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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1970

Page

6

Viet Cong Attack Kills Civilians Near My Lai Refugee Center

Viet Cong forces attacked Chau Thuan near My Lai on Friday, killing 16 civilians and wounding 21 as the hamlet, a refugee and pacification workers enclave, endured rocket fire and dynamite blasts. One American and several Vietnamese contracted injuries as defenders repelled the assault before dawn.

My Lar Chau Thuan Batangan South China Sea U.S Saigon

Deluge of cash requests overwhelms Scarsdale switchboard

A Scarsdale telephone supervisor said the switchboard was swamped with calls from the public demanding money after an offer attracted a flood of requests. Police reported the long line of calls began at 7 a.m. and continued as residents sought assistance from Michael J. Brody.

Michael J. Brody Scarsdale

State Lawmakers’ Expense Bills Push Past Averages

A Texas study shows state senators spent over 1000 monthly on fees and rent with several nearing 2000. Notable cases include H J Blanchard at 3588 for three months and others like Jim Bates and Chet Brooks above 3000. The report notes long distance costs, WATS lines, and tax funded itemized accounts, plus context on prior monthly limits and a rejected pay raise amendment.

Maury Henry Grover Houston C. W W. Harris Dallas Grover Harris H. J Doc"’ Blanchard Lubbork Avalanche-Journal Sen Blanchard Temple Austin WATS Jim Bates Edinburg Joe Bernal San Antonio Ronald Bridges Corpus Christi Tom Creighton Mineral Wells D-Stamford A. R. Schwartz Dgalveston W. E. Snelson D-Midland Jack Strong D-Longview Murray Watson Jr D-Waco Jen Wilson Lufkin J. P Ward Meridian

Plainview Man Amends Civil Rights Suit

Alton Jackson of Plainview amends a federal civil rights suit against Plainview police officer Harold Snell Jackson alleging deprivation of rights false imprisonment and false prosecution from August 29 in Plainview He seeks 1000 actual 25000 punitive and 2000 in fees The suit filed November 3 in Amarillo was transferred to the district court here Judge Halbert Woodward gave Jackson until January 15 to amend the petition.

Plainview Alton Jackson Harold Snell Jackson Jackson Snell Amarillo U.S. District Court Halbert O. Woodward

Police clash as students attack officers at New Jersey high school

In Roselle Abraham Clark High School students attacked police while officers arrested suspended teacher Vector Resson after a walkout protesting a mural of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Officials say another teacher Marilyn Denninger was also suspended over the dispute.

Roselle N.J Abraham Clark High School Martin Luther King Jr Vector Resson Marilyn Denninger Board of Education King

Farm Pay Advances To Help Farmers In Hard Times

Congress critics of the cancellation push back as farm payments accelerate in 1970 with about 3.5 billion dollars to be distributed to farmers by late July or mid August. The plan covers diversion payments feed grain and cotton price support and wheat certificates. Mutscher files for re election in Brenham Texas seeking another term as speaker.

Hardin Mutscher Brenham. Tex Gus Mutscher

Government asks stay on Texas county food program order

The Justice Department filed in U S District Court for a stay of a court order directing immediate food stamp distribution in 80 Texas counties. Judge W M Taster Jr acts on a suit filed November 10. The move aims to halt or modify the agriculture department’s mandated quick feed stamp distribution.

Dallas Justice ‘Department U. S. District Court Texas W. M. Taster U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Taylor Miling Pallas WFAA Jay Cleburne

Welfare reform debates and court ruling in Texas case

An administration official defends Nixon's guaranteed income plan and work rule changes while a Dallas judge orders a 60 day deadline to implement food stamp style distribution in Texas counties. The case traces delays, county participation, and affected residents including Annie Bell Washington.

Nixon Secretary of Labor

Kidnap Plot Ends in Shootout and Officers Wounded

Mrs. Childs received a telephoned kidnap threat demanding 3500 dollars for return of Patricia. A pursuit followed when a suspect in Overland Park led officers on a high speed chase injuring Detective Robert Norman and two other officers. The suspect was later captured and sentenced for grand larceny and kidnaping with prior prison escapes and paroles.

Neon Lamb Overland Park Robert Norman James Beeler Dongas Browning

Fire Damages Reported at Multiple Local Homes

Police and fire officials report heavy damage at several residences including the Paul Harvey home and Clarence Cab residence. Incidents involve wiring faults, smoke damage, and a wall heater fire with estimated losses ranging from 100 to 1100 dollars. No injuries reported and two false alarms logged.

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Mystery of Soldier Torch Attack Traced in Texas Town

San Antonio officers probe a fire assault on a youth who claims he was ignited with gasoline by two 18 or 19 year old attackers. The victim, last seen near a bus station, registered at the Pioneer Hotel on Sunday night and made several calls in Lubbock seeking leads. His belongings span Seattle and Clovis connections as detectives trace travel to Washington and Fort Lewis.

Texas California Western Union Brody Scarsdale Manhattan Broadway John Felke Michael Jr Jelke Minot F Mickey" Jelke IT Michael Brody Jamaica Harher San Antonio Lubbock Williamson Methodist Hospital Pioneer Hotel Selma Hatfield Lab Bock Seattle Wert Hos Wharton Fort Lewis Wash Seat Ings Clovis Washington CID Tonxas Anast

Sam F. Shipps rites planned at Sanders Memorial Chapel

Services for Sam F Shipps are set for Monday at Sanders Memorial Chapel with burial at Resthaven Memorial Park. Shipps died Friday at St Marys Hospital after a long farming life in Robertson county before moving to Lutbeck in 1942. He is survived by a son and four daughters, two brothers, a sister, and 16 grandchildren and 200 great grandchildren.

Sam Rudi Shipp Sanders Memorial Hanford Catit Mes Jesse Hobbs

Women Sign Up County Voters List Across Week

The notice outlines vaccination style style text about women registering voters at multiple locations including Armorican State, Montgomery Ward, Sears Roebuck, Jeff & Wa Pras Cantock, and Duntges Downton. Signups occur Monday through Saturday with varied hours from 9 am to 4 pm and include locations on Ave GQ, Stone Slide Road, and Broadwice Streets.

Nina Sears-Roehaed Downtesem Bpeed Sa Pridaster Jeff & Wa Pras Amdiat Pields Duntges Downton Aim Jerusalem Thiptist Bo Grondwice Bare’s Cafeterice Dia

Ballet Master Plans Class At Texas Tech

Ballet master Ce Zoriteh to conduct a series of Muistep classes at Texas Tech. The program, sponsored by Tech's dance division, charges 20 dollars for all ballet students and offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced sessions. The Women's Museum event features guest performer Mbissine with a noted lineage of leading dancers.

Texas Tech Haw Tech Ered Ballet

Hoover Warns Leftists Target High Schools

Hoover claimed SDS tactics aim to recruit students through leaflets seminars and campus-style demonstrations inside high schools. He warned that the movement seeks to manipulate teens into anti-establishment actions while portraying the student as a literal robot under a biased power structure.

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