Kidnapped Beverly Hills Boy Ransom Ring Reported
The father of four year old Stanley Stafford Jr. contacted the kidnapper about a $250000 ransom in a case that saw police and FBI escort the father from his home on Movie Star Row. Authorities said no payment had yet been made as the investigation continued. A separate Port Arthur Texas case involved a newborn believed kidnapped from St Marys Hospital with police broadcasting infant formula details to aid a search.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Clinton Anderson
Stanley Stafford ,Jr
Stanley Stafford
Bank Board
FBI
Anderson
St. Mary's Hospital
Port Arthur
Texas
Derek Gregory Reese
Budget boost eyed in Lubbock city-county talks
An unexpected net boost of 76011 in Lubbock city budget for 1968 69 emerged during a four hour joint study session between the City Council and County Commissioners Court. A 113740 cut in health department funding was eyed but would be restored, offset by 57729 in welfare medical aid savings. Council may raise the tax rate by 0.11 to 1.15 per 100 valuation, with a public hearing set for Sept 12 on the 20 million budget.
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Jerry McCarty
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
County Commissioners Court
Sterling K. Miller
W. D. Rogers Jr
Bill Blackwell
Airlift Aids Campers In Flood Area
Military helicopters began airlifting stranded campers from Palo Duro Canyon State Park after eight inch rains caused floods in the Panhandle. Forty three campers blocked by nine feet of water stayed in the canyon overnight as two HH34 Huskie helicopters from Reese AFB and one from Cannon AFB aided rescues.
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Dave Knapp
Avalanche-Journal
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Panhandle
Prairie Dog Town
Red River
Canyon
Rafb Copters
Reese Afb
Cannon Afb
Clovis
Weather Bureau
Amarillo
Budget OKayed by City Chamber and Development Board
Lubbock reports the Budget is approved by the city Chamber of Commerce and the Board of City Development. The action signals continued city planning and funding decisions for the upcoming year.
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Lubbock
City Chamber
Board of City Development
Prayer Card Entrusts Day to Peaceful Guidance
A brief prayer asks for divine guidance to find peace with God, self, and others. Benediction requests in Jesus name.
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Jesus
Amen
Pam Schmidt
Girl registered for first grade at Stubbs Elementary
Susan Gilliam 6 is registered with her mother Mrs Gene Gilliam at 4417 28th St as about 17 824 students register at Lubbock's 39 elementary schools. School begins Tuesday.
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Susan Gilliam
Gene Gilliam
28Th St
Susan
Stubbs
Lubbock
Gerry Burton
City Officials See Two Directors Resign in Lubbock
Lubbock City-County Welfare Director Mrs. L. E. Settle and Lubbock City-County Libraries Director Travis I. Tyer resign, announced at City Council and County Commissioners Court sessions. Tyer plans to pursue a doctorate at Florida State University. his resignation takes effect September 10. Judge Rodrick L. Shaw cites confidentiality for Settle’s reasons and notes her four year tenure. she is away in Hawaii on vacation.
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Lubbock
County Commissioners Court
L. E. (Rosa) Settle
Ssth St
Travis I. Tyer
Tyer
Florida State University
School of Library Science
Tallahassee
Daley Dominates Chicago Convention Scene
Richard J. Daley, Chicago mayor and de facto boss, ran the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago eclipsing Hubert H. Humphrey. Daley faced praise and blame for the tumultuous event as his control and muscle were on display throughout the proceedings.
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Chas. A. Guy
Avalanche-Journal
Chicago
Hubert E. Humphrey
Richard J.daley
Daley
Mayor Daley
Humphrey
Wallace Seeks Tennessee Win After Chicago Demonstrations
George Wallace said violence at the Democratic National Convention should not boost his campaign and predicted victory in Tennessee against Hubert Humphrey and Richard Nixon. He told reporters he would stand with the police despite not viewing incident films and labeled demonstrators as anarchists.
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Associated Press
Knoxville
George Wallace
Wallace
Tennessee
Hubert Humphrey
Packard M. Nixon
Chicago
Willace
Amarillo Unveils 8.2 Million Civic Center Complex
Amarillo opens an eight-block civic center featuring a coliseum an auditorium and extensive exhibit meeting space. Ribbon cutting by City Commission at 1 20 p m showcases a new municipal office and adjacent police and courts building. Ice skating offered until 6 p.m. urban pride noted by city officials.
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Kenneth May
Avalanche Journal
Amarile
Amarillo
David de Wald
Manayver
Civen
Ino Amarillo
Givantiec
de Wald
Virginia Governor's Daughter Dies in Lightning Strike
Becky Godwin, 14, adopted daughter of Gov Mills E Godwin Jr and his wife, died at General Hospital in Virginia Beach after injuries from a lightning strike last Sunday. The governor's office in Richmond announced the death at 1:55 p.m.
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Virginia Beach
Becky Godwin
Mills E. Godwin Jr
General Hospital
Richmond
Muskie Wins Second Spot in Democratic Pony Convention
Hubert H. Humphrey secured a second spot atop the Democratic field amid a tense Chicago gathering. He pledged a rapid end to the Vietnam conflict and framed his stance as independence from President Johnson while addressing a divided party and street violence surrounding the event.
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Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Chicago
Hubert Humphrey
Avalanche Journal News Service
Hubert TH. Plumphrey
Vietnam
Humphrey
Johnson
Humphrey Addresses Dem Convention Amid Street Violence
Vice President Humphrey defends his Vietnam stance and urges unity as Chicago sees renewed clashes near the convention hall. Police and National Guardsmen arrest dozens amid tear gas as delegates and protesters clash. Humphrey urges sorrow and a peaceful resolve for America.
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Vietnam
Amerie
Sen
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Humphrey
Chicago
International Amphitheatre
Convention Hall
America
McCarthy Defies Nixon Humphrey and Backs Antiwar Push
Sen. Eugene McCarthy spoke to about 4 000 antiwar protesters in a lakefront park as he refused to endorse either Humphrey or Nixon. He said he would target antiwar senatorial campaigns and urged continued pressure to change Vietnam policy. McGovern offered a cautious stance, urging Humphrey to act independently on Vietnam.
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Chicago
Huevene
McCarthy
Hubert T. Humphrey
Richard M. Nixon
Humphrey
Richard Nixon
Hubert Humphrey
Tlinois Central
Helicome Ter
Tinois National Guardsmen
George
McGovern
Delegates Hauled Off In Vans After Fight
Police use tear gas as guardsmen fire on war protesters near the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Chicago. Delegates wearing badges were detained while a 5600 strong marching band pressed against line amid venomous clashes along Michigan Avenue.
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Chicago
International Amphitheatre
Michigan Avenue
Conrad Hilton
Hubert H. Humphrey
Battle Area
Michigan
18Th
Hilton
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