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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1969
Page
3
United Press dispatches and local notes fill the page from Lubbock Texas as Monday morning dawns. The edition references Parker and public figures, with limited readable details on events or statements for this early release.
The article defends Lt Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, longtime director of the Selective Service, arguing his policies mirrored Congressional and presidential intent. It notes his 33 years of service across three wars and laments his removal and elevation as a mixed, controversial result amid antiwar sentiment.
Governor Preston Smith pledges to trim state spending rather than raise taxes in 1971, with recession risks shaping whether new levies will be needed. Texas research and civic leaders weigh slogans for Lubbock while state spending nears 53 billion for 1970-71 amid boosts in welfare and education funding.
Washington columnist notes electorate bears responsibility for split government as Nixon faces Vietnam, inflation, and crime debates. It argues delayed legislation risks mounting unemployment and political damage to Democrats in 1970, while Republicans ready to shift blame.
A reader claims five years in the Armed Forces including combat, serving as an Air Force Reserve field grade officer. He asserts patriotic rights to peaceful assembly and dissent, criticizing labels of disloyalty and disruption as un-American, while voicing strong opinions on public protest.
Andrew Tully laments Washington as a national tragedy not a city, blaming a corrupt City Council and weak leadership. He cites rising crime, vandalism, and violence against children, school budget burdens, and calls for action against civil rights delays, with Nixon and Congress blamed for inertia. He warns of martial law and a decaying capital, urging accountability and unity without suppressing dissent.
A reader from 4611 28th St argues for immediate victory in Vietnam, condemns antiwar leaders and Paris peace talks, and urges patriotic unity behind President Nixon. He predicts Oct 15 as a pressure moment and questions foundation funding for protests.
A letter to the editor from Garry Kelly of 208 4th St criticizes a local Sons of the Texas Republic article. He condemns the group’s race and lineage criteria and cites segregated neighborhoods and a Maddox envy school system in Lubbock.
Editorial praise notes for editorials on man's relation with God. Names Ben Simmons and ten others, with a street address in 1918 45th St. The item also cites a Health Insurance Institute claim about the average cost to start a new life around $1500, with a joking Cupid remark.
Henry J. Taylor profiles Nick the Greek, real name Nicholas Andrea Dandelas, a famed Las Vegas gambler known for restraint on losses and limitless gains. The piece recalls his honesty, generosity, and sharp views on luck, probability, and personal discipline, noting his death on December 25 1968.
The Eisenhower era Sister City program connected Mass, Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico, and four other towns to share heritage as independence birthplaces. Lexington gift shop THE SHOP Li Tienda partnered with a Dolores Hidalgo shop exchanging goods and even citizens on independence days. A Lexington delegation will travel to Mexico September 15 to celebrate Mexico independence, while a Mexican delegation visits Massachusetts on Patriot's Day April 15, amid festive events and exchanges.
On Memory Lane notes a showdown on the Lubbock city limits extension program at a semi monthly city commission meeting in city hall at 1 30 pm. The commission will review the Special chamber of commerce committee report chaired by J Ray Dickey. Dawson county Fair and Horse Show opens with over 5000 people attending day one and many exhibits entered.
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