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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1970
Page
8
Court halted the rail shutdown with a restraining order as federal action looms. Union leaders urge a voluntary return to work while negotiations push for Railway Labor Act reform and broader Taft Hartley revisions.
In Texas, Hall weighs a challenge to Governor Preston Smith amid late voter signups and party maneuvering. Yarborough and Barnes file for re election, with Clark named campaign finance director. Barnes touts unity while discussing prayer breakfasts and tax sharing with federal officials as registration gains push Democratic hopes.
A General Motors economist and industry analysts warn of a recessionlike downturn in auto demand through 1969 and into 1970. They note credit tightening, weak consumer sentiment, and rising steel costs as key drags. Inventories grow while labor and steel price hikes pressure margins for automakers and suppliers.
In Lubbock County voters count continues with 72 500 projected by Austin figures though County Chairman Thompson questions the total. Registration applications arrive by mail through Monday. eligible voters will participate in state and local elections from March 1 to Feb. 28, 1971. Contested races include Horace McQueer vs Elmer Tarbox and Paulina Jacobs vs Alton Braceli.
Fire alarms reported at several locations including a grass fire on a racroad near New Jerai. no water heater damage noted. Damages ranged up to 2000 dollars, with no injuries. City of Law bork owned property involved. nearby streets and time stamps indicate late afternoon incidents.
Swain Eubanks 82 longtime area resident died Saturday at Lea General Hospital Hobbs after a long illness. Services set for 2 pm Monday at SmithRogers Funeral Home Chapel with Burtin Gray officiating burial at Tatum Cemetery. He was born in Vilas Texas and lived in Tatum 40 years retired rancher. Survivors include his wife Winnie three daughters Mrs Wilmer Craig Mrs Vince Craig Mrs Neil Johnson four sisters twelve brothers nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A garbled report from a local newspaper notes the birth of a daughter to Mio and Mira, mentioning Jerald Ward and several unrelated terms. The text includes hospital references, family names, and scattered phrases about the event without clear dates or coherent details.
Police investigated an attempted break-in at Piarre's Super Market located at 26th and Bostorr. A front plate glass window was shattered, with damage estimated around $10. Officers said nothing else appeared stolen or disturbed.
An arrest was made Saturday in a break-in at Texas Steel, Inc. TH Forskine police said burglars entered between noon Saturday and Tom, ransacking the office and removing two checkbooks, a transistor radio, and a cigarette lighter. Police also investigated a second burglary at Civne Arts Theatre, 2207 Sith, where two projectors and two films were reported missing. no arrests yet in that case.
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Census workers in 17 counties gear up for a major field effort during the first half of April. The program pays about $2 per hour, with training and vest provision planned toward February end as crews are selected for the statewide tally.
Proposals from the Cotton Producers Institute outline expanding markets for cotton while the CPI prepares a staff to promote research. Horne notes higher foreign demand may ease with U.S. port prospects improving next year as producers debate policy paths and administration plans.
The notice outlines how to obtain or renew licenses by mail or in person at the tax office. It notes postmark deadlines around March 4 and describes required fees, tag issuance, and eligibility. It lists locations and addresses for submission and references special forms and deadlines.
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