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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1970

Page

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Millionaire Promises Cash Then Flies To Florida

Scarsdale New York heiress to an oleomargarine fortune Michael J. Brody sparked a chase as hundreds pursued cash promises. He flew to Florida aboard a chartered jet with his wife and two reporters claiming he had no money while he planned a Monday news conference at Kennedy Airport.

Scarsdale N.Y Michael J. Brody Florida Brody Manhattan San Juan P.R West Palm Beach Airlines Kennedy International Airport New York Jeelke Oleomargarine Gailar Scarsdale National Bank and Trust Co J. Henry Neale Page

Amarillo Woman In Teen Role Cracks Narcotics Ring

Carolyn Carrison, a 22 year old college senior, posed as a high school girl to uncover a narcotics ring at Tascosa High School in Amarillo. She helped indict 16 people with 11 rounded up. Dean Bridges, 23, identified as a key figure faced charges of receiving.

Amarillo Carolyn Carrison Carolyn Tascosa High School Dean Bridges

Poll shows six percent of Americans back Nixon handling of job

A nationwide poll finds only 6 percent of Americans approve of President Nixon's management of the job. The poll results are part of the daily political briefings in the newspaper.

Nixon

Prayer for Guidance on Life's Uncertain Roads

A reader asks for God’s guiding presence as they travel the highways of life, seeking comfort during times of uncertainty. The short prayer requests divine guidance and assurance.

Call Doctors U S Women Alarmed By Pill Hearing

Alarm spread across the nation as women phoned doctors after Senate subcommittee testimony on birth control pills. Some physicians report increased concern and visits while others see no rise. Experts debated studies linking the pill to breast, cervical, and uterine cancers amid Washington coverage.

Senate Wisconsin Gaylord Nelson Minneapolis Joseph Beil Cincinnati Washington

Lubbock Airport Leads Region in Passenger Traffic

Lubbock rose into regional leadership in 1960 with its West Texas air terminal carrying more commercial passengers than Amarillo or Midland marking the Hub City as a growing air center for the area.

Midland Amarillo West Texas Air Terminal Vaughn Hendrie Avalanche-Journal Lubbock West Texas

Armed hold up hits Ince Service Station in Lubbock

A young gunman robbed Ince Service Station No 2 at 610 Amarillo Highway in Lubbock around 2:25 a.m. taking about 325 dollars as night attendant Clyde Turnbow watched the thief flee north. A second robbery at Andrew’s Burgers No 2 on Southeast Drive, about 8 p.m. Wednesday, netted roughly 150 dollars.

Lubbock Ince Amarillo Highway Turnbow Southeast Drive

Dixie Mafia blamed as Dallas jewelry heist suspects

A $3 million Linz Bros. Jewelry burglary near Dallas draws attention to the Dixie Mafia as likely suspects. Police tied drill equipment to a previous raid on an apartment linked to Kirksey Nix, while officials note the confederation spans Texas to Florida and operates with Capone-like discipline.

Preston McKraw United Press International Linz Bros Dallas Dixie Mafia Walter Fannin Linz Kirksey McCord Nix Texas Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi Alabama Tennessee Georgia Florida Capone Chicago

Four Wounded In Cafe Shooting At La Paloma

A Lubbock County deputy sheriff and three others were wounded in a Caf restaurant affray at La Paloma 1107 50th St about 1 15 p m Saturday. Jackie Knox 37 the deputy was shot in the second incident as Villela Frarists 40 was wounded earlier. A Texas Highway Patrolman dropped a 12 gauge shotgun during an arrest attempt and discharged into a crowd. Hurt besides Knox were Mary Alice Medellin and Johnny Cruz both shot in facial and leg areas as police questioned a man in connection with the initial shooting.

Lubbock County Knox Mary Alice Medellin Rt. 2 Lorenzo Johnny Cruz Rt. 4

Nixon to deliver State of the Union remarks Thursday

President Nixon will present a modest budget conscious program in his first State of the Union address. He prepared during three days at Camp David and will speak to a joint session at noon with national network coverage. He plans a strong push on pollution and environmental protection.

Associated Frens Thurmont Nixon America Senate House

Warning on Slick Roads Up

A mass of arctic air brought cold wave warnings and freezing drizzle to the South Plains. Forecasters predict a lighter storm than December, with highs in the mid 20s and a low around 15. Travel advisories and fog possible as temperatures plunge across the region.

Mike Cox South Plains Lake Michigan Roseau Minn Lake of Lee

Lubbock weighs high cost of bold garbage baling plan

City officials consider whether to buy a new garbage baling system as costs exceed funds and operating expenses likely outpace traditional landfills. Conventional methods remain under study after Conventie Engineering Co. bid as the sole proposer and the city debates next steps.

Lubbock Conventiie Engineering Co Dallas Jin

Weather Map Page 4 A Collation

Much colder today with freezing drizzle or light snow. Continued cold tonight. High in the mid twenties, low near 12. 30 percent precipitation chance. Winds north to northwest 15 to 25 mph.

Cubbook

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