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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1967

Page

3

Plains Farming Pork Producers Endorse Nickels for Profit Plan

Texas Pork Producers Association backs the National Pork Council investment plan nickels for profit. Five cents per market hog will fund promotions with 80 percent returning to Texas for state efforts and 20 percent to national pork promotion. Local groups may access funds if 20 percent of regional hogs join.

Texas Pork Producers Assn National Pork Council T. D. Tanksley Tanksley Texas South Plains National Pork Producers ‘Council National Livestock and ‘Meat Board Euel Liner Lubbock National Council Liner Panhandle Hill Country South Texas

Garrison Tops Louisiana Newsmakers of 1967

UPI survey names Dist. Atty. Jim Garrison the state’s top newsmaker for 1967 for his controversial Kennedy assassination inquiry. Gov. John McKeithen, Victor Bussie, Aubrey Young, Edward Partin, Carlos Marcello, Aaron Kohn, and John Mecom Jr. receive notable mentions for actions from rackets probes to the Saints season.

New Orleans UPI Jim Garrison Kennedy Louisiana United Press International Garrison John McKeithen McKeithen U.S John Rarick Victor Bussie Louisiana Afl-Cio Aubrey Young Life Magazine James Hoffa Eward Grady Partin Baton Rouge Hoffa Chattanooga Partin Carlos Marcello Jefferson Parish Aaron Kohn New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission New Orleans Saints

Poems Honor Dad After Slaying Trial

Harvey Young was fatally shot by a man who died in custody after the August incident. Roberto DelGado, 29, was later convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. His 11 year old daughter wrote the poem titled Dads celebrating her father.

Artford UPI Patrola Harvey Young Young Roberto DelGado DelGado Ung Hdra

Oregon law requires underage hunters to carry firearm competency certificates

In Salem Oregon a United Press dispatch explains that youths under 17 must hold a certificate of competency to use firearms. It notes that hunter safety courses are held during the summer across most regions of the state.

Salem Ore UPD Oregon

Spitballs Could Jumpstart New Paper Chemistry

Baylor University physicist Dr. Robert G. Packard demonstrated a water dissolvable paper that could alter schooling. He suggested spitballs might become obsolete or transformed into a cheating method if notes dissolve in water, risking teacher suspicion and student embarrassment.

WACO UPI Robert G. Packard Baylor University Packard Bry

Cadmium Pollution Ties to Disease Near Nakamichi Mine

About 300 residents near a metal mining operation at Nakamachi, 150 miles northwest of Tokyo, report aches pains and brittle bones they call the ouch ouch disease. They threaten to sue the company over cadmium contamination in drinking water.

Tokyo Nakamachi

Stennis to Probe U S Air War Capability in Vietnam

Senator John C. Stennis announces a Senate investigation into America's ability to wage conventional air war amid rising Vietnam losses and Soviet gains in tactical airpower. The inquiry covers new designs like the F111 and FX aircrafts, and potential Navy Air Force joint programs.

America Washington John C. Stennis D-Miss U.S Vietnam Russia United States Congress Stennis Senate Preparedness Subcommittee Soviet Union Air Force Navy Army

Peace Corps withdraws volunteers from Gabon

The Peace Corps announces the withdrawal of 57 volunteers from Gabon at the Gabonese government's request. No reason was given, but the note expressed thanks for the corps work. Since 1963 about 190 volunteers have served in Gabon including rural school builders and teachers. The return date is not set though a 90 day transition is typical. There are 14,000 volunteers in training or service in 21 African nations and 36 other countries.

Washington Peace Corps Gabon Guinea Mauritania Cyprus Ceylon Indonesia Pakistan

Radio Agreement Still Acceptable

United States and Mexico have signed an accord extending through 1968 to regulate broadcast band channels and reduce cross border interference. The base pact dated January 1957. the new accord was signed in Mexico City last Thursday and awaits U.S. Senate approval before ratification by President Johnson.

Washington United States Mexico State Department Mexicco City U. S. Senate Johnson

Venezuela Structure: 20 States 1 District and 72 Islands

Venezuela is described as a federal republic consisting of 20 states, one federal district, two territories Amazonas and Delta Amacuro, and 72 Caribbean islands. The summary notes the political framework and territorial divisions.

Venezulan Makeup Caracas UPI Venezuela Amazonas Delta Amacura Caribbean

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