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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1969

Page

7

Nixon Retreats With Family To Camp David After Weekend Rumors

Four hours after Nixon left Washington he went with family to Camp David for the weekend. Abrams denied threats to resign over a possible U.S. pullout, while Ziegler called the rumors bunk. The administration halted B52s briefly to assess enemy plans, with a Paris talks window to discuss postwar truce.

Nixon Camp David Creighton W. Abrams Paris Ziegler

Nixon meets top Vietnam advisors in White House talks

President Nixon and key military leaders held a White House meeting in the Cabinet Room. Admiral John S. McCain, Pacific commander-in-chief, and General Creighton W. Abrams, U.S. commander in Vietnam, were photographed with advisers.

Abrams U.S Adm John S. McCain Pacific White House Ziegler Nixon War Zone Vietnam War Zone Creighton W. Abrams Vietnam Sec. of State William Rogers Sec. of Defense Melvin Laird

Black History Course Draws Swift Response at Tech

Purdue's new black history course drew interest though only one local student enrolled. Administrators weighed offering it again next semester while noting nationwide demand for black studies. Barr, a white historian, outlined the course scope from Afro-American origins to present leadership and status changes.

Barr Wigness Purdue University University of Texas In Austin Tech Student Organization For Unity and Leadership SOUL Owen Caskey Union

Auto Insurance Reform Report Highlights Cost Discrepancies

Daniel's committee held nine days of hearings with about 57 hours of testimony from 37 witnesses. It argued that physical damage insurance premiums could drop as writing costs were lower than state board allowances. The board has allowed 2 percent of premium at acquisition, while the committee cites 20 percent or higher as excessive.

Daniel

Local Birth Notices Highlight Newborns Across Lubbock Area

The week reports multiple birth announcements from families including Hernandez, Tawle, Downey, Kemper, Bowles, Naunchett, Gilbreath, Herring, Putman, Landin, Goodnight, Eborn, and Kounovsky. Each item lists weight, time, hospital, and parent occupation.

Republicans mull 1970 senate leadership bids

The article reports Senator Baker, age 45, weighing a bid for GOP leadership as Scott plans reelection in Pennsylvania. Baker argues he could offer a youthful, fresh face while denying plans for deputy leadership. A potential clash with Scott and Hruska is framed as a liberal vs conservative contest.

Tennessee Baker Senate Scott Pennsylvania GOP Senate Gop Hruska iScott Bbe Robert P. Griffin Michigan

Broadway 'Shirley' Robbi Morgan stars in Curley McDimple spoof

Robbi Morgan, eight, from Passaic New Jersey, stands as the child star in the Broadway spoof Curley McDimple. Auditioning against 3,000 girls, she handles child stardom with grace, loves babies, and signs autographs between performances while her mother notes the wig gives headaches.

Curley McDimple Robyn ‘Morgan Shirley Morgan and May Passaic Robbi Curley MeDimple Dottie

Respiratory Ills Rise in Deaths Across 20 Years

New York report notes bronchitis and emphysema deaths have surged ninefold in two decades. Dr Robert M Cooney of Catholic Medical Center Brooklyn Queens cites 180000 projected deaths in 1983. HEW data spur renewed search for control and new treatments.

New York UPI Robert M. Cooney Ic.p.t Catholic Medical Center Brooklyn Queens Cooney U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Medical Sciefce

Massena Seaway Free Route Highlighted in Talk

The report notes Olen Ene von Tock advocating a Seaway free route at Massena along the St. Lawrence.

Olen Ene von Tock St. Lawrence ‘Seaway Massena

Lubbock Men Allege Medicare Red Tape Hurts Nursing Homes

Land Wall Texas Nursing Home Association Medicare chairman says red tape may force about 600 Texas nursing homes to withdraw from Medicare. He cites arbitrary cancellations by Social Security Administration and notes the need for official guidelines and a Washington fix. James Baker of Lubbock is association president.

Jaker Austin Medicare Texas Texas Nursing Home Washington Omaha Baker Land Wall of Lubbock Texas Nursing Home Association Wall Social Security James Baker Lubbock Association

Trunk Airlines Seeks New Fare Formula With Wide Proposals

The CAB invited all airlines to file new proposals at least 14 days ahead with an effective date no earlier than Oct 1. American's plan sets a $9 base charge plus distance based mile charges from 6 to 4.8 cents per mile, with first class 25 percent above coach. Other provisions set discounts for night and youth fares and adjust family discounts. The board noted possible undue preference in others but allows flexibility in applying the formula.

Ious American CAB

Internal study to reshape administrative structure under Fredy Briggs

Dr. Murray announced an ongoing internal study to review the entire administrative setup. The effort will continue for months as part of a series of planned evaluations directed by Fredy Briggs.

Fredy Briggs Murray

Two Teens Charged with Second Degree Lynchings in Wichita Falls

Two 17 year old youths who helped beat a Hirschi High School biology teacher Friday were charged with second degree lynching under a 1949 law. The penalty ranges from one to ten years in prison. Superintendent Donald C. Waldrip vowed no tolerance and promised full legal action to restore serenity in the school system.

Wichita Falls Texas Dowdy tUlPti Donald C. Waldrip

Extortion Call Threat Delays Bank Work

Hayes said a woman with a soft voice claimed three bombs were planted in the bank and would explode in 12 minutes unless $5,000 in tens and twenties was delivered to a spot. Bank employees stood outside for about 45 minutes before normal business resumed. Earlier a second call was reported around 12 45 p m but no definite link was established.

Hayes

Silence at Plainview call spurs bank probe

An employee reported no reply after answering the phone and finding the line dead. An FBI agent from Lubbock was summoned to Plainview to probe a case linked to a national bank as authorities continue the investigation. Police Chief H. P. Pelphrey praised proper procedures.

W.C. Hayes Central National Bank of Plainview Charlie Aoe Ee Johnnie Ballew Richard Sims Hayes Austin FBI Lubbock H. P. Pelphrey

Animal evidence cited links cyclamate to cancer risk

FDA researcher Dr. Marving Legator reports animal studies showing chromosome breaks in rat bone marrow and reproductive cells after cyclohexylamine exposure, a metabolite of cyclamate. He notes caution in applying animal results to humans but says findings may affect proposed FDA limits on daily cyclamate intake.

Associated Press Washington Food & Drug Administration Marving Legator Science” Magazine Legator FDA

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