11 May 1969
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1969
Page
1
United Press International reports a National Education Association forecast of schools 25 years ahead with no report cards, foreign language via satellite, computer aided learning, and exotic field trips. Regimentation and time structuring vanish, and grading could become obsolete.
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield credited Nixon secret diplomacy with potentially starting a peaceful end to the Vietnam War. He noted the Viet Cong 10 point peace proposal may reflect Washington moves and welcomed talks toward a reasonably acceptable solution.
South Plains farmers expect an 1.8 million bale cotton crop this year with potential to near 2 million if planting gains hold and weather stays favorable. Officials note the 1965 level of output as a target, while economists forecast a substantial boost to the regional economy.
In a city update the paper notes Jean Bryant welcomed a baby, easing duties for Baltimore fire crews. Separate items report the A-J County Commissioners will consider resolutions Monday. A Justice column mentions a pension hold pending investigation.
A short religious reflection urges daily vigilance to keep God’s words before believers, tying the sabbath worship to ongoing adherence throughout the week.
Dolores Vargas, born in 1859, marked Mexican Mother's Day at 110 with five generations present. She recalled the era of Maximilian, noted her 12 children, and now counts 95 grandchildren, 206 great grandchildren, 147 great great grandchildren, and six great great great grandchildren while enjoying egg nog.
A World War II bomber converted by North American Rockwell Aviation clipped a corner of an apartment building after skimming a playground and exploded. All four aboard were killed. a 13 year old girl, Debbie Ryerson, was injured by debris as residents escaped through broken windows.
In Zap, North Dakota a Friday influx of college-age visitors led to a night of destruction on Main Street. National Guardsmen and police cleared 2,000 to 3,000 youths, arresting some and sending many to be housed in cities or hospital care. The town of 300 declared martial law as 508 Guardsmen dispersed revelers and chased stragglers to Beulah Hazen and beyond.
A chartered bus carrying 20 Girl Scouts and five adults plunged off a steep grade on Interstate 5 near Castaic. Two girls died and 23 people were injured, several in critical condition, as authorities investigated the cause. The scouts had toured Universal Studios in North Hollywood before the accident.
The Barnes Mutscher plan postpones tax hikes for a year while trimming $68.3 million from prior budgets to fund a teacher pay raise. Gov. Smith could veto, but the exact raise size remains uncertain. The measure aims for a $531.7 million spending level, with about $17.5 million left for services after inflation.
The Vatican moves to calm protests after a new calendar drops dozens of saints from the roster, though authorities say removals do not erase veneration. Names such as Christopher, Barbara, and Anastasia were struck, prompting debate on the fate of saintly fame and baptismal naming.
A stormy weather system swept the midwest and Ohio Valley with tornadoes injuring many and causing damage across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Behind the front cooler air settled over the Panhandle and South Plains as temperatures rose to the upper 70s after a chilly night.
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