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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1968

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Yarborough Enters Texas Governor Race Amid Pledges

Uberal evangelical candidate Don Yarborough announced a gubernatorial bid at the Texas State Capitol promising a people’s campaign and bold programs to address poverty and state needs. He touted an “Original Platform” claimed to be the most comprehensive ever presented in Texas and said victory is possible despite polling uncertainty.

Austin Don Yarborouch John Connally Houston Hosser Riperoarmms Yarborough State Capitol Twin Connally Yau Beratuch Hobdo Vetes Odd Midien Punaif Pammars Yoorberauch Esas Texas Thys Cpa Nouh

Stevensons Integrity Applauded Amid LCB Turmoil

An LCB auditor said he helped Coke Stevenson with income tax returns but mostly on his own time for friendship. Officials defended Stevenson and the agency, while lawmakers consider hearings and legislative study to tighten the Texas Liquor Control Act amid ongoing turmoil and criticism. Remaining text notes a chlorine leak in Philadelphia affecting 300 people.

Austin Liquor Control Board LCB Coke Stevenson Martin Holter W. D. Noel Oof Odessa Stevenson Holter Equor Law Ben Toarnes Crawford Martin House Preston Smith Lubbock Dorsey Hardeman San Angelo Legislative Council Smith

Driver License Confusion Over Birth Certificate Issue

In Hot Springs Arkansas Mrs. A Bieratised faced a mix up with her driver license due to a misspelled name and wrong address on the record from the Revenue Office. A clerk advised awaiting a corrected license while the state treasure department addressed the error. The corrected details, once issued, will finalize her license this year.

Ark Tenens Teast Laine Arkansas Owasat Cerk Dyer Revenue Office Brersteed State Revenge Department Little Tleek Hot Springs Baevauge

Agriculture chemicals conference attracts area attendees

Lubbock and surrounding area expect about 330 persons to attend the agriculture chemicals conference. The event appears in Page 11 listings with various related notes and cross references to other sections such as Texas Muslins and watercolors.

Lubbock Area Agriculture Chemicals Conference

Last Chance to Enter State Politicians Race Deadline

The Associated Press reports Texas faces a Monday midnight deadline for candidates to enter primary races for state offices. Turnout could exceed previous records with large Negro and Mexican American populations registering in many counties. Governors’ race attention centers on Gov. John Connally’s successor as candidates from both parties announce.

Hed Audieincte Texas Miy John Connally

Air Freight Stowaway Discovered At Kennedy Airport

Michael Shway, 19, a stowaway from Melbourne, hid in a shipping crate labeled Laboratory Equipment Machinery and was found at Kennedy Airport. He had been insured for 5400 and planned to travel to Australia aboard a Saturday flight. Authorities consider possible prison time and fines for the incident.

New York Philadelphia Australia Kennedy Airport Salvatore Abruzzo Michael Shway New York City James Tpappin Shway Melbourne Ho O Sik Azo Pennsylvania Stae University

Acapulco Earthquake Routs U.S Tourists

An earthquake struck Acapulco and surrounding areas in southwestern Mexico early Saturday forcing American tourists to flee hotels and watch from streets in pajamas and robes. The tremors hit during a festive downtown square celebration but injuries appeared minimal.

Menico Cipy UPD Acapulcon Mexico Acapulco

Tension Mounts As Skirmishes Reported Along Korean Truce Line

Four new gunbattles were reported between U S and North Korean soldiers along the truce line amid U S efforts to win the release of the Pueblo and its 83 crew. South Koreans protest Pueblo talks and demand firmer U S action as Panmunjom hosts discussions.

Associated Press Seoul U.S United States Pueblo U.N. Comand United Nations USS North Iworean Commununist Panmunjom Panmunjom Military Armistice Committee Stip Les John V. Smith Pak Chane-kik South Korea TES Park Chung-hee Partient Park Chuns-kyu Vietnam Korea

Footprints to Follow: Prayer Blessing from 1 Thessalonians

A devotional reflection begins with blessing from God the Father and Jesus Christ. The prayer asks for guiding footprints through life for others to follow, ending with a morning reader’s hopeful note.

God Lord Jesus Christ Thessalonians Jesus

Texas Weekend Weather Brightens After Rain

Forecasters expect a fair, breezy Texas Saturday with mid 60s temperatures across the region. Lubbock should see pleasant conditions, while lows drop near 0 degrees tonight. South winds 15 to mph will persist, with a high pressure system moving east bringing clouds but no rain.

Texas Lubbock Brownsville Dhop ED Pase Ats

Tech Sets Spring Enrollment Record At 18007 Students

Texas Tech regular spring term enrollment reached 18 007 by noon Saturday, the second highest spring total in school history behind the 18 646 fall first term. Officials note typical spring drop compares to fall. this year the difference was 5 percent. No graduate students enrolled. audit on the 12th class day will finalize official numbers.

Texas Tech Tech

Indian Border Police Perish In Avalanche

In New Delhi the Defense Ministry reports sixteen border police on a lonely Himalayan border vigil near Tibet were killed by a snow avalanche that buried a hut. One officer died on the spot and several others were fatally or seriously injured.

New Delhi India Himalayas Defense Ministry Tne VW Sada

Highway Smashup Kills Lubbock Man Driver Hurt

A collision 11 miles northwest of Lubbock killed Alvan Owen Smith of 1510 Ave N and lightly injured Barbara L. Burton 45 of Muleshoe. John Will Blair 50 of Springtown drove the pickup with a trailer, wheel fell off, trailer tipped on a culvert, blocking the southeast lane. Blair cited as operator and Burton’s car struck the wreck.

Lubbock Afiwleshoe Ao House Labbock U. S. SA Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy Alvan Owen Smith Isto Ave Methodist Hospital Barbara L. Burton Muleshoe Smith Burton Byron Deal John Willi Blair Springtown Travelins Deal Blair

Holdouts fight in Hue as battle rages in Saigon

The Associated Press reports house to house fighting across Hue and other cities as Communist forces resist. U S command cites 14 997 enemy dead and 1 116 allied deaths in the week. Hue siege eases with citadel retaken, civilians missing, and air raids continuing near Khe Sanh Camp Carroll. Commercial flights resume into Tan Son Nhut amid quiet Saigon.

Saigon Hue U.S Khe Sanh Camp Carrol

Tahoka Voters Approve City Sales Tax Levy

Tahoka electors approved a one per cent city sales tax in a Saturday election with 185 votes for and 79 against. The levy becomes effective July 1.

Tahoka

Weather Outlook for Lubbock and Vicinity

Partly cloudy and cooler today and tonight with lows around the 30s and highs near 60. Light variable winds shift to north at 15 to 25 mph.

Labbock

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