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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1968

Page

8

Plains Farming Dispute Looming On Beef Imports

Washington officials face a tense period over the beef import law as cattlemen press for changes. The law ties quotas to a 10 percent over ride trigger, with imports this year rising from 900 million to an anticipated 950 million pounds, threatening quota actions if the forecast exceeds the limit.

Washington American National Cattlemen’s Association U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Bill House House U. S Department

Russians Grow Sunflowers Aim to Boost Oil Output

Russia, the top oilseed crop producer, reports 72 million acres in sunflowers with over 6 million tons harvested and an average 50.2 percent oil content. Officials plan 6.5 million tons of seed and 3 million tons of oil by 1970, with 1980 goals under state planning. Iran?

Russia USS Department of Agriculture Suslov Krasnodar Institute Panchenko Moscow

Mississippi Loyalists push to oust regular Democratic delegates

Credential hearings reveal McCarthy forces pressing to disqualify the Mississippi regular delegation amid claims of disloyalty and racial bias. Mississippi Loyalists argue the regulars violate party principles and nondiscrimination rules, while leaders hint at contesting delegates in Georgia Texas and Alabama.

Joseph Oo Rauh Jr Washington McCarthy Credentials Committee Vance Richard J. Hughes New Jersey Mississippi Humphrey McCarthy George S. McGovern John Bell Williams Mississippi Loyalists Jack H. Young Jackson, Miss George C. Wallace Young National Party Democratic Party Georgia Texas Alabama

Idle computer time costs tax money in federal study

A GSA and GAO report finds 1968 idle hours across federal computers cost about 160 million dollars. The Defense Department held 64 percent of 3,905 total systems, with widespread underuse at Polaris Bremerton, Lockheed Marietta, and Griffiss. Sharing equipment is urged to curb waste.

USDA Texas Arizona Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas Alahamia Abersfeller Bremerton Wash Navy GSA Lockheed Marietta Air Force Control Data Corp U.S. General Accounting Office Pentagon Defense Department George W. Dodson Jr Army Agency Lawson B. Knott Jr William Proxmire D-Wis Knott Dodison Washington Kansas City Dodson White Sands Missile Range N.M Edwards Air Force Base Calif Army Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory St. Louis Louisville Naval Ordnance Station Camp Spring Naval Air Facility

Foster Care Dilemma Highlights State School Delays

Sharp notes a retarded youth's wait for a state school amid surgeries and a filled vacancy. Foster homes number 45 housing 52 children with 60 more placed since January. He stresses need for timely specialized therapy and better placement.

Sharp Lubbock

Draughon's College Offers Tuition Loans For Post School

Draughon's Business College announces tuition loans with repayment after schooling. Programs include Secretariat-General Legal Medical shorthand and speed writing, plus shorthand, accounting, and business machines courses in Lubbock Texas.

Draughon's Business College Secretariat—General Gregg Bripg Business Machines Texas Lubhock

Air traffic ban set for Mexico City in October

The civil aviation authority announced a month long ban on private plane flights over Mexico City to keep skies clear for the Olympic Games traffic. The restriction covers the Mexican capital during October and aims to prevent delays and safety issues amid increased travel.

Menico City Civil Aeronautics Agency

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