19 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1969
Page
1
Victoria Wentz keeps over 60 bird feeders in her yard and feeds birds and squirrels despite a court order to reduce the feeding. Neighbor Enrico Zoglio objects, saying wildlife disrupts his property. A temporary restraining order was issued by Judge Anthony Giannini, with a Monday Superior Court hearing set to address the dispute.
Barry Goldwater urged President Nixon to resume bombing North Vietnam. He warned the war could become never ending and cited the Hue bloodbath as a warning. Viet Cong rockets hit Tan Son Nhut near Saigon killing one civilian and wounding several.
The stock market surged after Dr Arthur Burns signaled possible easing of tight money, sparking a broad rally. The Dow rose 12.86 to 783.79 as 1,003 issues advanced and volume reached 15.95 million on the NYSE amid renewed optimism.
The Lubbock City Council approved a 1960 70 capital improvements program totaling 9.4 million dollars and authorized bidding for 5.105 million dollars in tax supported bonds next March. City officials anticipate high interest rates and project a 2 to 3 ratio of interest to principal over the bond term. Funds will also come from prior bond sales and federal grants to support projects including the water reclamation plant widenings and new fire station.
An actress famed for fashion sense, often seen in wedding dresses or divorce attire, is highlighted in a light feature. The piece notes her wardrobe choices and public image as a defining trait.
A reader from Lubbock expresses gratitude for variety vivacity virtuosity valor and virtue as the spice and spirit of life in a brief greeting.
In Plainview eight story Hilton Motel remains a landmark though the hotel era changed after World War II. The piece notes it stands in downtown Plainview with officials pondering its fate as other long time hotels faded away and similar structures faced demolition or repurposing.
A three alarm blaze on the third floor of the SMU Student Center drew University Park, Highland Park, and Dallas fire units. Fire officials said painters’ materials accidentally ignited a substance, injuring two workers. Flames burst through the roof about 45 minutes after starting, reaching high into the night.
Dr Willis Tate announced a ballroom and kitchen fire on campus at 2 15 pm. He said the blaze appeared confined to the ballroom and kitchen, with the bookstore not involved. The Georgian building is about 150 years old, with no damage estimate yet.
United Press International reports Israeli bomber raids on Thursday hit military installations on the Arab bank of the Suez Canal in Egypt. Egypt claimed infantry eliminated a fortified position at the canal’s northern end as patrols probed behind Israeli lines. An Israeli spokesman said all planes returned safely. this marked the 40th and 41st strikes against Egypt since November.
Thousands of UFO reports fuel skepticism as the Air Force ends its inquiry. The 1947 Rainier sighting sparked ongoing sightings from Texas to Antarctica, including the Lubbock Lights and Levelland events. Despite many credible observers, experts cite reflections and misidentifications, leaving the topic unsettled.
A Thursday meeting of local volunteers discussed finalizing plans for Christmas morning Goodfellows deliveries downtown. The group seeks more volunteers and funds to ensure about 1,000 packages reach those in need, including supporting families and seniors.
About a dozen people met Thursday in the Federal Building to discuss an Atmospherics Inc study for Fresno California. The plan covers nine High Plains counties including Lubbock Hockley Crosby Lamb Hale Floyd Castro Swisher and seeks to establish a hail suppression program in a 3000 square mile area north and east of Plainview. No formal action was taken as the informational meeting concluded.
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