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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1969

Page

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Haynsworth Testimony on Brunswick Stock Purchase

Senate judiciary panel hears Haynsworth deny sight of Brunswick Corp case before buying 16000 in stock. He would have recused himself and urged two 4th Circuit colleagues to withdraw over conflicts. Hearings focus on stock trades and connections to the Brunswick case.

Brunswick Corp Nixon Abe Fortas Supreme Court James C. Eastland D-Miss Hayraworth South Carolina Arthur C.mccall Eficult Court Harrison L. Winter Brunswick Haynsworth Winter Woodrow Wilson Jones Ste Haynsworth

Lub bock council to hold hearing on $22.4 million budget

The Lub bock City Council schedules an 11 a.m. Thursday public hearing on a 22.4 million budget that has no tax rate increase. If passed as is the spending would rise by 31.1 million compared with this year. Major costs include 335,000 for merit pay raises 110,000 for time and a half overtime and 172,300 for police and fire raises. Inflation drives much of the remainder with Social Security rising 39,290 and gas for electric production adding 50,000.

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Lubbock City Council to decide on three zoning cases

Budget details show maintenance of services with a tax rate of 1.08 per 100 valuation. City Manager Bill Blackwell cites 800000 growth in revenues from sales tax and property values plus water electric sales and interest earnings. A projected surplus of 76007 is noted alongside a carryover of 386881. Public Page 9.

Lubbock Bill Blackwell Dis

Sailor Delights Crowd With Free Pole Act At Fair Park

Amid a Fair Park exposition, world champion high pole performer Sailor wowed 4,389 fans in a four-show Tuesday, climbing a 100 foot pole and performing free high climbing acts. Charley Pride and Jeannie C Riley headlined day shows with 3 pm and 7 30 pm performances. Armed Forces Day Thursday offers free admission for military personnel as thousands attend Lubbock School Day events and livestock judging at the arena.

Fair Park Coliseum Charley Pride Jeannie C. Riley Lubbock School Lubbock Chartey Pride Mike Caldwell Gentle Ben Penny Ann Nielsen Kair Park Coliseun Tanoy Salinrs Fair Tepi Fair Park Cothega Danny Sailor Armed Forces Sailor

Prayer Note From Lubbock Reader

A Lubbock Reader offers a brief daily prayer thanking the Lord and asking guidance to help those less fortunate, urging reflection and charity.

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IMF Plan to Issue Paper Gold Nears Approval

The International Monetary Fund backs distributing 9.5 billion in Special Drawing Rights over three years starting January 1 1971 to create reserve money beyond gold. Governors from 112 member nations will vote at their Washington meeting next week amid gold and currency shortages.

Washington International Monetary Fund Pierre-Paul Schweitzer World Ie

Nixon backs aircraft program with funding push

President Nixon endorsed a government aided takeoff for the SST aiming at prototype production with a $195 million federal injection this year and requests $96 million more from Congress. Boeing, the prime contractor, already spent about $25 million and expects over 20,000 jobs with Boeing and General Electric. Congress has appropriated $623 million since Kennedy’s 1963 push.

IBY Associated Press Washington Nixon United States Congress Congr Boeing Aircraft White House Seattle Boeing General Electic E. Is John F. Kennedy

Patronage plum not bed of roses in House printing

The new House Democratic printer contracts work to his Republican counterpart due to limited presses. Democrats and Republicans debate ending private printing profits and consolidating with the House folding team. Ward, the long-time Democratic printer, died and sparked calls for House control over printing.

Washington New House House David Ares Tamas Truman Ward Thomas Lankford Ramage Ward General Accounting Office

US Navy boats shell Saigon river crossings killing four

US Navy patrol boats fired on Communist troops attempting to cross the Saigon River Tuesday night. Four died among the attackers with no American casualties reported. Across three nights, U S forces reportedly killed 56 Communist fighters, while B 52 bombers dropped about 270 tons on suspected troop concentrations near the DMZ.

iBy United Press International Saigon Navy Benceras U.S. 196Th Light Infantry Brigade U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Divisior Dmz

Mexican Police Fire on Students During Anniversary Demonstration

Reports say police opened fire with automatic weapons on a student demonstration marking the first anniversary of a battle. At least 90 students were shot, with authorities sealing off the area and offering no comment on casualties or locations.

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Severe Rain Floods Hit Texas Cities Southwest to Fort Worth

Heavy rains swept across Texas on Tuesday with sections of San Antonio downtown flooded and sidewalks along the San Antonio River submerged. Fort Worth and Lubbock reported significant rainfall while flood warnings persisted and at least one hotel used sandbags to hold back rising water.

Texas San Antonio Fort. Worth Bull Lubbock South Plains Fort Worth Page

Senate tacks on housing aid and FHA programs vote

Senate approved a broad housing bill moving $6.3 billion for urban renewal rent subsidies and public housing aid. Amendments raised mortgage ceilings, added a mobile home loan program, and allowed flood losses to be covered under insurance. Eugene Gurledge signaled continued support for credit controls to sustain housing finance.

Washington Senate Banking Committee Witch Alan Cranston D-Calif Eugene Gurledge Federal Housing Administration Gulledge Io Press Iwe Audi

Rotary meet highlights road future at Lubbock event

Avjournal reports District 74 Rotary meeting drew over 300 Rotarians in Lubbock as Garrett Morris urged highways as a key to future growth. The program referenced moon missions and cited optimism about transportation plans across Panhandle and South Plains clubs.

Garrett Morris Texas: Eecaeed Commission Lubbock Municipal Coliseum Neil Armstrong Buzz Aldrin Panhandle South Plains Deowntown Lubbock

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