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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1970
Page
6
Lagos AP Maj Gen Yakubu Gowon defended Nigeria's efforts to restore normal conditions in Biafra and rejected reports that troops ignored suffering. He said miracles are not expected and questioned whether others would claim perfect behavior in their armies. He spoke to about 200 newsmen.
A flood of birth notices from Reese Hospital and University Hospital recounts newborns weighing from 4 to 16 pounds with parents listed. Fathers include service members in the Army Air Force and U.S. Navy, with several mothers identified and occupations noted.
Fifteen South Vietnamese marines died and 41 were wounded as 400 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops attacked a marine brigade command post near the U Minh Forest. About 600 marines defended with artillery and U S air support. In a separate incident at Fire Support Base Nancy, thirteen U S soldiers were killed when ammunition exploded during an accident.
Florida Governor Claude Kirk asked U S District Judge C Clyde Atkins for more time to desegregate Florida schools, arguing a February 1 deadline risks fear and resentment among black and white students. He said he may issue an executive order to prevent calendar changes and cited potential county funding issues, while noting state desire to avoid forced integration. Georgia officials prepared for possible actions as other states stayed relatively quiet.
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