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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1968
Page
4
AP forecast indicates showers and thunder showers in New Mexico and Texas. Warmer conditions to continue through the Central Plains and east Gulf Coast with cooler temps in the northern Rockies.
Budget Director Charles J. Zwick announced a yearly catalogue detailing every type of federal domestic aid, who is eligible, and how to obtain it. The volume will cover programs for individuals, private groups, and state and local governments, with work just starting and release slated for early 1969. It may be mailed free or sold, decision pending.
Former West Virginia Governor William Barron was acquitted of a federal conspiracy charge in a bribery scheme involving state contracts. Four co defendants were convicted including Burl Sawyers Vincent Jobmkoski Bonn Brown and Alfred Schroath. Sentencing scheduled after motions. Barron expressed happiness and plan to return to law practice.
Richard Nixon flew into New York from a Florida seven day break and prepared to challenge Hubert Humphrey for the presidency. He planned a Chicago kickoff on Wednesday to highlight one of seven key states while avoiding comment on the Democratic convention.
President Johnson said he will devote substantial effort this autumn to placing the next president in the strongest possible position. He urged avoiding factionalism and spoke to milk producers in Chicago after the Democratic convention. He offered no clue on campaign plans for Humphrey and Muskie and noted no plans to campaign for them. He also reflected on America’s strength and cautioned against weakening actions.
A 14 year old from Southlake City named Michael Matthews drowned at a small lake near Grapevine. He jumped from a boat after a large snake fell into the vessel from a tree. He was recovered from about 15 feet of water after five hours of dragging operations.
A porcelain painting shows a bat and two peaches with the wish for complete happiness and longevity. John Henley, listed as 4592 1750, is described as a London preacher who authored a grammar in ten languages including Spanish French Greek Italian Latin and Hebrew among others.
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