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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1969
Page
6
Francis Mitchell of Salem Virginia won Miss Wool of America in San Angelo on Thursday night. Mary Smiley of Denver the outgoing national Miss Wool surrendered her crown to the Virginia winner as competitors look on.
Frances Elizabeth Mitchell of Salem Virginia was chosen Miss Wool of America after a pageant of twenty contestants from as many states. An English major at the College of William and Mary she aspires to magazine writing and is daughter of Mrs. Charles Franklin Mitchell. First runnerup was Nancy Williams Miss Wool of Idaho. second runnerup Beverly Snedecor Miss Wool of Kansas. third Brenda Tack Miss Wool of Tennessee. She succeeds Mary Smiley as the holder of the crown.
In Lubbock the Wilson brothers showcase a bridge screed and riprap spreader that speed up cement pours and improve finishes. Leon and Wayne Wilson describe tight production schedules and steady problem solving as their machines are now used nationwide on overpasses including US 84 at Slaton and Loop 289 crossings.
American officers report Ben Het camp besieged as artillery duels continue. Vietnamese units have moved 4,500 troops into the area to relieve pressure while government casualty tallies show 1,447 killed and 4,311 wounded from June 1 to 21, with many losses in the Ben Het and Dak To fighting nearby.
City council moves toward a new leash and vaccination ordinance as debates over movie regulation echo concerns about youth exposure. Budget boosts fund a new dog catcher truck and more staff while plans for mass dog inoculations and low income pricing are discussed.
Composer Maurice Jarre, an Oscar winner for Lawrence of Arabia and Dr. Zhivago, will serve as a jury member at the Cannes Film Festival.
Governor ahem Vela and Smith address the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association. Smith says public concern arose over late bills and that prominent attorneys warned of dangers if signed, noting possible reversals on court rulings under cloud. He denies a feud with Lt. Gov. Barnes.
The Avalanche Journal lists four pollen sites with counts: 50th and Utica 286, 22nd and Ave X 4 222, 8th and Ave K 3 084, 918 Zenith 5 012 particles per cubic centimeter. Main allergens and ranges show 0 to 3 000-2 000 average, below 1 000 low.
Fans and mourners lined up for hours to attend Judy Garland's private 1 p.m. funeral in New York. Liza Minnelli directed a bright yellow floral tribute as relatives prepared for burial at Ferncliff Cemetery Mausoleum in Hartsdale, Westchester County.
The article alleges whispers of a White House rift over the nomination of Knowles to a top health post, citing Foley era phone intercepts and internal White House and HEW discussions. It notes Ziegler’s statements, Senate reactions from Dirksen, and AMA positions on Knowles and alternatives.
Multiple families announce births with details of newborns weighing between 5 pounds 9 ounces and 7 pounds 15 ounces. Recipients include Mr. and Mrs. Miller in Highland Hospital and Mr. and Mrs. Chavez at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital, among others, with fathers identified as professionals from diverse fields.
The San Antonio Independent School District adopts a revised plan approved by HEW officials. It retains Wheatley High School for one more year, merges districts with designated high school zones, and closes several junior high and elementary schools before replacing Wheatley with a new campus. Federal policy changes announced in Washington are not expected to alter the local desegregation plan.
Philippine livestock and poultry products increased from 89 743 097 to 95 712 383 in 1968, according to Anacleto B Coronel director of the Philippine animal industry.
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