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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1969
Page
6
Washington lawmakers eye relief for middle income filers as Congress considers changing tax rules. Signals grow that key legislators may publicly review controversial features of the tax system and deductions.
Senate Interior Committee prepares a five day hearing record on Alaska governor Hickel’s nomination with a 14 to 3 committee vote in favor. McGovern Moss and Nelson opposed citing lack of background. Yost to UN ambassador approved unanimously as Nixon inaugurates and starts new cabinet schedule.
Mrs Edna Lucille DeShong 64 died at Per mian General Hospital after a lengthy illness. A Tennessee native and Trinity Baptist Church member, she lived in Andrews six years after moving from Bonham. She married Claude Carter DeShong in 1919 near Maysville Oklahoma. he died in November. She worked 25 years at the Bonham Cotton Mill retiring in 1959. Funeral details include burial at Andrews Church with Rev Harold. Survived by daughter Helen Wright, sisters Bessie Box Birdie Uselton, brother J B Uselton, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Smith 56 sworn in before joint legislature pledges no violence and fairness in education taxes and water plans. He stresses law and order, fairness for business and youth education while outlining the need for a tough, decisions heavy session. Barnes cautions the session will be hard and controversial.
Four West Texas ministers visited Whiteface Junior and Senior High School to review a sex education program. Booz's Texas Outlook article outlines 13 objectives aiming to help students understand sexuality, responsibility, and social welfare, with unanimous community approval and support.
Mr and Mrs Juan Calvo announce the birth of a daughter at Laut Clinic weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces. Mr and Mrs Thomas Parras report a son at Laut Clinic weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. Mr and Mrs Bilvestre Garcia welcome a son at Lauf Cunic weighing 9 pounds 4 1/2 ounces. Mr and Mrs Clarke L Gamble announce a son at West Texas Hospital weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Mr and Mrs Robin Green report a son at West Texas Hospital weighing 6 pounds 2 1/2 ounces. Mr and Mrs Harry Marts announce a son at Methodist Hospital weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. Mr and Mrs Eddie Brown announce a daughter at University Hospital weighing 5 pounds 11 ounces. Mr and Mrs Herman Talley announce a daughter at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital weighing 8 pounds 14 1/2 ounces. Mr and Mrs Eloy Garcia announce a son at University Hospital weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. Mr and Mrs Bill Queen report a son at Hospital weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces. Mr and Mrs Manuel Remires of Route 4 report a birth at Texas Hospital with the father a welder for Harrison Thrush.
Donald Ray Jones, 24, sued United States Fire Insurance Co. for 14035 dollars over an April 27 1967 accident at Lubbock Meat Co. and Wilkerson Cold Storage that left him with part of an arm. A jury in 72nd District Court returned judgment after deliberating 414 hours. The report also notes varying goldfish prices from 10 cents to 2000 dollars.
The 16 Lubbock units parade two hours through Congress Avenue to the Capitol for the inauguration. Gov. Smith and Lt. Gov. Yarborough attend a reception at the Sheraton Crest Inn with numerous officials and residents from Lubbock and West Texas.
An official stated optimistic plans for an interstate stretch from Canyon to Lubbock may extend to 19th Street. He noted four main lanes with access control and frontage roads are needed, along with a stronger base, to meet interstate standards.
Two undercover officers detailing a drug sting describe luring youths, facing filthy apartment conditions, and trick arrests. The operation focused on marijuana and hashish suppliers from New York City and Syracuse, with some youths living in middle class homes and wary of heroin. A Morrisville professor, Harold C. Vink, faced charges after a separate incident.
Prosecutor questioned prospective jurors at length as the Shaw trial outlines six overt acts in the conspiracy. The actions include a September 1963 meeting with Oswald and Ferrie in New Orleans, plans for execution and escape, Shaw's 1963 Baton Rouge trip, a West Coast trip, and Oswald handling the rifle from his Dallas residence. Ferrie is quoted about being pegged as a getaway pilot. Ferrie later died in New Orleans.
Judge Denzil Bevers sentenced four men in County Court at Law No. 2 after guilty pleas to driving while intoxicated. Gillie E Hinson 52 of 206 52nd St and Denver Ridenour 47 of 1617 Ave N each fined 150 dollars and three days in jail. Enrique O Gomez 30 of Levelland fined 100 dollars and five days in jail. Jesse Valdez 30 of 710 Ave O fined 100 dollars and three days in jail.
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