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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1970
Page
10
The bishop, held in Cumberland, Md, is freed after a long sentence amid prayers for his health. Officials say he rested well and may visit relatives. supporters note his family’s long-awaited reunion and renewed hope.
A Texas collector Henderson praises a range of classic cars from a 1948 Chrysler Windsor to a 1941 Packard six passenger coupe, noting Buick endurance and the star status of the Packard. The piece blends automotive nostalgia with anecdotes of moving the fleet and personal history in New Haven and Elizabeth NJ.
Washington reports Sargent Shriver, returning from Paris as ambassador, may take a unique role in 1970 as an unofficial campaign coordinator for Democratic House and Senate candidates. He faces ambitions for high office, with influence from Congress backing his new, undefined post to mobilize speakers and funds for congressional races.
The article notes Shriver and Kennedy family political activity shaping campaigns and donor networks, with Nixon entangled through support for GOP candidates. It also reports Libya’s military rulers nationalizing oil sales, restricting U.S. firms led by Standard Oil of New Jersey as Libyan output risks blocks.
UPI notes Pope Paul VI in a May 4 speech and May 1968 encyclical draft expresses sympathy for married couples torn by the contraceptive ban. He urges perseverance and prayer, suggesting Catholics may remain in good standing and receive the sacraments even if they use contraception to avoid sin.
World Lutheran leaders converge on Evian les Bains after a string of site changes and political uproar. The Geneva based Lutheran World Federation faces protests over Brazil hosting the assembly and concerns about press freedom and unity. Delegates debate whether to proceed amid tensions between East and West churches and regional governments.
Maj. Thornton served 22 years in the Regular Air Force and USAF Reserves, retiring as senior master sergeant in 1965. He flew post WWII and was shot down in Austria during a 1944 raid, serving under Col. Holmes Pardy and Gunn, with ties to Reese and Lubbock Army Air Field. He planned to attend his son Jack’s graduation, recalling two wings earned in 1943 and praising Jack’s Air Force training. He lived in Blue Springs, Missouri.
A 16 year old guitarist at the Lubbock State School had his guitar stolen from the chapel. The Avalanche Journal report sparked a warm public response with donors providing a guitar amplifier and money. Funds will buy more instruments so residents can form a rook group and pursue musical careers. An instructor will teach a girl to play accordion starting now.
In Baton Rouge the 1970 session collapsed in a bitter, late night standoff over pork barrel projects and a $28.5 million bond issue. Gov McKeithen faced House fury as Senate rejected House amendments and troopers guarded the chamber amid accusations of a film flam.
The Agriculture Department projects a record U.S. corn harvest of 1.81999 billion bushels for 1970, about 60 million more than the 1967 high of 4.760076 billion bushels.
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