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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1970
Page
8
The Pentagon said on Saturday that U.S. planes have attacked North Vietnam to protect unarmed reconnaissance aircraft. The flights have continued since the bombing halt on November 1, 1968.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee members reject joining a House session on Cambodia policy. Fulbright calls for Monday meeting to reassess after Nixon refused the joint session proposal. Senate leaders cite size and prerogatives as reasons not to convene a full conference.
City officials consider new revenue sources with debt service rising by about 431 000 and general fund growth projected at five percent. A tax rate increase from 1.08 to about 1.18 per 100 value or a 75 cent monthly garbage or sewer charge could cover new needs, while some fees may rise. Projections show a 10 cent tax rise would push a 20 000 home’s city taxes to 141.60, still below Houston’s 144.
In Alabama at least 44 black candidates vie for state and county seats in the Democratic primary. Obie Scott Sr. seeks Perry County Commission. Elijah Jarrett and H P Snodgrass aim for seats on the state school board. NDPA candidates may run in November. The SCLC supports representative government in Alabama.
Defense Secretary Laird outlined a policy of expanding air and ground interdiction against North Vietnamese sanctuaries into Laos and beyond. He suggested bases from Laos to near the Mekong Delta could be targeted, with potential ground incursions in the coming weeks. The Pentagon said strikes were limited to suppressing reconnaissance fire, while Nixon peers weigh approval for augmented protective actions.
Wallace seeks to retain influence in Alabama as incumbent Gov. Albert P. Brewer challenges him in the Democratic primary. Darkhorse Charles R. Woods and Asa E. Carter also appear to push toward a runoff on June 2. Both campaigns emphasize traditional Alabama messaging and heavy media spending, with expenses likely over a million dollars.
Government sources say North Vietnam has not increased MIG fighters to contest U S reconnaissance flights over the area described as a big supply dump. The United States maintains the right to fly over North Vietnamese territory after the bombing halt ending on November 1, 1968.
H. tap Brown, black assistant district attorney, is missing ahead of a planned Monday trial on inciting to riot and arson. Officials expect the Howard County Circuit Court to revoke Bond at 10 000 and issue an arrest warrant. Brown vanished after contacting attorney William Kunstler claiming Bel Air as the trial site.
In an interview Johnson discusses resignations from the White House staff citing personal grief and loyalty to Kennedy. He says he aimed to present a united front despite heartache and notes Ted Sorensen left on his own accord due to the changing White House dynamic.
London AP reports that Home Office officials withdrew public access to 120-year-old Durham prison architectural plans showing details of its maximum security Ewing. Normally plans are available for public examination on request at county council offices.
U S and South Vietnamese forces drive through Cambodia's Fishhook area overrunning several base camps and seizing rice stocks. Intelligence warns of fierce counterattacks within a week as about 8 000 U S troops and 2 000 ARVN thrust in on Nixon orders. Casualties include eight Americans killed and 32 wounded with four more U S deaths in a plane collision.
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