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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1970
Page
5
Nixon outlined policies aimed at peace and reduced involvement abroad while stressing environmental reform and new federalism. Critics praised eloquence but demanded specifics on inflation and war policy.
Three men were arrested on charges of conspiracy to kill Yablonski and obstruct justice as federal probes loom. Police eyed a fear-linked Ohio plated vehicle seen in the neighborhood before the killings. UMW ties denied by federal officials. arraignments set for January 30 for Gilly Martin and Vealey.
A study outlines costs for the Burr plan to annex 27.3 square miles, with 22.7 eligible this year. Water and sewer mains would cost 1.86 million, fire stations 940 thousand, police expansion 249 thousand salaries plus 24 thousand for gear, and annual upkeep of 139 thousand. Revenue from property taxes totals 105 thousand with liquor sales along the strip could add 100 to 125 thousand.
Eggers announced he will run in his own race and back US Senate hopeful George Bush as part of a two campaign effort. He cited polls changing his mind after weeks of indecision and noted Smith’s gubernatorial record and appointments as potential issues. He praised Republican unity and said Spiro Agnew would be welcome if available.
Cindy Pitchford faced school discipline for wearing slacks after a fire destroyed the Pitchford home and clothes. She chose to be kept at the office and will makeup two tests she missed due to the dress code breach.
Athens Lindale and Trinidad schools closed earlier this week due to a flu outbreak will reopen next Monday, an Athens school spokesman said. More than 25 percent of Athens students were absent on Monday, prompting the shutdown amid frigid East Texas weather affecting Trinidad and Lindale as well.
Spur Texas faces a crow invasion with thousands roosting south of town and in mesquite groves near W Harris Street Experiment Station Road. Residents, including Spur High School teacher Gregory, report birds roosting daily from 5:15 to 6:15 pm and consider bounties and mass hunts but lack a solution.
Members of Lubbock Cap rock Amateur Radio Society elect officers for 1970 and plan license classes. Officers include President George To hacky Baker and others. An introductory student meeting is Feb 19 at the Red Cross building with exams at end of training. The article also notes Peru's Sun Viet government buying a Lima estate for its embassy.
Four young children ages six months to five years perished when a two story frame home burned on Houston’s north side late Thursday. A bathroom heater on the second floor is blamed. The mother, Lucy Canales, was babysitting and fled to alert firefighters. This followed another fatal mobile home fire near Houston the previous night.
Neil A. Armstrong was awarded a non honorary master’s degree in aerospace engineering by the University of Southern California. The award followed graduate work done under a joint USC Edwards AFB program while he served as a test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base from 1955 to 1960. The university noted he nearly completed requirements and wrapped up the degree with a lecture titled Landing Techniques and Procedures.
Texas Senators Tower and Yarborough welcomed the State of the Union as good but faulted the process, stressing Congress must back Nixon priorities of peace, economic health, and environment. Yarborough praised the speech on environment while noting executive veto risks on funding. Bush said Nixon set the right priorities for the 70s.
Sgt Conrado Martinez 35 of Range Texas died at Moody Air Force Base near Valdosta while attempting to rescue Oscar Smith who was knocked unconscious by a high voltage transformer. The witness said Martinez tried to lift Smith but tripped and fell into the transformer. Memorial services were planned at the base with burial in San Antonio’s Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery next week.
Charles Manson and five clan members are sued for $2 million by Rosemary LaBianca’s children. The case follows the August Tate and LaBianca murders in Los Angeles as Manson and several followers face murder charges.
Severe cold triggers fuel cutbacks by major utilities as large customers switch to standby coal or lower rate plans. Cities report heat complaints, stalled cars, and police move dogs to heated vehicles as salt damage and frost bite affect operations and routines.
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