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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1968

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Scranton urges even handed Middle East policy shift

William W. Scranton, Nixon adviser, urged a more balanced U S stance toward Arab nations while keeping strong ties to Israel. He spoke after touring five Arab states and Israel and said the United States must mend fences and maintain influence to counter the Soviet Union. Scranton prepared Nixon for a meeting with Israel's defense minister Dayan and clarified his position on a nonexpansive Israel-Arab coexistence.

Brian Sullivan New York William W. Scranton Nixon Middle East United States Scranton Israel Allenby Bridge Jordan Soviet Union Israe United Nations Pakistan

Laird Hopes Vietnam War Ends by Late Next Year

Secretary of Defense designate Melvin R. Laird told reporters at his Pentagon news conference he hopes the Vietnam War can be ended by the time the first Nixon administration budget is prepared. He avoided specifics on withdrawal and refused to discuss major defense problems beyond general aims.

Associated Press Washington Melvin R. Laird Vietnam Laird Pentagon Wisconsin Clifford Laird Clark M. Clifford Herbert Klein United States Russia U.S

Christmas Blessings From Mrs Amos Pate

A holiday message from Mrs. Amos Pate of Littlefield expresses gratitude for the Christmas season and the angels message to the shepherds, hoping Christ may dwell in every heart and that all the world proclaims Merry Christmas.

Father Christ Amos Pate Littlefield

Lubbock Daily News At A Glance Nuisance Person Quips

An editorial note defines a nuisance as a person who is not merely irritating but impossible, suggesting a sharp opinion on public behavior. The item appears in the paper’s brief “At A Glance Today” section alongside multiple section references and feature teasers.

Chores and Farm Life For City Kids In Texas

The Tyson children help on the family farm with milking cows feeding animals and tending chickens and dogs before and after school. The older boy Rickey milks cows and hurries to catch a 7 15 p m bus while 11 year old Sheryl feeds calves and rides a later bus. The siblings share chores including ponies and calves. their mother notes they all help, reflecting typical Texan farm life life on a See LIFE ON FARM Page 1.

Don Williams Avalanche-Journal Sheryl Virginia Tyson Rickey

Presidents seal border pact with dynamite channel shift

Johnson and Diaz Ordaz join under a bright sun on an inter national bridge as a joint dynamite blast creates a new concrete Rio Grande channel. The El Chamizal dispute ends after a century of flux, sparked by floods since 1852 and settlement built on a 1963 Kennedy Lopez Mateos accord.

Associated Press EL Paso Rio Grande Lyndon B. Johnson Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Amity Abrazos Mexico el Chamizal John F. Kennedy Adolfo Lopez Mateos

Humphrey Offered Shared Professorships at Minnesota and Macalester

President Hubert H. Humphrey received a proposed $30,000-a-year offer to share professorships at the University of Minnesota and Macalester College. He indicated consideration and planned to announce plans soon. Sources say he would divide time between teaching in Minnesota, writing, and politics while remaining active in the Democratic Party.

Minneapolis Hubert HL Humphrey University of Minnesota ManeAlesters College Tanyla Humphrey Washington Humphrey Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota Sourcrs University of Minnesota Board of Regents MacAlester Arthur Flemming

Remains in coma week after mistaken death pronouncement

In Denver a 71 year old woman, Goldie Marie Rheams, was pronounced dead last Friday at 3 15 pm but revived about an hour later. She has remained in a coma since then. Doctors call it a series of mistakes though understandable.

Associated Press Denver Goldie Marie Rheams Reaver General Hospital David Cowen

Route to connect Lubbock to Amarillo on new interstate

The 125 mile Lubbock to Amarillo interstate segment was added to the national network at a cost of 43.1 million dollars with 90 percent federal funding. President Johnson aided the decision announced by Secretary Boyd, following years of effort by Rep. Mahon and local leaders to link Lubbock with I 40 and boost regional status.

Kenneth May Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Amarillo Johnson Sec. of Transportation Alan S. Boyd U.S George H. Mahon DOT Congress Bord Jeff Mahon U.S. Hwy. 87

Goodfellows Appeal Seeks Needy Children Names

The Goodfellows ask for two days of name submissions for underprivileged Lubbock children ages under 11. Coupons appear in The Avalanche-Journal editions, with the Sunday issue marking the last chance to mail in names for Christmas packages.

Lubbock Chief Goodfellow Avalanche-Journal The Goodfellows See Goodfellows

Midwest wind storm halts travel and chills Texas

A major Midwest storm brought strong winds and heavy snow driving school closures and slower highways from western Minnesota to North Dakota as it moved northeast into Canada. Meanwhile subfreezing Texas temperatures eased, with Lubbock Amarillo and Hereford posting frigid early readings before a warmer weekend.

Minnesota South Dakota North Dakota Midwest Mississippi River Canada Colm Fair Weather Texas Panhandle-South Plains U.S. Weather Bureau Mercury Lubbock Amarillo Hereford Friona Dalhart

Weather forecast for Lubbock area warms to low 50s

Fair weather with a warmer day in the Lubbock vicinity today. Highs near the 50s, tonight’s lows around the mid 20s. Southerly winds up to 20 mph. Shopping days till Christmas.

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