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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1969

Page

8

Soldier Mitchell denies My Lai charges in Army trial

Former squad leader Mitchell faces 30 counts of assault with intent to murder amid premeditated murder allegations related to My Lai. His counsel disputes evidence and asserts innocence while noting Mitchell's Army career and medals. Public hearings on civilian killings in Vietnam proceed with committee members observing.

Mitchell William —L. Calley ,Jr Waynesville N.C My Lai Pentagon Ley James Bowdish Mitchel Bowldish Washington United States Vietnam Ft. Hood Army Tmitchell Dee. 8 Rivers Edward Hebert D-La Samuel Stratton Charles Gubser William J. Dickin- Mason David Mitchell Center Ossie Brown Baton Rouge Fort Hood

Executives Jailed Over Texas Blue Law Furor

A district court found Clark's Sundaco Fichiner and Margolis ran Clark's Discount Cement Store in Waco selling restricted merchandise on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays. OTST sent two deputy sheriffs to escort them to county jail until fines were paid as the Texas Supreme Court denied a writ of habeas corpus.

Texas Supreme Court Austin Clark's Sundaco, Fichiner and Margolis Clark Waco

Coed Death Case Links Hippie Suspect To Slaying

A homicide in La near Austin involves a coed found with a quarter sized skull fracture and 26 stab wounds to the neck. Pathologist Dr De Chenar notes a hard metal blade used, possible gun bayonet or homemade device. Victim wore maroon clothing and Wincke boots, body found with dress pulled over head. Police weigh sexual assault and whether river placement occurred before or after death. A separate legal action seeks restraining orders against Clark's store in Waco and other department stores for alleged blue law violations and weekend openings. Judge Johnson delays ruling to Friday. a Dec 22 hearing set on making the injunction permanent.

Austin Vicw Tp de Chener D. de Chenar Thomason Johnson Waco Fort Worth Spartain Industries Inc S. Kresge Co Whitney Stores Inc Gosselin Stores Co Discount Department Tarrant County Club Cooks Discount Department Stores Cooks-Sundace Spurlock

Study ordered on juvenile detention services in Lubbock

County Judge Red Shaw orders a Detention 3 Juvenile Probation System study of intake policies detention services diagnostic evaluation court proceedings and probation practices. After a three year old's death in October, a bond election of about 500000 would be needed.

Jon Lubbock Red Shaw

Martin Keeps Silence Amid Miss World Rumor Bride Claim

Las Vegas reports Dean Martin, 52, has chosen a 22 year old beauty queen as a bride while he remains silent. Columnist Earl Wilson named Gail Renshaw Miss World USA as the prospective Mrs Martin, a claim not confirmed byMartin or his camp. Jeannie Martin says their two year marriage is over though confirmation is not given.

Gail Renshaw USA Dean Martin Las Vegas Nev Earl Wilson New York Post Martin Miss Renshaw Jeannie Wilson Rivera Hotel Arlington Lomment

Three Hurt In Wreck On Farm Road 179

At about 10 30 p m a traffic mishap at Farm Road 179 and Texas M6 left two men and a woman injured Manuel Gomez 61 and Ramona Gonzalez 39 both residents of Hurlwood received minor injuries and were treated at Methodist Hospital A third patient at Reese AFB Hospital remains unidentified in this report

Methodist Hospital Farm Road 179 Texas M6 Manuel Gomez Ramona Gonzalez Hurlwood Reese Afb Hospital

Decade in Review: The sixties in photos and narrative

The Av alanche Journal previews a ten year retrospective of the 1960s with themes from Vietnam and protests to moon landings and pop culture. The Sunday feature promises a story and photo package recounting the era's defining moments.

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Panther Death Probe Ordered in Chicago Shootings

Federal investigators were ordered to determine if police actions caused the shooting deaths of two Black Panther leaders in Chicago. The Justice Department announced the probe hours after reports that U S diplomats in Algiers were gathering related information.

Panthers Face Federal Probe and Chicago Shootings Inquest

The Justice Department ordered a preliminary investigation into the Chicago police shootings of Panthers Fred Hampton and Mark Clark amid civil rights pressure. Six Negro House members planned an unofficial hearing in Chicago on December 20 to probe police Panthers confrontations, while Charles Percy urged examining by the U.S. Civil Rights Commission.

Revolutionary Justice Department Chicago Fred Hampton Mark Clark Hampton Dee 20 Charles Percy R-Ili U.S. Civ Rights Commission Los Angeles Panthers Cleaver

UT Austin plans central campus move and land exchanges

Regents ratified a 50 000 appropriation to hire a consulting firm for long range campus development. The State Board authorized acquiring right of way for Parkway Boulevard and annexation of the 600 acre tract into Odessa city limits. The university exchanged 4.3 acres on 35th Street for 86 acres in another part of Austin and 317 acres in Kerr County from the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Department.

Betor County Commissioners Court Odessa City Council Nus Regents UT. Austin 35Th Street Exposition Boulevard Austin Kerr County Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Goodfellows Need Donations to Reach Christmas Gift Goal

The Goodfellows fund drive seeks donations to reach the 7000 dollar target for fruit nuts candy and toys to be distributed by volunteers on Christmas morning. Since starting in 1935 the program has visited 2100 children in 700 homes and given joy to tens of thousands, with past years raising up to 10000 dollars for about 9000 recipients.

the Goodfellows

Instructed Verdict Motions Studied By Judge

Defense motions in the Maxey bank case were argued as the judge planned further debate on conspiracy and coercion. Key figures include Maxey Bancorp officers E W Williams Jr and J E Birdwell with attorneys Trout Jones and Shafer. The dispute centers on foreclosures, security instruments, and whether the bank acted lawfully amid disputed loan credits and ranch liquidations.

Trout Maxey Mixcourt Fee Bank Alton Griffin Kennet Jones Bowlin Max ¢Y Max Maxcase Joy W. O. Shafer Lof Odessa Shafer Griffin Tess E. W. Williams Jr CNB Williams George N. Atkinson Clyde Gordon Barclay Ryall J. W. Smith Chauncey Trout Jr David Mughes Lubbock J .E. Birdwell Birdwell

Youngest of six becomes NYSE seat holder at 22

A 22 year old, the youngest of six children, left high school after juggling sports and math then entered the stock world as a page. After Marine service and college courses, he rose from page to floor clerk at Gillen & Co. A partner vacancy arose when a Gillen ally died, and he was approved for a seat on the Big Board on his 2nd birthday in August.

Exchange Butler U.S. Marines Page Manhattan Pace College New York Inestitute of Finance Gillen & Co Gillen

Senate approves ban on cigarette ads on radio and TV

The Senate voted 70 to 7 to outlaw cigarette advertisements on broadcast media effective January 1, 1971. The bill would strengthen health warnings and empower the FTC to curb printed ads billboards and other promotions. The FTC cited $240 million in annual broadcast ad spending by cigarette makers.

Washington UPD Senate Edo Federal Trade | Commission Labbock Osteopathic Hospital Vietnam Lyons FTC Guadalme T Howl Jeigarette Federal Communications Commission

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