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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1969

Page

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Nixon open to secret Paris withdrawal plan with safeguards

White House sources say Nixon could accept a secret Paris agreement on mutual troop withdrawal if tight safeguards prevent violations. The approach remains an alternative to any announced plan, while Vietnam independence and South Vietnamese strength shape ongoing talks. No clear timetable or deadline for pullout was given.

Associated Press Nixon Wth Hanoi Sotietnam White House Washington Paris Vietsour North Vietnam South Vietnam U.S Saigon Vietnam Nguyen Vang Thieuw Sec. of Defense Melvin Laird

Fifteen Suspects Arrested in Major Narcotics Roundup

Law officers led by Det. Sgt. Ray Huffman arraigned 15 suspects before Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy on 64 thousand dollars bond totals across 15 felony counts. Among those held were Lawrence Culver and two 16 year olds. one suspect's father is Midland County attorney John R. Culver. A Black woman remained at large as the roundup concluded after weeks of undercover work in Lubbock.

Avalanche-Journal Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy Midland County Barbara Culver Lawrence Culver Gaston Hall Texas Tech John R .Culver Lubbock Ray Huffman Department of Public Safety 41St Street Avenue Q Estacado

Severe storms sweep Texas with tornadoes and hail

Violent weather battered Texas Saturday with thunderstorms, tornadoes and heavy rain across the South Plains. Dan a County and neighboring Dawson County saw 3 to 5 inch totals while Lubbock reported up to 0.14 inches late, boosting the yearly total to 4.19 inches. A tornado struck San Antonio eight times causing significant property damage but no fatalities.

Texas South Plains Dana County Lynn County Dawson County Lamesa San Antonio Alamo City Alice South Texas Punkin Center Lubbock Weather Bureau Brownfield Terry County Alamo

Rising campus unrest sparks clashes and new laws

Across the nation protests flare on campus with police clashing at PotsdamClarkson College and New York State University branches where bricks and bottles fly. In Ithaca Cornell and Queens College see guns on campus as Rockefeller signs a firearms ban. A New Jersey bill lets students sue disruptors for damages. Weather and storms noted with power outages and a New York flooding incident described.

Avalanche Journal News Services Potsdam N.Y Clarkson College New York State University New York Columbia Cornell Queens College Nelson A. Rockefeller Cornell University Ithaca Minneapolis American Assn. of University Nixon New Jersey Assembly U.S Kenneth S. Pitzer Weather Bureau West Stanford University Califor- Texas Air Terminal Nia

Farmers face lower prices despite income rise in 1968 study

A 1968 farm year analysis by committee chairman Poage finds farm prices received by farmers down about 4 percent from 1947-49 levels while farm income edged up. Consumer food prices rose 41 percent and the average family spent 17.2 percent of after tax income on food, a postwar low.

Europe Russia Asia Poage

Lubbock area teen faces shooting risk if dog not found

Page 12 reports a Lubbock area teenager warns of continued danger from gunfire unless a dog is located by Monday. The note appears in Section A with other regional items.

Lubbock

Daily Prayer Reflection From La Mesa

A short morning message from L W R of La Mesa praising God and thanking Him for guidance through the Spirit. The note expresses faith that submission to guidance yields the promised outcomes.

Holy Father

Wrong Port Picked By Jet Pilot In Fort Lauderdale

A Northwest Airlines Boeing 727 landed at a small airfield eight miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Pilot and copilot guided the craft under radar guidance while Captain Richard Robbins remained aboard to calm a hysterical passenger.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Havana Karen Boeseberg Chicago Northwest Airlines Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Air Richard ‘Robbins Minneapolis FAA Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood

Governor Smith’s legislative progress and funding gaps

Gov Preston Smith reports 7 of 18 major proposals passed as of four months in office. He touts approval of expanded vocational education and rehabilitation programs, but funds remain short of his $35.2 million request. Constitutional amendments and welfare spending ceilings were approved, while budgets lag behind his aims.

Ann Arnold Austin UPID Preston Smith Smith Inea House Senate Solon

Texas Building Contracts Reach Record Heights in April

Texas building contracts soared to a record 127 million dollars in April, as reported by Texas Contractor magazine. The May 6 issue notes the total for this year surpasses the prior April 1961 peak of 120.4 million dollars, marking a new high in construction awards.

Dallas APY Texas Contractor Magazine

Lorenzo Girl Wins Spelling Bee Crown at Lorenzo

Nyla Medlock, 14, Lorenzo eighth grader, triumphed in an 83 word regional spelling bee at O L Slaton Junior High School auditorium. She outlasted 18 county champions in a 14 year event, earning a paid trip to the national bee in Washington, D C, and other prizes.

Nyla Medlock Lorenzo Lubbock G'Stril Lynn County Deborah Draper Tohoka Junior High Bland Draper

Last Chance Today Ends Luxury Living Show in Lubbock

The Luxury Living Show ends today at the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum with doors open 1 to 8 p.m. after a five day extravaganza featuring a complete home and special exhibits. See Story Page 15.

Lubbock Municipal Coliseum

Press Role in Modern Society Highlights SDX Meet

William B. Arthur of Look Magazine and Sigma Delta Chi led a panel at the SDX Region 8 Conference in Four-State, addressing journalism’s role in America. Maj. Gen. William Garland announced ROTC programs will stay at four campuses despite campus protests, citing college authorities’ requests.

Don. Vandiver Avidanche-Journal William B. Arthur Look Magazine Sigma Delta Chi Professional Journalistic Society Arthur KoKo Palace William Garland Office of Information U.S Air Force Region 8 Garland

Weather map forecast for Lubbock and surrounding area

Partly cloudy and warmer with possible afternoon and evening storms. High in the middle 80s, low near the 50s. South winds up to 20 mph. Rain chances around 20 percent. Includes scattered notes on times and stations with weather measurements and city names in the region.

Lubbock

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