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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1970

Page

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Skippies Invade Laurel Canyon Disturb LA Heights

Los Angeles residents voice alarm as a new group labeled skippies arrives in the fashionable Laurel Canyon area. Authorities link their presence to rising brush fires burglaries and a narcotics problem. Superior Court Judge Rosenthal calls the situation a menace to traffic safety housing and safety.

Los Angeles Heatniks Laurel Canyon Canyon Superior Court William Rosenthal Mulholland Drive

Conrad Hilton Blaze Kills Two at Chicago Hotel

Two deaf mute youths died of smoke inhalation as a fire swept the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Chicago. Nineteen injured, twelve others hurt as guests fled via stairs and fire escapes. elevator shaft fire on the ninth floor caused the blaze and disrupted hotel operations.

Associated Prowse Chicago Conrad Hilton Robert J. Quinn Boyf Jacksonville, M Don Zanger Quincy, M Bruce Kennedy Morton Grove Quinn Dm c Ydush “Esters

Congress eyeing crime bill and education spending clash

Washington rough week ahead as House moves to send Nixon a money bill he opposes while Senate backs major parts of his crime control program. A 107 billion CHEW appropriation faces veto risk though House support grows. education funds total 1 billion within the package.

United Press International Washington Congress Nixon House Senate Departments of Labor and Health, Education and Welfare CHEW White House

Prayer of Unity and Devotion to God's Commands

A brief religious reflection seeking divine unity among the faithful. The requester prays for hearts aligned with God's will, love for His commands, and desire for His promises, trusting true joy amid worldly change.

Nixon Pledges Arms Support to Israel to Preserve Stability

President Nixon reaffirmed that the United States would supply arms to Israel as needs arise to counter Arab weapons shipments, while stressing restraint and readiness to back friendly governments. He spoke via a message read at a major Jewish conference, indicating U S policy seeks a durable peace and preferring negotiations over coercive terms.

Washington Nixon United States Israel Middle East Soviet Union France Tabqa Niven Cas iMiddle

New Jersey Governor Cahill's Son Held On Marijuana Charge

The son of Governor Cahill, a Collingswood resident, was arrested in South Philadelphia on possession charges after a police stop. He was booked at the narcotics unit and released on a $200 bond as hearings were scheduled for February 4. The governor issued a statement expressing distress and pledged support for his son.

Svaluavhe Journal News Services Philadelphia New Jersey William T. Cahull Cahill Trenton Duhin Collingswood Hee Puiss Narcotes Paul Sherwin Cahills Witham Jr PRL Bse Robert B. Meyner All Things

Worth $1 Million Abandoned Plane Yields Marijuana

A spokesman said about 1,400 pounds of marijuana were found in and around an abandoned airplane at Las Vegas Airport. Police said a man was arrested in connection with the discovery and would be charged in Las Vegas Magistrate Court with possession of marijuana.

Associated Pressy Las Vegas N.M U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Mariuana Bureau of Narcotics James Craig Preferal Vegas Carport Peninsula Avilation Co San Carlos Calif Tom Eitel Fiat

Scurry Fatal Crash Claims City Man

Jack C Garrett 47 of 3215 45th St died after a construction barricade shattered his car window and struck him near Us Md. Wendell Rehm of the highways patrol said he was northbound when the crash occurred about 7 30 p m Sunday. The body was sent to Bell Seate Funeral Home and Ring Foundadal Home in Lubbock. Sw survivors include his wife and others. Garrett’s death marks the fifth highway fatality on the South Plains this year.

Wendell Rehm Sposder Garren Us Md Here Garretto Rehm Garrets South Plains Tme Bell Seate Funeral Ring Founmedad Lubbock Sanday

Zodiac Killer Ties Bay Area Killings To Cab Driver Slaying

A disturbed Bay Area letter claimed by the Zodiac killer is linked to the slaying of cab driver Pain Stine and is cited as foreshadowing further murders. Police report a Zodiac artifact and cloth from Stine’s shirt connected to recent attacks as investigators probe the case.

Pain Stine Zotiee Stine Zodiac Mesa Beth Zodiac Eaght Amy Star William Armstrong

Roaring Springs and Roaring Spring Pa Compare Names

The article notes two towns Roaring Spring Texas and Roaring Spring Pennsylvania share a name origin from Middar Peason. It contrasts populations about 100 in Texas and around 3000 in Pennsylvania and hints at historical ground grinding Indians and springs en route to a regional feature near Matin County.

Avalanche-Journal Roaring Springs Texas Roaring Sprank Pennsylvania Springs Roaring Spring Tes Tex Spring Park

Youth Survivor of Idaho Family Slaying

Thirteen year old Kevin Powell survived a family massacre in Blackfoot Idaho after his father Gary Powell shot his wife Verla Ann and three children Lisa Christina and Stephen then killed himself. Kevin fled to a neighbor and alerted authorities.

Blackfoot Idaho

Weather Forecast for Lubbock Area Tuesday Outlook

Variable high cloudiness today with cooler temperatures. Low around 80s and highs in the mid 80s. Light variable winds this morning becoming west at 20 mph this afternoon. Tuesday looks party cloudy and warmer with increasing afternoon winds.

Lubbock

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