26 Oct 1969
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1969
Page
1
Ruth Barker, cashier at Greenway Bank and Trust Co., spotted a masked thief who pocketed 9 927 14 dollars before escaping on a red motorbike. The incident occurred during the noon hour as she catalogued cash and other items. Police investigate and seek tips from the public.
United States and the Soviet Union announced they will begin in Helsinki on November 17 long awaited discussions to curb the spiraling big power nuclear arms race. Secretary of State William P. Rogers called these talks potentially one of the most important negotiations the country has ever been involved in. He adopted a cautious wait and see stance on immediate outcomes.
State solon Newman proposes a four part plan to trim the House by one third reduce state payroll to 95 of vacancies computerize agencies and expand audio visual use to save taxpayers up to 43 billion annually. He says he is serious about shrinking membership and expects other members to follow after testing views over 12 to 18 months. Paroles Monday set for sentence commutation hearing.
Attendance at the opening meeting of the Optimist group in Lubbock marks the start of a new in city chapter. District court reports a multimillion dollar case, while the bank prepares for a trial and other local items appear on pages 3, 9 and 300.
The United States and the Soviet Union plan to start negotiations in Helsinki on November 7 1989 to curb strategic armaments. Officials cautioned that success may take years and emphasized missiles and multiple independently targetable vehicles as high priority items for talks.
A reader offers a devotional fragment praising God's loving kindness and righteousness. The excerpt asks for continued mercy toward the faithful and upright in heart, concluding with Amen.
A fragment discusses tropical fish keeping as a relaxing yet costly hobby. It notes the fascination begins when an individual becomes hooked on a specific species and mentions a South Plains Aquarium Society meeting as a local event.
In Ho Bo Woods north of Saigon a five hour clash left 81 North Vietnamese soldiers dead and 10 American troops killed. The 25th Infantry Division reported heavy fighting after a helicopter led encounter that scattered Viet Cong from all sides. Survivors recalled intense close quarters as they evacuated casualties.
Polk County authorities said a boy identified by his mother from a photo as 11 year old Chris Catrera of Toronto will be flown home Monday. The boy arrived 30 days ago claiming amnesia and was held in Polk County Jail under protective custody.
A student at PS 116 in Manhattan kicked teacher Myra Entenberg who had been assaulted earlier. Sep 12. An unrelated incident involves a teacher at Bare School dealing with a separate disciplinary matter.
In Orange County authorities issued indictments against two individuals tied to a fatal slaying. Prosecutors allege involvement in the crime and seek legal action in the ongoing investigation.
Perth Amboy New Jersey. Capt Robert F Marasos 27 a former Green Beret one of eight charged in the murder of an alleged Vietnamese double agent was hospitalized after a head on collision on Route 35 near South Amboy. The other driver was killed and a female passenger injured. Marasca suffered extensive head injuries.
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