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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1970

Page

11

Allies defend Europe as NATO ministers urge no force cuts

The article reports allied officials arguing Americans spend more on defense than Europeans and warn against reducing Western forces. Eight NATO defense ministers led by Laird discussed tactical nuclear options, arms talks in Vienna, and Soviet naval growth, with emphasis on Mediterranean strength. A separate note from Johannesburg cites South Africa urging a psychiatric study of hypnotic pop music likened to tribal drums.

U.S Europe Venice NATO Laird United States Vienna Mediterranean Johannesburg South Africa South African Medical Journal

Frank C. Laubach Dies Noted Literacy Educator and Author

Frank C. Laubach, 85, international literacy educator and author of more than 35 books, died at Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital. He founded the each one teach one method used in 103 countries and his primers were printed in 312 languages. A Princeton and Union Theological Seminary graduate, Laubach lectured widely on literacy and social reform.

Syracuse N.Y UPI Frank C. Laubach Crouse- Irving Memorial Hospital Laubach Benton Princeton University Union Theological Seminary Columbia, University Lubbock

Plans for Memorial Center and City Redevelopment

The article outlines a rehabilitation plan prioritizing a memorial center in the disaster area to spur commercial redevelopment and restore the tax base. It covers expressway realignments toward an inner loop, shifting emphasis to 3rd and 4th Streets for cheaper right of way, and the Canyon Lakes project with Yellowhouse Canyon land to serve parks. It notes top priorities include industrial development libraries and vocational education to aid rebuilding and provide jobs, with the main library to be part of the memorial center complex.

38Th Street Avenue L Avenue A 3Rd 4Th Tech Rehabilitation Commission City Council Texas Highway Department Canyon Lakes Yellowhouse Canyon Memorial Center

Community Leaders Debate Storm Recovery Advertising

A.C. Verner urges caution on ads recalling the disaster while Texas Tech Engineering Dean John Bradford says mentioning Lubbock gains attention. Avalanche Journal editor Chas Guy objects to bumper stickers promoting rebuilding. Chamber President Wayne Finnell forms a committee to explore a local expert liaison office with the federal government.

A.C. Verner Texas Tech University Engineering John Bradford Lubbock Avalanche Journal Chas Guy Chamber Wayne Finnell

John Osler On Page One At Last For Overpass Debut

John Osler, 70, claimed he was the first citizen to drive over a new Detroit overpass but was ignored by photographers. He contacted The Detroit News to urge coverage and finally saw his name and photo on Page 1 under the headline OK John here it is and right on Page One.

Osler John Osler Detroit News Detroit The Osiler John

Saigon Rejects Unilateral Pullout demanded by North Vietnam

Saigon says a unilateral U.S. and Allied withdrawal without a similar move by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces would endanger South Vietnam’s self determination. Pham Dang Lam at the 70th peace talks rejects a coalition government with Communists and calls for a mutual troop pullout timetable. Habib also rejects ousting Thieu and urges serious negotiation on withdrawal schedules.

Paris UPI South Vietnam Vietnam Saigon Pham Dang Lam Nguyen van Thieu Habib Philip C Habib Thieu U.S

Youngster Dies Enroute From Seminole After Crash

Ricka Jean Bass age ten died en route to Lubbock Methodist Hospital after a near head on collision in front of Memorial Hospital in Seminole. She was a passenger in a car driven by Lita King a Seminole High School junior. Services set for 2 p m Saturday at First United Methodist Church Seminole burial Gaines County Memorial Cemetery Singleton Funeral Home. She was born June 4 1980 in Lubbock and survived by a sister Belinda Bass and grandparents from Lubbock and Hutchins.

Seminole Ricka Jean Bass Memorial Hospital Lubbock Methodist Hospital Kenneth B. Bass Richard Quisenberry Lita King Seminole High School South Plains First United Methodist Church of Omar Bantz First Christian Church of Gaines County ‘Memorial Cemetery Singleton Funeral ‘Home

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