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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1969

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Hooded gunmen rob Hain's Food Mart in brief hold up

Two men wearing stocking masks robbed Hain's Food Mart on 27th Street taking more than $100 in cash. They ordered attendant Allan Wilson to open the register and fled in a late model red car parked two blocks away. Police noted the car's radiator was warm and found two one dollar bills in the vehicle. The owner Burl Ham reported substantial cash remained in the till, while checks and coins were left behind.

Hain Pan Monslay Don’ Dye Dye Allan Wilson Belmont Ave Wilson

Army Lt Calley to face capital court martial for My Lai killings

The Army will try 1st Lt William L Calley Jr on a capital offense charge of premeditated murder for the My Lai mass killings in which 109 South Vietnamese, including a two year old, were killed. Another soldier David Mitchell faces assault with intent to murder as Army probes 24 others. The case raises unprecedented questions about mass civilian deaths in war and was moved to a general court martial by Maj Gen Orwin C Talbott at Fort Benning Georgia.

Washington U.S My Lai Wiliam L. Calley Jr Waynesville N.C S. Set David Mitchell Calley Loncerner Orwin C. Talbott Fe Benning Arew

Reform Bill Discussion Underway

The Senate opened debate on a tax reform bill after defeating an amendment to double the personal income tax exemption to 1200. Chairman Russell Long said doubling would cost 18 billion dollars. Backers of a 1000 exemption expressed anger at the procedural move. The panel also rejected amendments affecting oil and gas operators and mining benefits under disputed provisions.

Washington Senate James B. Allen Alabama Russell ‘B. ‘Long Senate Finance Committee John J. Williams R-Del Wiliams Long

Editorials and Columns Highlight Plains Farming Oil News

Page 16 editorial and column notes discuss plains farming trends and policy implications while Page 6 reports oil news developments in the region. The sections reflect period voice and emphasize agricultural and energy topics with local stake.

OIL

Prayer excerpt invoking God and solemn reflection

A dated reader submits a brief prayer asking for divine guidance. The prayer seeks growth in conformity to God's will and ends with a blessing in Jesus name.

Satan Jesus

White House digs unearth Pierce era china beneath pool

Fossils of a dinner service dating to Franklin Pierce era were found during construction under the White House swimming pool turned press headquarters. A chipped magenta bordered plate tied to the Pierce family and Abraham Lincoln era was recovered. experts doubt substantial value but call it of historical and collector interest.

Washington Franklin Pierce White H White Oreator James Executive Mansion Press Pierce Abraham Lancoln Thomas Delferson Iatchum White House

County Study on Juvenile Center To Cost Four Thousand

Eugene Smittes report notes Lubbock County Commissioners met with Cocoros of the Texas branch of the No 1 Council on Crime and Delinquency to discuss a four month study into the need and form of a juvenile detention center. The projected cost exceeds $4,000 with FBI help possible on a cost basis. A heated exchange occurred when Rev C A McBrayer challenged Commissioner Lamb over figures amid ongoing controversy following a youth death in the county jail.

Eugene Smitte Lubbock Qo “Cocoros Texas No 1 Council On Crime and Delinquency NCCD Lubbock County Federal Bureau of Ivestigation FBI Queenie Cocoros NOCD C. A. McBrayer Forrest Heights United Methodists Church Arett Lamb Lamb

Apollo 12 crew returns from lunar mission aboard USS Hornet

The Apollo 12 astronauts Pete Conrad Alan Bean and Dick Gordon land in the South Pacific after a mission that proved lunar landings are feasible and detailed exploration possible. Nixon phones the crew from the recovery ship praising their achievement and promotions.

Associated Reese Uss Hornet Monda Tropic Pete” Conrad Jr South Pacific Moon Apol

Barnes To Bare 70 Plans Today

Lt. Gow Ben said he will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. in Austin to disclose his political plans for 1970. He has not decided between running against Sen. Ralph Yarborough, challenging Gov. Preston Smith, or seeking re election, with sources favoring a re election bid.

Austin Gow Ben Pereitay Barnes Houston DeLeon Speneee Ralph Yarborough Cortest Preston Smith Bameés

Nixon to address nation with important White House statement

President Nixon scheduled an important White House address at 9 a.m. CST. A spokesperson offered few specifics, noting the statement would be significant but not revealing its exact topic. The timing and secrecy sparked widespread speculation.

Washington UPI Nixon White House Abelee CRW

Apollo 12 crew back on Earth after lunar mission

Navy commanders hailed Bean Conrad and Gordon as they returned to the carrier and entered quarantine after splashdown near Samos. The astronauts described a spectacular Earth view including a solar eclipse and lightning fires amid a vivid blue and red planet.

Clarence Jerrigan Earth Samos Horet Houston Conrad Gordon Bean Associated Press Mission Control Venus Thia Alan L. Bean

State Sen Berry Dies After Crusade for Gambling Reform

UPI reports Texas State Senator Berry a long time advocate for horse racing gambling and open bars died of cancer Monday night at age 70. He had announced he would not seek re election and urged residents to back State Rep Glenn Keithmann. Funeral services were held at the Pateneicine funeral home in San Antonio. He is survived by his wife Lydia and son Duke Edward Berry.

United Press International San. Antonio U. State Vo EL Red” Berry Berry Sar Antonio Glenn iKethmann Austin Wwbo Texas House of Repre Peive Patenicine Funeral ‘Home San Antonio Lydia Duke Edward Berry

Weather Map Page Nine A

Regional forecast notes a low tonight near Exeter with winds shifting to the northeast at a few miles per hour.

Hugh

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