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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1968

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Demos Move Into Chicago With 7000 Troops Ready

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and Sen. Eugene McCarthy led a convention city buildup as 7000 federal troops arrived to secure Chicago ahead of the Democratic nominating fight. Daley held back on endorsing a candidate while plans for security and further caucuses continued amid heavy troop deployments.

Avalanche Journal News Services Chicago Hubert H. Humphrey Eugene McCarthy White House Humphrey Coicus Watsover Richard J. Daley Chicasuo Pdatley U.S. Senate William Clark McGovern Dales Chirk Daley South Dakota Daley Winois Michigan Avenue

Looking Ahead One Nuplex May Feed 5 Million

AEC chief Glenn T. Seaborg outlines a plan for nuplex complexes using nuclear reactors to power agriculture and industry. Each site would employ about 100000 people, feed 5 million and export fertilizer. Potential builds could trigger large scale economic change and include regions like the Middle East and India for electricity, desalination and irrigation.

Associated Press Washington Atomic Energy Commission ARC Glenn T.seaborg Seaborg Us, News and World Report Middle East Indiia Ay

Lightning strikes governor’s daughter at Camp Pendleton Beach

Becky Godwin 14, daughter of Virginia Gov Millis Godwin, was struck by lightning at Camp Pendleton Beach near the governor’s cottage. She was taken to Virginia Beach General Hospital in critical condition. Gov Godwin, in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, canceled a news conference and prepared for a possible return to Virginia. An adult family friend was nearby but unharmed.

Virginia Beach Becky Godwin Virginia Millis E. Godwin Camp Pendleton Beach Virginia Beach General Hospital Floyd Krakenbill Godwin

Soviet Guns Clear Prague Streets

Prague dispatch reports hard-eyed Russian troops clearing central Prague of demonstrators with volleys of gunfire Sunday night. About 100 youths gathered to jeer at occupiers. 15 remained, promising to await President Svoboda’s arrival as talks with Moscow continued amid tension.

United Press International Prague Moscow Svoboda Ludvidh Svoboda Communist Party Alexander Dubcek Kremlin Dubcek Czechoslovakia Brno

Reds Seek Refuge In Highlands After Desperate Battle

Allied forces within the Duc Luc Special Forces camp near the Cambodian border repelled a three day assault by a large enemy force. The fighting involved American advisors and Viet Namese commandos with B52s and air support. At least 58 government troops and 2 American advisers were killed, with dozens more wounded. Over 200 enemy bodies lined the camp perimeter as operations shifted to reinforce and counterattack in the central highlands.

Associated Press Saigon Duc Luc Green Beret U.S Tam Ky

Today’s Prayer Our God Confirms Victory Over Heaven Hell World

A Slaton Reader asserts in a devotional piece that God took judgment from heaven hell and the world and that believers work only for his kingdom. The short prayer emphasizes divine conquest and obedience.

Heaven Hell Slaton

Eisenhower Suffered Fresh Heart Spasms In Hospital

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 77, remained in guarded but holding condition at Walter Reed General Hospital after fresh heart spasms. Medical bulletins said irregular heartbeats ended, though his overall status stayed critical, with no new rapid heart actions and continuing risk.

United Press International Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed General Hospital Eisenhower Walter Reed

Texans Scramble in Chicago Democratic Convention Caucus

Texans attend the Democratic convention in Chicago with long caucus sessions at the Hilton headquarters hotel press interviews with Gov. Connally. The oversold Conrad Hilton Hotel leaves delegates waiting for rooms while dissident Texans hold a rump session led by Billie Carr and attendees include Lee Matt Smith Ronnie Duever Ernesto Cortez and Sen. Ralph Yarborough.

Texas Chicago David Carr John Connally Ernie Cortez Beaumont Cortez Lee Smith Fel Pasa Chas. AL Guy Avalanche-Journal Fidi Conrad Hilton Connally Owas Billie ‘Carr Houston Lee Matt Smith

Lion Enters Car During Gas-Cue Street Stunt

A Rhinebeck couple found a lion in their car on Mylan Hill Road at about 2 am after the animal escaped from the Dutchess County fairgrounds. They fled, called for help, and a Roseknoll Animal Farm attendant from Staatsburg retrieved Simba the 25 year old lion.

Rhinebeck N.Y Cap Mylan Hill Road Canimal Simba Dutchess County Fair Roseknoll Animal Farm Staatsburg

Four-Footed Hero B J Brownlow Saves Wagon Camp Ride

Lone Texas plains tale recalls B J Brownlow a swift hardy mustang once ridden by Max Coleman fellow mustanger turned lawyer. In 1901 a sick wagon camp called for a doctor and Brownlow carried the day after bucking the horse settled to a steady half gallop across prairie trails.

Tanner Laine Avalanche Journal BB. J. Brownlow Max Coleman 47Th St Lubbock Max Texas A&m South Plains Coleman U.S New Mexico Block 8 Remuda B. J Brownlow Beal Ranch Crosby County D-Z Ranch

Meetings Slated In Work Dispute In Lubbock

About 150 City of Lubbock employees mainly sanitation workers planned two early meetings today. City Workers Union Local 897 would meet at 6 50 a m and confer with city officials at 7 a m following informal talks Sunday. They seek a 40 hour work week and time and a half for overtime.

Lubbock Wnien Local 897

Connally denies plans to renominate Johnson at convention

Gov. Connally of Texas says he has no plans to promote a Johnson renomination or lead a walk out from the Democratic National Convention. He mentions no talks with Johnson since arrival and notes increased communications with Humphrey, whom he sees as front runner and strongest in Texas.

Avalanche-Journal News Chicago John Connally Pexas Johnson Connally Texas Noo Mrettter Hubert Humphrey Humphrey

Weather outlook for Lubbock area with warm highs

Partly cloudy with a warm day and night. Expect scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Highs near the mid 80s, lows in the low 60s. Southerly winds from 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.

Lubbock

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