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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1970
Page
1
Census officials in Dallas say a preliminary city population report will be released in May with final figures later. About 165 interviewers will be hired in Lubbock to conduct two to three weeks of questionnaires and address hunting in the regional head count effort.
An army of 9000 to 14000 temporary census workers will operate across Texas starting April 3 1970 to determine population figures and gauge legislative district makeup While many will be trained in Dallas others will come from GOP party backing and local offices Michael Lamy will supervise training as deputy regional director with district directors chosen through senators and congressmen.
A Pacific cold front approaches Texas and the southern U S bringing cooler air and a wind shift to the northwest. Forecasters warn of continued frigid conditions in the Deep South with subzero readings in Tennessee and Kentucky and a string of record lows across the region.
Column notes Tuesday election will affect 99 percent of eligible voters and lists cross references to pages for related coverage. Mentions Canyon’s Gray Fos and Sen Grady Hazlewood with page citations for further details.
A reader offers a simple prayer inviting God to rid thoughts of worry and fear and to fill minds with love and aid. The plea ends with an amen and expresses hopeful faith.
A chaotic exhibit titled Grim Near the Extinction of the Human Race debuts in summer 1969 at the University of Hawaii. Torn cars, broken wheelchairs, and damaged electronics crowd a white painted display labeled UKreeway Cha Cha Cha as observers question aging riders and the fate of humanity.
Washington debate centers on bold moves to shift budget authority from the executive to Congress. Republicans control the White House while a Democratic majority runs Congress, fueling talk of reforms to curb spending and alter fiscal procedures amid a long budget stalemate.
Bob Hope kept his word to servicemen in Vietnam and spoke with Larry Rich’s family in Crosbyton. He offered to phone parents again and urged letters to Larry, confirming the pledge was fulfilled amid holiday travels and community interest.
An old man wrenches bricks as the St Francis Hotel once known as the Lubbock Inn is torn down at 9th and Texas. The three story brick building, closed last Sept 8, will be replaced by a paved lot leased to a car dealer, part of the city’s growing historic parking lot trend.
Police investigate vandalism at 1002 Ave T where two shots were fired through a plate glass window breaking an electric clock. Estimated damage 150 dollars. No injuries reported.
A Texas state senator Criss Cole, who is blind, was sworn in as governor for a day in Austin. He urged disabled people to seek public office, accepting a standing ovation from more than 8,000 spectators as he briefly moved into the governor's office during Gov Preston Smith's absence. The ceremony highlighted Cole's advocacy and personal milestone for the handicapped community.
The Harris County clerk reports a traffic jam of inquiries about informal common law marriage affidavits as Texas teens seek such records. In El Paso two 14 year olds claimed common law spouses while cities like San Antonio Austin Fort Worth Lubbock and Tyler saw few calls. Officials caution that informal affidavits require sworn cohabitation and parental consent for younger applicants, with many choosing standard marriages instead.
Weather map page notes include a forecast for Lubbock area with highs in the middle 50s and lows around the middle 20s. Winds are northwest and northerly. Temperature and humidity figures appear for several cities including Albuquerque and Houston.
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