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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1970

Page

2

Rochester council clash as Roche oath sparks squabble

A Rochester city council meeting dissolved into confusion after Republican Michael W. Roache took an oath but was not named in roll call. Democrats challenged his election causing a 5-4 GOP edge if seated. chaos ensued with jeers, police called, and disputed votes as May allegedly assumed mayor’s seat.

Rochester N.Y Tapi Michael W. Roache Roche Frank T. Lamb YMCA Lamb Public Safety Henry E. Gillette Chili Gates Roch Council GOP Volling Stephen May May

Earth Tremors Hit San Francisco Peninsula

Two earthquakes jolted the San Francisco Peninsula Friday night prompting police and papers to field numerous calls. No damage was initially reported. tremors were felt in Los Altos Cupertino Campbell and San Jose with lines out and a crack above a door noted in Redwood City.

San Francisco Los Altos Palo Alto Redwood City Tribune Campbell San Jose

Sergeant Wife Killings Shock Austin Air Force Unit

In Austin an Air Force sergeant Walter S. Rhodes Jr. shot his wife Mary Willams Rhodes then killed himself. Police say the three shots occurred about 1:30 a.m. at their home after a struggle. Rhodes, 25, stationed at Bergstrom Air Force Base, previously lived in Tennessee with parents in Lafayette, Georgia.

Austin UPI Air Force Walter S. Rhodes Jr Mary Willams Rhodes Justice of the Peace Bob Kuhn Rhodes Tennessee Bergstrom Air Force Base Bergstrom Lafayette

Judge Quits Job To Join Marines

Judge Gordon D. Gary of Jefferson County's 60th District Court resigns effective immediately to go on extended active duty with the Marine Corps. The reserve colonel reports to Marine headquarters in Washington today for the tour. Gov. Preston Smith will appoint a replacement until the November general elections.

East Harlem Church Seizure Prompted Court Order

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Hyman Korn ordered the Young Lords to leave the East Harlem church they seized last Sunday. The injunction, sought by First Spanish Methodist Church, cites ongoing disruption of services since October 26 and unlawful occupancy injuring parishioners and the church’s rights.

New York Manhattan Wesley P. Osborne Methodist Church Korn Young Lords

Birth notices from Methodist and local hospitals

A series of birth announcements list new arrivals at Methodist Hospital and other local facilities. Names include Barry Rose and family in Munic pal torive, with sons and daughters weighing between about 6 and 12 ounces to several pounds. Parents’ occupations and street addresses are noted.

Barry Rose Municpal Torive Vm Methodist Hospital Masy James Ho Granberry Weghing Methodist Hospital Oan Aso City Colncilman Eugene Madrid Ase Boon Randsiph Mtg Joe Chowtna Wey Iw Ao Lobhock Wheel Mig Carus Ruchs American Income Lite

Charges Dropped in Georgia as Three Negroes Are Freed

In Sandersville Georgia charges against Richard Turner Lonnie Cooper and Bernard Anthony were dropped at the request of the Washington County district attorney The three were arrested after a white man was shot at Turner's home A fourth juvenile suspect was released to his parents Also Friday the GBI extended the Sandersville Tennille curfew to Saturday SCLC leader Ralph Abernathy and Hosea Williams led about 350 people to the county jail State police numbers rose from 24 to 50 and a lie detector test supported a man denying police assault charges

Sandersville Georgia Washington County Richard Turner Lonnie Cooper Bernard Anthony Turner The Georgia Bureau of Investigation GBI Tennille Ralph David Abernathy Southern Christian Leadership Conference SCLC Hosea Williams Tenmile Ernest Lee Smith Barney Ragsdale Smith Atlanta

Cold snap grips nation with record subzero readings

Frigid weather sent the mercury to 20 below in Albany New York and plunged many states into freezing conditions. The Weather Bureau warned of light snow possible in the South Plains but no measurable precipitation expected. Snow flurried across East Texas through Austin and Waco with limited accumulation while portions of the Dakotas and Great Lakes area saw heavy snow and drifting.

Albany N.Y Gulf Coast Florida Panhandle Lubbock South Plains Weather Bureau Utah Wyoming Idaho East Texas Austin Texas Kilpore Longview Tyler Henderson Waco San Angel Abilene Department of Public Safety San Angelo Coleman Abilene North Central Fort Worth Pecos Fort Stockton EL Paso Black Hills South Dakota Galena Mercury Glens Falls Buffalo Burlington Detroit St. Louis Chicago Miami

Baldwin Piano Class Offers Modern Electronic Tuition 10

Limited enroll ment in class piano begins Jan. 5 with tuition at 10 per month. The course highlights the most modern Baldwin Piano and its electronic equipment. Last chance to enroll before September 1970. private lessons available at 4223 34th for more advanced study.

Baldwin

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