Economists Warn Trend Alarming on Inflation 1969
Washington AP reports business economists warn that efforts to curb inflation in 1969 depend on reducing public belief that prices will rise. Panelists foresee slower growth early in 1969, then a modest pickup after midyear, with housing prices and lumber costs cited as persistent pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Guy E. Noyes
Morgan Guaranty Trust Co
Michael Sumichrast
National Association of Home Builders
Sumilchrast
Chambers
Carl H. Madden
Goodfellows Fund Backed by Karter Race Proceeds
Sam Drum serves as president and Irby Harper as vice president of the Goodfellows drive. Donations from individuals clubs and school groups fund Christmas gifts for needy Lubbock children. Coupons appear in The Avalanche-Journal through Dec 15 for listing trouble spots and must be returned promptly. Funds go to Chief Goodfellow at The Avalanche-Journal, with current receipts well short of required totals to provide packages since 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodfellows
Sam Drum
Irby Harper
The
Avalanche - Journal
Lubbock
Death ruled due to exposure in Eliridge Phylow case
Eliridge Phylow a 61 year old resident of 1805 East Second Street was found dead in his automobile near East 37th Street and Yucca Avenue at 2 30 p m Sunday Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy ruled death by exposure He had likely been in the car for 12 or 13 hours with no signs of violence The body was to be cremated and funeral arrangements set for Crowell Church in Crowell Texas Survivors include a wife five sons six daughters and other relatives from Dallas Petersburg Houston and California The Jamison Funeral Home of Lubbock handled arrangements with the Rev S M Simms officiating The deceased lived in Lubbock for two decades and worked as a janitor at Methodist Hospital during recent months
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliridge Phylow
E. 2Nd St
37Th St
Justice of the Peace
Wayne LeCroy
Phylow
E. 37Th
Yucca
LeCroy
Lubbock
Methodist Hospital
Charlie Mae Phylow
Charles King
Manuel King Jr
Dallas
Alvin Phylow
Horace Phylow
Petersburg
Tim Phylow
Houston
Helen Williams
California
Dorothy Williams
Hawaii
Lucy Russell
Gloria Phylow
Kathrine Phylow
Marie Phylow
Nixon appoints Anderson as special assistant for domestic affairs
Nixon named Dr. Martin Anderson, 32, Columbia University professor and city affairs expert, as a special assistant to handle domestic matters. Anderson coworked in the Nixon campaign and authored The Federal Bulldozer on urban renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Nixon
Martin Anderson
Columbia University
Anderson
Keogh
Richard Nixon
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
New York
Surtax Delay Fuels Consumer Spending Shifts
The July spending surcharge failed to curb inflation as shoppers pulled $12 to $14 billion from wallets. Consumers expect tax timing to lag until April and rely on savings, whose rate fell from 7.5 to 6.25 percent of income by Q3, risking further declines as inflation eats returns.
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Gaines
Petition Alleges Jury Misconduct in Brown Trial Hearing
Judge to hear Jack Brown plea for new trial amid alleged errors and juror misdirection. Defense cites undisclosed telephone tip and pretrial disputes. trial centered on murder of Brown's parents near Shallowater on April 17, 1967, with death penalty verdicts under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Brown
Brown
Shallowater
George E. Gilkerson
Travis Shelton
Lubbock
Callaghan
Ing
Bank entry attempt ends with locked doors and plea
In La Plata Argentina police arrived at the Rio de la Plata bank after reports of an alarm. Manager Francisco Solimano was found trying to force a side door claiming his keys were inside and there was no other way to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Plata
Argentina
Rio de la Plata
Francisco Solimano
Americans Push Forward In Viet Nam Rocket Site Capture
U S air cavalrymen backed by bombers and helicopter gun ships overran a Communist rocket site north of Saigon and seized two launchers while killing 14 enemies. Three Americans were killed and seven wounded in the attack, as U S casualties topped 30 000 nationally and Meade River operations near Da Nang produced heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
U.S
South China Sea
Central Highlands
An Hoa
South Vietnam
da Nang
Meade River
Rites Set For Mrs. Cooke at Hudrian Chapel
Funeral services for Eleanor Cooke 66 will be at 10 30 a m today in the Hudrian Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Curtis Lee officiating Burial will be in Terrace Cemetery She died Sunday at her home of an apparent heart attack She was active in the First United Methodist Church Garza Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and other groups Survivors include her son Charles Webb Stamford daughter Mrs Bill Smith Stamford two brothers M L Johnson Dallas and Edwin M Johnson Salt Lake City four sisters Mrs Alba Stark Tulsa Mrs W W Berry Dallas and Mrs W H Thompson Dallas four grandchildren and one great grandchild
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Eleanor Cooke
Hudrian Funeral Home
Curtis Lee
First Methodist Church
Terrace Cemetery
Cooke
Garza Memorial Hospital
Methodist
WSCS
Post Art Guild
Everett Webb
Post
Levelland
Dunlap
A. C. Cooke
Charles Webb
San Antonioa
Bill Smith
Stamford
M. L. Johnson
Dallas
Edwin M. Johnson
Salt Lake City
Alba Stark
Tulsa
W. W. Berry
W. H. Thompson
Burglars Steal Early American Art at Addison Gallery
Police said curator Bartlett Hayes discovered a weekend break-in at the Addison Art Gallery, Andover Academy, with losses estimated between 200000 and 500000 dollars. A Paul Revere tankard and several solid silver dishes were among the missing items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andover
Mass
Addison Art Gallery
Phillips Andover Academy
Bartlett Hayes
Paul Revere
Christmas light contest draws 96 entries in Lubbock area
List of 96 entries across Exterior Doorway and Window divisions in Lubbock homes plus two blocks in Continuous Groupings. Decor includes Santa figures Nativity scenes and illuminated rooflines. Theme actions include Christ is Born and a horseshoe display depicting Mary Baby Jesus and angels.
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Lubbock
27Th St
34Th St
Christ
Don McBrayer
Beth
E. Kent
Lubbock Country Club
Mary
Baby Jesus
McBrayer
W. A. McNally
36Th St
J. T. Hutchinson Junior High School
Helen Kaye
Monterey High School
Retha Ketner
Texas Tech
Midland
Nathan Gregory
Chaparral Rd
Santa
Rex Deal
28Th St
Bob Messersmith
Sith St
Messersmith
Jesus
Angels
Messersmiths
Tahoka
Messermith
Marlon Barnhill
31St St
O. L. Slaton
4 Mile House
Fred Ellison
68Th St
William L. “Holland
60Th St
Clifford seeks early Vietnam withdrawal plan
The plan aims to start in 40 days and reduce defense spending for the current fiscal year by 3 billion dollars. Pentagon comptroller Robert C. Moot said about 80 percent of the cuts stem from congressional legislation and only major program cuts were Congress dictated, acknowledging some impact on readiness but not to a large extent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Moot
Pentagon
Congress
Local births listed for families in Lubbock area
A long list records births at University and West Texas Hospitals with parents in Lubbock and nearby towns. Details include baby weights, times, hospitals, and parental occupations across multiple families. An additional note cites defense budget cuts and a shift in military programs affecting personnel and projects.
Services set for Farris Burrell Young in Levelland and Dallas
Levi ll and Dallas services announced for Farris Burrell Young 71 who died after an extended illness. A Rockwell native who moved to Levelland in 1943 he was a retired oil company salesman and member of Gibraltar Masonic Lodge No 1179 in Dallas and Levelland chapter and council. Survivors include Irene an wife two stepsons Kerry J Tucker of Arlington Maurice Tucker of Perrin two sisters Florene Lloyd Orlando Fla Leona Cherry Oklahoma City and five grandchildren. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park Dallas with Masonic rites conducted by the Laurel Land lodge and George C Price Funeral Home handling arrangements. Funeral service details include a 10 am Thursday service at Park View Baptist Church officiated by Rev Clayton Pennington. Burial Friday at Laurel Land Memorial Park.
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Levelland
Farris Burrell Young
Park View Baptist Church
Clayton Pennington
Laurel Land Memorial Park
Dallas
George C. Price
Young
Lubbock
Rockwell
Gibraltar Masonic Lodge
Irene
Kerry J. Tucker
Arlington
Maurice Tucker
Perrin
Florene Lloyd
Orlando
Fla
Leona Cherry
Oklahoma City
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Noyes
Nixson
S. L. Booth
Karters
Hopesville
Ae Cao
Gilkerson
137Th District Court
el Paso
Apadoca
Atty
Alton R. Griffin
99Th District Court
Benjamin Lach
Sarah Alice Morgan
Lach
Lubbock County
Wartoll
Ernie Lee
London Free Press
CNR
Toronto
Montreal
Kingston
Fred Hickam
26Th St
Leo H. Stakemiller
48Th St
Stakemiller
Rebecca Chancey
49Th St
Steve McLean
Indiana Ave
Apt. 208
Leta Jones
W. 17Th Place
Hot Springs
Ark
Desoto Hotel
Clifford
Vietnam
Espiridion Arrizola Jr
Ave. L
University Hospital
Lubbock Mlanufacturing Company
Douglas Darvil- Galloway
Floydada
Conoco Gay and Ol Co
Danny Mack Caudiz
Dist
St. Om
West Texas Hospital
Bob’s Drive In
Olue Eugene Culpepper
Rt. 3
Raymond Campbell
Amherst
Carter Chapel Methodist Church
Don Fugate
Idulou
Young's Insulation
Calvin Jackson
Ave. T
Key Auto Supply
Hobby Ray Yingston
Highland Hospital
Bouthwest Wheel Co
Oralio Flores
Rt. 1
Lorenzo
Robertson Gin
Hilario Garcia
Ave
Laut
West Texas Meat Co
Victor Anchondo
Aut
Western Tank and Steel Carp
Julian Whatley
Apt
Laut Clinic
Jiffy Car Wash
Roger Upham
Avalanche Journal
Cecil Williams, Morton
Morton Gin
Sam _ Martinez
Cornell
Commercial Metal Co
Air Force
Manned Orbiting Laboratory
FBI
Army
Navy
Melvin R. Laird
R-Wis
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