Lubbock Tornado Destroys Downtown in 1970
Eyewitness account by Jay Harriman describes the Lubbock tornado that hit at 9 41 PM causing widespread destruction across downtown. Buildings such as the First National Bank Building and Great Plains Life Building suffered severe damage with shattered glass and collapsed sections. Rescue crews and National Guard units searched for victims as power and communications were interrupted.
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Jay Harri
Lubbock
Waco
Department of Public Safety
First National Bank
Ene Tire
United Nations
Bank
Swank
Lubbock Club
Great Plains Life Building
Fac Cade
Texas
Weather Bureau
Sideline of SR Literary Publication Distributed
Sul Ross student literary magazine Sage distributed its first issue containing three short stories Sea Sleep and Windows by William D Howden a graduate from Alpine and The Initiation by John T Dodds a junior from Toronto Canada. The publication includes poems by both graduate and undergraduate students with extensive artwork supervised by George D Durrant. John Dodds is editor in chief with Sharon Snow and James Tipton as co editors. Sponsors include Peter Wild George D Durrant and William Sprinkle.
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Tre Sage
Sul Ross
William D. Howden
Alpine
John T. Dodds
Toronto
Canada
George D. Durrant
Fecter
John Dodds
Sharon Snow
el Paso
James, Tipton
Monatone
Peter Wild
Cnstructor
William Sprinkle
Democratic primary victory gratitude message
A candidate expresses humble thanks to thousands of voters and supporters for a gratifying vote of confidence in the recent Democratic primary. The note emphasizes appreciation and momentum going forward.
Inger Stevens Estate Contested By Supposed Husband
The $162500 Stevens estate in Superior Court remains unsettled amid Isaac L. Jones’s claim he married the actress in 1961 in Tijuana. Jones seeks administrator status, saying the marriage was kept secret to protect Stevens career. the 36 year old actress died April 30 found unconscious in Hollywood Hills.
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Los Angeles
Inger Stevens
Miss Stevens
Hollywood Hills
Isaac L. Jones
Tijuana
Mexico
Jones
Leo Branton Jr
Cotton Market Steady Amid Variable Western Demand
Trading remained steady in Far Western markets with California San Joaquin Valley showing higher activity while other regions stayed light. Export demand rose with PL 480 allocations, India the main buyer. Fresno and Phoenix quotes held, El Paso unchanged as replanting and warming trends affected local fields. Little Bill the buffalo calf born at Burnet Park Zoo weighs about 50 pounds with orange reddish coat fading to brown. sire Geronimo, four years old, came from Canada.
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Consumer and Marketing Service
USDA
San Joaquin Valley
California
India
Fresno
Fresno Cotton Exchange
Phoenix
Phoenix Cotton Exchange
el Paso
Syracuse
N. Y
Little Bill
Princess
Geronimo
Burnet Park Zoo
Charles Clift
Clift
Canada
MAYO Elects 2 Officers
The Mexican American Youth Organization MAYO elected two new top officers at a Garner State Park gathering. Carlos Guerra was named national chairman and Alberto Luera state chairman, effective June 1. Bishop Patrick Flores addressed the group as its size nears 1,500 members across several states.
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San Antonio
MAYO
Carlos Guerra
Robstown
Marie Compean
Alberto Luera
Laredo
Compean
Austin
Dallas
Waco
Texas
Michigan
Minnesota
Illinois
Garner State Park
Uvalde
Patrick Flores
Flores
Rodriguez
Pennies Count Towards Thrift Pennies Count Towards Thrift
Food budget advice outlines thrifty choices across four food groups with cost tiers. Gwendolyne Clyatt recommends starter options from high to low cost including meats dairy fruits vegetables and grains to balance nutrition and price.
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Gwendolyne Clyatt
Americans Fight Through Tough Cambodian Jungle Ambush
In Cambodia west of Pleiku a 30-man U S Army unit holds a fire base under heavy enemy fire. Helicopters try to resupply but are shot down as jets napalm positions nearby. A relief effort faces dangerous delays as the group endures desolate heat and dwindling ammo.
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Cambodia
Pleiku
Central Highlands
U.S
U. S
Today in History highlights from 1607 to 1970 events
Highlights include 1607 James Town founded as first permanent English settlement. 1809 Napoleon captures Vienna. 1846 US declares war with Mexico. 1865 final Civil War engagement at Palo Pinto. 1940 Wilhelmina royal escape and Churchill pledge. 1958 Nixon mob attack in Caracas. ten years ago Congo elections. five years ago Shastri visit to Moscow. one year ago Nixon draft lottery move.
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Associated Press
Jamestown
America
Napoleon Bonaparte
Vienna
U. S. Congress
United States
Mexico
Palo Pinto
Tex
Wilhelmina
Julian
Netherlands
London
Winston Churchill
Richard M. Nixon
Caracas
Venezuela
Belgian Congo
India
Lal Bahandur Shastri
Moscow
Nixon
Congress
Twilight Marriages Rise Among Retired Partners
A Texas A&M sociologist reports from a study of 100 older couple marriages that a second union after retirement often fosters stability and independence. Women over 60 and men over 65 form lasting partnerships, aided by long acquaintance and social support as they seek homes of their own.
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College Station
Minnie Bell
Texas A&m University
Miss Bell
Funeral March and Electoral Milestones Quiz
A quiz item lists questions on a natural death of St John the Evangelist, Chopin’s Funeral March tied to Polish independence, and Woodrow Wilson’s 435 electoral votes in 1912. It presents brief trivia with concise answers from the Newspaper Enterprise Association.
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St. John the Evangelist
Chopin
U.S
Woodrow Wilson
Your Horoscope for Birthdays March 21 to February 19
The column outlines zodiac forecasts by date range from Aries to Pisces with advice on energy, organization, patience, and adaptability. It highlights independent, creative traits, home love, and potential for arts inclinations, plus a pitch for a 1970 personal forecast book offered by The Pecos Enterprise with payment details.
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Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Virgo
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Neptune
Pecos Enterprise
Old
Chelsea Station
New York
N. Y
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Jessie
Beauty Shop
Kale
Wigs International
Ssias
Tizzy
Kate Osann
Charles Ryan
Fox
Vietnam
4Th Division
Newspaper Enterprise Association
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Arthur Sullivan
Gilbert and Sullian
Georges Braque
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