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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1970
Page
1
Bankers forecast slower inflation and rising unemployment as a new cable stem project and satellite data push optimism. An analyst from the bank’s research department predicts moderate growth next year while noting continued wage pressures and potential joblessness edging higher.
Pirates seize a third plane with about 300 hostages aboard and delay threats to blow up two earlier hijacked airliners. A Red Cross visit was arranged as negotiators sought release terms for guerrillas held in Britain Switzerland and West Germany.
The Senate backed a bipartisan disaster relief measure 34 to 0 to unify aid rules for hurricanes floods and other catastrophes. It defines major disasters and allows a single federal coordinator with power to direct housing legal services debris clearance loans and grants including direct aid to unemployed victims. A $100 million community disaster loan fund would aid municipalities with bond obligations and restoring essential services.
Thunderstorms and a passing cool front moved through the Panhandle and South Plains Wednesday night, with storms downing heat. A Grass Fire near Tula was quickly extinguished by rain, while Lubbock saw only light sprinkles and a weakening line by early morning.
The city highlights include an awaited report on the juvenile justice system due today and a Police Appreciation Banquet in the city. Other items reference a four four opera of a storm related clinic update plus a juror in a high profile trial and broad world events.
Councilman Morris Turner voices disenchantment with competing city salaries as a method to adjust pay. He and others warn raises for lower-paid workers could trigger broader increases while inflation hurts fire police and garbage staff, with council action looming.
A brief prayer asks for guidance to move serve and pray as gifts for a brighter day. The author signs as A Reader and asks for cheerful helping of others and a steady walk the long last mile.
Forty three people took the oath as new U S citizens in a Fort Worth ceremony. Attorney Roy Bass served as featured speaker urging newcomers to blend heritage with American values while contributing to the nation. Mark Huckabee led a medley of patriotic songs as flags were presented.
Justice files allege two ship lines gave almost 6000 in illegal campaign contributions to members of key Senate and House committees that control subsidies for the firms. Largest gifts 1500 to Rep. Edward A. Garmatz and 1000 to Sen. Warren Magnuson. Also named are Rep. Gerald Ford and Hale Boggs among 15 legislators whose campaigns received illegal donations.
The United States pledges 18 additional F4 Phantom fighter bombers to Israel to maintain regional military balance. Deliveries begin later this month with the deal to be completed by year end. Cairo condemns the move as grave and Egypt calls it a regrettable step amid hostage negotiations.
Texas Tech University School of Law topped 499 graduates who passed the June bar. Ruth Kirby of Littlefield and Marwin Brakehill of Balls tied for high honors with 92. Others in the top ranks include Leota Alexander, William Shaw, and David Segrest.
Houston AP reports Carley Marcello 60, alleged Louisiana crime boss, must surrender by 3 a.m. to U S marshals and begin a two year prison term unless a Supreme Court stay is granted. Convicted in 1968 for striking an FBI agent at a New Orleans airport, appeals have failed and the court has refused to hear the case. He may report in Houston or turn himself in New Orleans without penalty.
Police detectives and assistant district attorneys seized pills and capsules believed to be barbiturates and a quantity of marijuana during a raid at a Northeast Lubbock residence around 8 30 p m Wednesday. A 42 year old man and his 32 year old wife were arrested. two boys ages 2 and 6 were placed in child welfare custody.
Partly cloudy and cooler today and Friday. High near 80 today, low Thursday night mid-50s with winds 10 to 20 mph.
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