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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1969

Page

4

Humphrey backs Nixon on Vietnam as moratorium nears

In Washington Humphrey, a presidential hopeful and Minnesota professor, praised some Nixon moves on Vietnam while urging a planned student moratorium not to derail national discourse. He reiterated support for phased troop withdrawals and expressed hope for nonpartisan dialogue on peace.

Washington Fort H. Humphrey Erade-Tires Ivers Vietnam Humphies Ales Humphrey Port Rixon Smithsonian Det Seranis Nixon Nien Yip University of Minnesota Manafost Doviste Hugh Scott

Governor asks end to VISTA in two Texas counties

Governor John W Smith pressed the federal government Friday to halt VISTA activities in Panola and Harrison counties amid claims of racial tension and local officials naming the volunteers as fomenting unrest. He cited an August commission resolution and recalled earlier action in Val Verde County.

Nll Marshall VISTA Marshall Merchant Val Verde Smith East Texas State Harrison Panola

Dallas Bus Fare Hike Approved

Dallas transit board members voted Friday to recommend a fare increase to 30 cents for the basic bus ride and higher prices for student cards. Zone fares would rise in outlying areas. Mayor Erik Jonsson said the city council will likely consider the proposal at the October 20 meeting, with the hike taking effect October 22 if granted.

Dallas Dallas Transit Sytem Erik Jonsson Counci

Hatred and its cost in human relations

Reflections on how hatred and spite erode trust and lead to personal and social loss. The speaker asserts that those driven by hate face mistrust and failure, choosing short term gain over eventual, broader consequences, as echoed by Julien C. Hyer.

Julien C. Hyer

Mrs. Ruby Lewis Dies Rites Set

Mrs. Ruby Lewis died about 8:50 am Friday at her home after a long illness. She was a Peaster native and resident of Lubbock since 1928. Services at 2 pm Monday at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Claude Cone and Rev. D. C. Hamilton officiating. Burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Billie Thigpen, two brothers, two sisters, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Burial directed by Resthaven Singleton-Wilson Funeral Home.

Ruby Calvary Baptist Claude Cone D. C. Hamilton Resthaven Memorial Park Resthaer Singleton-Wilson Funeral Home Lewis Peaster Lubbock Billie Thigpen D. He ‘Mansell Seattle Wash W. E. Mansell Quinecy Calif WL. Mount Longhead Calif W. E. Lester van Nuys Serviers Marvin Anderson Isin Antioch Church of Marques Ardaisin West Matton High Sebeal Atadene Texas Mosbital Fretay Stude West Plains Memorial Hospital James Loggins St. Servios Singleton Funeral Home University Dole Boyd Jr Texas Ave Turin Bailey County Memorial Cometers Campbell Amarillo A. JD. Campbell Linda Dorothy Randy Guy (Edwards Muleshoe B.D Campbell Archer City

Don Schacht Rites Today in Lockney

Don Schacht a former Lockney resident died in a Kansas plane crash while attending a farm sale in Seward County. Funeral services will be held at Lockney Methodist Church with burial in Lockney Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Ann two sons Marcus and Richard his parents Mr and Mrs Ruthe Schacht brothers Clare Taickney Byron and two sisters Margaret and yacht, all of Lockney.

Locksey Don Ischueit Pratedaly Lockney Rex Frank” Oglesby Schacht Ann Yearold Marcus Richard Rute Schacht Lockney Seward County Kan Lockeney Claref Taickney Byron Texas Tech University In Lubock Margret Schiacht Turkey EOE Russell Jr United Methodist Church Roy Havens Drewmband Ander Seigler Russell Thelma Deli Plemas Hull US Navy Ronnie Gray Russell Denver Cole Lonnie Mack Russell the Home

Williford Services Pending At North Punerat Home

G H Williford a retired firm member died leaving services pending at North Punerat Home. A Collin County native, he lived in Cottle County 63 years. Survived by three sons Herbert Seagraves Joe V Baltimore Md Thomas G Lubbock two sisters Mrs St McArthur Mrs Wr Mrs bath Houston Mother Hosie Padner and five grandchildren.

Padwcat Searge Biv Williford Riehaya North Punerat Collins County Cottle County Herbert Seagraves Joe V Baltimore Thomas G Labbuck St McArthur Bath Houston D. Hosie Padner

Traffic Mishaps Fell Two Here

Luther McGee 36 of 1705 E 29th St injured when his pickup hit a car about 32 miles south of Lamesa around 6 p.m. Friday. He was taken to a Lamesa hospital then transferred to Methodist Hospital here for treatment. His injuries were believed serious. Jimmy D. Jones 2 of 2% Limberly Dr listed in fair condition at Methodist Hospital. A motorcycle crash on Acuff Road near Canyon Sin occurred about 6:45 a.m. Friday.

Luther McGee Lof Lamesa

L. C. Sherer Rites Planned in Girard Church

L C Sherer a retired farmer from the Girard community died Friday afternoon after a brief illness at Crosbyton Hospital. Services set for 2 p m Sunday at First Baptist Church Girard with Rev Glenn Williams officiating. Burial in Girard Cemetery under Campbell Funeral Home direction. Survivors include two sons Pete of Girard and Ollie of Tarversville, two daughters and other relatives. He was a deacon in the Tohoka Primitive Baptist Church and a longtime Parkway Church member. Grandchildren and great grandchildren survive.

Spur Specialy Leo. Sherer Girard Crosbyton Hospital First Baptist Church Glenn Williams Serviews Raleigh Egger Ithe Roy Victor Crabtree Wilbe Campbell Church of Christ Ebony Sherer Japiers Franklin Bartley Eyres Catan Kent Methodist Hospital County Shee Tohoka Daught Jouener Tom Wilson Ruth Parkway Church Sprathing Maggie McMullen Pam Colonial Hill “Baptist Church Miller Robinson Hillside Memorial Gardens Bolgers Snyder

Armstrong Rites Slated Monday

Armstrong, 78, a retired Swisher County farmer, dies after two month illness in Southwest Convalescent Carter. Service at Wallace Funeral Chapel Monday at 10 a.m. with burial in Happy Cemetery. survivors include wife ane Idaughter Mrs Floyd McGre Ty Vlas, one brother wt B. Egger Thany, one sister Mrs Doe Oliver Brownwood, stepmother Mrs J W Egger of Brownwood, and five grandchildren. Pallbearers include Leeroy Fisher Glen Mahoney Dall Griffin Gaither Vanderverr Virgil Thompson Alfre Holeman.

Ane Idaughter Floyd McGre Ty Vlas Wt B. Egger Thany Doe Oliver Brownwood J. W. Egger Leeroy Fisher Glen Mahoney Dall Griffin Gaither Vanderverr Virgil” ‘Thompson Alfre Holeman Vulia Spreial Bubs Armstrong Swisher County Wallace Funeral Chapel Wallace ‘Funeral Home Armstrong Montigue County Carter Amnarito Talia San Antonio Rob Ned McGowan Berkeley Calit Billy la Mirada Springfield Andi Irs Arling Setigwa Run Angeles Calif S. Lottin Tulia Sare Canyon

Local briefs mix scholarships and obituaries in Texas tech notes

Getty O11 Company of Los Angeles hosts Texas Tech department science awards and scholarships for Janes Rannefeld of Snyder and Douglas Finch of Dallas. Funeral notices list services for Marvin Anderson and James Loggins among other regional deaths. An economics panel with J Harris Morgan and Cullen South participates in the Law Office Economic Institute at Texas Tech today.

Getty O11 Company Los Angeles Incs Texas Techs Af Wea Arch Geosgenes Janes Rannefeld Snyder Dowglas Finch Dallas Rannefeld Vernon Rannefeld Finch Donald J. Harris Morgan Cullen South Law Office Economic Institute Texas Tech

Scrappy Nun’s Campaign for Train Service Wins Support

Sister Annan, a Detroit nurse and tennis champion, testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission last April as the NYC & Western Railway faced a $500,000 loss claim over the Detroit to Adrian Cannonball Run. Despite a mocking remark, she rallied petitions and circulars, securing a year extension to keep the train running. Nine United Transportation Union representatives met her at Detroit station to acknowledge the effort and preserve 28 union jobs tied to the train operation.

Detroit Annan Ann Interstate Commerce Commission Nariyik TCC United ‘Transportation Union Sister Ann Adrian Moscow Rhahas Union

Torres Services Today for Baleriano Torres

Funeral services for Baleriano Torres will be at 12 30 p m at King Catholic Church with burial in Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park conducted by Henderson Funeral Directors. A native of Mexico and long-time Lubbock resident since 1980 the construction worker died after an extended illness in West Texas Hospital. He is survived by Apolonew five sons and five daughters along with numerous grandchildren and siblings.

King Catholic Church Peaceffal Gardens Mvnorial Park Henderson Torres West Texas Hospital Mexico Lubbock Apolonew Henry Juan Johnny Abram Martin Auburn Beatrice Yolinda Ramona Martinez

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Hubert Walte House Caane Tal Henry A. Agissineer White House Hubert H. Humphrey Raleigh Ann Jockin Dominicatiun Come Ruby Lewis Don Schacht G.H. Williford Services Pend L. C. Sherer Lubngek Brownine Cevaline 19Th ST Resthaven Funeral Home Canoet Lal Resthaver Singleton Wilson Lubbock, Texas Donald Campbell Hiiendine Roberto Silazar St. Joseph's Catholic Peaceful Gardens Salagar Viet Nani E. E. Russell Ellis Burgess Baleriano Torres Sanders Funeral Home Main Street THE Order OF the Golden Rule
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