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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1969
Page
4
A winter roadway tragedy in Texas leaves multiple fatalities and injuries as icy conditions force towing and cleanup along highways near Goldthwaite and Lubbech area. Authorities investigate cause and assist stranded motorists.
Snow and freezing rain spread from the Panhandle to Texas cities, closing runways and stranding travelers. Amarillo's airport and roads faced closures and delays as heavy precipitation affected highways, power lines, and daily commutes across surrounding counties.
The GOP anticipates a split campaign with Eggers possibly facing Gov. Smith in the 1970 race. A Dallas pollster surveyed 1,200 voters on governor performance, showing mixed views of Smith and criticism of leadership in the governor's office. Steger predicts about 30 House members and 2-3 more in the Senate for the GOP.
Pennsylvania troopers and private snowmobiles ferried food and coal to families marooned by 8 foot drifts in Scranton and Tunkhannock. In New York, children unable to reach home due to high drifts were aided near Knox and North Adams. Officials urged snowmobile owners to assist and traffic was limited to emergencies.
Funeral services for Harold Dean Hooter Ray 30 who died after a lengthy illness will be held at 4 pm today in the 9 College Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Chester Daynes officiating. Burial will follow in City of Levelland Cemetery under George Price Funeral Home direction.
Fragmentary entries list multiple births with weights ranging from about 6 to 16 ounces and 4 to 7 pounds. Many lines mention hospitals, fathers as workers in various trades, and mothers with different surnames across places like Pecos, Barstey Peass, and Lubbock.
Five people die as a single weather crash spree causes a series of collisions across the region. The Associated Press reports eleven fatalities overall from the deadly storm incidents.
Distant battles near Cu Chi and An Loc in South Vietnam claim 80 enemy troops killed with no allied losses. U S. engineers near Bac Lioy reported two Americans killed and seven wounded, six enemies killed and one Viet Cong captured. American ambushes near An Loc kill 12. Heavy bombing raids precede from Phuoc Long province toward Saigon. In Texas, eleven people die as a winter storm brings icy roads and crashes across Amarillo Dallas Abilene and surrounding communities.
Aes commissioner of correction urged Miller to transfer Ray to Brushy Mountain, Tennessee, citing prison guard ratios. Officials at Nashville prison say Ray is in isolation to prevent harm or escape, with doctors warning isolation harms mental health and could incite violence from staff. Ray seeks a new trial and testifies that long isolation risks mental collapse and escape risk.
President Nixon’s envoy spurs protests as Agnew arrives in Manila. Police cordon off routes to the embassy while demonstrators clash with demonstrators and tear gas grenades are used. Agnew and wife meet Philippine leaders Fernando Lopez and Carlos P. Brom. Agnew declares optimism for a new decade in U S Philippines relations. He lays a wreath at the Rizal Monument as part of a ceremonial visit.
Abernathy resident Robert Rhoads died Monday at his home after a heart attack. Services set for 2 p m Wednesday at Abernathy First United Methodist Church with Rev Conrad Ryan officiating. Burial in Abernathy Cemetery under Chambers Funeral Home. He was a Wise County native, moved to Slaton in 1918, worked as a Santa Fe car inspector, retired in 1957 and moved back to Abernathy. Survivors include his daughter Mrs Westereminry of Abernathy, two sisters Mrs Agate Mitchem of Alvarado and Mrs Maud Lancaster of Wichita Falls, and two grandsons. Pallbearers listed: Hardin, R P Sprusell, Floyd Shipman, Furman Shipman, I L Miller, and Shelter Hardin.
A spokesman says West Virginia coach Carlen does not want to discuss any offers until after the South Carolina game. The Mountaineers, 15-13 over his first three seasons, have built a strong impressive record this year, with only a loss to undefeated Penn State.
Ronnie Leon Johnson Jr three months old, son of Mr and Mrs Ronnie Leon Johnson Sr, died on arrival at West Texas Hospital. An autopsy found accidental suffocation. Services set for 2 PM Wednesday at College Heights Baptist Church with burial at Resthaven Memorial Park.
In Kalispell Montana a bread price war continues into its third month with four one pound loaves of sliced white bread selling for 25 cents, well below the normal 31 cents. Baker James Tobb sighs he does not know what started the price cut.
Snow covers fields around Brownfield with cotton trailers parked and Christmas scenes in shop windows. Motorists in Post and Crosbyton seek hot coffee as Caprock ascents turn treacherous while towns debate the wintry weather and its effects on daily life.
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