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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1970
Page
8
The 18 year old torch victim in Lubbock has taken a turn for the worse. A detective reported that a doctor at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio said Pvt Ronnie’s condition had deteriorated.
City officials analyze a Concentric Engineering bid package for a new transfer system near Lubbock with total initial costs around 1.6 million and annual operating costs about 412,750. With 1.263 million in bonds available, council must decide whether to fund the project or keep a landfill option estimated at 900,000, while considering revenue options and bond reserves.
City officials move ahead with aviation growth plans at Lubbock Municipal Airport including runways improvements and a new passenger lounge funded by Continental Airlines. Expansion aims to handle projected 200000 annual passengers by 1970s end, with a new south terminal and enhanced parking to meet peak demand.
A cold air mass spreads from the Dakotas to Michigan bringing one to two inches of new snow in parts of the Midwest and heavy warnings from Illinois to southern Lower Michigan. Travel alerts span Oklahoma to Indiana and Ohio as sleet and rain mix with snow. Temperatures plunge elsewhere with record lows and regional warmth only in southern Florida.
Members of the Lutback Squadron of the Cal Air Patrol will take part in a low level navigation training mission at Town and Country airport at 2 p.m. today. Aba TV airplanes and 0 members will fly a short cross country leg. CAP membership is open to people over 38 seeking aviation, communications, first aid and rescue training.
Mr and Mrs Jose Luna announce the birth of a daughter at Lau Chine-Hospial weighing seven pounds twenty four ounces. Tiwayne Eustace and others report births with detailed weights and times at Lag Chinte-Hospite. Mr and Mrs Ray Stuart welcome a son at Methodist Hospital weighing four pounds ten ounces. Fathers hold positions with local firms and agencies.
Washington aides on Saturday described a forthcoming Nixon address as focusing on budget restraints to fight inflation. They noted the handwritten Camp Davies draft and expected mention of inflation threats and environmental spending, while doubting disclosure of precise spending or revenue estimates.
Dallas based The Tauc hock Avalanche Journal veteran reporter Dave Knapp won a $25 cash award for second place in interpretative and investigative reporting at the Texas United Press International association meeting. His UFO series drew the honors. Charles Cameron of The Dallas Times Herald was elected president as the two-day session concluded.
Officers report indictments list Amarillo residents including Arthur Thomas Bridges charged with narcotics violations and dangerous driving. Bond amounts ranged from 5 000 to 820 000 for suspects Geary Marcus Brean Thomas Jamie Shomtire Jon Welcame and William Brown, with various counts of possession and trafficking.
A sellout crowd of over 3200 filled Labbrek Municipal Auditorium Saturday to hear The Grass Roots in a veteran folk rock show. Louisiana singer Tony Joe White joined for a lively program that kept teens fully engaged.
Physicians report a flood of questions from women concerned by testimony on birth control pills. They note mixed messages and emphasize anxiety as a factor in choosing contraception. Gynecologists unite behind estrogen therapies as highly effective options while acknowledging safety debates.
Mrs Anna Mae Fox a two year resident of Tatum will be honored today at 2 pm in the Tatum Church of Christ with Burin Gray as minister and Frank Lally assisting. Burial will follow in Tatum Cemetery under Smith-Rogers Funeral. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Bina Mae Hall and Mrs Mildred BL Sehualis both of Tatum. five sons Robert Lowell and Knos of Carrollton NM Talouiece of Albuquerque and Mitten of Hobbs NM. sisters Mrs Ray Denton of Iowa Visoe Schooley of Texas. brother Paame Push of Det.
A fire alarm incident at a location on a Saturday led to minor property damage and no injuries. A vehicle sustained repaint damage valued at 2.51, with limited damage to nearby areas and a reported car fire in a parking area. No injuries were reported.
A chaotic pursuit at a Paddington Road address centers on a wealthy magnate Brody who promises millions, clashes with police, and a public spectacle as crowds shout for money amid a lavish lifestyle and family disputes.
Paternal grandparents of Michael James Brody Jr. in Pittsburgh say they do not seek any of his 20 dollars a month pension and are puzzled by his claim to give away a large inheritance. They recall his visits, family ties, and relatives who could use funds, while noting the grandson’s distant interactions and limited contact.
Reported Saturday fighting across South Vietnam showed low overall activity with 16 U S forces wounded in one Hue area clash and 25 Communist dead in three other battles. Heavy B 52 raids near Loc Ninh, 70 miles north of Saigon, dropped 6000 tons of bombs as U S planners pressed to deter a possible lunar new year offensive.
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