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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1968

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Massachusetts court upholds ban on power lines in towns

Massachusetts Supreme Court in a unanimous decision supports selectmen of Sudbury Concord and Wayland denying Boston Edison permission to build high voltage lines over nine streets. The ruling allows considering aesthetics in granting or denying lines that would span about two miles from Sudbury substation to a new Maynard station.

Boston Massachusetts’ Supreme Court Boards of Selectmen Boston, Edison Co Paul C. Zeardon Selectmen Sudbury Concord Wayland Boston Edison IMGT Maynard

Sharp shift urged in city schools could close campuses

A federal Title IV technical assistance team urged drastic reorganization of Lubbock Public Schools. The plan could shut schools or reroute students to bus systems, risking loss of the neighborhood school concept. The report dominated a school board meeting with bids, committees, and finance items proceeding despite concerns.

Lubbock Lubbock High U.S. Office of Education Dallas Nat Williams Health, Education and Welfare Department Nixon Dallas ‘Regional Office of Education

Winter Storm Draws Midwest Into Snow Blanket

A massive storm blankets the nation from Oregon to Michigan with heavy snowdrifts up to four feet and major travel disruption. Schools closed across the Midwest, bus service delayed, and freezing temps forecast as winter arrives with mixed precipitation possible through Saturday.

Oregon Upper Michigan Thursidayy Midwest Panhandle South Plains U. S Weather Bureau Kansas Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin Lubbock

Marion denies plea for new trial in Lubbock area

The report notes James Lee Marion, a local figure, facing denial of a request for a new trial. The broader page references flu like illnesses affecting top courthouse staff and standard attendance levels at schools, with other items listed from different sections and pages.

Lubbock James Lee Marion

Lubbock Reader Urges Brotherhood Amid Seasonal Faith

A Lubbock Reader prays for glory of the season and asks readers to live as truly their brother's keeper in service to Christ.

Christ Lubbock

Hope Knows Why Go To Far East In Christmas Series

Bob Hope writes from Seoul about Army morale tours in the Pacific. He notes crowded planes and volunteer college students, and recalls a Camp Zama show where many attendees were wounded veterans from Vietnam.

Bob Hope Par East Seoul West Point Zosie Greer Kay - Ine Durber Sesterdas Camp Zatiia Japan Vietnam Page

Ransom Plot Foiled by Police in Miami Kidnapping Case

Police halted a predawn ransom attempt targeting Barbara Mackie, daughter of land developer Robert Mackie. A UM Miami researcher and two other suspects were sought as officers recovered a boat and gear linked to the abduction plan, with no charges filed yet.

FBI Miami Barbara Jane Mackie Robert Mackie University of Miami George Daecon Thomas Mullen

North Korea to free Pueblo crew amid guarded optimism

Reports say North Korea agreed to release the USS Pueblo crew with U S and North Korean diplomats holding lengthy talks in Panmunjom. Officials caution against certainty while families await confirmation as the crisis drags into another week.

Washington North Korea State Department Robert J. McCloskey U.S Panmujong Pueblo North Souventas Amertenti Seauh Caplbek CPP Pogett

Goodfellows Plead For Club Help To Aid Needy Children

Chief Goodfellow urges civic clubs and charitable groups to boost contributions for underprivileged children in Lubbock. The organizing committee notes nearly 10 000 kids may need aid, but fund intake trails last year with several fundraising events behind schedule.

Chief Goodfellow Nin Lubbock Kerry

Hearing Set For Brown A New Trial In El Paso Court

A new trial hearing is scheduled in El Paso at 9:50 a.m. for Dotohus Jacek Brown who was convicted in October for the bludgeoning deaths of his parents. He is free on $25,000 bond pending the hearing as state attorney Alton Ro Griffin prepares the case.

Melanie Park Lubbock Hulle Advisory Committee South Coast Life Insurance Co Pan American 1Th Street Austin Faye Sat Pisteier Court Eel Paso Todas Dotohus Jacek Brown Annife Pervents Tnt Alton Ro Griffin Gilkerson Travis Shelton

Apollo 8 Moonship Launch Readied for Weekend Flight

Apollo astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders prepare for a risky Saturday launch as NASA technicians tune Saturn 33S rocket and rocket engines. Officials describe final checks, computer data and life support systems, with calm plans for the first lunar orbit mission.

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Council approves uniforms for sanitation crews

A local council ordered uniforms for sanitation workers and discussed related procurement and vehicle coverage. The report notes a formal resolution and mentions meeting date details and participation by city officials.

Council

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