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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1968
Page
3
The snippet shows the editors and publisher Chas A Guy of Liberty Texas pledging allegiance to the flag and the Republic. It includes a dated header “Liberty Tex by Monday Morning Dec 23 19a.”
U.S. District Judge Garza called the Rio Grande Valley high school incident a landmark on free speech and due process. The ruling struck down a school board ban on demonstrations as prior restraint and criticized selective enforcement of suspensions affecting 192 students who staged a 15-demand strike, with 62 expelled and plans for damages and record erasure. The decision drew criticism from local officials and funding groups, who warn it could spark uprisings in area schools and undermine discipline policies.
The piece surveys alarm over potential Nixon Cabinet picks and possible Dewey nomination for Chief Justice. It discusses Henry Friendly and other opinions on clarifying the Fifth Amendment, including interrogation limits, subpoenas, lineups, and Miranda implications, arguing reforms could serve truth and justice.
The piece argues for Hubert H. Humphrey resuming a professorship at the University of Minnesota and Macalester College, praising his public life experience and teaching ability. It notes he could influence party rebuilding and possibly challenge Senator Eugene J. McCarthy in Washington in 1970, viewing that as a positive outcome.
The article argues prolonged strikes threaten the economy and calls for measured government mediation led by George P. Schultz as Secretary of Labor. It discusses limits on federal intervention, potential compulsory arbitration, and the role of cooling-off periods in shaping industrial relations. It also notes New York politics with Nelson Rockefeller and a bipartisan move to restrict cross party nominations.
Nixon plans to separate Vietnam military operations from Paris peace talks after taking office. He favors a substantial U.S. force reduction and a shift of combat roles to South Vietnamese troops while seeking civilian spending and renewed defense priorities.
TOKYO confirms the execution of former Prime Minister Kideki Tojo and six other top Japanese war criminals by hanging. The ashes of their cremated bodies will be scattered to the winds as the case closes.
A reader recalls a three year old accident on 19th Ave S where a minister's wife avoided a ticket and insurance dispute led to $50 outlay. Other letters defend Tech speaker Daniel Watts, urging open dialogue and fair play, referencing Nixon era urban policy and Peter’s biblical warnings.
The Avalanche-Journal notes a grand jury inquiry into the Hough riots warns against manipulation of emotionally immature youths by various groups. It cites statements from the American Bar Association and CPUSA leaders about youth influence, urging citizens to monitor youth activity.
Edward Gross owner of Das Wirtshaus in Springfield HI credits disabled employees with sharp skills and reliability. A blind cigar counter worker detects brands by smell and a mute busboy watches for every detail. Gross notes labor shortages eased by hiring through the state Vocational Rehabilitation Division.
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