20 Sep 1969
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1969
Page
1
Salt Lake City figures recall a once central penny era. Dan Valentine notes pennies tied childhood, while John E. Miles recalls trading for candy and a dollar’s worth today. The piece explores changes in spending habits and the Mint director’s view of the coin.
World physicists grow more optimistic they can harness thermonuclear energy sooner. AEC experts foresee proof of controlled thermonuclear energy by 1978 and hydrogen powered reactors by the turn of the century. International conferences near London and in the Soviet Union are expected to yield new data, with U.S.-Soviet cooperation described as admirable and open.
In Saigon, Viet Cong bombed a government truck near deputy Samuel D. Berger home then blew up a U S Navy truck 25 minutes later with no casualties. Berger acting as ambassador while Bunker is on vacation. battles around Cu Chi and Hue left Marines and civilians affected.
The Lubbock newspaper notes the Nixon administration will inform Congress next week that the new farm bill must reduce payments to farmers. The item appears on Page 10, Section B. Also mentions New Mexico Constitution Convention adopting a conservative line on finances. Horoscope and a comic dictionary joke about a honeymoon.
A reader writes a devotional prayer asking God to grant what is truly good as it aligns with His will. The petitioner concludes with an amen seeking Jesus’ sake guidance.
The 100th college football year begins at Jones Stadium as Texas Tech hosts Kansas in the season opener. The special year marks a century of American college football.
United Nations address by President Nixon seeking diplomatic pressure on North Vietnam and a Middle East arms embargo drew a cool response from Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko. Gromyko rejected Nixon's appeal and criticized US actions in Vietnam while noting Arab leaders boycotted Nixon’s diplomatic reception. He asserted Israel’s leadership risks broader conflict and condemned continued arms supplies to the region amid Paris peace talks stalemate.
The report highlights Texas Tech entering its 44th season of football and ninth year in the Southwest Conference with special attention to the season’s banner event the national Centennial Football See SPECIAL Page 10.
Foreign ministers of the United States and its six allies meet at the UN mission in New York to review the joint war effort in South Vietnam. The talks were announced earlier this week and follow a May Bangkok meeting.
A Brownfield High School senior panel answered adults questions in a Rotary Club program titled Catching Up With the Highflight Generation. Debra Szydloski Leslie Decker Tino Castillo Shad Brooks and Richard Privitt faced Dr. Owen Caskey Dr. George Scott Adr Texas Tech W O Caraway Brownfield schools Supt Douglass Robie Crescent Hill Church of Christ and editor Tanner Laine. The event explored youth views on religion conformity and education with attendees noting a forward look at college and career choices.
Police and terrorists fought in a brief firefight outside the US consulate in Sao Paulo on Friday. A bomb was thrown, wounding two men and scattering debris as authorities investigated the attack.
President Nixon announced canceling planned draft calls totaling about to 0,000 men for November and December and said he would order reform via executive action if Congress rejects lottery based selection. Defense Secretary Laird said overall inductions would total 288,000 in 1969, 7,000 less than last year, with cuts in troops and replacements to ease campus unrest.
Mary de Kopechne's parents contest blood evidence cited at her death and oppose autopsy as attorney says no proof of foul play. They pursue legal action against an inquest with Massachusetts medical examiner's ruling that she drowned when Kennedy's car left a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island.
United Press International reports Gov. Preston Smith signed two bills creating 28 new district courts in major cities including Dallas Fort Worth Houston and San Antonio. New judges were named for several districts with courts to begin in January and August.
Cloudy conditions expected with partly cloudy spells through today and tonight. Highs near 60, with overnight lows around 40. Winds light and variable. Rain chances low. visibility fair to good.
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