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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1970

Page

5

Hail Suppression Plan Advocated For Region In Drive

A five month hail suppression push was discussed by Texas officials led by Calhoun of Plainview. The plan calls for a three year research phase with a possible full scale system costing about 100 dollars annually for a 7 000 square mile area funded via special districts and potential private or state support.

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Texas Senator Faces Protests Over Vietnam Stance

Carr assails Senator Yarborough for aiding Hanoi while Texas voters debate the Vietnam War stance. The piece notes Carr's long Texas political career and references a regional political meeting with a temporary board and locals from Nazareth to Floydada.

Kennedy inquest closes second day with new testimonies

Charles Trotter and others testified at the Kennedy inquest into Miss Kopechne's death. Evidence described the party scene, the escape of a Kennedy aide, and questions about whether Miss Kopechne could have survived after the car went into the water. The inquest continued as officials sought to determine responsibility and possible criminal action.

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Reds Lose More Than 200 In Vietnam Battle Tempo Rises

The report lists heavy shelling as the enemy attacked 27 bases and towns Monday night, marking the largest tempo in a month. A communiqué noted sustained bombardments near key positions as U.S. and allied units respond.

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Reds Seek War Reply Amid Vietnamization Strife

Allied insiders say North Vietnam and the Viet Cong are in disarray as Nixon's Vietnamization drives a reply delay. Reports describe heavy fighting around Da Nang and Tarn Ky with American losses and enemy fatalities, while talks in Paris drift toward a fruitless cycle as both sides reassess strategy.

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Warmer Day Promised Across Lubbock South Plains

Weather outlook shows a high near 70 expected with little precipitation. A dusty front from the Grande Valley could bring a damaging freeze and 20 percent citrus harvest already completed in the valley.

Lubbock South Plains Tedas Tomich Rue Grande Valley Pao Grande Valley Ray Goodwin Mission

Taxation reforms spark protests and budget clashes in city

Officials discuss excise tax hikes and fees affecting users at airports and transit. In a separate arrest, a man fitting a description was seen loading a television into a car in the 2400 block of Avenue Q. the set belonged to Bittman's Household Supply at 2411 Ave Q.

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Banking and Building Texas Economy Closes Year Bright

Texas banking deposits reach 5.028 billion as of December 31 with 1968 at 5.016 billion. Houston economy cited for record deposits while capital markets show shifts in investor funds and construction activity edges higher statewide.

Texas Streneth Ren Lave Texas National Bank of Commerce Houston Dawe Cooke Cotmnty Grasson County Porter Arthur Tataiiness Austin Sats Orla Cooke County Brown & Root, Inc Torston Kroger

INTELSAT satellite network history and COMSAT's role

The text outlines the development of an international satellite system, noting INTELSAT’s first and sixth branches, COMSAT’s contributions, and the global network linking the Atlantic and other regions. It mentions launch failures, later successful missions, and insured partnerships among agencies and private firms.

Intelsat Comsat

Mafia Chief Linked to Jersey Political Scandals Revealed

A government memo dated May details a Newark style mafia figure and a Jersey political network. Police transcripts name Newark Mayors, city officials, and Democratic operatives in alleged conversations about influence and payments.

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