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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1968

Page

6

Nixon names four more staff rides and science role

President elect outlines expanded science policy with DuBridge as major adviser at the White House. DuBridge to promote basic science, private enterprise in research, and bridging the gap between scientists and politicians. He will bring leaders of science to the administration and extend dialogue with government. DuBridge, long head of Caltech, shifts retirement date to work with Hornig.

Nixon Lee Alvin DuBridge Richard M. Nixon New York DuBridge California Institute of Technology United States White House Donald F. Hornig U.S

Medallin couple welcome son at West Texas Hospital

Mr and Mrs Faustino Medallin of Route 1 Shakewater announce the birth of their son weighing seven pounds one ounce at 9 57 p.m. Monday at a West Texas Hospital. The father is a farmer.

Benny Robinson Dickens Methodist Hospital Gary Gooden Toledo Furex Co Faustino Medallin Rt 1 Shakewater West Texas Hospital Thomas Edward Holley 30Th St Globe Shopping Ity Fustino Rodriguez Lauf Clinic Curtis Nealy Auburn Laut Clinic Farr'a Cafeterias William M. Brownfield 40Th St Morrison Supply Company Aes Ronnie Hart Charles J. Kowalchuk 19Th St Reese Afb Hornital Mra Love J. Hartman Jr St. On Weishin Rees Afb Bruce A. Brandt 49Th Place Weishing Reese Afb Hospital Bat John ¥. Feltenberger Eh Arnold Privy Daushter Fe Afb Hospital Je Reese

Tech Christmas Lights Brighten Texas Tech Campus

Enthusiastic applause and carols as Saddle Tramps lead dignitaries by torchlight to the illuminated science quadrangle. The 20,000 lights on seven miles of wire outline major buildings and will glow nightly through New Year's Day drawing visitors from West Texas and New Mexico. Donations support installation and maintenance, with mayor supporters and campus groups contributing to the Carol of Lights tradition started in 1959.

Science Tramps Saddle Tramps Tech Spirit Organization Tech Brass Choir Bill Pittman Lubbock Melinda Mitchell Olney Bill J. Parsley Friends of Texas Tech West Texas New Mexico Parsley Buddy Barron Billy Brown University Avenue

Brooks Meets Kiesinger in Bonn during fact finding

Sen Edward W Brooks the only Black member of the Senate met Tuesday with Chancellor Kurt Georg Kiesinger and other German leaders in Bonn during a brief fact finding visit He plans to travel to Brussels for similar talks with officials.

Warmup Predicted After Texas Cold Front Passes

Texas towns enjoyed mild sunny weather as a fast moving cold front swept out of the state. Forecasters at West Texas Air Terminal predicted a return to near normal temperatures with little precipitation through Friday. Heaviest precipitation was 1 inch of snow at Plainview.

Texans South Plains Panhandle U. S. Weather Bureau West Texas Air Terminal Lubbock Plainview

Idalou Collision Injures Three

A car struck the rear of a parked trailer truck near Idalou High School injuring three family members. Mrs Buna Stivers 47 and her sons Terry 15 and Dennis 14 of Route 1 Idalou were taken to Methodist Hospital in Lubbock. Police said the crash happened minutes after a basketball game at Idalou gym. The grain truck sustained no damage.

Urban University plan dropped in Texas education shakeup

Texas College Coordinating Board urged a Houston medical school a San Antonio dental school and state aid for Baylor medical and dental schools. The board abandoned an urban university system for Dallas Fort Worth Denton, proposing a North Texas federation led by a 10 member council and possible future joining of other area schools.

University of Texas At Arlington Texas Woman's University North Texas State University Dallas North Texas State Texas Woman's East Texas State University of Texas Dental School San Antonio Dallas Ieaders Dallas County Dental Association Newton Gresham Houston Baylor Dental Baylor Medical College At Texas Baylor Dental School Baylor Medical College Baptist General Convention of Texas Baylor Texas Medical Schools University of Texas Medical School Texas Medical Center Harry Provence Waco Charles Prothro Wichita Falls Victor Brooks Austin Houston-Galveston Baylor University School of Dentistry Dallas-Fort Worth Southwest Center For Advanced Studies SCAS University of Texas System Ut-Arlington Engineer's Council For Southwestern Medical School North Texas East Texas State University Southern Methodist University Texas Christian University W. W. McAllister Board of Regents University of Texas At Dallas Regents Iits UT Medical School Midland-Odessa Corpus Christi

West Texas Tech medical school plan wins initial board support

The Coordinating Board backs a new medical school at Texas Tech with 100 entering students yearly and regional clinical facilities. Lubbock would host a teaching hospital funded by a county hospital district and a $15 million facility, with federal help, pending legislative authorization in 1969.

Coordinating Board Tech Texas Commission On Higher Education Tech Board of Directors 19Th Street Indiana Ave Methodist Hospital Lubbock Amarillo H. J. (Doc) Blanchard University of Texas In Houston UT Dental School Dallas I Coordinating Board Texas Tech West Texas

Christmas Goodfellow Drive Seeks Funds and Coupons

The Chief Goodfellow appeals for donations to fund a Christmas program aiding Lubbock families with children 14 and under. Coupons printed in the Avalanche-Journal list needy families. early return of coupons and funds ensures cataloging, screening, gift purchase, and delivery.

Avalanche- Journal Chief Goodfellow Lubbock Goodfellow Avalanche-Journal

Christmas Window Scenes Spark Lubbock Decoration Contest

A Lubbock holiday display contest highlights baby Jesus figures, carolers, and Santa on home exteriors. Mrs James A Blair at 2707 Ist Pl orchestrates a theme from Oh Christmas Tree with lighted porch signs and candy cane light holders. Entries come from Mrs W R Blackwell and daughter Lesley at 2325 54th St and Charles Willemson at 3002 Grinnell. Judging runs 6 to 10 p.m. Dec 12–18 with prizes totaling 590 dollars. winners announced Dec 22.

James A. Blair Blair Ist W. R. Blackwell Lesley Texas Tech 54Th St Charles L. Willemson Lubbock High School Grinnell Avalanche - Journal Lubbock Avalanche-Journal KFYO

Morse Calls for Ballot Recount in Oregon Senate Race

In Portland, Senator Wayne Morse requests a recount after losing to Robert Packwood by 3 446 votes. Charles Brooks and statistician Ronald F Stinnett suggest Morse would win 36 percent in a recount, with the process expected to take one to three days.

Unitedress International Portland Ore Wayne Morse Oregon Robert Packwood Charles Brooks Morse Packwood Brooks Ronald F. Stinnett Washington

De Gaulle profile kit described by French biographers

A new biography portrays De Gaulle buying stars for his cap at a Paris shop before 1940, seeking applause after liberation, and leading a cabinet in a child sized minister setting. It notes riot police actions against student protests and humor about his wife Yvonne. Publishers expect adult buyers. a complimentary copy was sent to De Gaulle with no reply yet.

DE Gaulle Charles de Gaulle Bazar du Bon Marche France England Yvonne Don Quixote Sancho Panza Editions Juillard Jean Schoumann Xavier Antomarehi

Author Paton to wed Anne Hopkins in early next year

South Africa author Alan Paton aged 65 plans to marry his secretary Anne Hopkins aged 41 early next year. Paton’s first wife died last year and he has two more married sons.

Durban South Africa Alan Paton Anne Hopkins

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