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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1970
Page
13
Wanda McClure reports on debates over sex education in Barehock Public Schools and home life. Proponents argue informed health education improves understanding of sexual relations, while opponents worry about age appropriateness and classroom vs home instruction.
Spotlight on odious Tamily Duphock examines how teens learn about sex from books, peers, and media, questioning parental guidance and school-based education. It cites studies on parental communication and calls for balanced sex education as essential for healthy development and responsible adulthood.
Ed Irons in his first year as superintendent of Lubbock Public Schools urges PTA members to deepen their view of the association and its value to the community. He notes the system offers 120 course units and highlights special education vocational and adult programs as state leaders. A seven by seven by seven student teacher and parent committee will discuss dress codes while remaining non policing. He stresses rumor investigation and school community understanding, and says the PTA should influence policy makers rather than legislate. The 1970 budget was approved at the fall PTA City Council meeting at Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center.
PHILADELPHIA The American College of Physicians with 16 000 members calls for local leadership to reduce duplication of equipment services and personnel among private hospitals. The college’s regents blame duplication for rising U S medical costs.
The First Baptist Church in Lamesa hosted the wedding of Linda Lee Stephens and Jimmy Jar Young on August 9. Rev Moo BR Arbuckie of Denver officiated. Parents and attendants noted, with the bride escorted by her father in a bridal gown.
Bridge pair o Labback PupH care Bridge Club won first in play at the Bridge Center with Mike Clendenin and his mother taking second and Bernice Minton with S Lawrence Jones third. A 8 pm tournament is planned. The article also lists wedding party members for Trouston-Ringo and notes attendees from Lubbock and Dallas.
Reader letters critique Ann Landers for advising a groom to confess to a family issue. Other messages reveal marital strain, unhelpful rationales, and a question on polite introductions, all directed to The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal as the posting venue.
The article describes a horticulture event with entries welcomed from amateurs and enthusiasts. Steve Lewis, Baye Asses tion official, notes improvements to a remodeled ocdiseum and fresh landscaping. Directors and department heads express appreciation for the work and sign off on plans.
A brief note instructs readers to coat door sills and window sills with a colorless no roach coating to create an invisible barrier that ants will not cross. It lists several supermarkets where products may be purchased.
The Junior League Women’s Editor received an award during a September meeting led by Mrs Joe Horkey. Attendees, including Mrs Sasa Mors Wats and other committee members, discussed upcoming events and coffee time. The gathering, held in San Antonio, focused on community projects and recognition of volunteers.
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