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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1968

Page

2

Washington Roundup Seeks Protection For Capital And Riots

Senate debate centers on keeping military presence in Washington during protests including the May 15 Poor People’s March. Smathers urges riot area loans and insurance protection for small business in blighted urban cores. O’Brien bids farewell as Watson named replacement. Talks cover GOP support, Vietnam peace talks, Rusk at Walter Reed, and housing policy permitting mobile homes for urban renewal.

Associated Press Washington Robert C. Byrd D-Wva Byrd Senate Capitol Hil George A. Smathers D-Fla Small Business Administration Martin Luther King Jr Smathers Congress O’brien House Lawrence F. O'Brien Thruston B. Morton Kentucky Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Hfalr White House George Christian U.S Hanoi Warsaw Vietnam Dean Rusk Walter Reed Army Hospital State Department Robert J. McCloskey Rusk Department of Housing

Post mansion possibly donated as federal retreat

Palm Beach socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post weighs donating Mar A Lago to the federal government as a dignitary retreat. National Park Service director George Hartzog Jr. says talks involve other parties, including Florida, while Dudley notes discussions are inconclusive.

Palm Beach Fla Marjorie Merriweather Post George Hartzog Jr National Park Service Florida Lyndon Johnson Hartzog Henry Dudley Washington Spain Italy

Locksmith Wife Helps Fort Worth Family

Fort Worth woman Mrs. Roland E. Gastine works with her husband at Acme Lock and Key Service. She is described as always ready to save the day when a door is locked, illustrating a trusted partnership in their Fort Worth business.

Fort Worth UPI Roland E. Gastine

Heart of the Plains Kennel Club Dog Show Saturday

The 10th annual Heart of the Plains Kennel Club spring show occurs at the National Guard Armory with judging at 9 a.m. There are 443 dogs and 446 entries across 66 breeds under American Kennel Club rules. Winners announced at 4:30 p.m. in six groups. no Lakeland or Welsh Terrier classes.

The Heart of the Plains Johnson House

British say Greek political prisoners were tortured

In London the Foreign Office said strong prima facie evidence suggests some Greek political prisoners faced inhumane treatment during police interrogation. A Greek regime denial claimed no such prisoner existed aboard a navy ship. Labour MPs urged international protest, while Britain said it would raise the matter with Greek officials.

London William Rogers Foreign Office House of Commons Athens Constantine Palaiologou Rogers

Mace Placed on Speaker Desk Brightens House Sessions

The House of Representatives displays an official mace on the speaker’s desk in each session while the Senate does not have a mace. This ceremonial contrast highlights distinct traditions between the two chambers.

House of Representatives Senate

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