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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1970

Page

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Labor Chief Warns of Ramsey Choice at Texas AFL Convention

The Texas AFL ATO signals a splitting debate over Ben Ramsey as a Senate contender. Ramsey is criticized as a bold target for the temperate faction, with leaders warning that his nomination could provoke a public rebuke at the state convention.

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Union Talks Fail To End Ford Strike Impasse

United Auto Workers and General Motors officials say late talks failed to avert a strike as the contract neared expiration. The walkout affects about 150000 workers at GM plants nationwide, with stakes including wages benefits and job security. Leaders say a settlement remains possible if talks resume promptly.

United Auto Workers Union General Motrars Corp

Lured by St Million Prize Draw Draws New York Crowds

Enthusiastic New Yorkers flock to lottery outlets as the prospect of a large prize fills coffers and cabinet shelves with hopeful chatter. Banners, posters, and steady lines mark the scene as hopeful players weigh their chances and speculate on multi million payouts in the latest drawing.

DISSIDENT GOP CANDIDATES RISE AS ADMINISTRATION CRITICISM GROWS

A news brief notes dissident GOP candidates gaining attention as criticism of the administration increases. The piece references coverage across multiple sections and pages, with future political implications noted.

Prayer for patience and humility in troubled times

A reader offers a brief prayer asking for patience understanding and humility to endure the storm, to love one another, and to act justly so that peace may come. Amen.

Leary Escapes From California Prison

Dr Timothy Leary the so called high priest of the drug culture fled from California Men's Colony West near San Luis Obispo escaping over a 12 foot fence with blue denim clothing found at a nearby service station. FBI alerted as Leary once Harvard faculty member and LSD advocate faced a federal marijuana importation charge and a separate possession sentence.

San Luis Obispo Cali Timothy Leary Leary California Los Angeles San Francisco Pacific Coast U.S. 101 Big Sur FBI Menxico Laguna Beach Harvard

Death Toll Feared In Major Los Angeles Hotel Fire

A destructive hotel blaze in downtown Los Angeles left multiple people dead and many feared trapped. Firefighters found bodies on the fourth floor as flames spread from a first floor laundry to a central stairwell. the building was deemed too unstable to enter. Damage was estimated at 300000 dollars and the incident was considered the worst hotel fire in the city since 1940. A resident provided a room-by-room diagram to aid searches as crews hoped for more recoveries.

Los Angeles Andi St. George New Los Angeles Convention Center

California Areas Jolted By Quake

A 5.5 magnitude undersea earthquake struck northern California near Cape Mendocino at 2 10 pm Sunday. Reports came from Eureka and Garberville about 50 miles south of Eureka, with UC Berkeley seismographic lab confirming the event.

Berkeley Calif California University of California Seismographic Laboratory Cape Mendocino San Francisco Seismographic Station Eureka Garberville

Arabs release most U.S. captives as jets blow up

Guerrillas holding more than 400 international passengers released 55 Americans after airplanes were blown up near Amman. Israel arrested Arabs in occupied territories in retaliation. The PFLP freed a Dutch engineer Gerritt H. De See as the fight over Palestine escalated.

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Tale of False Hijack and a Supposed Baby Birth

A garbled report claimed a guerrilla captivity and a non existent birth in Geneva involving Red Cross officials. In Bonham, Fannin County considers liquor election after 72 petitioners urge legalization in the dry county.

Geneva Red Cross Bonham UPI Fannin County Dry County

NO LONGER SECOND-RATER West Texas Roadrunner profile

Avahuoched Journal staff reviews the roadrunner known as chaparral or paisano. The bird is a Southwestern icon famed for ground running and rattlesnake combat, with a diet including lizards grasshoppers and insects.

Tanner Laine Avahuoched Chaparrel Southwest Texas

Weather and flood threats loom as drought relief eyed

Rain drenched counties flood fears persist with warnings from Texas safety officials. Weather outlook for Ludbar and surrounding areas cites more rain and possible flood impacts as agricultural groups estimate losses in the millions without relief measures before harvest season.

Dynamite Caps Blast Kills Odessa Man

Fred Lee Scroggins twenty two died after dynamite caps exploded in his lap while riding in a car in a restaurant parking lot. Steve Lee Stone twenty one described the caps as over fifty in a sack. The car burned and Scroggins died about forty five minutes later. Police said rabbit hunting with leftover caps led to the accident.

Fred Lee Scroggins Steve Lee Stone Odessa Scroggins Stone

Cambodians Press On In Fighting Against Viet Cong

Cambodian forces advance from Skoun toward Viet Cong bases as heavy clashes erupt near the Tang Kauk outpost. South Vietnamese and North Vietnamese units trade shellfire with reported casualties on both sides.

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Local Texas Outlook Warns of Cloudy Skies and Rain Chance

The EATHER weather page notes cloudy to partly cloudy skies through Tuesday with a 30 percent chance of light rain and a few thunderstorms today. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s. Winds will be light and variable.

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