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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1969
Page
8
In the reminiscence of days past, residents recall techniques to beat the heat. Ice trucks cooled milk and butter through wind-driven troughs while improvised fans, often made from cardboard, offered relief. Some stored cool air on kitchen linoleum floors as a draft circulated.
Public schools confront federal desegregation orders as authorities report uneven progress. Officials cite lingering resistance and persistent segregation in several districts.
A Martin County 4H Horse Club sponsored event highlighted the Old Settlers parade. Readable mentions include a 1918 Stantononae School clan in the parade lineup and Baer area participants amid approximate 500 attendees.
Officials outline a light training day with short hours while astronauts prepare for a weeklong return to the Sea of Tranquility site. Armstrong and Aldrin rehearse lunar module procedures as ground simulators replicate nearly all flight forces.
Reports say 44 allied bases and towns were shelled by Communist gunners late Saturday into today. Two Americans killed and seven wounded. 16 evacuated home. Fighting in Tay Ninh and surrounding areas with B52 bombers hammering positions. North Vietnamese reportedly deploying forces near Saigon and Cambodia border.
The report highlights Gatesville contestant Katey Set and Mary Ann Long, 22, as first runner up from Texas in Atlantic City. It mentions Baylor and Denton entrants, a second runner up with a $150 prize, and Miss Congeniality among semifinalists, with Ruth Ledbetter noted among finalists.
A blast rocked a munitions plant Saturday night injuring several workers and damaging nearby facilities. Emergency responders rushed to the Scene as investigators began assessing the cause and extent of the explosion at the plant location.
A selection of notable quotations from women featured in the week’s coverage. The items highlight perspectives on achievement, education, and national events, reflecting diverse voices and experiences across society.
A disjointed account describes a re enactment scene near an end of a runway. The narrator recalls warning others and wiggling wings to signal danger while a newspaperman saved wind and avoided serious trouble.
The piece discusses UT and Texas Tech medical and dental campuses, funding for welfare, and proposed tax measures. It notes UT revenue influence, potential approval of a constitutional amendment to raise welfare ceilings, and anticipated oil, gas, and sales tax changes affecting public schools and state agencies.
The heat wave continues from June first with 106 degree readings and 22 days above 100. Forecasters warn of continued high temperatures with occasional showers in northern areas and severe fire risk across forests and tinder. Houston endures widespread heat and water controls as the region faces extreme conditions.
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