This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1970
Page
14
In Washington UPI reports Senate negotiators trimmed 2.5 billion dollars from a proposed 7 billion dollar manpower training program as part of talks on a presidential veto. The action shifts the scope and funding of the initiative under discussion.
The White House announced President Nixon will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday in his first broadcast news conference in four months. Spokesman Ronald L. Ziegler said there is no plan to set a regular schedule for such sessions as Nixon weighs the public interest and ongoing Middle East, hijacking, and Vietnam issues.
At a Christmas party in Lubbock the Scoggin-Dickey Buick Co honored Robert Kerr for 25 years of service. The event recognized 20 and 29 year awards for several employees including Heyes R Brady John F Smith and A J Carpenter among others. Local company president John Scoggin presented the honors to staff with other named attendees.
The article defines weather terms including blizzard severe weather with 45 mph winds and subzero temperatures, ice storms and freezing rain with ice coatings, and describes how the word heavy signals potential damage to trees and wires from ice accumulation. It notes the distinction in terminology used for cold conditions.
The article reports on welfare critics and supporters in Washington and local officials debating whether welfare helps recipients regain independence or creates dependency. It covers case errors, work incentives, program aims, and the view that most recipients seek security rather than lifelong relief, with quotes from Mrs. Washington, C. E. Menefee, W. E. Scarlett, and others.
Nixon adviser Ehrlichman and New York Mayor Lindsay with Illinois Governor Ogilvie urged Congress to pass federal revenue sharing. The 47th National League of Cities meeting heard praise for the plan as a cornerstone of a new federalism, amid calls for a state by state push and possible defense cuts to fund domestic programs.
The Volunteers of America announce a 150000 square foot apartment project in city to aid the poor and underprivileged. The complex targets low to modest income families with monthly rents around 75 95 and 120 dollars for one two and three bedroom units. Loan closing target set for December 23 under Title 236 style subsidy. City Council approved closing of 57th Street for the project with a large community room and day nursery facilities planned.
About 200 members oppose North Expressway through Brackenridge Park and Olmos Basin. They plan to file a Supreme Court brief to review their five year court battle as the group’s board tries to withdraw the stay request, while several hundred members and Sierra Club offer help.
A UPI report says Army sergeant Louis Voyer and Phyllis Bett, a Negro woman, wed in Clarksville Tennessee after a federal suit was filed in Birmingham. Probate Judge G Clyde Brittian had earlier refused a license in Calhoun County, citing Alabama law. The Justice Department suit follows a 1967 Supreme Court ruling striking down miscegenation bans.
Police found a large cache of sporting goods near a lake at Slide Road and Farm Road 1585. Loot included four rifles a shotgun a camera a projector and a television set. Additional guns and cameras were recovered after the lake was drained. The burglary involved Louis Howsley and Dan Pricon helped locate the items.
Sheriff departments confined to a 12 mile canyon region near Sespe Hot Springs in Los Padres National Forest as they search for Ronald Hughes missing for 12 days after a camping trip. Authorities fear injury or death while heavy rains complicate the probe. Hughes, a Tate trial defense lawyer, was last seen before the storm. he had been en route along Interstate 5 and was stopped by multiple agencies after a report from a service station attendant.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.