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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1969

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Life policy loans offer cheaper funding than high interest bank loans

The Associated Press reports that life insurance owners are borrowing heavily against policies as banks charge record high rates. Policy loans run about five percent in most states and can cover up to 95 percent of cash value. Loans are available on straight life limited pay and endowment policies but not on term insurance.

Associated Press New York Life Insurance

$2.1 Million Price Tag On Maxey Lake Drainage Upgrades

City engineers set a preliminary $2.1 million estimate for a complete drainage package around Maxey Lake and warned the figure could rise. Public Works Director Sam Wahl told the City Council a final report awaits a playa lake development study and criteria for flooding highs may change. The plan calls for two large storm sewer lines to move water to the lake from the south east and west areas.

Maxey Lake Sam Wahl Quaker Avenue West Texas Air Terminal Ralph Spencers Fred Senter Wahl Maxey Park Playa Lake Playa Lakes Severn Wanl Quaker

Casualties Down as Raging Vietnam Battles Persist

Heavier fighting north of Saigon and in the Mekong Delta left 100 Americans killed and 592 wounded last week, while U S air cavalry and gunships killed scores of North Vietnamese in three major clashes near Saigon. South Vietnamese troops fought two battles in the delta, with 31 enemy killed.

Saigon Mekong Delta U.S da Nang ARVN Delta United Press International

Lubbock Council Approves Purchase of 19 000 KW Generator

Lubbock area officials approve buying a 19 000 kilowatt generator to boost power capacity for Lubbock Power and Light. The decision appears in the local section with other city, water district, and regional notices. The paper notes accompanying items such as water district races and state tax reform debates.

Lubbock Area

Today's Prayer Expresses thanks for Jesus Christ

A devotional prayer thanks God for sending Jesus Christ to live and die on earth and to rise, teaching life and eternal salvation. The prayer closes with an Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ

Manson arraigned as murder case expands in Tate killings

Charles Manson, 35, appeared with arms folded at arraignment on murder conspiracy charges related to the Tate killings. He objected to public defense citing possible conflicts and sought witness-question rights. Deputies hunted for missing stuntman Donald O Shea as authorities consider additional clan-linked deaths. Atty Younger pushes a speedy trial within 60 days of defendant return.

Los Angeles Sharon Tate Charles M. Manson Milles Miller Manson Tate Donald O'Shea Los Angeles Times Dist Atty Evelle J. Younger California

Tax Bill Shows Senate Passage and Leadership Shuffle

The Senate approved a 69 to 22 tax bill amid opposition from President Nixon and GOP critics. Eighteen Republicans joined 51 Democrats, while two Democrats and 20 Republicans voted no. Senator Williams stunned by resigning from the Finance Committee conference, replaced by Senator Miller. The measure is touted to raise revenue but lower individual taxes next year, with exemptions increasing and boosts for Social Security and poor and retired Americans.

Aquamene-journal Washington Senate Nixon John J. Williams Delaware GOP Finance Committee House Williams Jack Miller Reows Gerry Burton Avalanche-Journal South Plains Boniface Christ Child Martin Luther Albertimittee England

Inquest Date Set in Kopechne Death Case

Edgartown Mass January 5 Judge James A Boyle set the inquest date into Miss Mary Jo Kopechne death in Senator Edward M Kennedy auto crash. Proceedings likely four to five days. Kopechne 29 of Washington DC found dead when Kennedy car plunged into tidal pool on Chappaquiddick Island July 19.

Edgartown Mass Mary Jo Kopechne Edward M. Kennedy James A. Boyle Edgartown District Court Jludge Pennsylvania Vicim Kopechne Washington, D.C Kennedy Chappaquiddick Island

Inhale Tornadoes In A Lubbock Garage Experiments

Meteorologist Ted Sheehan works in a garage in Lubbock to perfect a device that simulates tornadoes using a dryer, smoke bombs, heat, and a turntable. He claims two tornado types exist and hopes to push textbooks to revise theories.

Larry Cheek Avalanche-Journal Ted Sheehan Sheehan U.S. Weather Bureau Lubbock

Floyd County Pilot Injured In Helicopter Crash

The pilot, 26 year old Mike Hutcherson of Plainview, was listed in fair condition at Plainview Hospital after a helicopter crash near Aiken Floyd County. Passenger Bob Taylor, 49, of Lubbock, was unharmed. The crash occurred about 3:30 p.m. near a private residence, with the house occupant Mrs. Tom Duvall reporting the craft fell and twirled to the ground. Wind conditions were mild and damage to the helicopter was heavy.

Mike Cox Paymaster Avalanche-Journal Aiken Plainview Taylor Mike Hutcherson Plainview Plainview Hospital Bob Taylor Lubbock and Vicinity Fair Cordell Okla Tom Duvall Aiken Western Floyd Co Foc Si Taylor

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