06 Feb 1968
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1968
Page
1
Fragmentary copy outlines a story about a presidential portrait controversy. It mentions Mrs Peter Theraye and Mrs Johnson and a push to depict First Lady figures. The text hints at public figures, a treacherous delay, and a crackdown on strong political imagery within the era.
President Johnson proposed to Congress a plan that would redirect federal education spending away from constructing classrooms toward strengthening what goes inside them. The proposal calls for new standards, testing, and support for school systems, with money allocated for research and teacher training.
AUSTIN The Texas Liquor Control Board ordered a crackdown on private clubs amid controversy over liquor by the drink. The board issued new restrictions banning club elections from compromising records and requiring clubs to retain member and sales records. a complaints committee was formed to oversee enforcement.
A newspaper fragment lists various page references across sections such as News Administration Markets Comics and Farming. It mentions topics including Reagan unveiling records California clips and a brandt dents shop report with sparse readable details.
United States officials cautioned against premature hopes for a settlement with North Korea over the Pueblo incident as Panmunjom talks continued. A Pueblo crew release remained unsettled with no confirmed in principle agreement, and State Department officials stressed no apology was planned.
Amid a fourth day of a city strike, New York sanitation workers halted duties citing failed contract talks. Courts ordered the workers back, with fines and potential jail terms for strikers, while the trash pile grew and public health concerns rose.
Arthur Ludgrove twenty from Appleby faced a magistrate for speeding at 54 miles per hour in a village. He claimed the offense was on his honeymoon with the magistrate noting the excuse lacked merit and imposed a fine of twelve shillings.
County voters rush to file for the May 4 Democratic primary with three county commission seats drawing the most attention. GOP contenders include W Hugh Harrell for 6th District judge and George Forston for sheriff. Other filings span precinct constables and state representative races as parties accept late submissions and possible fees.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen posted pickets around rail facilities in Big Spring Monday night. Local chairman T. Po Ray said the walkout would be nationwide, spurred by a dispute over reducing train crews from five men.
The national pattern brought fair and warm conditions Monday with Texas aligning to the trend. Temperatures rose into the 50s and 60s across the state while western Texas saw clear skies and the east had partly cloudy conditions. Lubbock recorded 61 degrees after an overnight low near 27, with light showers forecast along the Upper Coast.
Jack Cox, Republican nominee, shuns a renewed bid for governor amid Austin GOP pressure. He cites insufficient funds to mount a campaign and notes debts from prior races. Filing deadline looms for the 1968 primary with papers due by midnight and a $1,000 fee.
Viet Cong launch major offensive catching many South Vietnamese units unready. Many soldiers away for Tet holidays at resorts near Vung Tau and Dalat as high officers leave post and Saigon offices close for six days. American commanders express frustration at the poor defense and delayed communications amid the assault. President Nguyen Van Thieu remains away from Saigon as fighting erupts.
In a second week of intensified combat, U S jets attacked North Vietnamese supply facilities for surface to air missiles near Khe Sanh as Marines defend Hue and Saigon streets remain unstable. The Viet Cong still control parts of Hue while Marine forces push through the Citadel ruins.
Japan and Britain announced a new SO-year agreement on information and material exchange for peaceful atomic energy. A similar accord had expired last December.
The forecast shows today in the 60s with tonight in the mid 30s Light variable winds and a few scattered readings. A Southwest Weather update lists precipitation and low temperatures for regions including Albuquerque Houston Oklahoma City Dallas and surrounding areas with varying details.
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