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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1970

Page

2

Nixon Backers Clash Over Cambodia War Limits

In the Senate, Nixon supporters failed to block restrictions on Cambodia actions. Fulbright and Stennis argued over a July 1 deadline, while Mansfield framed the vote as backing Nixon’s plan to withdraw. Scott noted 12 to 15 uncommitted Senators, with several amendments proposed.

Nixon Cambodia Washington Senate U.S Mike Mansfield J. W. Fulbright Foreign Relations Committee John C. Stennis Armed Services Committee Stennis Cooper-Church Fulbright Arkansas Mansfield A.c.d Montana Hugh Scott Scott Cooper Church Vietnam GOP White House John J. Williams R-Del Congress Delaware Williams House

San Marcos Flood Kills Two Children In Texas Deluge

Severe flash flooding from a foot of rain stranded residents in San Marcos. Two children, Glenda Rene Crittendon 6 and Darryl Craig Crittendon 3, died when a boat overturned on Purgatory Creek. Two others reported missing were located. authorities feared a third death.

Purgatory Creek Glenda Rene Crittendon Darryl Craig Crittendon Austin San Antonio Hays County Memorial Hospital Weather Bureau Fecernales Lisno San Saba Guadalupe and Frio Cibolo Creek Bexar Comal Gulf Coast Hondo Brazoria Chambers Faye Galveston Guadalupe Hardin Liberty Matagorda San Marcos Dps National Guardsmen

Bookie William Hill Becomes Millionaire Insider

London AP reports William Hill, once a failed engineering apprentice, built a betting empire with Holders Investment Trust. He retired at 67 after years as chairman of the firm that made him a multimillionaire.

London William Hill Holders Investment Trust

Water sharing amid tornado disaster draws volunteers

Avalanche-Journal reports residents opened wells to thirsty neighbors after a tornado devastated the area. Citizens brought buckets and jugs to gather water from willing well owners, sharing without limit as water became scarce for a shocked community.

Lubbock Lawson Farrar Slide Road Gerry Burton Avalanche-Journal Texas

Jury Probes Panther Raid and Police Conduct

A federal grand jury scrutinized Chicago police and Cook County officials after the December 4 raid that killed Black Panthers leaders Fred Hampton and Mark Clark. It found parts of the investigation superficial and questioned officer testimony against the public record. The panel urged reforms in law enforcement and criticized the Panthers for not testifying.

Chicago Fred Hampton Mark Clark Hampton Cook County Attornney ISS Panthers Sev Istate Theg Bia Fand Wither Croner’s Hampton and Clark

Police Gunfire Barrage Kills Two At Mississippi College

A barrage of police gunfire and an explosion in a Jackson area house killed two people and injured others near a Mississippi college. The incident unfolded as National Guardsmen were deployed and investigations ordered amid campus unrest across several states involving students and police.

Mississippi College United Press International Jackson Miss Southern Minors University Carbondale Athens Ohio Ohio University Maryland Marvin, Mande Cambodia Kent Ohio) State University U.S Attoney John N. Mitchell Russell Davis James ‘Paul Green Phillip L. Gibbs Gibbs Green National National Guard SIU Ohio National Guardsmen Ohio State University At Columbus

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