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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1968

Page

2

Agnew to Screen Patronage Requests From Governors

Vice President-elect Agnew told governors at Palm Springs that Nixon assigned him to screen all patronage requests from state chief executives. He noted non civil service jobs below cabinet level may be referred to him, and he defended remarks about the media as humor. Governors urged more federal program flexibility and block grants, with regional push for western appointees and Bliss retention as GOP chair.

Palm Springs Calif Spiro T. Agnew Richard M. Nixon Maryland Nixon Los Angeles Agnew New York Times Newsweek the Times Mark Richard Nixon Washington Arkansas Winthrop Rockefeller Johnson State House Rockefeller John Chafee Rhode Island Tim Babcock Montana Oregon Tom McCall Babcock Interior McCall Ronald Reagan California Stanley Hathaway Wyoming

Smith urges early funds for prisons in Northwest Texas

Gov elect Preston Smith in Kok Inn speech urges using first Omni Act money for prison improvements and job training programs. He argues education reduces crime while Connally names advisory panel for 830000 federal planning funds. other speakers include Dist. Atty. Griffin and Dr. Killinger.

Texas Preston Smith Smith Kok Inn Texas Probation and Parole Officers Association John Connally Alton R. Griffin George C. Killinger Huntsville Institute of Contemporary Corrections Sam Houston State College

Father wins custody in five day Texas trial

A jury in 140th District Court awarded custody of three year old Angela Ainsworth Forrest to her father Gerald Lynn Forrest after five days of testimony. Evelyn Forrest, formerly Evelyn Forrest, had sought full custody arguing changed circumstances since a 1966 New Mexico divorce. Judge Robert H. Bean presided as the verdict came after about 45 minutes of deliberation and a request for clarification of the charge.

140Th District Court Evelyn Forrest Gerald Lynn Forrest 41St St Forrest Cochran County University of Texas Angela Ainsworth Forrest New Mexico Robert H. Bean Bean Land

Thieves Ransack City Residence Loot Missing

Burglars ransacked a residence at 3008 22nd St stealing clothing and papers along with a pistol camera and jewelry. Entry appeared through a rear window. The burglary marked the third in two days with loot over 500 dollars from Lubbock homes. Other reports include stereo tapes and a camera stolen from a car at a motel lot and checks cash from an apartment.

22Nd St Bob G. Green Kermit Avenue Q Mike Martin Dan King 5Th St Apt. 5 Harold Farris Astro

Fine Arts Group Hosts Yale Party At Holiday Home

The AAUW Fine Arts Group held a Christmas party at Miss Sylvia Winder’s home 3009 19th St. Thursday with co hostess Mrs. Paul R. Sheehan. Fifteen members and five guests attended, including Mrs. Glenn Keyton and others. Keyton led a program on handmade decorations while Linda Hicks played Christmas music. A gift exchange followed and the next meeting is set for January 3 at 7 39 p.m. at Mrs. W K Hicks’s home.

Aauw Fine Arts Group Sylvia Winder 19Th St Paul R. Sheehan Glenn Keyton Leonard Latch Carol Kovach Marvin McLarty W. W. Maddox Keyton Linda Hicks W. K. Hicks 16Th St

Drive-In Cafe Equipment Ready for Mobile Use

Equipment mounted in a mobile home prepared for business sold for 3750 dollars with free delivery. Located in SW2 area, contact nights via 6267 for details.

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