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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1968

Page

22

Pentecost Marks Birth of a New People in Jerusalem

The article recalls Pentecost as the moment the early followers of Jesus, led by Peter, began spreading the faith after receiving the Holy Spirit. It notes their bold preaching, first persecutions, and the rapid growth from a small group to a broad movement, with unity promised by Christ’s presence.

Israel Peter Jesus God Jesus Christ Jesus Jerusalem Christ Father Tower of Babel Paul Heaven Earth Temple Joel

Nurses to Study Family Planning in Texas Conferences

Texas nurses will hear about birth control as part of family health services in conferences in Dallas and San Antonio next week. Dr. Allen F. Guttmacher of New York City will deliver keynote addresses at both meetings. The events are sponsored by the Health Department Texas Nurses Association and Planned Parenthood World Population.

Austin Texas Dallas San Antonio Allen F. Guttmacher New York City Planned Parenthood State Health Department Texas Nurses Association Planned Parenthood-World Population

Traffic lights to ease Lubbock congestion planned this year

Lubbock officials outline a progression system for signals on University Ave Q Ave from 4th to 18th and all of 50th St with sequenced lights and one way streets. A Texas Highway Department study will refine downtown flow toward possible vehicle actuated control, with costs delaying full rollout.

James Boyett Avvalanche-Journal Lubbock Avenues K University Ave Ave. Q 4Th St 18Th St 50Th St Wayne Sherrell Sherrell Texas Highway Department 19Th St Uni University Brownfield Highway

Oscars Shine With Wins for Parsons Kennedy and Nichols

The Academy honored Estelle Parsons as best supporting actress for Bonnie and Clyde, George Kennedy as best supporting actor for Cool Hand Luke, and Mike Nichols as best director for The Graduate. The film Closely Watched Trains won best foreign language film, and Talk to the Animals from Doctor Dolittle was rated best song.

Estelle Parsons Doctor Dolittle Mike Nichols Virginia Woolf

Court considering vacancy in East Texas district judgeship

Reports say Wayne Justice of Athens may be promoted to the empty judgeship in the East Texas District of the U S Court to replace the late Joe Sheehy. President Johnson and Senator Yarborough are said to be weighing candidates and a trade off on Texas seats is anticipated by Washington sources.

Purcell Wichita Falls Woodward Mahon U.S. Atty Wayne Justice Athens East Texas U.S. Court Justice Joe Sheehy Senate Johnson U.S Ralph Yarborough Texas Washington

Lubbock Transit Drivers Complete Four Day Clinic

Nineteen drivers from the Lubbock Transit System will receive certificates today after a four day drivers clinic sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. The program at Mackenzie Park covered public relations driver attitude and skills including skid control and accident prevention with Frank Walker of Dallas instructing.

Lubbock Liberty Mutual Insurance Co Ernie Prenevost Mackenzie Park Frank Walker Dallas

Pope Paul VI Washes Feet of 12 Student Priests

Pope Paul VI performed the Maundy Thursday foot washing at St John Lateran with 12 student priests from the Papal College for the Propagation of the Faith, chosen from the underdeveloped world. Four cardinals assisted. the rite underscored service to the poor as 8,000 Romans and visitors watched. The pope later wore the Eucharistic vestments for a 10 minute homily on Christian love and unity.

Edward Magri ROME Paul VI Christ St. John Lateran Vietbla South Francis Brennan Pope Paul Paul Colosseum

Rockefeller seeks 1964 GOP bid as Miller launches drive

Columbus Indiana businessman J Irwin Miller backs a Rockefeller presidential run in Washington predicting support from 19 or 20 of 26 GOP governors. Rockefeller plans national issue speaking starts April 18 as four advisers including Kissinger Nathan Reuchhausen and Hughes join his staff.

New York J. Irwin Miller Columbus Ind Rockefeller Washington Miller Thruston B. Morton R.ky Morton Henry Kissinger Harvard University Richard Nathan Brookings Institute Oscar Reuchhausen New York City John Emmet Hughes White House Dwight D. Eisenhower

Service Council Selects Officers

Denver City special reports Mrs Robert Tipps was reelected president of the Denver City Community Service Council Others named include Harold Mead first vice president Virgil Kelley second vice president Mrs J R Slentz secretary Dewey Adair chaplain The council consists of Denver City service and civic group representatives.

Denver City Robert Tipps Denver On Community Service Council Harold Mead Virgil Kelley J. R. Slentz Dewey Adair Broad Denver

Lot at steak for cattlem en

Rep. Carl Albert argues lowering the federal choice beef weight from 1100 or 1150 to 1000 pounds would cut production costs and lift producer returns. He cites fat reduction and consumer quality, saying a lighter herd could shrink beef supply by about a billion pounds while boosting margins for cattlemen and feed lots.

Washington Carl Albert D-Okla Oklahoma Albert Fred Lowe Pittsburgh County Okla Cattlemen’s Association U.S

Narcotics Agents Seize Large LSD Haul in Boston

Federal Narcotics agents arrested John Finlater, 25, of Cambridge, Massachusetts after a package from Great Britain contained LSD. The 25 grams valued at about 1.3 million dollars on the street would yield about 250 000 doses, one of the bureau’s largest seizures.

Washington UPI Boston Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs John Finlater Cambridge Mass Great Britain Narcotics Bureau

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