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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1968
Page
2
The piece promotes chiropractic theory claiming illness stems from an internal cause and that correcting it with the Great Doctor Within can restore health. It cites eighteen years of patient success at Blair Chiropractic Clinic in Lubbock.
Police search for two about fourteen years olds after an attack on Haskell Hawks who had a shoulder wound. Meanwhile deputies probe thefts including three dogs from Idalou area and a lawn mower and other items from local residences and businesses.
Carll and Leon Smith, 17 year old twins from San Antonio, were killed early Monday in a truck car collision on U.S. 181 about two miles north of Beeville. The crash occurred around 2 45 a.m. according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
A four car collision area Monday afternoon caused two hospitalizations and injuries to eight people in multiple incidents on Lubbock streets. Among the injured were Mrs. Lillian Guthart of San Antonio and Winnie Mae Gardner of Lubbock, both treated and released, while others sought care at Methodist and Lubbock Osteopathic Hospitals.
In Dallas federal court two men pleaded guilty Monday afternoon and were sentenced for separate crimes as a damage suit over an oilfield accident progressed. Richard Tivis of Lubbock received 10 years for counterfeit money and five year perjury terms. Frank E. McElroy of Louisville Drive drew one year and one day plus a $500 fine for interstate transport aiding unlawful gambling.
Quinn Brackett received a plaque for outstanding service from Derry D. Harding, with Richard L. Wall noted for his year as organization president. Texas Tech student James L. McCarty was named cadet commander of Arnold Air Society for 1968 69, with officers listed. Brackett and Wall have ties to Lubbock and Norman Oklahoma, while Slaton incumbent Arrants seeks county commissioner remainder term. Last day to render 1968 ad valorem tax and apply for homestead exemption noted. Promotions of Lub rock Naval Reserve officers to lieutenant commander announced.
Milwaukee AP report notes Mrs. Blech seeks dismissal of her divorce action as Roger L. Blech reveals he has found another home for the seven foot boa constrictor that preceded the suit.
Four of five food stores, grocery chains employ about 1.5 million elder citizens and 1 million non supervisory workers in their own homes or in market apartments, reflecting a national jobs pattern.
An article extols an elastic membrane called Fixoprxt that adheres to dentures to cushion bites and protect gums. It claims better chewing and clearer speech, permits handling hot drinks and alcohol, and suggests daily use with professional dental care.
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