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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1970

Page

4

Destruction in Huaraz Peru After Devastating Earthquake

In Huaraz Peru the May 31 quake left the city a mound of rubble with about 50 000 dead. Workers sift through ruins of adobe buildings as residents search for survivors near Plaza de Armas and the cathedral. A priest’s body is carried from the ruins.

Peru Huaraz Plaza de Armas City Square Huaraz Cathedral Lucas Arca Huaylas Canyon House of Luck

Businessmen Back Isla Vista Youths Over Police Action

In Isla Vista California business and community leaders including Deputy D A Patrick McKinley say police overreacted during six nights of disturbances after June 4. Crowds of hundreds clashed with officers as National Guard was placed on standby and thousands were detained for curfew or protest stays.

Santa Barbara Calif Isla Vista Bank of America Ronald Reagan National’ Guard Los Angeles Howard Parke Santa Barbara County Bar Association Parke

Lubbock High School alumni reunion marks 25 years

Former Lubbock High School classes of 1943 to 1947 gathered at Mackenzie State Park for a picnic and reminiscence. Alumni traveled from Canada and Ecuador with occupations ranging from lawyer to teacher to construction, many noting little change in appearance and reflecting on values and world awareness since graduation.

Lubbock High School Mackenzie State Park Bill Walker Delbert Cooper David Hester Milton Adams LHS Susan. Alkive Beverly Atsa A. 5 Harvey Pruitt Tom Wigley Pruitt Wigley Canada South America Joyce Bowen Quito Ecuador Latchbock Christian College Bumpass Weaver Adair Plainview Dumpass Winey Alkire Printz Lubbock High Field Hones DAIS Lubbock Adsir

Skepticism on Moon Landing Beats Vary by City

A Miami Herald survey finds higher doubt among Negro respondents than whites about the moon voyage. In Washington DC 54 percent doubted, Charlotte 30 percent, Detroit 2 percent, Akron 4 percent, Miami 5 percent, Philadelphia 9 percent, and Macon 19 percent. Witnesses describe staged desert settings and moonlike locales as explanations.

Miami Herald Washington, D.C Charlotte N.C Detroit Akron Miami Philadelphia Macon

Gunshot Victim Wounded in Lubbock Argument

A 45 year old Lubbock man, J. T. Taylor of 2916 E Auburn St, was shot three times during an argument over a debt at 3610 Ute Ave. He was listed in critical condition at Methodist Hospital. Police say the suspect fired, and another man fled the scene.

Lubbock Ute Ave J. T. Taylor E. Auburn St Methodist Hospital Taylor

Pace Victim Drowns In Crosby County Lake While Camping Trip

Stanley W. Pace 30, of Lubbock, died when his boat struck a bank and he fell into White River Lake during a weekend work outing with Grover's Seed Association colleagues. The accident occurred late Saturday. his body was recovered at 1:30 a.m. by sheriff and officers. Pace, a Texas Tech 196% graduate, leaves a wife and three sisters. Burial at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Lubbock Crosby County White River Stanley W. Pace 52Nd St Grover's Seed Association George Babcock Seed Cooperative Pace Texas Tech Babcock Aiole Ralls Gene McLaughlin McLaughlin Fletcher Stark Bud Howell Freddy Owens Joe Bob Williams Stark Lubbock County Frenship High School Growers Seed Association Persian Gulf

Fire alarms trigger blaze at downtown store

Firemen battled flames as a blaze erupted near Gordon Moore Rexall at 3606 Avenue D. The owner L K Bartlett reported a loss over 1 000 with smoke and heat damaging goods. Firefighters hosed the roof and halted spread by 7:19 PM on Sunday causing estimated damage above 100 dollars.

Einai L. EK Bartett Bhariiy Sftler A. i Gordon Moore Rexall Enue

Ceylon to Recognize Viet Nam and East German Regimes

Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike's coalition announced a shift away from the West, recognizing North Viet Nam, North Korea, East Germany, and the Viet Cong provisional government. It also suspended relations with Israel until it withdraws from Arab territory. Domestic policy includes nationalizing foreign banks and creating specialized banks for development. The throne speech also vows to declare Ceylon a free, sovereign republic within its five year term. Bandaranaike's Communist-backed coalition won 115 of 151 seats in the May 26 elections.

Colombo Ceylon SirimavuiBanidaranaike North Vietnam North Korea East Germany Viet Cong Provisional Revolutionary Israel Bandaranla Thes William Grepaliana Bandaranaike

Negroes Arrange Weekend Meet in Lubbock

The United Black Coalition of Lubbock sponsors a weekend of awareness to inform residents about black progress. Friday at Bethel AME Church Rev H D Parker of Iowa will speak on Emancipation of the Mind. Saturday Christopher Parker will discuss The Youths Role.

United Black Coalition of Lubbock At & Pm Bethel Ame 23Rd Street Railroad Avenue H. D. Parker Iowa Christopher Parker Dunbar High School Tex Tech University Parker Missouri Abraham Lincoln

Bribe Case Delays Hit Texas Salon Case in Baltimore

US Rep John Dowdy faces another delay as federal judge Thomsen weighs a dismissal motion in a bribery and perjury case. Dowdy’s trial, tied to a Maryland investigation of Nathan Cuben, was set for September 14 and could be postponed. Dowdy’s lawyer argues investigators used unconstitutional methods.

Baltimore Clr John Dowdy T Tex Borbers Armel Charles Jade Poeszell Thomsen Dowdy Leon Pierson Pierson Thomsen Deondy Nathan Cuben Silver Spring

Decision Delayed on Hickel Resignation in Nixon Admin

President Nixon reportedly would welcome Walter J. Hickel’s voluntary resignation as interior secretary and delays a firing decision. Hickel denies plans to quit, while White House aides signal concern over his effectiveness amid leaked criticism.

Key Biscayne, Fla Nixon Seco of the Walter J. Hickel Hickel Ronald L. Ziegler White House Heke Pasaple Spiro Cah Washington Star Almoaeh Ziegler Jhantas P Hickel Hickels Herbert Klein Osiad von Tate Kiemn Odireetor Busbert Mayo Searsargues Pickel Star The New York Times Santa ‘Barbara Channel

Prince's Copter Avoids Mishap

Prince Charles narrowly escaped a mid air helicopter crash while in a Royal Air Force helicopter over Britain’s west country. A Buckingham Palace spokesman said the craft spotted an armed chopper 200 yards away and swerved to avoid collision, preventing disaster.

Landon UPI Prince Charles Thene Priday Buckingham Palace pRalace Graradd Royal Air Fores Ltain West Country

State Traffic Deaths Climb After Fatal South Texas Crash

Five people died when a car crossed the median in South Texas near Pleasanton and was struck broadside by an American car. The Bashabys and Serennas occupants were named along with Kasenda Gonzales driver of the wrecked small foreign car. Highway Patrolman Jerry Janak gave details of the sequence as two families traveling home from a funeral.

Joe McGowan JR Hurraz Peru House of Luck Huaraz Ancash Switzerland Wwe Dome Culpepper Cypri Davis Joe Bil Artres Mo Starkey Bet Giath Orto Fey Gesmarth Jorres Foeardes Porstes Sora Fyereja Critieater Miss Genesies of Frisee San Bone Potent Menxion Oliers

Cambodian Troop Actions Near Port in Fierce Fighting

Cambodian troops manned fortifications around a town as armored columns moved through and South Vietnamese artillery pounded the area. Shells fell near the brigade command post while casualties rose with seven Cambodians killed and twenty enemy dead reported in a government communique. civilian toll anticipated to be high.

Tavn Eeast Phnom Penh

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