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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1968

Page

10

Timely word from LBI no giveaway in South Vietnam

President Johnson addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Detroit during the post convention period on Vietnam policy. He warned against one sided peace steps and urged maintaining American military effort while seeking negotiations, noting risks of Communist aggression. Nixon spoke briefly, underscoring responsibility. the piece argues a total bombing halt signals withdrawal rather than negotiation.

Johnson Detroit USS North Vietnam U.S Sens Fugene AlcCarthy George McGovern Huebert Hhiamphrey Vietnam Richard Nixon Mr. Johnson Humphrey U. S Saigon Humphey

Challenges to Texas Delegation at Democratic National Convention

A Texas delegation challenge tops pre convention disputes amid divisions within the state party. Advocates aim to reshuffle delegates by race and ideology, citing one man one vote claims, while others warn such moves could derail the convention. The issue, tied to Dallas and Texas Democrats, risks throwing the convention into turmoil.

Democratic Party Richard J. Tlughes Tie George Wallace Texas Supreme Court Tiberals Chicago

No Flowers Yet Optimistic Analyst Sees Inflation Easing

A business analyst remains optimistic inflation may fall while consumers notice dollar weakness and rising living costs. The same pressures push some to delay expenditures and skip gifting until prices cool.

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Professional Poor Joke Reflects Times in Texas Press

A Belton Journal piece quotes a Texas editor joking that youth should avoid careers and join poverty where big money lurks. The comment highlights a trend: the unestablished who lack success draw attention while middle class taxpayers pay more and talk less.

Texas Times Belton Journal

Argentine restaurant owner attacked lead musician over performance

An Argentine restaurant owner admits beating the lead singer guitarist of his combo claiming the musician is a bad musician and worse singer. Some say the act could set a precedent.

Yawn Broadcasting plans to spice convention coverage

Television executives propose sensational tricks to boost ratings for the Democratic National Convention. Ideas include interviewing cleaners and moving staff in the convention hall, filming parking lot car towing, sleeping Warhol deletes, blowing up balloons, and filming a gavel factory.

Chicago View Andy Warhol

Plank Battle Shapes Humphrey's Vietnam Pivot

Evans and Novak report the Johnson White House quietly pressing a Vietnam policy compromise into the Democratic platform. Humphrey shows signs of a peace plank but faces a potential floor fight at the Chicago convention and a fractured campaign path. The administration aims to sanitize the Vietnam plank amid party tensions.

Washington Johnson Democratic Party Hubert Humphrey Vietnam Humphrey Chicago LBJ O'Brien Long Mr. Johnson White House McCarthy

Crisis of air traffic and political pressures loom

Andrew Tully warns of a worsening U S air congestion crisis with overflown airports and crowded skies. He cites rising passenger totals, planned jet growth, and potential new controls while detailing administration push on Vietnam policy and Humphrey’s campaign dynamics.

Humphrey Vietnam Walter Fritz) Mondale Minnesota Fred Harris Oklahoma Lawrence F. O'Brien Robert F. Kennedy

Russian consul ordered to leave by Secretary of State

Secretary of State Marshall, acting on a Truman order, pressured the Russian consul-general in New York to depart the United States. The démarche accused officials of abusing their position. Meanwhile, Golfers Mrs. George Spash Mrs Culver Hill and Mrs Horace Humphries won at the Ladies Golf Association event. Texas Tech expects about 7 000 students this fall, up from 6 114 last year as classes fill the campus.

America Kennedy International Airport New York Los Angeles Salt Lake City Washington Marshall Truman Ladies Golf Association of Pexas Tech

California Test Shapes Nixon Humphrey California Race

Marianne Means analyzes how California could decide the 1968 campaign with Nixon eager to claim the state and Humphrey facing internal party strife led by Assembly Speaker Unruh. Rafferty’s rise could help Nixon at home while Unruh’s liberal base challenges Humphrey’s middle-ground position.

Senate Max Rafferty Robert Finch Nixon Humphrey Assembly Jesse Unruh California Robert Kennedy Unruh

Perils for the modern stenographer and calorie claims

A guest editorial notes that electric typewriters may demand more effort than manual models, implying higher caloric use. Fitness for Living cites tests showing the feather touch typewriter could add up to 15 pounds a year, reflecting strain on the working secretary in Savannah, Georgia.

Fitness For Living Magazine Savannah, GA Evening Press

Ten commandments for life by B C Forbes

Forbes founder outlines ten life commandments in the Anderson Independent summary. Study and sweat lead. keep accounts, save, insure, buy a home, invest wisely, educate children, travel, and give generously.

B. C. Forbes Forbes Magazine Lfe Anderson S.C

Nestle sales by cycle expand product exposure

Nestle sales teams broaden reach by cycling products every six weeks. The national sales manager George A Perlberg explains the plan divides lines into primary items featured year round and secondary items rotated quarterly to give all products fair market exposure.

Nestle Company George A. Perlberg

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