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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1970
Page
1
A 29 year old former Lubbock resident April Tuft was shot in the heart during a North Dallas 7 11 store holdup as her roommate listened on the phone. About $65 was taken and no suspects were arrested, police said.
After more than a year of analysis the Lubbock City Council rejected Concentric Engineering Co. baling and shredding and approved a sanitary landfill plan. The vote clears the way to negotiate a site and buy equipment for permanent disposal with bond funds from 1967.
The Senate approved a comprehensive drug control bill 82 to 0 after defeating efforts to curb federal penalties on second or subsequent marijuana offenses. Debates focused on keeping a police-oriented approach, with amendments to limit prison terms and expand HEW roles in research and drug classification rejected.
Nixon wins budget clash as House Democrats fail to override his veto of a 19.7 billion health and education bill. The vote 226 to 191 falls 52 short of a two thirds majority, with 156 Republicans and 35 Democrats backing the inflationary charge. Distribution details show West Texas and New Mexico splits, and a substitute bill is needed for current year funds.
Advisory committee named by High Plains Grain Sorghum Research and Promotion Board is announced. State Agriculture Commissioner John White speaks at today’s meeting.
A reader asks for divine guidance to study the Holy Bible and hear God speak. The appeal seeks grace to understand scripture and receive blessings through Jesus Christ in faith and prayer.
A. W. Williams, 66, perched 50 feet up a flagpole in Lubbock to paint the rusting pole with silver paint. He joked that climbing requires a mix of cowboy and jackass traits and wearing a 16 shirt and size 6 hat. Williams earned 45 dollars for painting two three story poles at the courthouse.
A Pacific cold front crossed the South Plains bringing gusty winds and a shift from springlike weather to winter conditions. Forecasters warned of heavy snow in the southern U.S. as the system moved in from the west, with drifting snow expected in several regions.
A South African express train struck a school bus 25 miles south of Johannesburg killing 32 children and injuring many as the bus carried 72 pupils home from school. Eyewitnesses described a loud impact and the bus dragged along by the train before stopping, with victims found scattered near the crossing.
A Manhattan psychiatrist recounts the drug ordeal of his 13 year old daughter Isabel who returned from the East Village underworld. Dr Guillermo Salazar urges public aid as he details rising teen addiction and cites a Rockefeller council report showing increased youth drug use and arrests.
Ruffles and Flourishes by Laz Carpenters recounts Liz Johnson's years in the White House with President and Mrs Landon. The work will run serially in the Morning edition of The Avalanche Journal beginning next week.
A local notice promotes a new book or revue titled Rusties and Flourishes. It teases witty content about a Texas born girl and the First Family with a humorous tone and promises a lively line of installments beginning next Monday.
Justice Carswell completed a two day Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on his Supreme Court nomination. Senators pressed him on race related stock at a Florida club and charitable refunds while praising his candor. Chairman and colleagues wrapped up with little more questioning as the session ended.
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