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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1970

Page

5

Clergymen Seek Public Office in Congress Push

A wave of Catholic and Protestant clergy seeks seats in the US House and Senate. Names include Fathers Gigante Drinan Lucas Pastore Duffey McLaughlin and Young alongside lay-backed bishops and ministers from New York Massachusetts Ohio Connecticut and Rhode Island. They frame campaigns around Vietnam inflation poverty housing education and pollution while stressing moral leadership and public service.

Leas BR Senate Ge Bron New York Cave Adam Clayton Powell Tany Harlem Harvey Michigan National Council of Card Robert Fo Djocdie Plan Han Massachusetts Order America Ithorle Island John G. Pastore Joseph BR. Lucas Youngstown Ohin Michael J. Kirwin D Ie Father Lucas Congress Father Gigante James H. Seheuer George McClain Liberal Party Staten Islamd Brooklyn Rev. Bates Union Theological Seminary Upstate James M. Hanley DNY Connecticut Joseph Duffey Americans For Democratic Action Thomas Dodd Mr. Duffey Danvers Masg Center of Urban Stud Hartford Seminary Foundation TV Am Buffalo Hugh G. Carmichael Thaddeus J. Dulski Andrew J. Young United Church of Christ Southern Christian Leadership Conference Atlanta Lonnie King NAACP Twoo Fletcher Thompson Young Gigante Bronx Politcans Lucas

Hickel Expands Gulf Inspectors Ranks to Double Force

Interior Secretary Hickel pushes to double Gulf Coast inspectors for shore oil operations in the Gulf of Mexico. The USGS official says 19 support staff are needed, with 18–20 hires promised and hiring to finish by month end. If funds fail, budget shuffles may occur. Chevron fire violations and possible grand jury indictments loom over Gulf drilling oversight.

Washington API Interior Department Gulf of Mexico Badget Bureau William A. Radlinski US Geological Survey Secretary of the Interior Walter J. Hickel Gulf Coast Chevron Oil Co Radlinski Congress Louisiana Gulf Hickel Grand Chevron The New Orleans

Winter Wheat Crop Forecast Is Higher

The Agriculture Department estimates the 1970 winter wheat crop at 1.094 billion bushels, up 3% from April but 5% below last year. No spring wheat estimate. a 298 million bushel U.S. spring crop is considered possible, totaling about 1.392 billion bushels for 1970.

Washington Agriculture Department

Reuther’s Labor Legacy Deepens After His Loss of AFL CIO Lead

Washington reports on Walter Reuther’s impact on the American labor movement and the 1960s rivalry with George Meany. Reuther pushed civil rights and reforms, briefly formed a breakaway alliance, and remained a dominant but contested figure until his death three weeks after his 13th UAW term.

Washington UPI Walter P. Reuther Afl-Cio Reuther Meany George Meany AFL United Auto Workers Steamsters Alliance For Labor Action Thistiaseau Magi H Dev Uibah UAW Atlantic City

Rebellion of Youth Explained

California sociologist Prof. John G. Milner cited lack of life choices as a driver of youth rebellion at the Southwest Regional Conference. He said organized religion loses followers due to limited choices and that home life shapes teen values, with technology widening youths’ worldviews and prompting disillusionment. He noted immorality as elders’ failure to uphold standards and found unhappiest youths in upper and middle income brackets, while poorer youths show counter movements toward middle-class goals.

Fort Worth UPI California Southwest Child Welfare League of America John G. Milner University of Southern California School of Social Work Inday Milner USC Hens

Photograph Shows Officer Aiming Gun at Kent State Shooting

A Kent State incident photo shows an Ohio National Guard officer aiming a pistol while guardsmen fired M1 rifles during the May 4 clash that left four students dead and nine wounded. Guard officials say only officers carried pistols, 45 caliber, and it is unclear if the weapon was fired. A heavy slug found near the scene was larger than 30 caliber bullets and was turned over to a guard officer.

Ohio National Guardsmen Kent State University Ohio National Guard Columbus National Guard Kent John Spain Associated Preag Io Mion

Soldiers under probe for refusal to attack in Cambodia

Six American soldiers in the 4th Infantry Division are under restriction amid an inquiry into refusals to conduct a combat assault into Cambodia. Names and hometowns of the men are given, with details of assignments and an informal investigation led by an officer from the 1st Brigade. A special court martial will be convened to decide the disposition of the case.

Saigon Cambodia U.S. 4Th Infantry Division Thomas (. Dean Belton Hugh Do Richardson Enid Okla Danny FO Powell Johnsonville Samuel BR Palmer Bridgeport Conn Spec Carl Simons Philadelphia Marine Younghload Glenwood 4Th Division Meredith Anon Brasco Campans Thether Cal Thomas Fo Fallon Jrd Mh Infantry

Garment Industry Practices Blasted

A labor spokesman criticizes US tariff laws as promoting foreign runaways to low wage plants and job export. AFL-CIO witnesses say tariffs enable US firms to shift work abroad while Mexican border plants absorb wages, with El Paso Nogales and other sites cited. local and university officials defend unchanged policies amid border plant visibility.

Monday Lazare Teper International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union Tariff Commission Nixon Afl-Cio S-Mesxican el Paso Tra | Mayer Peter de Wetter Nogales Ariz. Mayer Arthur Moolivan John M. Richards University of Texas School of US Merce Border Chief Association Shey PS Ude Hubards Jaber

Panel OKs Postal Bill Amid Pay Raise Controversy

The House Post Office Committee approved a bill to create an independent US Postal Service with an eight percent retroactive pay raise for postal workers, aiming to head off a potential strike as negotiations continue and Senate opposition looms.

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Violence at US Tobacco Company plant in Manila injures several

Reports say three persons including a woman were struck during clashes among striking workers, militant students, and police at the US Tobacco Corp plant in Manila. Stones and bottles flew as demonstrators tried to break security lines. shots were fired, and several were injured. Police investigate the ten week picket tied to dismissals amid rival student factions.

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Avalanche Strikes Nepal Expedition Members

An avalanche hit five climbers from a joint British Nepal army expedition attempting Annapurna in western Nepal last Wednesday. One British member was airlifted in serious condition. Richard Summerton, 24, sustained severe injuries but rests at the base camp.

Nepal Annapurna Marmtay Sandry Richard A Summerton

Liberal party names Goldberg for governor and Goodell for Senate

The Liberal state committee selected Arthur J. Goldberg as governor candidate and Sen. Charles Goodell, a Republican, for Senate. Goldberg won about five to two over Morgenthau among 300 committeemen, with Samuels third. The move positions Goldberg for a Liberal Democratic campaign against Nelson Rockefeller, while Goodell is the Liberal choice over four Democrats in the Senate race. The Liberals and Conservatives each may swing pivotal votes in a year with multiple party bids.

New York Arthur J. Goldberg Charles £. Goodell Goldberg Robert M. Morgenthau Howard Samuels Supreme Court U.N Nelson A. Rockefeller He Morgenthau Samuels Lyndon B. Johnson Goodell Paul O'Dwyer Richard McCarthy Richard Oftingers Theodore Sorensen Paul Radams James Buckley Senate Rockefeller Robert F. Kennedy

FBI raids largest federal gambling operation ever staged

More than 200 FBI agents conducted simultaneous raids in Detroit and Flint Michigan over a five hour period arresting 58 suspects tied to a numbers operation with a daily handle of about 250000 dollars. Investigators seized adding machines cash numbers slips tally sheets files and firearms as prosecutors prep arraignments on racketeering related charges.

Detroit FBI Flint Mich John Mitchell Areag U.S. Attorney's Office U.S Warren Kraupohl Mitchell Washington J. Edgar Hoover

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