Lubbock Daily Edition August 17 1968 Morning Note
The Morning Edition of the Lubbock Avalanche Journal dated Saturday August 17 1968 lists its publishing details, office location at 8th Street and Avenue J, and Associated Press United Press International affiliations. It features the Pledge of Allegiance and identification of release by Parker F Prouty Ent Chas A Guy as president.
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South Plains
Laibbock
Avalanche Journal
Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company, Inc
8Th St
Ave. J
Lubbock
Texas
Texas Daily Press League
Dallas
Associated Press
United Press International
Parker F. Prouty
ENT
Chas. A. Guy
Sopa Balter
United States of America
Republic
Bombing Halt Speculation Grows Ahead of Democratic Convention
Rising talk of a total bombing halt in North Vietnam before the August Democratic National Convention persists. Officials, including Secretary Clark Clifford, caution no halt without North Vietnamese assurances that U S troops near enemy territory won t be attacked. Analysts note Hanoi may push for talks in Paris and Beijing s signals influence negotiations ahead of the election.
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U.S
North Vietnam
Clark Clifford
Hanoi
Johnson
Moscow
Paris
Averell Vwarrimann
Cyrus Vance
Skyjack Device Attracts Attention From Airline Trade Group
The ATR Transport Association backs a Lockheed built device claimed to detect ferrous weapons under clothing or in baggage. Since 1961 hijackings airlines have pushed measures including cockpit door reinforcements and one way viewing systems. Congress has made hijacking a crime with severe penalties, but prevention remains key.
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ATR Transport Association
Congress
Hard Core Unemployed Reject Job Training
In some areas many members of the hard core unemployed refuse job training waiting for instant prosperity. They prefer good pay without waiting to finish courses or work for it.
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Soctat
Abernathy blasts SCLC halt on peacemaking act
Rev. Ralph Abernathy, leader of SCLC, condemns the group for abandoning peacemaking in riots while promising no violence. He urges job programs for the jobless and poor, criticizes past provocations, and says no Presidential candidate would satisfy the SCLC this year.
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Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Ralph Abernathy
Martin Luther King
SCLC
Memphis
Abernathy
Johnson
Prince Sihanouk Demands Dismantling Before Release
The ruling prince of Cambodia demands 14 bulldozers in exchange for the release of 11 Americans and one South Vietnamese and the landing craft that entered Cambodian waters on July 27. He awaits U S acknowledgment of responsibility and indemnity for deaths of 14 Cambodian villagers in military actions.
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Cambodia
Norodom Sihanouk
North Korea
Humor columnists pick Maddox for president at Miami convention
Cartoonists and humor columnists at the convention in Miami call Nixon Agnew a strong ticket and debate how the nominees will affect their work. They quip about Johnson, Humphrey, Peres, Lindsay, and Wallace as potential sources, and end with the Democrats nominating Lester Maddox for president.
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Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
George Wallace
Lester Maddox
The
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Rockefeller
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Miami Beach
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Minnesota GOP lost as Nixon ticket provokes anger
Confidential reports from Minnesota Republicans show bitter reaction to the Nixon Agnew ticket. A Minneapolis field worker asks if Nixon sold out to the South and a district chairman warns some workers deem the ticket anti minority. Ramsey County headquarters faced a telephone barrage from voters.
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Old Hatreds In The Pot In Chicago 1968 Democratic Clash
Washington columnist Andrew Tully assesses McGovern’s entry into the 1968 Democratic race and the ensuing intra party strife in Chicago. He highlights Kennedy McCarthy and Humphrey factions, Nixon Agnew momentum, and Minnesota Republican tensions shaping the nominating battle.
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Gene McCarthy
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Kennedy
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Dick Nise
Rockefeller
How Negative Income Tax Differs From Positive Tax
A commentator notes few understand negative income tax while many know the mechanics of positive income tax, highlighting widespread practical awareness of tax systems.
Remembering Ruth a Baseball Great Dies in New York
The headline notes the death of George Herman Ruth at Memorial Hospital in New York at 6 01 p m. It also mentions local sports results including table tennis winners Eugene Tollison and Neil Sikes of Burns Park, a Clovis Pioneers 19 6 victory over Lamesa Labes, and population estimates for Lubbock and Greater Lubliw as reported by the chamber of commerce.
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Lubbock Morning Avalanche
New York
George Herman Rabel Ruth
Memorial Hospital
Pioneer Park
Eugene Tollison
Neil Sikes
Burns Park
Chamber of Commerce
Lubbock
Wess
Hope and Nixon's delicate balance on race and security
In Mission Bay San Diego Richard Nixon faces a tough line on law and order while avoiding associations with George Wallace. Critics label him racist and cartoons mock the strategy as he seeks to appeal to Black voters with equality plans and black capitalism.
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San Diego
Calf
Richard Nixon
Georg Wallace
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Johnson
Tios
Eisenhower
Barry Goldwater
Cleary
George Wallace
Hopind
Triumph Of Flab As Middle Aged Athletes Spark Wins
The Wall Street Journal notes midlife athletes breaking records and winning headlines. Hoyt Wilhelm, 45, set a major league mark by appearing in his 908th game, while golfer Julius Born, 48, won the PGA Championship in Texas. The piece satirically celebrates aging stars and urges readers to enjoy lawn duties or nearby recreation as distractions fade.
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Hoyt Wilhelm
Chicago White Sox
John
Young
Secon
White Sox
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Kansas Ci Athletics
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Wilhelm
Bei
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WN Wilhelm
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Texas Sun
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Professional Golfers’ Association
Borns
Soi
Wall Stri Journal
Quotes on unity and youth echo Cold War era concerns
Secretary of State Dean Rusk notes mutual interest among nations despite differences. A university dean comments that television gives students a broader awareness of the world, shaping the perspective of a new generation amid unrest.
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Sta
Soviet Union
Dean Rusk
Robert H. Shaffer
Inclc University
Lure Back Wartime Workers With Pay And Benefits
A research note suggests firms retain talent during service by offering severance pay two to four weeks for larger firms, nest eggs for employers, merit increases, continued pension contributions, and dependent benefits. Smaller companies follow budgets while men are away, maintaining earnings to ease reentry after service.
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Compa
Om Luggage & Leather Gc
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