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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1970

Page

6

Agnew Presses Cambodia Plan and Korea Withdrawal Timing

Vice President Agnew discussed foreign policy limits on Congress and U.S. action in Cambodia. He praised Lon Nol's leadership and noted close ties with Thailand and South Vietnam. He warned American troops only retire under determined security conditions and stressed non use of U.S. forces unless necessary. He said Park Chung Hee fears withdrawal before Korea can defend itself, and he cannot specify a timeline for Korea redeployment.

U.S Agnew Lon Nol Cambodia Creighton Abrams Janis Sihanoukville Park Chung-Hee South Korea Korea Park

Vietnam War Relief Efforts Amid Heavy Attacks and Elections

Reports indicate enemy rocket and mortar strikes in South Vietnam's central coastal plain and near Mekong Delta as Phnom Penh combats intensify in Cambodia. Unofficial counts show about 4.39 million of 6.5 million eligible voters cast ballots in Senate elections, with antigovernment and pro-government tickets leading in Saigon and northern provinces.

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Bombings Probe Near Foreign Government Offices

Washington police and federal agents searched Sunday for suspects after bombs exploded outside two foreign government offices late Saturday night, injuring several people and prompting a major security response.

Washington Warrington

Moisture Returns as Showers Dampen Texas and Nation

A weather summary reports a low pressure center bringing showers across most of Texas and parts of the region with temperatures largely steady. Moisture spreads from the Pacific Coast to the central states while cool air moves into the upper plains and Great Lakes as temperatures range from 58 at North Bend Oregon to 105 at Imperial California.

Rio Grande Valley Texas Rocky Mountain Rochester N.Y Great Lakes Desert Upper Great Plains Midwest Pacific Coast Upper Plains Nation North Bend Ore Imperial Calif

TALK SESSIONS BRIDGE GAP BETWEEN YOUTH AND OLDER AMERICANS

A broad outreach by the Committee to Bridge the Gap brings UCLA students and California residents together in informal house sessions. About 20 citizens and four students per meeting discuss protests, war, drugs, academic freedom, and campus unrest to reduce tensions between generations. Donations fund phone and rent costs as dialogue expands nationwide.

Los Angeles Wey California Statenes UCLA Nixon U.S Cambodia National Guard Kent State Onch Seapagne

Support for Women Rights Bill Faces Senate Doubts

The equal rights amendment gains mixed backing as up to 80 senators have publicly shown support at times, while many backers struggle to secure a firm vote. Senate Democrats debate Griffiths amendment aided by Emanuel Celler’s discharge petition reaching the House floor for the first time in 47 years.

Washington Senate Griffiths Marthe Griffithe D-Mich Mike Manafield Montana Re. Emanuel Celler Dn.y Celler Ito

Grounding Supersonic Jet Fighter Training Across 11 Bases

An Air Force spokesperson says training of supersonic jet fighters at 11 bases from Georgia to Arizona is grounded due to a defective valve. The number of affected planes remains unknown as officials investigate the issue.

Georgia Arizona

Electric and gas car entries clash in Pasadena race test

The field includes a UCLA diesel powered car savaged in Odessa with sabotage claims by Roberta Nichols who blames spectators. Officials require midnight Wednesday for electric cars to Pasadena, with tests in Cambridge Detroit and St Louis. Gasoline and LPG cars dominated urban tests while diesel and electric entries faced mechanical issues.

Ucla Odessa Tex Roberta Nichols Pasadena Cornell University Stevens Institute of Technology St. Louis Cambridge Mass Detroit

Cabinet Divided Over Jarring Talks Amid Suez Tension

Israeli cabinet officials debated continuing negotiations with Gunnar Jarring until Egypt cease fire violations are addressed. Tekoah returns to Jerusalem to brief Tuesday session as Israel reacts to new missiles and guerrilla strikes in Lebanon near Mt. Hermon and Zarit.

Suez Canal Tekoah Abba Eban Jarring Michael Arnon Jerusalem Egypt Jordan Tekosh Golda Meir United States Israel Eshbinet Banee Lebanon Mt.Hermon Zarit

Explosion Triggers Fire in Compiègne Pharmacy

An explosion at a Compiègne pharmacy sparked a fire injuring and killing multiple people and prompting emergency responders to cordon off the area. Local officials investigated the cause as investigators collect evidence at the scene.

Compiegne France

Eads Bridge, First Steel Truss Bridge, 1874

The Eads Bridge in St. Louis, completed in 1874, marked a milestone as the world’s first steel truss bridge. Its construction showcased advances in bridge engineering and metalwork for large-scale public works.

St.Louis

Amhe nt Union and Several Texas Towns Parade Mascots

In a fragmented pastiche, references to regional towns Borger Coahoma Plainview Tahoka and others appear. Mentions of a state schoolboy mascot parade include Bulldogs Tigers and a rodeo like show with bands and a grand sentry.

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