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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1969

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2000 Kayos In Mishap Splicing Cables In Lubbock

A jackhammer cut an underground telephone cable in Lubbock Saturday while another line was being installed by a Southwestern Bell contractor. About 2100 pairs were severed affecting a city block from Avenue Q to 24th Street and University to Fourth. Splicers worked through the night restoring about 100 lines per hour with partial service back by evening and full restoration expected.

Lubbock Vice Broadway Avene Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Telephone Company University Avenue 4Th 24Th Streets

Raiding Sappers Hit U S Army Base in Central Highlands

Enemy sappers struck Camp Radcliffe at An Khe in the central highlands destroying nearly 20 helicopters and damaging hospital facilities. One American soldier was killed and 11 wounded, with higher casualty counts possible according to field reports. The raid began late Saturday, breaching barbed wire and reaching the helicopter strip before detection.

Saigon U.S. Army Central Highlands U.S 17Th Field Hospital Red Cross Lona Radcliffe An Khe

Violence and Tear Gas at Youth Rally in Washington

Thousands of protesters march past the Department of Justice in Washington as a peace rally contrasts with violence. Police deploy tear gas and canisters while a splinter group clashes with authorities near key government sites.

Prey Shington Jerry Wilson Ain Department of Justices Youth International Party Falk, Crick

Homecoming Queen Named at ENMW Page

Danna Laney of Mel g named Homecoming Queen at ENMW. The item notes page references and sectional context across the paper.

Danna Laney Mel+g ENMW

Today's Prayer Our Father Reflections on Words and Actions

A short devotional piece urges alignment between inner meditations and outward deeds. It emphasizes awareness of speech and heart, seeking actions that mirror spiritual reflections.

Face Prison Offers Home for Reforming Florida Youths

The state receives offers from about fifty families willing to provide homes to two Florida youths deemed incorrigible after juvenile court reviews. Health secretary James Bax notes many offers come from mothers and that the youths, Donald aged 14 and Richard aged unknown, face three-year terms after burglary charges. Offers span across the nation including a Daytona Beach mother with six children. Bax invites further contact.

Florida State Health and Rehabitative Services James Bax Daytona Beach Tate Arate Bax Donald Richard P Payec Robere A. News

All-Girl Class of 1919 Back Together in Crosbyton

Crosbyton High School Class of 1919, six members still living, gathered for an open house reunion described as a swingin patio event. Attendees included Cassie Mathis de Angeles Cox Annie Shaw Kay Wheat Cathell McBride Vera Gioes Daley Thompson and others from San Antonio and nearby, with more than 75 guests present.

Rome Lavion Crosbyton High School Hubertees Cassie Mathis de Angeles Cox Annie Shaw Kay Wheat Cathell McBride Gist St Carter Abe

Grand Old 1 Flag Lights Jones Stadium Parade

At Jones Stadium a crowd of 32 000 fans witnessed a patriotic display as flags waved to honor the nation and its symbols. The scene followed a Bayor marching performance ending in a salute to the capital and American ideals.

Jones Stadium Texas Tech Tech Staff J John Howard

Welch wins Houston mayoral race without runoff

Incumbent Louie Welch defeats five challengers to secure a fourth term in Houston. With 16 of 249 precincts counted, Welch held 3.7 percent of votes totaling 9,422. Curtis J. Givens trailed with 48,756 and contractor Robert Nesmith had 22,642 votes.

Houston Louie Welch Welch Curtis Jgves Robert Nesmith

Spitting by Them That A Police May Arrest Them

A fragment notes that spitting by individuals could lead to police arrest under local rules. The text lacks clear context, names, or dates, but indicates enforcement language surrounding public order and potential detention.

Israel says Arab forces strike from Golan Gaza and West Bank

A 1967 war era report states Arab forces fired mortar shells at Israeli troops from the Golan Heights and Gaza Strip and West Bank. At least 32 people were wounded as mortar fire triggered an artillery exchange lasting about one hour and forty minutes.

Ishhars Arab Ipen Golan Heights Gaza Strip West Bank Jordan Poersons Mian

Apollo 12 shifts to no return flight and aims for Surveyor 3 site

Apollo 12 pilots Conrad Jr Gordon Jr and Alan L. fired their main rocket for 8.8 seconds at 5 15 p m CST advancing toward the moon. The maneuver shortened the estimated miss distance to 69 miles from over 800 miles and began a no return course toward deep space with the possibility of landings only near the lunar equator. The crew balances safety with goal of a precise landing near Surveyor 3 remains in the Ocean of Storms.

Associated Houston Apollo 12 Gav Earth Charlies Conrad Jr Richards. Gordon Jr Alan L.a Locaston Surveyor 4 Conrad Tofts Ermits Lanar Jaboart Zanker

Texas Officials Warn of Widespread Consumer Fraud Schemes

The Texas Consumer Commission reports varied fraud schemes targeting car owners and renters. A mechanic advertised transmissions repairs that left vehicles in poor shape and charged about $200 per job, often after inspecting only briefly.

Téxas Texas Abe Br

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