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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1970
Page
7
Texas voters backed Lloyd Bentsen in a hard fought U S Senate contest against John Yarborough. The result alters power dynamics with Republicans eyeing a second Texas Senate seat while Bush and Eggers prepare statewide bids. Yarborough suffered losses in key counties but retained minority support in areas like Hidalgo.
Paul Eggers clinched the GOP nomination for Texas governor with a 9 1 margin, vowing the most aggressive campaign in state history to face Gov. Preston Smith. Smith planned immediate campaigning after a precinct convention in Austin.
The Associated Press reports fourteen candidates gained automatic primary wins due to no opposition. Winners include Jack Pope Place 1 Supreme Court Ruel Walker Place 2 Supreme John F Onion Jr presiding Judge Court of Criminal Appeals.
In Lubbock county runoff races, Miss Jacobo leads Brazell in Precincts with strong Latin American majorities while Yarborough narrowly defeats Bentsen for senator in several schools and boxes. The runoff will include Jacobo versus Brazell for County Commissioner on June 2 ahead of D R Banning nomination. Incumbent Joe Greenlee wins county party chair with 715 to 222.
U S Representative George Bush won the Republican nomination for Senate over Dr. Robert Morris of Plano. Morris had hoped to rally support from the American Party but Bush secured party funds and endorsements, predicting a strong campaign through summer and into November.
King Mahendra of Nepal has virulent chicken pox and will rest for an extended period. Royal doctors and a royal spokesman said Friday that the king named Crown Prince Bhenda to head a council of royal representatives to oversee routine affairs during his illness.
Multiple birth announcements list parents and newborns at Methodist, Lubbock Osteopathic, and West Texas Hospitals. Details include weights from 6 to 8 pounds, various Friday and Saturday birth times, and fathers employed by tech, Air Force, or local companies.
Lloyd Bentsen Jr declines to declare victory over Ralph Yarborough, saying to wait for more returns. He notes the Democratic party's broad range of views and adds he plans to stay up watching results, possibly schedule a news conference later. Also a note: Greenland schooling is compulsory to age 14 per National Geographic.
Texas Democrats and Republicans reported tranquil precinct conventions with few fireworks. Delegates elected to county bodies, some resolutions praising Gov. Preston Smith and Sen. Ralph Yarborough, while Raza Unida parties in Zavala LaSalle and Dimmit counties sought county posts for November. Analysts see the lull as prep for 1972 and possible GOP gains despite current harmony.
Latin Americans claimed two chairmanships as Joe Carrillo at Precinct 4 and Edward Oliva at Precinct 1 won clear votes. Magdalena Trejo narrowly beat Virgil Gryder for Precinct 3 chair. Ralph Krebs won Precinct 23 chair as others tallied. Resolutions against US involvement in Southeast Asia passed in Precincts 9 and 3. Delegates were elected to the county Democratic convention at O. L. Slaton Junior High.
At Precinct 3 McWhorter School a campaigner Mark Smith 4511 18th St was asked twice to remove a sign laden station wagon from inside election grounds. Deputy sheriffs advised after he moved outside the boundary. Latin American literature distributors were also asked to stay beyond the line. All interactions remained peaceful according to election judge V A Gryder.
The Labbock Fire Department made four calls between 10 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday. A minor blaze at 300 block of Bay Hor caused minor damage. A car fire at 18th and Avenue caused no injuries or damage. A washing machine fire on Avenue X was also reported.
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