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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1970
Page
1
Voters turned out in large numbers to oust incumbent Russell Bean of Lubbock as Precinct 1 member of the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District, electing Ray Kitten of Slaton with 329 votes to Bean's 280. Kitten will represent Precinct 1 over Crosby and Lynn counties plus part of Lubbock.
NASA will cut about 50,000 jobs and stretch Saturn V production while delaying unmanned Mars missions and the Apollo Applications space station. The agency aims for a leaner budget in 1971, with 190000 workers dropping to about 140000 by year end, and closing the Cambridge Electronics Center.
A 226 pound meteorite found on a country road in Oklahoma on January 9 will be displayed at a news conference in Washington. NASA announced the find six days after it fell. Experts note the hot rock carries radioactive particles and is rare after recent finds in the United States.
A deadly offshore fire off the Texas coast engulfs a drilling rig and triggers a frantic evacuation. One worker drowns while others flee the flames as investigators review the incident and output from the accident site.
A reader offers a reflective prayer asking for strength to face life’s facets and to see the good in life with God as helper. The plea seeks guidance to recognize beauty and accomplish more through divine support.
Registration on the Texas Tech University campus shows the spring term pace easing after a hectic start. About 990 students enrolled by Tuesday with late sign ups allowed through January 27 for transfers.
Rep George Bush backed by President Nixon announces plan to challenge incumbent Ralph Yarborough in Texas for the U S Senate. Bush faces a well financed challenge from within his party led by Theod Bentsen Jr as registration hiccups occur ahead of campaigning in Houston and West Texas towns.
A Peru domestic flight operated by a local airline disappeared Tuesday and was found wrecked near the coast southwest of Tiwanaku. Thirty passengers including several children and three crew members were recovered. the nationals listed include Western Samoan and New Zealand residents. Officials say the damaged aircraft was a Polynesian Airways jet.
In a BBC interview from Paris the 75 year old Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield Simpson defend the monarchy’s role. He says he would have collided with Britain’s establishment even if he had remained a bachelor and notes his independence from royal norms.
Quanah Charmer of Commerce manager Leon Willias 4h Quanah Charmer of Commerce notes Heatly’s bid in the Democratic primary. Witham cites Heatly as an immediate campaign target as Padusah’s Heatly aims to lead the House Appropriations Committee, shaping Texas legislation amid strong party influence.
Homer G. Maxey wins a $2,689,767 verdict against Citizens National Bank in a 72nd District Court case. A jury found the bank bought stock in two Maxey corporations for about $1.2 million less than value and awarded $1.5 million in exemplary damages for alleged evil intent during foreclosure in 1966. Plans for appeal announced.
Citizens National Bank president Willard Paine voices disappointment after the 72nd District ruling. He notes earlier verdicts exonerating bank officers and directors and warns of negative future banking impact across Texas while asserting the bank remains strong despite the foreclosure ruling. A Brazil tram crash near Campina Grande kills 17 and injures 0 per police.
Police released two youths ages 17 and 19 after questioning at a Towne Street service station tied to a tire tube theft and a reported arson manner. Officers noted a red Chevrolet and found burned items at the scene. One youth reportedly AWOL since Jan 4 and may be sent to Vietnam. investigation ongoing.
Fog possible in the morning around Lubbock and nearby areas with clearing by noon. Today's high in the upper 50s. Tonight's low near 30. Thursday outlook calls for increasing clouds and a somewhat warmer day.
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