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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1970
Page
1
The U S Census in the Lubbock area is nearly complete with final quality-control underway. District Manager Bill McCasland says most residents were counted and the last enumeration ended Tuesday morning. The area seeks to assure everyone is included, with final checks prompted by reader responses in The Avalanche-Journal.
Police dispersed several hundred antiwar demonstrators in Austin driving them from the state Capitol. Four officers and one protester were treated for minor injuries. Four demonstrators were arrested for disobeying orders. Governor Smith ordered tighter security around the Capitol after damage to doors and cars.
George C. Wallace holds a slender lead over Gov. Albert Brewer in Alabama the contested race could force a Democratic primary runoff on June 2. Ohio results show Gov. Rhodes building a commanding margin over Rep. Taft for the Senate. The campaign theme centers on Kent State University unrest and national Guard involvement.
Lubbock area reports show a banking deposit rise of 169 million dollars. Pioneer gas rate case arguments set for filing. City officials prepare Lubbock Lakes Plan in Rus sin. Election mistakes show a 248 percent vote swing for Judge Denton. Vietnam war updates and Vietnam Cambodian developments appear in national sections.
A devotional prayer asks God to grant peace that the world cannot give and to align hearts with God’s commandments. It seeks protection from enemies and a life of reverence, ending with a communal Amen led by a reader.
A new storm resistant pole design arrives on Folgin Avenue as Southwestern Public Service showcases concrete and steel power poles. Officials claim they resist strong Texas winds and offer improved appearance after touring the state for comparison.
American infantry in helicopters and armored columns entered Cambodia in the fourth major foray since Nixon announced the action. About 3,000 troops moved into the Parrot's Beak area west-northwest of Saigon as jet bombers opened the way for units from the 25th Infantry Division to cross the frontier at dawn. The operation aims to deny enemy use of supply and training bases in the region.
Justice Denton closed the gap to within 1 534 votes of a runoff for Texas Supreme Court Position 3 after late county tallies were canvassed. Denton led with 577 794 votes, Matt Davis 288 570, and Hawthorn Phillips 291 005. Denton gained 248 votes in county returns.
An error in tabulation at Wolfforth could push Denton to within 1 534 votes of a runoff. Denton reported 40 923 percent of the vote with Johnson noting May 12 canvass may determine if a runoff is needed and June 6 would be the runoff date. Denton 52 former Lubbock district judge is Amarillo Civil Appeals Court chief justice. Davis 61 of Texarkana is associate justice of the 6th Court of Civil Appeals Phillips 55 Austin lawyer ex judge.
The Federal Reserve Board lowered the margin requirement for stock purchases from 80 to 65 percent and for convertible bonds to 50 to 60 percent, effective today. The move aims to bolster a sagging market as prices drifted lower with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down to 709.74. Analysts foresee a stronger opening Wednesday but note margins rarely shift long term trends.
An Associated Press survey shows Texas banks posted surprising deposits growth in the first quarter of 1970. Harris County led, Dallas declined, and Lubbock deposits swelled to 877,912,915 with loans up 13 million to 223,949,971. Other cities such as Gainesville Kerrville and Orange County set records as banks shifted funds amid a tight money market.
President Nixon told House and Senate committees that U S forces would penetrate Cambodia no deeper than 21 7 miles 35 kilometers and would be out by June 30 Congress would be consulted if deeper action was needed White House aides said Morgan and Fulbright questioned motives and warned of costs Nixon said no wider war and no deep troop commitments without congressional approval if needed See NIXON Page 12
The Helka volcano in southern Iceland erupted Tuesday night sending two lava streams down its sides. Ash and debris covered farms over a wide area as two chartered planes turned back due to ash and rain. Red hot stones shattered car windows near the Burrell hydroelectric plant about 30 miles away.
Lubbock and vicinity forecast shows today’s high in the middle 80s and a low in the middle 50s. Southerly and southwesterly winds gusting to 30 mph. Warmer and windier Thursday.
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