This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1969
Page
4
Lawmakers debate a stalled immigration measure amid partisan dispute. Key senators from both parties push for or against provisions on asylum rules and border funding as committees prepare a floor vote.
A jumble of birth announcements and tax debate lines the clipping with names, addresses, and weights for newborns including Ray Wheeler and others. The text shifts to remarks by Senators Mansfield Williams Long about extending the surtax and possible reform measures with a plan to act by month’s end or early August.
U S officials across Vietnam discussed a lull in fighting while large redeployments continued. About 3,200 Marines reportedly began withdrawal from Da Nang and Cua Viet, with continued small unit actions shaping casualty tallies and the overall war picture.
SLATON Special report Ray mond Johnson a Santa Fe Railway engineer died Monday in Mercy Hospital after an apparent heart attack. He was a resident of Slaton for 40 years and is survived by family in Chattanooga. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Officials warn moon surface trials face extreme heat of 200 degrees in sunlight and 200 below zero in shade, plus solar radiation. Jagged rocks risk punctures to spacesuits. Lunar gravity could cause fatigue and disorientation, while a stray astronaut may fail to return. Engineers stress engine checks and timed ascent to prevent catastrophe.
The decade's hottest spell pushes temperatures above 100 across Texas with Lake Jewels at a low and widespread fire hazards due to dry grasses. The U S Weather Bureau offers little relief noting only scarce mountain showers west of the Pecos and forecasts for continued heat and drying conditions through the week.
A Nixon issued message urges tightening narcotics controls. It cites Timothy Leary case and proposes amending the Marijuana Tax Act to require federal licenses and allow warrants for premises searches. The plan aims to curb cross border drug trafficking and expand enforcement by federal agents.
Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin plan four hours on the lunar surface while the crew contends with a competing Luna 14 mission. Von Braun and Mueller express confidence in Apollo 11 though Russia’s probe could affect public perception.
More than 1700 volunteers canvassed Lubbock in a five day Hope Chest campaign. With early counts completed, Jane Nordyke says a partial total of 6500 dollars. Sixty percent stays with the South Plains Chapter, the rest goes to the national organization for MS research.
A murky notice describes foreign incursions and a chaotic scene in Mexico City. It notes a U.S. citizen affected amid the unrest and hints at a broader dispute or clash involving local authorities and international actors.
A homeowner in Shreveport fought back as three Texas escapees stormed his house. Martin wrestled a submachine gun, fired, and wounded one assailant while the others fled and were later arrested. His wife and 16 year old daughter described the night as a nightmare.
Clovis obituary notes the death of Ray Singleterry with services and local survivors listed, including family members from Borger Texico Friona and Antarilios. The notice mentions a 7:30 p.m. service and references kin in California and New Mexico communities.
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions pollen count and several personal names and initials. Context unclear. cannot determine a coherent event or outcome from the readable text.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.