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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1970

Page

4

Senate Primaries Stir Libra of Democratic Incumbents

National view centers on Humphrey Kennedy and six Democratic incumbents winning primaries. Minnesota and Massachusetts feature tight races, with Humphrey facing Hart Craig and Kennedy facing two Republicans for the November contest. Maryland and Rhode Island governors also in play as party lines tighten amid signaling battles.

Preeay Hubert H. Humphrey Edward M. Kennedy Senate Kennedy Massachusetts Humphrey Minnesota Eugene Ju Hart D. Craig Jr Craig Clark MacGregor Josiah Spaulding John McCarthy John A. Volpe Sargent Volpe Democratc Boston Keaneu. White State Senate Maurice A. Donahue Francis Ko Bedot Kenneth P. O'Donnel Rep Philbin Robert Drinan Colvite Law School Republic ATS Charles Flicker Perly Joel Pritchard Luberillepublican Daniel Evans Seattle Bie Boeing Co Maryland Tydings Mahomey Inca Spiro T. Agnew Jo Gienn Beall Trison Mandel General Assembly Agnew Hoken Co Stanley Blair Tow Agnew Baltimore Fallon Samuel Friedel House Public ‘Works Committee Paul S. Sarbanes Friedel House Oklahoma City Bartlett

50 Year Sentence for 1969 Plane Hijack to Cuba

Joseph C. Crawford was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Ernest Guinn in Pecos to 50 years in federal prison for hijacking a Continental Airlines flight to Cuba in July 1969. The case marks one of the harshest hijacker penalties in U.S. history. Crawford, held since June in Pecos, boarded a flight from El Paso to Amarillo, then forced the plane to divert toward Cuba after stopping at Midland.

Pecos Joseph C. Crawford U.S. Dist Ernest Guinn Hiim Continental Airlines Cuba Guinn United States Crawford Roseves Pecas Fuv Geardee SE Paso Los Ang Eeles Amarilla Midland

Field Tours At Texas A and M Station Near Lubbock

Field tours at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station seven miles north of Lubbock draw about 1000 visitors. Weather permitting tours by tractor-drawn trailers highlight cotton sorghum milo weeds and narrow-row production with talks in case of rain and private conferences with specialists. Dr George McBee says rain or shine field day will go on with alternative programs at five locations if needed.

Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Lubbock George McBee

Mini Skirts and Driving Safety Claim Sparks Debate

New York report cites safety engineer Graham Gardner of British Leyland Motors in the U S who says a mid-thigh mini skirt may allow quicker brake access in emergencies, while midi skirts that unbutton above the knee are likely as safe as minis.

New York Graham Gardner British Leyland Motors U.S Gardner

Murder charge filed in death near Levelland pool hall

Santos Hernandez, 32, was charged with murder with malice before Justice of the Peace in Levelland after Margarito Renteria, a Lamesa farm laborer, was shot leaving a pool hall early Sunday. Bond of 1500 was posted after arraignment and Renteria’s services are in Lamesa at Saint Margaret Mary's Catholic Church with burial at Lamesa Cemetery Branon Funeral Home directing. Renteria survived by his wife Vincenta and many children and relatives in Lamesa and nearby towns.

Levelland Santos Hernandez Justice of the Peace EL O1 Ford Hernandez Fecal Margarito Renteria Lamesa Bond Fernandez Renteria Saint Margaret Mary's Catholic Church Paar Branon Funeral Home Vincenta John Margarita Jr Joe Camarine Daniel Svlyin Sun of Fraunces Herrera Vilasa Salazar Elgin Opelial Herrera Houston George

Community Service Awards Honor Three Texas Women

Sen John Tower presented Tops N Texas Community Service Awards to Dallas Midland and Victoria women in a ceremony tied to the state Republican convention. Laureates include Miss Starnes a director at the Opportunia Center for Retarded Chiefpen and Mrs Ones founder of Christopher Tyagi Soles for Children with learning Aisabesnes, plus Mrs Aldredice a Dallas County history advocate and founder of the Dallas Heritage Serety.

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Near Tulsa Two Airliners Nearly Collide In Flight

Two commercial jets with more than 200 aboard said to have come within dangerous proximity over Tulsa Oklahoma as evasive maneuvers were executed. Branniff flight from Kansas City to Dallas bound for Mexico City and American Airlines flight from Washington to Los Angeles were under FAA radar surveillance. Capt Geoge Teskey said he had to descend and maneuver sharply to avoid the other plane, with passengers reporting a sudden nose dive and ensuing tension though no injuries were reported.

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District Rotary Leader To Visit WoW Pyeatt

District Rotary Leader Woody Pyeatt of Rotary District 573 travels to Larbheek today for a two day visit marking the start of a series of events and community projects. Downtown Rotarians plan future meetings at the Papaneer Hotel as they continue church work and dietary outreach in Sweetwater.

Wow Woody" Pyeatt Poverter Rotary District 573 Wedide Larbheek Todkay Annelie Papaneer Poeatt

Felony Complaints Name Nine Here

Law officers filed felony complaints against nine persons including Willie Mae Hereford 39 of 1018 Ave A charged with murder with malice in the Saturday slaying of Edward Eugene Hervey 51 at 1016 Ave A Bond set at 3000. Jose Talamentez 25 of 2013 Ave K charged in two counts of assault with intent to murder after shootings outside a dance hall on the Tohoka Highway. Three burglary complaints against James Ivry Bass 22 Arthur Joe Canper 20 and Ruby Gardner 20 for BO YH Transfer and Storage. James E Stacey 61 charged with driving a car without the owner’s consent. Two men charged with being intoxicated. Darlene Brown 19 jailed for passing a worthless check Aug 5 and Ballow Hollers 39 jailed per complaint of false pretext seeking money from Rumbed Institutional Fords. All released on bonds.

Willie Mae Hereford Ave. A Edward Eugene Hervey Lubbock Wiliam Sritt Hervey Ising Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy Jose Talamentez Ave. K Cray Quintera Fa. 12 Petty Manuel Flores Rt 4 Tohoka Ave James Ivry Bass Golgate St. Arthur Joe Canper Feith St Ruby Gardner Ave C Saturniny and Patrsmen James E. Stacey R. G Snodgrass 27Th St Pallee Stacey Th Street Avenue Wayne Morgan Uml Newcomb Drive Charles Rayteon Henwell Odessa Darlene Brown Ballow Hollers Charles Smith

Light and Street Safety Report Gaps Noted

A city report shows limited data with gaps in street lighting and safety metrics. It notes that fewer than half of main streets meet adequacy standards while many side streets lack sufficient lighting.

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Births Report From West Texas Hospitals In April And May

Local paper lists numerous birth announcements across West Texas hospitals including Lubbock, Methodist, and University clinics. Fathers are employed in varied trades from railroad to studios, with newborn weights ranging from four to nine pounds and notable mentions of family residences in Lubbock, Aldine, and nearby towns.

Relief for Hemorrhoids from Mentholatum Formula

The Mentholatum Company announces a new exclusive formula MPO for temporary relief of hemorrhoid pain itch and inflammation. It claims to shrink swollen tender tissues fight infection promote healing and provide long lasting relief with a medicated pile ointment and suppositories available at drug counters.

Mentholatum M.P.O

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