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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1968

Page

2

FBI Says Man Still At Large In King Slaying

The Memphis report says Eric Starvo Galt, a March bartender school graduate, was charged with murder in the April 4 King assassination. A federal conspiracy charge followed five hours after a state warrant. Witnesses question the FBI photo identity. landords and drivers offered mixed identifications. Also noted is U.S. Ambassador Thompson’s return to Moscow after talks with Johnson on Vietnam.

Associated Frew Memphis Tennessee FBI Galt Birmingham Ala

Artificial blood substitute tested in rats in red cell shortage

An experimental man made substitute for oxygen carrying blood was reported in Atlantic City. Harvard researchers led by Dr. Robert Geyer say the liquid chemical, used to replace red cells, carried oxygen for hours in rats, with mixed results and unknown death causes. Further tests on humans are not planned yet.

Atlantic City N.J Robert Geyer Harvard University Geyer

Bonnie and Clyde tied up by faster Arizona chase

Virginia Collins and Harvey D. J. Webb known as Bonnie and Clyde, both 20, told Sheriff Bowman they had little chance to fight as they were surrounded by a swift swarm of lawmen in a late chase across Cochise County. Jesse James Smith, 20, alias Bill and C. W. Moss, refused to talk. The trio, arrested on armed robbery charges in Arizona, were also wanted for an April kidnapping case in Fort Worth. They were captured after a high speed pursuit near Wilcox and Bonita, ending at a ranch south of Wilcox. No machine gun was found.

Py Avalanche-Journal Wire Services Safford, Ariz Bonnie Clyde Arizona Virginia Collins Harvey D.J. Webb Graham County Skeet) Bowman Associated Press Safford Jesse James Smith Bill C. W. Moss Park Jold Fort Worth Snyder U. S. 180 Borden County Wilcox Ariz Cochise County Bowman Benbrook Lake Glenbar U. S. 70 Bonita jAriz

Johnson Park pledge Korea aid and Vietnam talks stance

President Johnson and Park conclude talks in Honolulu pledging continued U S military aid to South Korea against any Communist aggression. They reaffirm allied consults on Vietnam and insist Vietnam must respect its people's wishes with RoK and allies fully involved in any settlement negotiations.

Frank Swoboda Honolulu UPI Johnson U.S South Korea Vietnam Chung Hee Park America South United States Republic of Korea Ald Republic of Vietnam

Gubernatorial Candidates Debate State and Nation Issues

Republican hits a one party machine while candidates talk about issues in a Page 10, Section A political feature. A comic dictionary entry follows with a playful Puppy describing a young, merry dog who welcomes you with leaks and bounds.

Comic Dictionary

Park Meets Johnson in Talks on Vietnam and Korea

Park arrived seeking reassurance that the United States would not abandon its Asian allies in Vietnam peace efforts. The two presidents spent much of the day apart with interpreters, sharing lunch with aides, and later consulting advisers separately. They warned that further North Korean aggression against South Korea would threaten regional peace.

Park Johnson United States Vietnam Alf South Korea

Prayer text prayerful confession and blessing

A reader offers a brief prayer thanking God for speaking through His word. The speaker asks guidance to trust and walk in statutes as obedient loving children in Jesus name.

Jesus

Bus Truck Collision Kills Two Injures Dozens

A highway intersection near Lubbock in Central Texas left two dead and 28 injured when a grain truck and a Kerrville Bus Lines bus collided. Victims include Oleta Leist Walter of Fredericksburg and James Calvin Dunn of Amarillo. The bus, starting from San Antonio, was headed to Amarillo with stops at Sweetwater Lubbock and others. The accident, described as crossing ahead without warning, disrupted the trip as injured passengers were treated. several from Midland and Lubbock were listed among the wounded.

James G. Hicks Amarill San Antonio Lubbock Hattie Lee Holland Setheryn Welty Frederick 4 Griggin Cannon Afb Xum Midland Mrrs Mary Reyes Cela Esquivel Janie Lupe Rosemary Esquivel Mike Walk 2 Loraine U.S. 87 Walker Big Spring Llano

Trampas Rodeo Opens with 300 Contestants at Tech Coliseum

The Texas Tech Intercollegiate Rodeo starts at 8 p.m. with over 300 contestants from three states. Doug McClure of The Virginian headlines the four performances through Saturday. ENMU defends last year’s title as 11 teams compete across eight rodeo events.

Texas Tech Municipal Coliseum Doug McClure ENMU Miss Rodeo Texas Tech Cindy Beck National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Marianne Munz Eastern New Mexico University Oklahoma New Mexico Texas Walter Alsbauh Alamosa Colo Tech Queen Jane Ferguson Jackie McClain Judy Jenkins Anita Ramsey Clara Walker Judy Barksdale Freckles Brown West South Plains Junior College New Mexico State University Tarlton State College

Del Rio Area Leads Tieup In Sadistic Killings

A light-colored pickup truck surfaced as a major lead in the sadistic killings of four Mexican nationals found along U S 277 between Del Rio and Sonora. Two children survived with critical injuries after being left for dead. victims hailed from Villa de Fuente near Piedras Negras. Authorities, including Texas Ranger A Y Alice Jr and multiple county sheriffs, pursued the case as relatives identified the deceased and one child received stab wounds. See KILLINGS Page 14

Associated Press del Rio U.S Here Ozona A.Y. l Alice Carrizo Springs Val Verde Edwards Sutton Counties Mexico Manuel Arellano Sr Monica de Lopez Arellano Rosa Elia Santos Arelano Eduardo Villa de Fuente Piedras Negras Rio Grande Eagle Pass Tex Manuel Arellano ,Jr

Nationwide Bell strike nears as Lubbock workers brace

More than 400 Lubbock telephone workers face potential job loss today as a nationwide Bell System strike looms at 2 p.m. with 200,000 workers nationwide and 15,000 in Texas expected to walk out if CWA orders stand. Weather and picket plans accompany the story as tensions rise.

Wain Miller Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Bell Telephone System Lubbock Telephone Company Texas Communications Workers of America CWA Walley Bell System U.S. Weather Bureau Southwestern Bell Lubbock and Vicinity

Thant May Break Block in Peace Talks Hinted

U.N. Secretary General Thant discussed possible go between sites for peace talks with the United States and Hanoi. Paris and Geneva were floated while Hanoi refused Phnom Penh and Warsaw as venues, with Rusk urging Hanoi not to miss the opportunity for negotiation.

Waltea Press International Eibs Rangoon Vientiane North Vietnam A. U.N Pears Vietnam Thant United States Hanoi London Paris Mai van Bo Northj Ts‘sitvess West Geneva Cambodia Warsaw Phnom Penh

Weather Map Page 4 E Lubbock Vicinity Showers and Cooler

Weather map reports increasing cloudiness and cooler conditions with light afternoon showers in the area. Tonight brings cloudy skies and scattered light rain with a low near 40s. Today’s high near 70 and a potential peak of 81 in this period, with humidity readings around midnight.

Lubbock Sam Staximan Husnilty Albuquerque Houston Okla Dallas Clovis Denver

Sheba the Camel Dies at Portland Zoo Twenty-Eight

Sheba the bactrian camel died at age 28 after veterinary staff deemed her unable to eat or rise. The popular two humper had spooked visitors at times but remained a favorite of zoo staff and children who once rode her at night while in private quarters. One official noted Sheba was among the oldest camels in captivity.

Portland Ore Portland Zoo Sheba New York

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