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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1968

Page

13

Scientists Plan Largest A Test Amid Protests

AP reports near Nevada test sites towns evacuated as scientists move east toward Death Valley for the hydrogen bomb test. An AEC spokesman says no danger or radiation yet, but wind delays could push back the blast. Protests mount led by the Federation of American Scientists seeking a 90 day suspension for further study.

Las Vegas Nev Death Valley AEC Thej United States Pahute Nevada Mesa St. Louis Washington New York

Court action over racial bias in Chicago area schools

Justice Department sues Cook County and Chicago School District 151 alleging race based faculty assignments. Attorney General Ramsey Clark seeks injunction to halt discriminatory practices in northern suburbs where smokestacks fade into prairie, as 157 suits have been filed in 11 states.

F. Richard Ciccone Holland Ill Chicago Prairies Justice Department Ramsey Clark U.S. District Court Cook County South Hholland Harvey Phoenix Kennedy Coolidge Charles B. Watts FBI Stephen J

Settlement Hopes Rise in 200000-Worker Phone Strike

Washington AP reports negotiators moved closer to a wage settlement to end a nationwide telephone strike affecting more than 200,000 workers in about 40 states. AFL CIO official Beirne indicated progress toward a three year contract replacing the wage reopeners.

Washington Joseph A. Beirne Afl-Cio Communications Workers Beirne Western Electric Co Bell Telephone System Western Electric Bell Guetare

Baja Marimba Band Set to Join Pan Fair Attractions

Agreement reached to add the Baja Marimba Band to Pan Fair entertainment lineup. Details are under negotiation to finalize contractual terms and ensure smooth incorporation into the event schedule.

Country Parson handles South Plains Fair theater and contracts

At the regular monthly Fair directors meeting General Manager Jerry Fletcher announced a contract should reach his office in a few days. The board discussed the catalog due to printers by May 1 and noted signed contracts were rejected to ensure Pat Boone appearance daily. Parking paving was completed and accepted after inspection. Letters about School Day were approved for the School Board and Supt Nat Williams. The board will meet County Commissioners Court on May 13 to discuss See BAJA BAND Page

South Plains Fair Jerry Fletcher Pat Boone Nat ‘Williams County Commissioners Court Baja Band

Data Screened Before Draft Board Deferment Reasons

Local Draft Board No. 88 in Lubbock reviews deferment factors as part of the classification process. Registrants must report changes in personal status, with the law requiring all males born after August 30, 1922 to register and to update the board on relevant life changes.

Selective Service America Selective Service Local Board Lubbock Neces

Lions District 27 2 Convention Plans In Littlefield

The Littlefield Lions Club hosts a two day 2000 attendee district convention at the junior high school and Crescent Restaurant. Queen contest features contestants from area clubs with Kip Catshall and Dr. Albert Perkins as chairs. M C Lewis of Hot Springs Ark will speak at the banquet.

Littlefield Lions of Onehy Crescent House Kip Catshall Persie

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