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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1968
Page
4
A nationwide reflection on Martin Luther King Jr. after his murder reveals spikes in looting and violence by extremists and youths. The piece urges unity and a renewed effort by all citizens to uphold law, order, and democratic values amid division.
The AFL CIO endorses Hubert Humphrey without usual consultation, signaling unity in labor ranks amid a split field for the presidential nomination. The piece notes fears over Kennedy Nixon and Rockefeller as labor weighs its strategy for the 1968 race and the Johnson era’s end.
The Atomic Energy Commission offers 10 kilotons at 350000 and 2 megatons at 600000 for underground detonations to access untappable gas, oil, and minerals. Prices exclude drilling, emplacement, cavity reopening, or material extraction, and AEC restrictions may curb demand.
Art Buchwald envisions a chaotic 1968 with Johnson resigning to head a caretaker government, McCarthy and Kennedy wavering on runs, and both major parties fading. Rockefeller and Reagan exit, Wallace fails to file, and Nixon returns as a candidate as the era unfolds toward an unsettled election.
President Johnson urges the American people to back a constructive policy to protect Vietnam and other nations from Communist imperialism. He emphasizes patriotism and national unity against Hanoi Soviet and Red China influence.
Andrew Tully analyzes rising independence in Czechoslovakia and other Soviet satellites, noting the limits of superpower control and the impact on peace. He also surveys President Johnson stepping back from re nomination, predicting likely nominees at the conventions and potential paths to peace negotiations in Vietnam.
Harold E. Stassen earns at least 19 nominating votes from Wisconsin delegates sealing a growing position among major presidential contenders. Dr W M Whyburn resigns as president of his college effective Aug 11. Sen W Lee O Danial plans Texas ceremony April 21 at San Jacinto battleground as the battleship Texas is turned over to the state by the Navy. Arbor Day activities involve 2000 to 2500 Tech students gathering trash and pruning trees on campus.
Saga magazine quotes a spokesman from the all girl Flist Topless String Quartet noting thousands who once disliked chamber music now embrace it.
Randall Trainer of Hobbs warns of secessionist moves and Communist plots aiming to foment violence across the United States. He cites Detroit protests, a Soviet era booklet, and alleged plans to create a Negro Soviet Republic in the South, urging vigilance against upheaval.
Sixth grader Larry Leftwich defends teachers amid Dixie Woolverton's letter. He recalls time for the Pledge and patriotic songs and notes PTA preparations for a patriotism program this April. The editor corrects the record, saying no teacher opposed the country and that the reference was this year, not last year.
A society matron known for large parties tries to lure humorist Oliver Herford to a dinner. He declines due to deadlines and commitments with publishers, theater tickets, and magazine illustrations. She presses with several days before settling on Monday.
O C McBride presents a humorous roundup of presidential contenders Hubert Humphrey Bobby Kennedy Senator McCarthy Richard Nixon Nelson Rockefeller Ronald Reagan George Wallace with a quip about Stassen and a note on bread in dietetics. The piece mirrors a Tribune New York News inspired Turnrow Tunker panel.
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