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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1969

Page

5

Gromyko to Address U N General Assembly

United Nations scene focuses on Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko arriving to lead the 24th session. He aims to discuss Middle East peace, nuclear talks, and possible high level meetings with Nixon aides and Thant. The agenda lists 104 items, with new topics on Northern Ireland and old age issues.

United Nations Andre AL Gromyko U.N. General Assembly Gremykho Nixon Assembly Gromyko Alexei Novosygin Pekine Chou — En-lai U.S Moscow Joseph Gi. Sisco Near East South Asia Lyndon B. Johnson Czechoslovakia Europe William P. Rogers Washington Gromoko U.N U Thant Thant Rogers Maurice Schumann Michael Stewart Newsmen New York Middle East Vietnam Sisco Anatoly Dobrynin Dobrynin Gromyi Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland Malta

Johnson Ranch and the West Texas Cowboy Legend

The life of Uncle Billy Johnson shaped Scurry County pasture and settlement as cattle flows and land disputes tested ranchers and squatters. Johnson built a ranching system, with a cowhand share, endured vigilante threats, and later helped found a church and bank, while his family endured feuds and a violent era that ended with the Johnsons securing Snyder as their town and leaving a lasting regional memory.

Billy’ Johnson West Texas Johnson Cale Johnson Oyst Menike Pally Johnson Alfey Jomsen Junris Creek Billy Johnson Aten Johnson Ranch Nester Tilly Johnson Weldon California Hale Ron Scurty County Hegeing Snyder First Methodist Row Bonnie Parker Scurry County Nevero Post Texas

Plan Bared Newspapers In Dallas LA May Merge

The Dallas Times Herald announced plans to merge with Times Mirror Co. publishers of the Los Angeles Times. A definitive agreement awaits approval by boards, shareholders, the FCC, and a tax ruling. The Herald also owns KRLD-TV and KRLD radio in Dallas.

Dallas UPI Dallas Times Herald Times Mirror Co Los Angeles Times James, F. Chambers The Herald Franklin D. Murphy Chambers Federal Communications Commissions Times Herald Printing Co Krld-Tv Krld Am-Fm Times Herald

Auto pricing practice under scrutiny by FTC and California AG

The California attorney general accuses General Motors of false price labeling under the Monroney Act while GM dealers in a competitive market vary from the manufacturer suggested retail price. The FTC investigates pricing practices developed over nearly five decades, where factory costs are marked up for return on capital and dealer discounts, with dealers often selling 20 percent below the suggested price and adjusting through used car trade ins.

California General Motors FTC

Lubbock Trucker Hurt In Mishap Fatal Collision West Of Kerrville

A two truck crash on Texas 27 seven miles west of Kerrville killed Aureliano Parpa Rios 33 of Junction and injured Raymond Gibbons Beadle 48 of Lubbock. Martinez 31 of Junction drove the east bound truck and was in fair condition at Peterson Hospital Kerrville. Beadle died at the scene and Beadle’s westbound truck driver was treated and released.

Aureliano Parpa Rios Junction Jessie E. Martinez Martinez Peterson Hospital Kerrville Beadle Department of Safety Ingram Kerirville

Thurmond Land Deals Under White House Scrutiny

Life magazine reports Thurmond and his former partner may have been paid more than others for condemned South Carolina land. The piece notes potential profit from nearby parcels and a river bridge project, with White House and presidential counsel inquiries following Life’s disclosures.

New York White House Strom Thurmond R-S.c South Carolina Life Magazine Thurmond Judiciary and Armed Services Committee Nixon Thurmond-Simons Life Saluda River Columbia, &.C River Senator Thurmond Simons White ‘House

Budget Cuts in Reagan Plan Hit State Jobs

Reagan administration proposes cutting state employment to levels last seen in 1987, aiming to trim costs amid inflation. Officials say about 7,000 jobs could go through firing or attrition. colleges face 265.5 million in cuts next year, risking higher fees or reduced education quality. Rich with names and places, the piece also notes births and unrelated local notices interwoven in the same column.

Nixon Reagan

Southern Governors Conference Opens With Desegregation Debate

The Southern Governors Conference begins its session focusing on school busing and desegregation as the main topic. Delegates from seventeen Southern states gather to discuss the pace and methods of implementing desegregation in public schools.

William See Val Ted Horder Shates Alabella Gow Albert Brewer Gesing Crodvin Wehieve Pheialeintewnation Hrons Isiner Nan Ssermie Democrats Spirgy Washington John McAkeithen Tauisiana Robert MccNair South Carolina Lester Maddox Georgia Brewer Nixon Mississippi John Lei Willams Niven Tilsen Govs Warren Hearnes Misserei Buford Kington Af Tennesses Dewees Bartlett Oklahoma Russell Peterson Delaware

Suspect Held After Kidnapping Near Beverly

A kidnaping in Beverly led to a pursuit ending when suspect Santen surrendered after a 50 minute search. Victim Ramos was bound and blindfolded, then freed at 6:20 p.m. A note demanding 200000 was found the next morning. Police, including Chief Nimble, recovered the gunman and arrested Rodriguez as officers closed in.

Beverly Joseph DP Nimble Ramo Ramos Los Angeles Times Young Ramo Rama Fhe Rodriguez Young Rama Santen

Growth of the Terry County Chamber of Commerce

The Terry County Chamber of Commerce began one morning last week and reached about 400 members by noon editors hailed the booster group as a county lifeblood. The Herald notes the chamber was revived in March 1924 after near demise and by July another editor proclaimed it alive.

Terry County Chamber of Commeres Stricklin’s Herald Herald Chamber of Commerce South Plains

Rainy weekend dampens South Plains with variable totals

Light thunderstorms moved across the South Plains early Sunday then faded. Lubbock posted a humid high near 84 after a Sunday low around 61, with flooding in places from over an inch of rain in two half hour storms. Totals varied from under a half inch to over an inch and a half in spots, while Marfa logged 83 degrees as the state trend remained unsettled.

Colorado Civ Hell Roarine Hollow Snyder Tan Johnson Buffalo J. Wright Mooar Ennis Creek Moocar Johnson Home Scurry England Scurry County Colorado City Journal News Services South Plains Eeaviy Childress Reson Lubbock Olten Sime Dav Morten Plainview Latmese Clovis Marfa Cotuila Diomantes Asto Wichita Falls Stephenville O.by

Monterey Booster Club Meeting Tonight

Monterey Booster Club holds its weekly meeting in the school cafeteria starting at 7 PM. Coach James Odom will show film of Monterey’s season opening 6-0 win over Big Spring. The event is open to all players and attendees.

Monterey Booster Club So Pom James Odom Monterey Big Spring Pallies

Vietnam War Battle Report and Casualties Update

A spokesman said search efforts in the battle area recovered bodies of enemy soldiers after clashes in the hills. Ten Americans killed and three wounded. a U S helicopter was shot down. South Vietnamese casualties described as light. B52 raids continued across South Vietnam after a 36 hour halt. Another U S helicopter was shot down 65 miles northwest of Saigon, wounding seven men. The report notes a total of 3 019 shoppers lost in the war.

U.S South Vietnam Saigon

Loch Ness Monster Sonar Search Begins in Scotland

In Inverness Scotland a thorough sonar hunt for Nessie the Loch Ness monster begins amid overcast skies. Scientists and technicians sweep the 750 foot deep loch to prove or disprove the creature’s existence. A bureau spokesman says it is too early for a definite soundings. Locals and reporters watch as pubs theaters and amusement parks remain closed for Sabbath observance.

Associated Press Inverness Scotland Scottish Highlands Nessie Loch Jake Highland Lake Iscare Nessie Loch Ness

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