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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1969

Page

2

FTC Chief Warns Inaccurate Reports Can End Careers

Paul Ray Dixon of the Federal Trade Commission told senators that an inaccurate private credit bureau report can ban a person from the buy now pay later economy. He joined Virginia Knauer in endorsing legislation to regulate bureaus and allow public correction of wrong reports as hearings on the system began. Senator Proxmire noted files are often incomplete or misleading. Dixon argued abuses exist and no federal law regulates bureaus.

Washington UPI Paul Ray Dixon Federal Trade Commission Bureau Dixon Virginia H. Knauer Nixon Consumer Affairs Senate Financial — Institutions Subcommittee Texas New Jersey

Texas Control Board tweaks private club rules in Austin

The Texas Control Board adopted updates to private club operation rules with Sept. 1 effective date. Notable changes include a required hearing before denying a private club registration permit and extended 30 day reporting for pool or locker system clubs. Books must be accessible to agents. guest definitions clarified. member liability for unaccompanied guest debts retained.

Austin Texas Control Les LCB

Robbery Suspect Sought After Gunfire Wounding Lubbock Man

Police pursued a robbery suspect after a gunman demanded money at Edwin D. Ochoa's door in Lubbock. Ochoa wrestled the gun, was wounded in the shoulder and groin, shots were fired from a car, and he was treated and released. Michael Womack, 21, from Melrose, remains in fair condition after a tractor accident near his home Monday.

Lubbock Edwin D. Ochoa Ochoa West Texas Hospital Jakey Brief Michael Womack Rt. 2 Méleshoe Methodist Hospital

July Draft Call Set At 22300

The Defense Department issued a call for 22 300 draftees in July the lowest monthly total this year. The July draft targets Army service with a June figure of 25 900 draftees and the year’s high at 33 100 in March. The Marine Corps did not receive a draft allotment this month.

Washington UPI Defense Army Marine Corps Marines

Priests Transferred in San Antonio Archdiocese Shuffle

Arch bishop Robert E. Lucey announced the transfer of 30 parish priests in the San Antonio archdiocese. Fifteen had urged Pope Paul VI to retire Lucey. Activist Sherrill Smith moved to El Campo and others reassigned within the metro area.

el Campo Smith San Antonio St. Lawrence’ 'S Rio Grande Valley Selma Birmingham Ala John Orr Assumption Parish Canado St. Mary's Victoria Bryan Rafferty St. Patrick’s Sacred Heart Parish Floresville

Union Boss Outlines Rules for Nude and Simulated Sex Roles

Angus Duncan, executive secretary of the 16 000 member union, held a news conference on audition rules for nude and simulated sex roles. He said the union hopes actual sex acts are ruled out but may refrain from an outright ban if actors consent, noting Equity’s long opposition to such acts in theater.

Polic Angus Duncan Duncan Equity

Manchester Texas Posts Zip Code for Sale

In Manchester Texas the town posts for sale or trade a slightly used ZIP Code 75454. The postmistress Mrs Fannie Bell Srygley retired March 1 and the mail carrier retired last Friday. The post office in Mrs Srygley’s home is being disposed of after years of threat of elimination.

Manchester Tex Fannie Bell Srygley

Kennedy wife steals White House spotlight again at Nixon luncheon

Joan Kennedy arrived at Pat Nixon's luncheon for senators wives drawing attention with a short white miniskirted dress. The Kennedy appearance followed her earlier sensational White House look in a glittering sequin mini dress for Congress guests.

Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Pat Nixon Kennedy Nixon White House Congress White House Nixon House of Dior New York Richard Nixon Edy Ladies Red Cross Group

Gulf and Western Chairman Gives Notre Dame $1 Million Grant

New York AP report says Gulf and Western Industries chairman Charles G. Bluhdorn presented a $1 million grant to the University of Notre Dame without strings on Monday.

NEW York Charles G. Bluhdorn Gulf and Western Industries Inc University of Notre Dame

Presbyterian Education Report Supports Sex Education Materials

Dr. Purnell H. Benson defended church school materials amid charges of obscenity by the Lay Committee. Rutgers professor noted intemperate language and urged honest vocabulary including terms like penis and vagina to discuss sex. The education report passed by a large church meeting, acknowledging some material may be in poor taste but stressing relevance and careful use to meet educational goals.

Gers University Presbyterian Lay Committee Purnell H. Benson New Jersey United Pribytrian Christian Education Commmittee Benson Presbyterian Educational Rutgers South Orange Methodist Drew University Assembly United Presbyterian Church Board of Christian Education Christ

Israeli air raid targets Jordanian positions near Dead Sea

Reported Monday Israeli jets struck villages Karamah and Kureimah about 16 and 34 miles north of the Dead Sea after Jordanian artillery and small arms fire resumed across the cease fire line near the Allenby Bridge. Jordan said civilians were targeted. one killed and five wounded. Prior clashes across the Jordan River left casualties being removed by Israeli troops.

Dead ‘Sea Tel Aviv Jordan Jordan River Allenby Bridge Amman Karamah Kureimah Dead Sea

CAB Maps Youth Program Plan At Sanders Elementary

Community Action Board representatives meet at Sanders Elementary School to map a CAB Summer Youth Program for boys aged 12 to 16. TJ Patterson says the plan includes work, recreation and education funded by a 16 dollar grant from the Office of Economic Opportunity. A girls camp is also planned with Girls Scout Council and United Fund cooperation. The boys program begins June 16.

Community Action Board Sanders CAB TJ. Patterson Girls Scout Council The United Fund Patterson

Suspects Face Bonds In DWI and Burglary Case

Four defendants charged with second offense driving while intoxicated and one with car burglary appeared Monday. Bonds set at 1000 dollars each for Cecil Allford Marcos Rodriguez Fred Sotelo Gutierrez and Jimmy Cunningham. Burglary suspect Gary Stewart accused of stealing a tape deck from Ray Gertson. Bond decisions were made by Justices F R Land and Wayne LeCroy.

Cecil Carl Allford Shallowater Marcos Rodriguez Jr E. Main St Fred Sotelo. Gutierrez N. Ave. M Jimmy Wayne Cunningham Morton Gary Edward Stewart 21St St Ray Gertson 16Th St Justice of the Peace F. R. Land Wayne LeCroy

Senator Miller urges higher student loan rate

Sen. Jack Miller of Alaska proposed raising the maximum interest on college loans above 7 percent. He endorsed a government subsidy to offset part of the increase, arguing higher rates would spur lending institutions to issue more student loans.

Washington UPI Jack Miller Alowa Miller

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