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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1969

Page

6

Balloting errors rock Water District election filings

The 1965 Water District ballot shows missing names and errors as Bean and others face questions over why Bean was not listed. Directors Weldon Newsom, Chester Mitchell and Ross Goodwin discuss resignations and terms while petitions surface for Scarborough and other candidates amid calls for clarity on past ballots and authority.

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Nixon orders new Vietnam troop reduction announced

President Nixon says the United States will withdraw additional troops in Vietnam, reducing the total by about 118 500 from 1969 levels, with Saigon approving the decision and Paris negotiations continuing. Officials say actual withdrawals may slightly lag the announced goal as they reassess troop needs.

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Hope Christmas show thrills troops on truck-bed stage

At Andrews Air Force Base a truck-bed stage inside a hangar hosts Bob Hope for a Christmas morale show. Military brass including Melvin Laird and Gen Westmoreland attend as Hope jokes about nearly being drafted and thanks troops before boarding a jet for the next stop. The 65 year old entertainer has a long history of performing at military bases since 1941.

Air Force Oitside Hope Cald

Social Security raises face congressional doubt on impact

Lawmakers question whether a 15 percent boost would trigger large reductions in benefits. The text notes retirees would see monthly payments rise from about 3100 to 115, couples from 170 to 196, and widows from 100 to 150, with other increases across categories.

Christmas Bus Tour Lights Up City With Rail Sightseeing

Twenty two coachloads tour the city during the Yuletide event as families from First Baptist and First Methodist join in. Greg Lewis of the Larbbock Chamber notes buses returning to the church after reservations filled by 6 pm. Private tours run by various groups and a prize list will be announced in the Sunday edition.

Jeet Choi First Baptist Church Greg Lawis Larbbock Chamber of Commerce Womas Lanvig Chamber of ‘Commerce Inter Ciligens Bby First Methodist Church Wri

Goodfellows to Deliver Holiday Aid to 7600 Children

The group plans to start processing requests this Wednesday with a fast deadline. Packaging begins next Monday to fund a Christmas program delivering fruit, nuts, toys, and candy to over seven thousand children, with volunteer crews handling delivery.

Goodfellows Albis

Retired Formosa policewoman arrested over miniskirt pose

Mrs Ma Wu, 58, was taken into custody in Funan central China after appearing in a short miniskirt photo with six other girls on a wealthy school's campus. She said the arrest came on the first day she wore the garment in public.

Taipei Formosa Isaas Ma Wu Funan China

Epidemic Toll Reported Across Belgrade and Britain

Belgrade reports a flu epidemic with at least 25 deaths as Moray cites rising tolls. In Britain doctors see no cases but warn the outbreak could grow beyond an epidemic.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Moray Britain

Texas boy has arms reattached after farm accident

A 12 year old Texas farm boy Brent Gray lost both arms in a feed grinder incident. Surgeons at University Hospital Oklahoma City successfully reattached the right arm after the limbs were flown in from Wichita Falls. Nerves may be realigned in a later operation if progress allows.

Oklahoma City Texas Bob Swaffer Oklahoma State University Swaffer Peace Corps Brent Wichita Falls

Senate defeat over Laos Thailand troop vote noted in partisan clash

The article reports a Senate defeat on a concealed troop voting amendment tied to Laos and Thailand. It cites Republican proposals and alleged substitutes, with references to Mike Mansfield, John Shere Ceaser, and H. Hood. The piece notes debate over Vietnam era policy and regional defense spending amid party divisions.

York Mies Havin Restrix Mike Mansfield Montana Poopublican Ohn Shere Mansfield

Appeal Denied Causes Tangle in School Plan

The appeal request stalls a district integration plan as officials discuss delays and upcoming deadlines. A mix of quotes from administrators and educators outlines contractor progress, pupil data by ethnicity, and the impact on district timing.

Rites Planned for Mrs Fehlend in Levelland Area

Levelland notices list funeral plans for Mrs. Fehlend who died after several weeks illness. Services are set for 2 pm at Andrews Southern Church with burial in Levelland Cent Airs. She was a former Sundown and Levelland resident and member of the Lutheran Church, survived by a son, six brothers, three sisters, and grandchildren.

Levelland Adeen Atvifews Andrews Southeran Surlal Pam Feljemi Sundown Lotherin Tielmes Fantene Uray Tean Up Price Crane Joe Price Snawder Jory J. Po Price Bath Lamess Pan Price Odessi Deyle Price Levpland Sisteir

Blood-Stained Clothing Tied to Tate Case Found

A television crew reported locating three black T shirts and three pairs of blue jeans with bloodlike stains near the Sharon Tate home site. Police confirmed receipt of the items but gave no details on location.

Los Angeles Sharon Tate Rabcstv Polles Tate Robert Helder Sigan Denise Atkins

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