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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
7
Reported Aug 22 1968 details a Soviet led invasion of Czechoslovakia. Leaders including Premier Oldrich Cernik and Party Secretary Cestimir Ci sare arreste d. fights reported in Prague Liberec Košice with multiple deaths. U N and U S clash over the action as Johnson denounces the invasion.
President Johnson urged restraint as Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia drew international condemnation. He asked world leaders to withdraw troops and insisted the United Nations must defend charter rights. Officials noted limited U S options while urging calm and consultation with allies.
Texas Governor candidate Connally says he canceled a Friday special train trip to attend a platform committee appearance and align with the administration on Vietnam. He contrasts his views with McCarthy and Humphrey, urging support for the administration position and urging caution against antiwar planks.
Sanitation workers demand eight hour shifts with overtime paid at regular rates and hourly pay plans. City officials pledge budget changes Oct 1 to expand crews and reduce overtime while creating grievance committees and training, with possible pay scale shifts and biweekly pay.
An offshore gas well blowout sparked a blaze in the Gulf of Mexico. Four men were killed and three more feared dead while 24 workers were rescued as the blast sent flames across the water near New Orleans.
A Texas liberals slate demanded about half of the 101 Texas votes at the Democratic National Convention, challenging Gov. Connally's unit rule. Senator Yarborough led the Liberals, seeking McCarthy strength, while Connally backers argued the Liberal case failed in May primaries. The credentials fight drew 300 supporters and could shape floor voting next week.
City council weighs spot zoning for AM district near 19th to 22nd streets and Indiana Avenue. Opponents argue no current need for larger medical district while planning and zoning officials had earlier rejected expansion. Some members push for eventual change to avoid repeat arguments as development interest travels east toward 19th Street.
At the United Nations the debate over whether to place the Czechoslovak invasion on the agenda lasts nearly two hours. Malik cites Soviet unions and Warsaw Pact as protecting internal peace while Ball accuses oppression and Western conspiracies. A 13 to 2 vote supports airing the issue, with the Soviet Union and Hungary opposed.
The Lubbock school board sought a conciliatory path after HEW officials questioned integration and districting plans. A session at the school administration building followed talks in which U S Rep George Mahon participated. Dallas HEW warned of federal fund withdrawal if compliance remained unsatisfactory.
Bill Moyers publisher of Newsday and former Johnson press secretary will address the Texas State Teachers Association convention in Fort Worth. He will speak after the opening session of the teachers convention at the Tarrant County convention center on October 31.
Mr and Mrs Juan Parras of Lamesa announce the birth of a son weighing 9 pounds 13 ounces at 1 57 p.m. Wednesday at Laut Clinic. The father is a farm laborer.
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