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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1968

Page

8

Agreement Nears On Peace Parleys

Paris talks on Vietnam peace advance as U S and North Vietnam push for full procedural agreement. Vance and Lau clash over DMZ incidents while Hanoi backs separate Front delegation status and Thieu readies Paris delegation for procedural talks.

U.S Hanoi Vietnam United States North Vietnam Paris Viet Cong National Liberation Front Nguyen van Thieu Saigon South Vietnam Pham Dang Lam Nguyen Cao Ky Vance Lau

Real estate group installs new Texas association officers

Smith highlights valuable services rendered to the board as Don Mason installs new officers of the Texas Real Estate Association. Ray Chapman becomes president with Dale Dillingham, Billy Meeks, Jim Horton and J. E. B. Rhea in key roles. directors include Leroy Land and others. Governor-elect notes monumental Texas progress in education, state parks, and highway system amid calls to address remaining obstacles.

Don Mason The Texas Real Estate Association Ray Chapman Dale Dillingham Billy Meeks Jim Horton J. EB. Rhea Leroy Land Alton Brazell Tom Lawson Earl Lockhart Jr Jack W. McQueen Edwin Niell David Osborne Pat Rampy Dave Sherrill Jess Stins Eamnwich Smith

Israeli raids deepen as Jordan raid borders intensify

Israeli jets bombed Iraqi expeditionary forces inside Jordan for the fourth day in a seesaw exchange with Jordanian and Israeli artillery along the cease fire line near the Damiya Bridge. Jordan reports six military deaths and 14 injuries, while Israel says one plane and pilot were lost. Amman and Mafrak were among attacked areas as air raid sirens echoed through the capital.

Jerusalem UPI Jordan Jordan River Damiya Irbid Israel Mafrak Amman Cairo Egaptian Hussein Mohammed Elzayat

Citizens for Justice with Order seeks 10 million contributors

The group calls for mass donations from foundations, corporations, and individuals to fund local crime-fighting programs. It plans to print manuals showing how individuals and organizations can combat crime, and to train and hire for residential centers, juvenile programs, and reuniting families. The effort stresses citizen responsibility and a shift away from excuses to constructive action.

Citizens For Justice Smith Texas President Commission On Law Enforcement and Administration All- India Adkins and Slaton America

Heavy clashes near Saigon as U S troops suffer losses

US forces fight multiple engagements around Saigon and Quang Ngai with heavy artillery and air support. North Vietnamese regulars mount coordinated ground assaults, while U S helicopters report two downed and 18 Americans wounded in separate actions near Phuoc Binh and Phuoc Lang Province. Communist losses remain unreported. Navy notes attempts to damage Allied shipping near Saigon with hand detonated mines. one tanker deck is sprayed by shrapnel but no injuries.

Lau Vance Front Hanoi U.S Saigon Thieu Navy Johnson Ba Eth Quang Ngai City Pgh Phuoc Binh U. S 1St Air Calvary Troopers Iaing Phuoc Lang Province Tara Comayagua

Humphrey declines UN ambassadorship offer from Nixon

Vice President Humphrey turned down Nixon’s offer of the United Nations ambassador post after meeting the president-elect, saying he must return to his home state. Nixon disclosed the offer amid discussions following the election. Humphrey acknowledged a separate unidentified post had been offered.

New York UPI Richard M. Nixon Hubert H. Humphrey United Nations Humphrey Nixon Ronald L. Ziegler Hmphrey Oride U.N

SACS Certifies Texas Colleges

Four year and junior Texas colleges were accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools at the annual meeting. Houston Baptist College in Houston joined, with Concordia Lutheran College in Austin, Centre College in Dallas, McLennan Community College in Waco, Ranger Junior College in Ranger, and Southwestern Junior College of the Assemblies of God in Dallas receiving membership.

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Warren to take oath at inauguration January 20

Chief Justice to administer the oath as Warren expresses pleasure about the inauguration. Ziegler notes Warren timed retirement to allow Johnson to name a successor. Nixon appoints Paul W. McCracken to chair the Council of Economic Advisers and urges South Vietnam to participate in Paris peace talks.

Ren Ziegler Nixon Warren Johnson Paul W. McCracken University of Michigan Council of Economic Advisers Paris

Vancouver's town fool shakes up the establishment

Joachim Folkis a Polish immigrant with a theology and economics background tours North America as a modern town fool. He claims to provoke thought using Mother Goose as theology and jokes about the end of the world. Folkis wears a 14th century style costume and debates locals on courthouses steps in Vancouver.

Vancouver B.C Fool Joachim Forkis Canada Council Jas Fool Heaven Hell Willess Folkis Martin Rebecca Foikis

Long Aired Suit Finally Dropped in Kerrville Texas

Kerr County jury of five men and seven women had heard testimony since Oct. 28 on a 56 million damage suit before both sides dropped the case. Mooney Aircraft Corp sued Avco Corp January 19 claiming a plane M72 Mustang crashed due to a defective engine bought from Avco, costing sale and future profits.

Kerrville, Tex APJ Kerr County Mooney Aircraft Corp Avco Corp Mooney Avco

Yule Trail Lights Contest Heads Toward Final Judging

Entries in the annual Yule Trail lighting contest grow as 58 sites across 38 homes join the event. Judging runs December 12 to 18 with entries lit nightly 6 to 10 p.m. The Avalanche-Journal notes past winners and highlights new themes at the Benny Cowan and Walker homes as Fort Worth Tech student Bud Middleton enters window décor on campus.

Texas Tech Avalanche - Journal Benny Cowan 23Rd St Cowan Santa Claus Bud Middleton Fort Worth Wesmouth Tech Jack Walker 58Th St Myr Yule Trail J. T. Green 7Th St Jesus Avalanche Journal

Strike End Declared by National Student Council

Mexico City officials announce the National Student Strike Council has ended the four month anti-government walkout. About 90,000 National University students who left classes in August planned to return and celebrate. The movement saw street clashes with army and police, costing an estimated 100 lives and resulting in thousands of arrests.

Mexico City UPI National Student Strike Council Mexico National University

Stargazer Satellite Set For Weekend Orbit

NASA schedules the Orbiting Astronomical Observatory 2 launch for Saturday at 9 40 am CST after a month of grounding due to guidance issues. The 400 pound craft aims to study thousands of stars in ultraviolet light from above Earth's atmosphere, seeking new stellar discoveries and clues to the universe's origin.

Orbiting Astronomical Observatory 2 Cape Rennedy Space Agency National Aeronautics and ‘Space Administrator Astronomical ‘Observatory 2 Acket NASA HEOS OAQ 2 Earth Charles A. Lundquist Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory OAQ OAO Mt. Palomar Calif ICAO

Goodfellows Need Names and Funds in Lubbock Drive

Neighbors clubs churches and parents are urged to report needy families in Lubbock so Christmas gifts can be distributed. Community members may submit coupons printed in The Avalanche-Journal and send contributions to Chief Goodfellow at The Avalanche-Journal for the annual program.

Avalanche- Journal Goodfellows

Cancer cure uses immune cells from patient’s sister

Dr. Zavaleta’s technique injects lymphocytes from the sister into the patient. Dr. Oscar Miro Quesada cautions it is too early to judge results and notes a five year wait to assess cancer recurrence. Miro Quesada leads the Peruvian Immuno-Pathology group. Zavaleta serves as a Peruvian navy medical officer.

Zavaleta Oscar Miro Quesada Associated Press Mito Quesada Peruvian Society For Immuno-Pathology National Institutes of Health Zavileta Miro Quesada Pr. Zavaleta Zavalela

Births Reported for Graham and Riddel Families

Mr and Mrs Lester Reith Graham of Abernaths welcomed a daughter weighing on Tuesday at 70 pm in Weal Texas Hospital. Mr and Mrs Tas Lee Riddel II of 2607 She Read Apt 4 reported a daughter born at West Texas Hospital. father a tech student.

Patricio Rodrigues Slaton Billy Williams Fia Weber Apt Sears Roebuck & Co Chicago Ant Jesus Crug Mante, Tey Webebing Acm Lang Clinic Maple Co-op Mroo Mow Fh. E. Bryant Lyontasen Methodist Hospital Dorman & Con Barrypencer Ebon Oon First National Bank Lora Tsloodworth Western Electric Co Lester Reith Graham Abernaths Weal ‘Texas Hospital Tas Lee Riddel II West Tenax Hospital Mix Matthew Green Lubbock Daugh West Texas Hospital Hemphill- Wells Valdemar Hinuiong UN Amherst Seu Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital Great Plains Airg. Ca

Stock Exchange seat sale hits new record highs

In New York on Wednesday an American Stock Exchange seat sold for 315000, a new record and 15000 above Tuesday's mark. Simultaneously a New York Stock Exchange seat brought 515000, the same as the prior sale. Currently bids show 275000 on the AMEX and 400000 to 540000 on the NYSE with no AMEX offers. The era’s record lows date back to 1942.

NEW York American Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange New York Exchange

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