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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1970

Page

3

Kidnap Suspects Sought in Texarkana Case

FBI widens hunt for two men charged in the 26 hour kidnapping of 16 year old Karen Vickers in Texarkana Arkansas. Agents identify Booker T Burkhalter alias Terry Anderson 24 Dallas Texas and Jeannie Tasby 21 Lafayette County Arkansas as wanted. Three others held on related charges had bonds set at 15000 cash as the girl was freed on the Texas side.

Texarkana, Ark Federal Bureau of Investigation Karen Vickers Emmett Vickers Herbert Hoxie Arkansas FBI Booker T. Burkhalter Terry Anderson Dallas Tex Jeannie Tasby Lafayette County Ark Jin Fridiv Nicht Miss Vickers Texas U. S Ned Steward Jr Paul Lawrence Bryant Joe Willie Fegeet Hugh Mulzac Smith Texarkana Stewart Karen Smith Hoxie Bryant Feggett Nash Vickers Vernon Vickers Sherriff Greer Martha Ann Robison

Investigator says contractor bills Navy for past losses

A mystery contractor allegedly billed the Navy an extra 200 million dollars on a ship contract. A Navy official suspects the action aims to recover prior financial losses.

Washington UPI Navy

Powell Ouster Bid Faces Two-Thirds House Vote

Washington AP UPI Rep Adam Clayton Powell is threatened with a possible two-thirds House vote to expel him after his 90th Congress exclusion. Ken Hechler filed the privilege expulsion resolution but did not push an immediate test. Powell’s back pay saga continues as he was seated at the start of the 91st Congress after a $25,000 fine.

Washington UPI Adam Clayton Powell D-N.y House Powell Harlem Ken Hechler D-W.va Congress Hechler Judiciary Committee Education and Labor Committee Supreme Court

Formosa Profits On Repair Job

The United States Army received the first batch of M113 armored personnel carriers repaired in Formosa after Vietnam damage. Nationalist Chinese shops repaired the equipment under a contract, earning about 2.4 million dollars in 1969 with an estimated 5.4 million for 1970 feeding further Nationalist purchases of American gear.

Taipei Formosa U.S. Army Vietnam William P. Yarborough U.S. Army Pacific U.S

Taft to Speak at Texas Lincoln Day Dinner

U P. Rep. Robert Taft Jr. of Ohio will address a Texas Republican Lincoln Day Dinner on February 12 at a $100 per plate event. The Cincinnati congressman said he will run for the U S Senate in the near future.

Austin UPD Robert Taft Jr Ohio Texas Cincinnati U. S. Senate

Reading Reminder to Boost Achievement in New Year

The Reading-Study Skills Institute promotes corrective drills in fundamental learning to raise grades and provide lasting improvement. Shortened study periods and focused training aim to ease teachers and students’ tasks while supporting a happier new year.

THE Reading-Study Skills Institute, Inc 50Th Street Monterey

Busy Registration Periods At Tech And LCC

Texas Tech University opens registration at 10 a.m. in Municipal Coliseum with 5 p.m. closing Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday hours. Lubbock Christian College starts registration by appointment today for about 700 students, with walk ins Tuesday afternoon and the first class session Tuesday.

Tech Texas Tech University Laubbock Christian College Municipal Coliseum LCC

Thieu Mixed Optimism With Caution In Vietnam Call

Thieu in a major speech and a palace news conference offered optimism about security from the demilitarized zone to the southern tip while warning that the enemy remains aggressively committed. He cited high figures on uncontested areas but cautioned against peace talks in Paris and urged continued heavy U.S. aid and a gradual withdrawal.

David Mason Associated Press Saigon Nguyen van Thieu South Vietnam Dong Ha Camau Thieu Paris Independence Palace Thiecu U.S United States

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