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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1970

Page

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Extradition Bid Looms in Tate Slaying Case

Gov. Preston Smith agreed to extradite Charles Watson to California for trial in Sharon Tate murder. Texas officials said Watson will face habeas corpus proceedings and an extradition appeal, with a magistrate hearing and possible appeals delaying transfer.

Austin Preston Smith California Ronald Reagan Charles Watson Sharon Tate Smith Texas Lee Martin Dies Jr Watson Dies Bill Boyd Messin

Bitter cold grips South Plains as arctic front moves in

A burly norther sweeps into Texas bringing freezing rain sleet and snow across a wide area. Lubbock largely misses moisture while forecasters warn of near zero temperatures, with readings dropping to 9 to 10 degrees by daybreak.

Dave Knapp Avalanche-Journal South Plains Texas Panhandle-Plains Lubbock North Texas TS. Weather Bureau West Texas Air Terminal

Kennedy testifies in inquest into Kopechne death on Chappaquiddick

Sen Edward F Kennedy testified for about two hours as the inquest opened into Miss Mary Jo Kopechne s death after the car accident on Chappaquiddick Island in July. Judge Boyle allowed relevant testimony from Kennedy and other witnesses while Kennedy emphasized seeking the truth of the incident.

Edgartown Mass Edward F. Kennedy Mary Jo Kopechne Kennedy Chappaquiddick Island Niveare Old Massachusetts Democrat Kopechne Ain Hyannis Portain James A. Boyle Counse Boyle Kenned Poncha Pond Chappaquiddick Miss Wopechne Edgartanan Miss Kopechne

Murder of Yablonski Family Stuns Pa Coal Region

Joseph A. Yablonski his wife Margar et and daughter Mereardid were found shot to death in their Clarksville home. Police said the killings occurred within days and agents pledged FBI help while investigators search for a motive and suspects in the slayings of a UMW official and his relatives.

Associated Press Clarksville Joseph A Jock’ Yablonski United Mine Workers Yablonski Kenneth Earl Wright FBI U. S Margaret Mereardid Charlote Joanne Wright Wright Sid Yablonski Jack Yablonski

TELEPHONE PLAN FOR 5 MILLION EXPANSION IN LUBBOCK

A listed notice notes a $5 million expansion program planned by the telephone company in Lubbock during the coming year. The item appears among miscellaneous items in the newspaper’s Section B. It references corporate actions and local economic development.

Telephone Company Lubbock Sec

Prayer for Worthiness and Praise to God by Armen A Leader

A reflective prayer asks God to grant worthiness to meditate on divine greatness mercy and power and to inspire grace love and charity without accusation or doubt toward praising the Lord. Armen A Leader is referenced as a guide or speaker in the invocation.

Armen

Disaster Aid Probe Set By Senators In Mississippi

A Senate subcommittee will hold three days of hearings in Biloxi starting Wednesday to probe charges of racial discrimination in Gulf Coast flood aid after Hurricane Camille. The hearings focus on federal disaster programs and possible need for new laws as officials testify about aid effects on Negroes and the poor.

Washington Senate Biloxi Ahiss Gulf Coast Birch Barh Senate Public Works Bayh Camille Congress

Texaco Wins Preliminary Injunction in Oil Suit

Texaco Inc won a preliminary ruling in U S District Court against three of four Hockley County landowners. Judge Woodward ordered temporary injunctions to bar interference with Texaco’s drilling preparations and set bonds of 10 000 for Grappe Carter and Waldrop and 5 000 for Texaco to cover potential damages. A fourth defendant Ratliff faced no restraining order. A hearing on a permanent injunction was scheduled as drilling foreman Jamie Schvvetzner testified about threats from the landowners.

Texaco, Inc U. S. District Court Hockley County Oil Company Hoalboert O. Woodward Clyde Grappe WS. Carter Karl D. Waldrop Fron Texaco On Bond Cart Ft Ratliff Lusit Woodward Grippe Carter Waldrap Thes Stil Wash Co Company Toace Jamie Paul Schvvetvzer Denver City Waldrop Carter Grappe Fie

Vietnam censorship denial sparks conflicts in AFVN newsroom

The US Defense Department denies censorship amid clashes between AFVN journalists Spec 4 Robert Lawrence and Cpl Thomas Sinkowitz over a censorship charge. Both were ordered not to discuss the investigation as tensions echo past wartime control debates and official press guidance.

Saigon Defense Department Los Vietnam AFVN Robert Lawrence Atlanta Manne Thomas M. Sinkowitz Harrisburg Lawrence Sinkowaitz Sec. of Defense Robert S. McNamara AL Teses Republi Macos At Maritars Assistance Command Office of Information Sedtner ARVN United States

Reds Launch Fierce Raid on U S Marine Base in Vietnam

North Vietnamese forces launched a major assault on a U S Marine battalion headquarters at Landing Zone Ross in the Que Son Valley near Da Nang. The fighting lasted about six hours, with heavy mortar fire and air support. The attack killed 11 Marines and wounded 94, while enemy casualties were reported but not precisely known.

Saigon Trots Kreown Ross Que Sem Valles da Nan Ato

Passenger Attempts Suicide Aboard National Airlines Flight

A passenger on a National Airlines jet en route from New Orleans to Los Angeles attempted suicide after the aircraft landed in El Paso. The man slashed his wrists and suffered severe throat lacerations before being hospitalized.

Ei. Paso Ted National Airlines Los Angeles New Orleans

Amarillo Faces Severe Cold and Snow Across Texas

Weather across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains brings near zero visibility, freezing rain, sleet, and heavy snowfall. Wind whipped conditions linger as Gulf disturbance strengthens, while travel warnings extend into Oklahoma and Arkansas. In local news, a city public works dispute halts some construction with a potential wage increase talks ongoing for plasterers and lathers at area sites.

Damrrutt Hereford Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Krentreks Tennessee South Caroline South Plains

Defense Opens Case In Maxey Trial Here

Defense argues the plaintiff Phiea's debt case is weak and the foreclosure outcome. testimony notes Maxey's total debt at foreclose and that property sales and transfers over three years reduced credits by 91 446 91 against notes. Olbeth 4, deaihed accounting of 6 a time frrance 16, 1986 is cited in the defense narrative.

Maxey Plaga Phisa Plaza Dora

Weathercast for Toaohook and Viewty

Reading describes a cloudy cold day with strong northeasterly winds. Temperatures near 20 with a brisk feel. Weather outlook points to continued chill and wind.

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