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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1972

Page

6

Nixon Brother Author Alleges Hughes Loan Requests

The unnamed author claims Clifford sought loans and favors from Hughes, asserting Hughes would not be called a “used” man. The transcript features voice of a man claiming to be Hughes and references controlling statements.

Clifford Hughes Trvinge Hrughes Irving Nevada SIO Blak McGraw-Hill Publishingt Co Tale Nixon Pearson Donald Nixon Joan Frank J Waters Waters Wallace Sloward Hughes Richard Nixon M Hughes Hughes Tool Co Richard Susskind Irving Pence Susskind

Viet Cong and US Bombing Report Fill Southeast Asia Front

On the central coast and highlands of Vietnam, Viet Cong gunners attacked Cam Ranh Bay and Dien Khanh while forces in Laos and neighboring provinces faced continued pressure. Casualties listed include two civilians and multiple government troops, with extensive air raids reported in South Vietnam and Laos.

Qui Nhon Sapan Siation Dien Khanh Saigon Laos Tangy Cheng Vientiane UPL Pun Chanfaraj Long Cheng South Vietnam Cam Pamh Bay Cam Ranh Phu Yen Binh Duinh Quang Ngui U.S Tuy Hoa Quang Nyat North Vietnam

New Details Of Hughes Life Reported In Memoir Context

The article recounts Eaton stating Hughes in 1970 looked frail and aged with white hair and spots, likening him to Ho Chi Minh. Eaton recalls Hughes commissioning a memoir after reading Eaton's novel The Body Brokers. Attorneys pursued restraining orders over an autobiographical Journal piece, with handwriting experts disputing authenticity of a Hughes signature.

Hughes Eaton Lana Turner Rosemont Enterprise, Inc New York Supreme Court Ted Webber McGraw Hill Publishing Co Ladies Home Journal Las Vegas Bahamas California Finton Las Vegas Strip

Polio cases rise in United States in 1970 report

In 1970 the United States reported 2 paralytic poliomyelitis cases with 2 deaths, an increase from 1969 which had 1 case and no fatalities. The figures reflect early public health tallies for the year.

Washington United States

Record Arctic Chill Sweeps Texas and Midwest States

Temperatures plunged across Texas and the Midwest with subzero readings. Lubbock reached 14 below zero while Toledo hit 7 below and Columbus recorded 120 below wind chill. Utilities reported record gas usage as cold persisted.

Jane Murray AAA Ohio Toledo Findley Columbus Cleveland

Guerrilla Attacks Kill Two Argentine Police in 24 Hours

In the past day two Argentine policemen died in urban guerrilla attacks raising eight officer fatalities since June 1. A major blast at former Justice Minister Perrigues home injured and killed multiple officers, with the Liberation Armed Forces claiming responsibility for the bombing after warning civilians to evacuate. A second attack near Santa Fe left Corporal Carlos Savina Nieva dead, while a separate raid on a Villa Diamante police station saw two officers robbed of their pistols and badges.

Buenos Aires APL Justice Jaime Perrigue Oscar Pereda Perriaux Santa Fe Carlos Savina Nieva Villa Diamante

Food Stamp Rules Revoked After Senate Pressure

Widespread opposition pushes back on tighter food stamp rules that would have cut benefits for about two million. Senators including McGovern and Humphrey demand restoration, while a Hartford meeting of 15 states urges the Agriculture Department to drop the new regulations. The rollback preserves current benefits, with several hundred dollars in monthly stamps for a four person family and maintains eligibility thresholds.

Butz George McGovermn Ds.d Vubert H. Humphrey D-Minn Hartford Conn Agriculture Department

Toll Likely To Rise From Midwest Hotel Fire And Home Blazes

A hotel fire in a Midwest city and multiple home blazes left at least 16 dead as cold hampered firefighting. Reports cite an oil furnace in the hotel basement and an explosion preceding the blaze. Victims include families and several children while hydrants froze, delaying water supply. In Amboy, North Carolina, a separate fire killed three family members with four others hospitalized. Police identify victims and note the Woods and Lorick families among those affected.

Ine Michael Mary Elizabeth Dominick Jr Michele Marie Hoover James W. Peters Wilson Penn Fuel Co Midwest Flint Mich Genesee County Josephine Lorick Tyrone Winn Geraldine Woods Vernon Whitmore Amboy Reva Whelchel Norma R. J Crottie Whelchel Whelchel

Thin day in a day of good things

Poetic reflection on starting anew with a fresh day, inspired by scripture. The piece contrasts past actions with present possibilities and urges new vows and goals to shape a future life.

Dock Strike Talks Stretch Toward Deadline

Labor negotiators push to resolve the dock dispute as ILWU and Teamsters clash over container handling. Longshoremen insist loading duties stay theirs while Teamsters press for off-dock warehouse access and a broader contract tie in Hawaii. ILWU accepts a 0.72 first year raise to 5.00 hourly with a 15 cent add on cost package and pension issues linger.

LWU Teamsters Union LongiShoremen Teamsters Harry Bridges Washington, D.C ILWU Washington Post Teamsters International Frank E. Fitzsimmons Counts Hawaii

Burglars Hit Church and Store In Lubbock

Early Sunday burglars struck Asamblea Apostolica Iglesia at 3603 E 15th Place taking a tape recorder and three microphones valued at about 350 dollars. At The Market Place 1919 E Broadway St tools valued 115 dollars jewelry 30 dollars and change 15 dollars were stolen.

Lubbock Asamblea Apostolica Iglesia 15Th Place Market Place E. Broadway St

Colorful Haskell Saloon Sign Highlights Old Days

The Haskell Saloon’s sign and stories recall rough frontier days from 1884 to 1904 when Frank Draper and Jack Bald ran the place before selling to John Keister and Jumbo Hazelwood. The site hosted church services and included tales of a boy evicted from the Road to Ruin, reflecting strict rules for minors in era saloons.

Frank Draper Jack Baldwin John Keister Jumbo Old Fort Griffin

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