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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1968
Page
2
The Agriculture Department projects 1969 winter wheat production at 1.115 billion bushels, nine percent below 1968’s record yet seven percent above the 1963-67 average. All wheat acreage is cut 13 percent to 51.6 million acres with diversion payments offered. Harvest is expected from 88 percent of seeded wheat, vs 86 percent in 1968.
Washington report says Americans grow taller each generation and Luray Caverns in Virginia is lowering its walkways to provide extra headroom for taller visitors. The move is noted by the American Automobile Association as a response to increasing average height.
Deeds show President elect Nixon and wife Patricia buying a Florida residence at 517 Bay Lane for about 127 700. They assume a 27 700 mortgage and take an 80 000 second loan on the three bedroom, three bath home with 200 feet of sandy beach facing Biscayne Bay. The property is part of a private compound with neighbors George Smathers and C G Rebozo. The Nixons plan to move in by Christmas and may claim a homestead exemption reducing annual taxes.
Chicago AP reports the Breakfast Club wraps after a 35 plus year run with final taped show on Friday. Don McNeill notes teaching plans and different activities ahead while sending thanks to guests and alumni.
The Allerton Hotel auditorium hosted a television taping with Rep. Charlotte Reid singing a seasonal ditty. Notables Fran Allison Dick Noel and Burr Tillstrom attended the program ending with a moment of silent prayer.
A novelty claim declares five olive sizes surpass the standard Large. Mammoth, Giant, Jumbo, Colossal and Super Colossal are listed as bigger than Large in a lighthearted note.
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