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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1969
Page
4
Amarillo special report says a Texas Tech law student argued in court Monday to keep his draft deferment until he completes law school. The case centers on whether continued schooling can justify postponing military service.
A U S District Court hearing centered on Robin Morris Green as he seeks a I-S student deferment to finish law school. Judge Woodward indicated a decision soon while testimony estimated potential losses from his schooling disruption. Also noted are services for Eldred F. Miller a retired postal employee and city funeral details.
Sunday school attendance reached 13,355 across 49 churches, down from 18,618 in 67 churches reported the prior week. The report notes lower participation in the current period while suggesting community engagement efforts.
An American official said on Monday that the Soviet Union is poised for a spectacular space shot within days and could attempt to preempt the United States by landing a man on the moon first.
Police questioned four youths aged 11 to 14 in a physician residence burglary and vandalism case with 150 dollars in damages from candle wax. Items stolen included 30 dollars in groceries and personal property. Separate reports cite thefts from Crow Welding Service, a storage shed, Lubbock Hardware, Doss Sheet Metal, Kerr Conoco Station, and a car theft aftermath with 50 dollars in baseball gear.
Bond was set at 35000 for Billy Joe Helms James Otis Purkey Jr Jimmy Howard Cross Charles Louis Sykes Jr and David Wayne Hania all of Beaumont. They were charged with death of Mary Montgomery a 24 year old Negro woman shot May 4 triggering fire bombing and rock throwing. They had been held without bond since arrest.
The article notes a policy in London exempting children under 14 from prosecution. It discusses legal reform implications and the impact on juvenile justice practices in the region. The change targets reducing criminal labeling of youths and shifting toward protective measures.
Dennis Carlton and Pearl Carlton stand trial for the Aug 18 1968 Portales killing of Elbert Muncy. A mistrial in January led to a second trial in Clovis with seven men and five women on the jury. The prosecution sought death before a state law abolishing most executions was signed.
Nat Williams told Lubbock Evening High School's first graduating class that a diploma is a step toward success, not a guarantee. Superintendent noted 18 of 22 graduates earn the award as Jay Gordon and H. E. Owen praised the program and faculty. Milestones were described as evidence of the district's expanding education effort. Julia Butler Bennett, a graduate, welcomed classmates and spoke about not being labeled dropouts.
R G LeTourneau dies at 80 in Longview after a stroke. His body lies in repose at LeTourneau College chapel Tuesday and Wednesday morning before a 2 p.m. funeral at the college gymnasium. He founded earth moving machines and donated most wealth to religious causes via the LeTourneau Foundation.
The Collegians a male quartet from Evangel College Springfield Mo will perform a sacred concert at 730 p m Wednesday at Evangel Assembly of God 5201 Ave P Rev Geral Rogers pastor announced The group on a summer tour appears in churches across Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Wyoming Colorado Nebraska Texas New Mexico South Dakota and Arkansas The program features great hymns spirituals contemporary gospel and devotions with a sermonette The Collegians manager James Alexander and members First tenor Larry Moore Second tenor James Alexander baritone Carl LeMon bass Virgil Ulum and pianist Bill Morrow are listed with their majors and roles
Lord Hailey, a pivotal architect of India's path to independence and a longtime administrator, died at 97. He joined the Indian Civil Service in 1895 and served as governor of the Punjab in 1924 and later of the United Provinces. He helped promote constitutional changes in the 1930s guiding India toward self rule.
Noel Lee Hays 62 of Tahoka dies after heart attack at Terry County Memorial Hospital in Brownfield. Services at First Baptist Church with burial in Tahoka Cemetery. survivors include wife Mary two daughters Patsy Osborn Marilyn Hays three sons Bobby Jerry Ray four grandchildren and several siblings. Burial by White Funeral Home. Estate agents in London urged to cut fees.
Manuel Marin Suarez, 19, a farm laborer from south of Ralls, faces murder with a motor vehicle and failure to stop charges after allegedly striking and killing Esteban Gamboa Santana, 23, of Ralls, on U S 62 at the east Crosbyton city limits. Bonds total 20000 set. Santana’s funeral services planned at DeLeon Funeral Home in Pharr. Assistant county attorney Harry Jung says Suarez was intoxicated at the time.
Services for Eava Mae Richardson 62 of 2601 York Ave will be at 3 p m Wednesday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 32112 58th St Survivors include brother R A Murphy of Houston sister Mrs Robert Holden of Joplin stepson Jess R James of Bonham and other stepchildren Mrs Caroline Parks of Fairchild AFB Wash Ronnie Jack and Benny Richardson of Chico
At least four people were reported killed and 15 injured as Andhra Pradesh police clashed with demonstrators demanding Telangana separation. The army was deployed to Hyderabad and Secunderabad.
The Rev. G L Purser 63 a Pasadena resident and former Baptist minister in Ralls and Lorenzo died Saturday after a long illness His funeral is set for 2 pm Wednesday at First Baptist Church Lorenzo with Rev Wilburn Coffman of Lubbock officiating Burial will follow in Idalou cemetery Pallbearers include Albert Cline Man Moore Lyod Wygal A J Rainwater Roscoe Bounds and W O Cherry He left a Texie son Edward in Vietnam and four daughters plus many relatives and grandchildren
The Japan Helmets Manufacturers Association says it sold 5.5 million helmets in 1968. It attributes the rise to student demonstrators who were buying helmets due to frequent clashes with helmeted police.
Funeral services set for Lester Honea 87 of Lockney at Main Street Church of Christ after his Sunday death in a Lockney hospital. Services also listed for Duskie Hewlett 72 of San Benito and Nora Alice Stephens 85 of Lamesa. Local updates include W. W. Condray in critical condition after surgery, Joe Adams Alonzo charged with DWI second offense, and W. W. Cowdray in serious condition after a second operation at Methodist Hospital. A breakfast meeting of the Lubbock Apartment Association is planned with a panel on rental charge formulas.
Three area girls join the Texas Lions Youth Exchange Program for a four week stay in Japan. Margaret Jackson Sally Deahl and Anita Ryan will travel with about 50 Texans from Dallas Hawaii to Tokyo then Osaka Wakayamashi Hirakata and Osaka as they live with host families after orientation.
Chester A Caffee of the Daugherty Community near Floydada dies after illness. Services are held at 3 p.m. today at First Methodist Church with burial at Floyd County Memorial Park. Survived by son Celesta, two grandchildren, and three sisters.
A 78 year old Lubbock woman reported two men duped her of 272 dollars on April 10 and 11. The suspects touted renewed policies and promised 500 dollar cash dividends within 30 days. The check was cash later that day and the company denied any such agents. Local and statewide charges are expected as police cite similar cases across Texas with losses reaching a million dollars.
Poetic verse extols wealth as spiritual richness. It cites Prov. 10 22 and urges readers to share joy, forgive wrongs, help others, and seek new friendships. It frames wealth as earned through kindness, restraint, and view of God’s handiwork reflected in goodwill.
The article argues health is designed internally with proper digestion and circulation, contrasting orthodox external disease causes. It claims sickness stems from inside weaknesses, and chiropractic care corrects internal causes to let the body heal, noting the Blair Chiropractic Clinic in Lubbock, Texas.
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