israel of truce violation. At Sidon two killed and 35 wounded in fighting amid Arab-Israeli tensions as the peace move complicates regional ceasefire efforts.
The Lub bock City Council rejected a proposed 14 cent tax rate increase as part of a 24.6 million dollar budget. City Manager Bill Blackwell must trim about 675 thousand dollars in spending to avoid a rate hike. Council will reconvene to review revised figures aiming to keep taxes steady.
Ailing Dallas County Sheriff Bill Decker resigns after 21 years in office due to chronic emphysema. County Judge Lew Sterrett calls it a sad day as Decker’s executive assistant Clarence Jones becomes acting sheriff. Decker has been on leave since August 7, with November elections shaping the sheriff race.
A Reader calls for grateful hearts and eyes opened to spiritual blessings. The prayer notes contentment as the great gain and urges desire for divine rewards over worldly needs.
A predawn explosion at a University of Wisconsin research center killed a physics scholar and damaged the six story building. Police suggested subversive groups may be involved. Investigators from Military Intelligence and the FBI coordinated the probe as costs near six million dollars.
The State Department says the United States will provide Cambodia up to 40 million dollars in military assistance. The aid covers small arms communications equipment spare parts and training. President Nixon authorized the decision with briefings to key Congress members.
United States doctors warn diphtheria threats will continue with 35 percent of children unvaccinated risking 10 to 20 outbreaks this year. San Antonio reports 66 cases. overall U S cases may reach 3580 next year amid outbreaks in India and Southeast Asia and rising western United States cases. Officials urge higher immunization and monitoring of foreign travel and quarantine measures.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 14.17 points to 759.58 in a fifth straight session gain. Trading volume matched the year's record as analysts note the continuing uptrend since early week. The index had fallen to 641.36 on May 3 and stood about 119 points above that low.
A 1920 reference notes the 19th amendment granting women voting rights. It questions whether fifty years later women achieved full economic legal and social equality across society.
Federal Judge H O Woodward clarified a desegregation order after a daylong meeting with school officials and attorneys. Lubbock and Monterey High will regain 122 seniors plus other students. an area around Estacado and Lubbock High is restored. About 814 students were slated for Dunbar, exceeding capacity. Protests continued as parents and residents sought to overturn the ruling with potential legal action.
Texas school officials press toward desegregation under a federal order. Judge William M. Taylor Jr. in Dallas will issue orders for dividing and discontinuing the all black Hamilton Park Junior School while busing black students to white junior high schools in Richardson. Garland Ferris and Harris County districts report progress and protests as transfers continue with about 700 Galena Park pupils reassigned to white schools amid demonstrations.
Lubbock County commissioners discussed but took no action on hiring a fulltime veterans service officer. Veterans groups say the position would help 22 000 area veterans obtain benefits and assist with applications. Estimated start up costs include 8000 in salary plus office space supplies and travel, with budget constraints limiting action.
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