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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1970

Page

2

Cool Front Fails To Deliver Rain Across Texas

A Labor Day cool front moved through the South Plains with upper 60s in Panhandle and highs near 90s elsewhere. Severe thunderstorms sparked fires and street flooding in North Texas while rain remained scarce. Alpine reported 0.13 inches, El Paso 0.03 and Wink 0.06.

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Ex-Drug Addicts Present Talk at Plainview High

Two former addicts, Jerry Carney and Les Burkham, spoke to about 1.5 hundred students and parents at Plainview High School about drug and narcotic abuse. They discussed recognizing drug use and helping youths, noting they have worked in Plainview for three weeks with small student groups.

Plainview Plainview High School Jerry Carney Les Burkham Lamont Veatch Carney Birkhan

Telethon Raises Over Five Million For Muscular Dystrophy

New York telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association finished after 20 hours and coast to coast coverage by 65 stations. Jerry Lewis, host for over two decades, led with a hopeful goal of four million and cried during the close as the final total reached 5 093 385 dollars.

New York Jerry Lewis Lewis

Fire alarms respond to multiple incidents in town

Fire crews investigated several calls starting with Foremien at S404 1Bth St extinguishing a burning mattress caused by a child. Damages included heavy in the bedroom and extensive smoke. Grass fires at Circle Drive In Theatre and East Street blocks caused minor to no damage. Minor damages reported from a home on Main Street and a Village Inn parking area. A transformer fire on Aird Street caused moderate damage. Five service calls and a false alarm completed the night.

Foremien James Willams Main St Village Inn Brownfield Road Myltis Ross 60Th St Ith Street Wille Revi Aird Street

Wood conservation order in Hong Kong cremations

Chinese travelers report officials in Canton have ordered cremations or burials without coffins to save wood resources amid conservation efforts. The measure affects funeral practices as authorities push reduced timber use.

Wood Conservation Hong Kong Canton

Lubbock Avalanche Journal Morning Edition Rates

The notice lists mail subscription options for the Lubbock Avalanche Journal with varying frequencies Morning Evening and Sunday. Rates shown include 1 year and 3 month pricing for Morning Morning Evening and Sunday bundles and single copies with special combinations.

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Sinatra invited for talk with District Attorney over Las Vegas trouble

Frank Sinatra was invited to discuss alleged underworld ties with the District Attorney after a Las Vegas clash with casino executive Sanford Waterman. Waterman, 66, was booked on assault with a deadly weapon. Sinatra left for Palm Springs and canceled Caesars Palace appearances amid ongoing tensions.

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Ousted Prince Backs Hanoi In Cambodian Broadcast

Cambodian military spokesman says deposed Prince Norodom Sihanouk urged Cambodians to support North Vietnamese forces fighting Lon Nol. A transcript aired Aug. 28 from Sihanouk's radio station in Peking calls Cambodians to treat the invaders kindly as they operate inside Cambodia.

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Mrs Mitchell's Claws Again Find Arkansas Solon Range

Washington report notes Martha Mitchell denounces Sen Fulbright over Vietnam policy. She claims the war would have ended earlier if not for Fulbright and derides his dove stance as a misstep. Mitchell jokes with reporters as Rogers joins, while the president’s party travels aboard Air Force One.

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London Yogurt Reduces Blood Alcohol by Sixty Five Percent

A London study finds yogurt can cut blood alcohol levels by 65 percent after drinking. Researchers suggest probiotics aid alcohol metabolism and reduce peak intoxication.

London

Medicated Pile Ointment Offers Fivefold Hemorrhoid Relief

A new formula from The Menthotarum Company claims fast pain and itch relief for edema and infection, helps shrink sore hemorrhoids, fights infection, promotes healing, and lubricates for easier bowel movements. The product named M P O Medicated Pile Ointment is advertised as temperature-stable and long lasting.

M.P.O

False Teeth That Loosen Need Not Embarrass

Many wearers fear dentures slipping and wobbling in public. The ad promotes PASTEETH non acid powder to sprinkle on plates to secure fit and reduce denture breath, urging regular dentist visits and availability at drug counters.

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