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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1969

Page

4

Reluctant Kennedy Seen Shying From Presidency

New York life magazine profile portrays Sen Edward M Kennedy as hesitant to seek the White House before the Chappaquiddick accident. Brock Brower cites pressure and expectations shaping his career while noting liberal Senate work and possible fatalism amid drinking rumors and scandal.

New York UPT Edward M. Kennedy Kennedy Brock Brower Life Magazine Dyke Bridge Chappaquiddick Island Masa Brower Joseph F. Gargan Gargan Senate White House Edward Kennedy Jack Hoh Ted Thade Rim Giehty kKrot Kennedy Mary Jo Kepeshne Robert Kennedy Charpaquiddick Island Chany

Comfort Verses Prayerful Reflection by Julien C Hyer

A devotional poem urging faith in God during illness or bleak medical news. The speaker reassures the reader to trust divine will, resist self pity, and seek alignment with God’s plan rather than personal desire. The piece centers on submission, consolation, and spiritual surrender.

Death Probe Says King Brother Drowned While Drinking

Fulton County medical examiner Dr. Tom Dillon reported blood tests show Rev. A. D. King was drinking at his death. The 23 year old brother of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was found in his underwear in a pool at his Atlanta home July 21.

Atlanta, Ga Fulton County Tom Dillon A. D. King Martin Luther King Jr Dillon State Crime Lab Georgia

Mrs Van Ness Funeral Today in Sudan

Funeral services for Mrs Jacky Van Ness 25 of Fort Worth and former Sudan resident will be held at 2 30 pm at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev Robert Brown will officiate burial is in Sudan Cemetery. Survivors include husband Guy Walden parents two daughters and grandparents.

Sudan Jacky van Ness Fort Worth First United Methodist Church Robert Brown Sudan Cemetery Hammons Guy Walden First National Bank of Bobby Coat Randparenta Nie Bouglass L. Walden McKinney

Mrs Brown S Services Set For Katharyn Brown

Mrs Katharyn Brown 73 retired teacher died in a Denver City hospital after two weeks as patient. Services to be held at 4 p m in the First Baptist Church Plains with Rev Jim Mosley officiating burial in Plains Cemetery. She lived in Plains since 1955 and previously in Meadow Brownfield.Big Spring native Baylor graduate taught in Parker County Dallas moved to Brownfield 1948. Survivors include two sons W Seth Brown Carlsbad Billy Joe Hobbe sister Mrs Hert Chesshir Brownfield.

Plains Katharyn Brown Jim Mosley Plains Cemetery Brownfield Funeral Brown Denver Big Spring Baylor University Waco Parker County Dallas Brownfield Meadow Plains Inree Sona W. (Seth Carlsbad Billy Joel Hobbe Hert Chesshir

Tulia Woman's Rites Planned

Mya Elizabeth Bates 77.4 a Tulia resident since the early 1930s will receive services Thursday at Wallace Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Martin of Lab hock wall officiating Burial will be in Flesc Hi Cemetery Survivors include husband Bivine a son Bud Townsend of Keere a daughter Darlene Landreth Amarillo a son John Barnes Tulia two stepdaughters Mrs John Na and Mrs W W Fisher two brothers Aubrey George of Talsa and servant George of San Antonio two sisters Mrs Mona Sarber and Mrs Syvivia Collier both of National City Calif three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Tulia Elizabeth Bates Wallace Martin of Lab Hock Wall Flesc Hi Haines Sayre Ran Grant Bowie Medical Center Hillsboro Bivine Bud Townsend Keere Darlene Landreth Amarillo Nepson John Barnes Tulla John Na W. W. Fisher Talia Aubrey George Talsa George San Antonio Mona Sarber Syvivia Collier National City Calif Aliren

Kennedy mishap inquiry relies on phone records

Authorities press for exact phone call records to verify Kennedy's movements after the crash at a cottage and hotel room. Deputy Sheriff Lock Jr. places Kennedy near the crash site timing, while Kennedy contends he left the party late and swam the channel to his hotel by 2 am.

Kennedy Shiretoun Inn Steele Sever Christopher Lock Jr C Ave Marrow Bridge Look Pam Chappequiddick Martha's Vineyard Russell Peachey

Market optimism persists despite recent volatility in New York

Readers report cautious optimism about the market with several investors predicting a slower upswing. Analysts from Morgan Guaranty Trust and Treasury officials see a gradual cooling of the economy as stocks retreat from recent highs.

Guy E. Noyes Morgan Guaranty ‘Trust Co New York the Treasury Charles E. Walker Sec David M. Kennedy Federal Reserve Board Tota Larry Kahn National Investors Fund

Tex voters set to decide welfare funding amendment

AUSTIN AP notes Senator Ralph Yarborough urged Texans to vote Tuesday on a constitutional amendment to raise the state welfare funding from 66 million to 80 million dollars annually.

AUSTIN +AP Ralph iVarherogh Pe Tex Texas

Nixon Vietnam trip signals warning to Hanoi

Paris dispatches say President Nixon travels to Vietnam to warn North Vietnam and the Viet Cong that U S support for the South Vietnamese government remains firm. The talks at Paris press US and South Vietnamese negotiators toward a deal as four‑party discussions drag since January 19.

Paris Nixon Vietnam North Vietnam United States Niuyen van Thien Seth Vietnam Henry Cabot Lodge

Local News Briefs From Lubbock Area Pedestrian and Traffic Updates

Charles Pierson 13 of New Deal listed in fair condition after a horse accident caused rib fractures. His brother Jerry 7 was treated and released for minor cuts. Roy Bankston treated and released for a knee injury from a motorcycle crash. Fourth budget study session set for today at 1715 26th St. Promotion of Marvin Hilburn Dr. to colonel in USA Army Reserve announced. Traffic on 21th Street between University and Avenue U moving smoothly amid resurfacing. Pic Billy F Rogers to report to Ft. Carson after Vietnam service. Nanette Smith 14 treated at Methodist for broken feet from Maxey Playground ride. Barn fire damages lost equipment. loss under 1000 dollars. Services for Rachael Genevie Stroh held in Lovington NM. Daniel Villegas Jr admitted to Highland Hospital after vehicle strike. Manuela Bentancur 71 listed in poor condition after Abernathy auto crash. granddaughter treated and released. West Texas Assembly district camp meetings ongoing with John Hall and Jimmy Swaggart. Pearl Groat, former Lubbock resident, dies from burns. Doris Bright 54 treated for minor injuries at Methodist Hospital. US Army Recruiting Station Amarillo awards Avalanche-Journal plaque for support.

Charles Pierson New Deal Methodist Hospital Jerry Tillie Pierson

Former Resident Injured In War

Gary Chaney a former Lubbock High student and Texas Tech attendee, now of Watsonville California, was wounded in Vietnam while serving with the Ordnance Trigade at Ft Ord California. He has earned the Bronze Star and Silver Stars with three oak leaf clusters. He is the nephew of Mr and Mrs Curis Chaney and Mr and Mrs Komer Maxey.

Gary Chaney Vaeqnam Ath Ordnance Trigade Chaney Ft. Ord Calli Japan Lg Oh Fe F Lubbock High Second Texas Tech Lubbock Mes Curis Chaney Watsonville Calif Komer Maxey Zum Vicksburg

Minister Don B Davidson Dies Hereford Clergy Leader

The Rev. Don R. B. Davidson died at 69 Monday in Deaf South County Hospital Hereford where he had been hospitalized after arriving at King's Manor in Hereford. He led King's Manor since 1960 and served many Texas churches including Agbury Methodist and Westover Idalou White Tree Munday Hereford Levelland and Andrews. His burial is at West Park Cemetery Hereford. Memorials are suggested to King's Manor. He was born April 19 in Temple Oklahoma and later moved to Chillicothe. He received a Doctor of Divinity from McMurry College in 1964. Survivors include his wife a daughter Mrs. Deseita Luker of Dallas and six grandchildren.

Hereford i Don RB. Davidson King's Manor Hereford Deaf South County Hospital King’s Manor First United Methodist Church of Clifford Trotter Naster Tr Charis Luthe¢ck Armarike McMurry College Abilene King’s Mane Oor Westrate Deseita Luker Dallas Howard Texas Tech France Rolle Davidson Phillipa Floh Nesbitt Ubbock Cecil Des Plainview Robert Kennedy Due West

Plainview Man Dies At Farm On Swisher County Farm

Scott Simpson aged 67, lifelong Plainview resident, died at his farm seven miles north of Claytonville in Swisher County from natural causes. A mechanic found him during lunch break. Tulsa Justice of the Peace 10 Northeatt ruled natural causes. Survivors include a Utah stepson and daughter, plus three sisters. Services pending at Wood Manning Funeral Home Platte City.

Plainview Scott Simpson Claytonville Swisher County Tulsa Justice of the Peace Northeatt Simpson Northcutt Toma Caroum Simnson Plainvies Wood- Manning Funeral Home Platteies

Mrs Neinast Rites Planned As Rites Set In Lamb County

Mrs Broma Louise Neinast died at Labbeck Memorial Hospital after illness. Services at 7 pm Thursday at First United Methodist Church Lattleheld with Rev Phinp Berrs officiating. Burial in Heheld Memorial Park Hammona Funeral Home directing. Survivors include husband W Pop three song Lopez Dateland Arve Aubry of I imp and Victory of Yume Afiz a daughter Mrs J Wells of Hart Camp two brothers Clarence Stegemoelder and a sister Mrs Hetty Raber Sager brethy Tee.

First United Methodist Church of Lattleheld Fev St. Martin Tantheran Church Far Ueheld Frite Stegerueller Clarence Stegemoelder Mra Hetty Raber Sager Brethy ‘Tee

Lubbock Grand Jury Near Session's End

Lubbock grand jury nearing end of its session with lingering questions about charity graft and alleged misdeeds. Unclear text references names and specifics but signals ongoing investigations and potential indictments. Local officials declined further comment as proceedings continue.

Lubbock Grand Jury

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