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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1968

Page

2

Lawmakers Reject Military Demands

In Rio de Janeiro, the Chamber of Deputies voted 216 to 141 against military demands to put Deputy Marcio Moreira Alves on trial for criticizing the army in Congress. The government considered stripping his rights or shutting Congress, while internal rifts surfaced between civilian and military leaders.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Arthur da Costa E Silva Congress Chamber of Deputies Marcio Moreira Alves Moreira Alves National Renewal Alliance Arena Brazilian Democratic Movement Antonio Delfim Neto Europe Supreme Court Chamber Army Navy Air Force iChamber of Deputies Rraid Brasilian University

Allies claim full accord on allied procedural plan for Vietnam talks

In Paris UPI reports United States and South Vietnam dismissed rift rumors and announced full agreement on a new allied procedural package to move the stalled talks forward. Harriman and Ky said seating arrangements and other proposals were agreed upon and will be submitted to Hanoi soon. Thieu cautioned concessions are not guaranteed, while Washington and Saigon maintain the talks remain two sided with Hanoi and the Viet Cong pushing for four way status.

Loren Jenkins Paris UPI United States South Vietnam Vietnam U.S W. Averell Harriman Nguyen Cao Ky Harriman Nguyen van Thieu Saigon Thieu South’ Vietnam Washington Iwe

Lubbock GOP names Greenlee County chief as chair

Joe M. Greenlee of Lubbock County was elected chairman of the Lubbock County Republican Executive Committee replacing Terry Condrey who moves to Pennsylvania. Dr. Walter Mantooth becomes vice chairman in charge of political affairs, Jack Markham is finance director, with Garon Cagle and Rex Saffle taking advisory and treasurer roles respectively. Mrs Bill Blake remains vice chairman.

Joe M. Greenlee Lubbock County Republican Executive Committee Greenlee Terry Condrey Lubbock Pennsylvania Walter Mantooth 19Th St Jack Markham 20Th St Garon Cagle Markham Bob Schuster 14Th St Rex Saffle Nashville Jimmy Holmes Bill Blake

Britain Tests Army Recruitment with Four Day Trial

Britain offers a four day army trial at a Bath area center. Men can opt out with four days pay and civilian status if not suited. No draft, recruitment by persuasion. incentives include signed duties for roles like parachutist tailor or cook. Defense Ministry spokesman says aims to curb disenchantment with army life.

London Britain Bath Defense Ministry

U S Post Office Helps Santa With Tech Campus Stop

A one day assist to Santa runs on the Tech campus with a 40 foot highway post office at the southwest corner of the administration building. The traveling post office will operate 9 am to 4 pm. Barbara Specht and Donna Axum attend 11 to 1130 am to add holiday atmosphere. John Caraway notes it is "mail now" not "mail early" to help Santa and the Post Office Department.

Tech United States Post Office Men's Residence Council Barbara Specht Donna Axum John Caraway Post Office San‘ta Post Office Department

Boxcar Fire Sparks Arson Probe In Morton Foods Siding

A boxcar loaded with 780 cases of paper napkins burned before dawn near Morton Foods at 404 34th St. Fire officials say losses exceed 3700 with most cargo ruined by fire or water. Police investigate arson as a possible cause after a door seal appeared broken. Also listed are several thefts across Lub bock including appliances, electronics, and home decor.

Morton Foods 34Th St Richard Garland Garland

Civil Rights Commission to Probe Rio Grande Valley Peonage Claims

The U S Civil Rights Commission announced a full scale investigation into alleged peonage and involuntary servitude in the Rio Grande Valley Texas where Mexican American workers say farm labor unions are blocked by Rangers and lawmen. Witnesses testified of high bonds and arrests during Starr County labor disputes with advocates urging federal action.

Richard Beene SAN Antonio Rio Grande Valley U.S. Civil Rights Commission Deep South Texas Commission Theodore Hesburch University of Notre Dame Texas Rangers Ranger Valley Farm Workers Starr County The Civil Rights Commission Glickstein Arnulfo Guerra Roma Hesburgh America Krueger Reynaldo de la Cruz

Bonnie and Clyde gang members captured in London raid

Three members of the Bonnie and Clyde gang were arrested at a London hotel after a predawn raid. Hague and Farren faced grievous bodily harm charges. Shelton, 18, charged with receiving stolen money. Two founders still at large.

United Press International London Bonnie and Clyde Christopher Bernard Hague Francis Farren Sandra Ann Shelton Ponnie Roger Dennhardt Terence Thurme Tharme Deinhardt

Morning Edition Home Delivery Subscriptions Details

Fragmented archival notice from Lubbock Avalanche Journal mentioning home delivery options by month for Morning and Evening editions. Includes garbled place name, address grmod Avenue J and ZIP 79408 and stray references to Sunday editions and mall subscription.

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