12 Nov 1969
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1969
Page
1
The article reports a looming royal paycheck dispute as treasury officials and queen's advisers await a new select committee to rule on the royal salary. Prince Philip reportedly disclosed penny allocations from Buckingham Palace, with further details to come on SALARY Page 10.
Anonymous letters postmarked abroad claimed responsibility for explosions in the RCA Building, the General Motors Building, and the Chase Manhattan Building. FBI and police launched a wide probe as one maintainer was injured when an elevator dropped six floors. Authorities said threats were received but the blasts did not appear aimed at personnel.
West Texas news notes a Continental Cafe opening at Tech as part of International Week. The feature appears among daily items, with coverage of activities and campus events scheduled for the observance. The piece situates the cafe within broader events on the university campus and regional interest in global week activities.
A department store shootout in Foley's Houston wounded four shoppers and police officers, with one gunman shot and later identified as Frank Danfort Dick. Officers recovered jewelry worth 950000 from a nearby gem store robbery and found antibiotics on the gunman. A clerk hostage was briefly held and a grocer wounded a robbery suspect earlier.
Amei readers offer brief reflections on enduring stress and the quiet power of prayer in daily life. Short notes describe personal routines, seeking calm, and small acts of faith amid busy schedules.
Slaton observes Veterans Day with thousands gathering to honor servicemen and recall Vietnam era service. The event features local speakers and flags waved by a large crowd, reflecting strong community patriotism.
Brisk wind flies Old Glory as Lub book residents display flags in salute called by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Towns mark Veterans Day with breakfasts, parades, and ceremonies led by VFW posts and Texas Tech guests. A 57 unit parade winds through Slaton while ROTC honors at Atkins Junior High precede a 71 gun salute. Federal offices close and Reese AFB employees join activities including a Turkey Day Golf Tournament.
An updated Texas Association of Mayors meeting in Texas cities elected Rogers to presidency and installed officers including councilmen and commissioners. The one year term begins with new directors taking roles as framework for the organization.
A judge extends the recess in the Maxey case, delaying proceedings as the trial schedule adjusts. Details of parties and docket remain limited in the available text.
The town parade drew one of its largest crowds as citizens showed respect for the President and country. President Nixon visited veterans in DC and Northampton with David and Julie Eisenhower, while antiwar sentiment surfaced in a Birmingham ceremony and Boston hosted a 13000-strong march.
In heavy fighting on a coastal city front a militia unit suffered multiple fatalities and reported missing soldiers. Commanders say casualties include a South Vietnamese unit and allied forces during a dawn engagement as a broader offensive moves forward under harsh weather conditions.
Editor notes the tax-supported agency moves toward solvency amid delays and red ink. The column hints at ongoing reforms and a stalled avalanche of budget issues facing the public agency and its journal.
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