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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1970
Page
9
House Democrats pressed a solid party line for an override of President Nixon's anticipated veto of a large education and health funding bill. A caucus vote showed overwhelming support for the resolution, with no dissent. The move followed Senate action toward conference with the House.
Louis Ivory an 18 year old charged with murder in the shooting of a Texas Christian University student altered his account on Wednesday naming a 21 year old companion as the shooter. Detectives said Ivory visited the county jail after seeing his mother despondent and claimed he told the truth. Police note prior admission tied to relative owned pistol and say Ivory underwent a polygraph test with unclear results. Authorities also seek the 21 year old and a second man in the incident near Como High School after a game at Carter Riverside High. Meanwhile Congress debates a 19.7 billion Labor Education welfare appropriations bill with a 1.26 billion health education and welfare add on. Nixon threatens veto over inflation concerns while leaders seek a quick resolution and possible compromise. Education advocates prepare a new package potentially larger than the proposed budget if veto holds. Albert lauded for criticizing the administration and urging focus on health and education.
CBS aired a 22 year old Georgia political pledge by Judge G Harrold Carswell claiming white supremacy as the correct life in the state. Carswell called the attributed words obnoxious and abhorrent to his personal philosophy in a Cronkite Show interview.
The article reports on dispute over segregation views of a nominee. Carswell denies racist intent, insisting no private life or public record shows such beliefs. A reporter outlines attempts to obtain statements as confirmation hearings approach.
Texas Tech education of the deaf majors will undertake a four day study tour starting February 7 to observe classroom instruction and campus activities for deaf children. They will visit Test State School for the Deaf in Austin February 9, Houston Public Schools Deaf classes February 9, and Sunshine Cottage private school for the deaf in San Antonio February 1.
Jack Kralin president of the University Optimist Club announced the committee chairmen for 1970 at the regular Wednesday meeting. Board picks include Norman Duke membership attendancer Bobby Crumpton program Paul Schwedier publicity John Sloan and Dr James Nelson finance Jimmie Latimer inter club Richard Mauldin achievements and awards Clyde Stuart and John Clinton boys work Harold Harriger community service.
A strange isolated snow cloud dumped heavy snow along a 10 mile strip between Crosbyton and Post, while nearby areas saw only cold. Weather officials called it rare as locals described half plowed fields half covered in snow. Forecast today calls for cloudy skies no precip with highs near 60.
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