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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1968
Page
12
Turnout expected high as 55 000 voters in the district choose among 11 polling sites including Old Courthouse and several junior highs. Candidates push cost control integration issues and tax proposals while stressing school program upgrades and communication with teachers.
Rioting and looting spread from Washington to Chicago as crowds rioted after King’s murder. Troops patrolled streets, curfews were set, and 750 arrests were reported. In Washington, 14 year old among dead. Chicago saw fires along West Madison Street and widespread storefront damage.
A man was killed Thursday by a single shot from a 3046 Remington pump rifle while walking on the Lorraine Hotel balcony in Memphis's Negro district. Police detained a balding man emerging from a nearby rundown building. he is not yet proven the sniper. The landlady said the suspect registered under John Willard and had a friendly smile. National reaction followed King’s death as President Johnson urged peace.
Johnson calls Negro leaders to the White House to consult on civil rights as Congress prepares to push rapid legislation. He addresses the nation promising nonviolence, unity, and action while lamenting Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and urging ballot over bullet. Whitney Young urges tangible gains in jobs and income.
Jim Gossett Jr. reported to Lubbock police that about 700 dollars of clothing were stolen in a home break-in with no signs of forced entry observed.
Texas enjoys mild air with clear skies as below freezing overnight temps ease. A 20 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms is possible in the Lubbock area tonight while San Antonio forecasts reaching the 70s. A western storm moves toward the Rockies bringing cold rain and possible snow with strong winds prompting travel warnings.
Mrs Georgia Putman 86 died Thursday night at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. Services set for 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church with Rev J T Bolding officiating. Burial Resthaven Memorial Park. Survived by son Lige Putman Monrovia California brother S M Crosby Houston and three grandchildren.
The article reports nationwide reactions to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, including student protests at Texas universities, calls for open housing and black history courses, and appeals for non violence. International leaders and religious figures urged calm and unity, while some observers warned of potential unrest if non violence falters.
Frances Long 29 a former Lubbock and Levelland resident died Thursday night after an illness. Services are pending at French Camp for Mrs Long formerly of Levelland and Lubbock. She was a graduate of Lubbock High School.
The fair showcases 20 organizations and industries with diverse pavilions. Visitors may dine on international fare and ascend a 622 foot tower offering views toward Austin 78 miles away and LBJ country to the west. Inaugural ceremonies today will be brief and followed by a minute by minute schedule until 1 am Sunday as the fair runs through October 6.
A San Antonio AP report notes a large procession to the HemisFair gate on Friday in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King to dedicate the exposition to God. Church leaders and thousands joined downtown marchers with placards calling for peace draft end and church action.
Mr and Mrs Robert Homer of BS 3 Ragen welcome a baby son weighing seven ounces born Thursday at a Texas hospital. The father, a station agent for Braniff Airways, is a mechanic. Mr and Mrs Allen Steward 3204 Ist Steen Sid announce the birth of a son.
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