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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1970

Page

5

U S trained forces launch assault in Cambodia

Reports from Saigon indicate U S trained forces launched a new assault as North Vietnamese and Viet Cong units in Cambodia faced renewed pressure. Cambodian government and South Vietnamese troops report clashes with enemy forces near Kim Rom and Parrot's Beak area while U S air support and Green Beret trained relief units bolster government lines.

Saigon U.S Kiri Rom Phnom Penh Kimi Rom Freedom Road Kompong Som Sihanoukville Kim Rom South Vietnam Green Berets Vietnam Cambodia Sen. Nol Parrot's Beak Neak Luong Mekong Dai Nang Wiliam CC. Westmoreland U.S. Army Hue Peking Norodom Sihanouk Indochina Sihanouk Laos Nguyen Cao Ky Bangkok Thailand Thanat Khaman Cambudia 3Rd Corps Sulgon

Miami stores picketed by moms and teens over minis

A midline protest in Miami brought together about 50 women and teens to march in front of shops against midi skirts. Participants voiced mixed views on fashion with homemade placards and a few men and boys assisting as marchers.

Miami Fla Ann Pollard Nancy Linda Lehmann Jackie Patterson

Tiny miracle baby defies odds in fragile NICU days

A premature girl nicknamed Wee Bit, barely larger than a nurse’s hand, endured touch-and-go weeks in an incubator. She fought through tiny feedings, forced nourishment, and constant monitoring, gaining strength as doctors watched hopeful progress.

Michelle

Eggers Hits Smith At Amarlilo Conference

Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul Eggers assailed Gov. Preston Smith for appointment policies he termed a disregard for the law and competence. He cited cronyism in selecting Smith's secretary’s husband to the State Industrial Accident Board and three unqualified appointees to the State Board of Psychology Examiners.

Amarillo UPI Republlican Paul Eggers Preston Smith Eggers Smith Texas South State Industrial Accident Board State Board of Psychology

Bond Election Prompts Recovery Plans After Storm Damage

The city council schedules a bond election to finance facilities and a memorial center complex aiding storm victims. Michelle O Lanjohn and her family illustrate local needs as absentee voting begins next Monday. Officials list council members and officials involved in the planning sessions.

Naus Bond Memorial Center Lalso Michelle D'Law Johnson Michelle O'Lanj

Whittier College Class of ’34 Reunites With Nixon

Nixon hosts 34 Whittier days alumni at the White House in a nostalgic gathering. Guests recall his student body race campaign advocating dancing and share memories of his early Quaker campus years. The group toured the White House, received pins, and posed for class photos.

White House Nixon Whittier College Ola-Florence Jobe Washington Ola Florence Welch Jobe The California Jobe Gail Sedonia Amt Richard A. Thomson Whittier Harvard Thomson Clinton O. Harris Oval

Slack backs open hearings on reform bill in Congress

Rep. John M. Slack of West Virginia supports open hearings on the Mahon congressional reform bill except where national security is involved. He argues the process may be time consuming but serves the country's best interests as many budget requests are seen as ridiculous and waste would surface in public hearings. The federal government has a year to prepare budget requests while the committee has limited time to review and pass them.

John M. Slack D-W. Va

Lach Case TV aD Taken to Hub City for Sanity Hearing

Lach Case TV aD was moved to Fort Worth after a sanity hearing in which a jury found him competent to assist in his defense. Chief Deputy Albert Smith said a bench warrant from Tarrant County enabled the transfer, with Deputies Travis Clements and Jackie Hopper transporting him to the county. Lach remains in Fort Worth jail until the trial date.

Albert Smith Tarrant County Lach Travis Clements Jackie Hopper Lubbock Fort Worth

Rainmaking Advances Seen as Science in Debie s Fire Weather Study

Dr. Simpson and ESSA complete a long series of rainmaking experiments aimed at turning seeding into an exact science. Clouds seeded show variable effects, sometimes increasing or decreasing rainfall, with broader goals of understanding heat processes powering tropical storms and aiding Project Stormfury against hurricanes.

Everglades al Baves Dr. Simpson Simpson Tropics Debbie Robert H. Simpson National Hurricane Center Solcanal

County officials clash over probation salaries and budgets

County judges claim sole authority to set adult probation salaries and budgets, with commissioners funding. Juvenile probation is controlled by judges but not budgeted by them. Atty Gen Crawford Martin supports the judges stance, while commissioners threaten a court ruling if negotiations fail. Commissioners approved a $15,289.75 insurance settlement for May tornado damage.

Crawford Martin Shawn Shaw Bite Lamb ABUA Korea Chung Martin Gar Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Dallas Lubbock

South Korea Sees North Korea Move Toward Unification

In Seoul the Prime Minister warned that North Korea's growing military strength and ties to China risk further aggression. He cited planned military aid from China, a potential 1972 US troop drawdown, and a revived underground Communist network in the South.

Chung North Korea Russia China Chou En-lai South Korea Kim -Sung Korea Kim Seoul South Kim Il-sung America

Court Dismisses Umpires Charges

The US Court of Appeals upheld a federal judge’s dismissal of antitrust complaints filed by AL umpires Al Salerno and Bill Valentine. The judges ruled the umpires were not subjected to unlawful treatment under antitrust statutes after being fired for attempting to organize an umpires union.

New York S. Circuit Court of Appeals al Salerno Bill Valentine Appeals Court Henry J. Friendly Sterry R. Waterman Paul R. Hays

Peace talks falter as raids and clashes erupt in Middle East

Reports from Tel Aviv and Cairo describe renewed night raids and cross‑border exchanges. Israeli forces push toward central sectors while Egypt asserts sovereignty and anti aircraft fire halts attempts to widen frontline reach. UN and U S peace efforts receive mixed signals as casualties mount near the Jordan River and Sea of Galilee frontier.

Tarael Tel Aviv U.S Aldan U.N. Sec Ujnion Thant Israel Ang Sea of Galilee Whedaria Gan

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