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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1968

Page

6

Progress Seen At Hue SAMs Hit At Khe Sanh

Report on the Vietnam War front describes heavy fighting across 34 South Vietnamese cities. Allied casualty toll reaches 1,729 with 1,046 Americans and 1,169 South Vietnamese dead or wounded, while civilians flood shelters in Saigon. Northern fronts see fresh assaults around Da Nang and Hoi An. U.S. air and Marine actions target enemy positions near Khe Sanh and along the frontier.

Hue Sams Khe Sanh U.S Saigon Seriar da Nang Baws Cam la Demilitarized Zone

Garbage strike threat and wage dispute in New York

A union spokesman warns against crossing picket lines as strike talks falter over a $600 wage rise while the city offers $400. NYC sanitation crews report 30,000 tons of garbage at curbside with 10,000 tons daily buildup amid winter slowdowns and health worries.

O'Dwyer New York City Department of Sanitation John V. Lindsay

City Eyes Special Action by Authorities in Coming Days

A local item notes that in a few days a special action will be required by city authorities. It suggests official steps or decisions pending and outlines potential impacts on residents and service operations.

Travel Writers Protest Restrictions On Overseas Travel

The Society of American Travel Writers opposes restrictions on American travel abroad. President Robert S. Kane says a letter was sent to President Johnson urging more funding for the U.S. Travel Service rather than taxes or limits on Americans traveling overseas. The service promotes inbound tourism to the United States.

New York UPI Society of American Travel Writers Robert S. Kane Johnson U.S

Treasury Reports Fiscal Year Totals for Jan 31

Treasury accounts show withdrawals of 104.94 billion dollars and deposits of 85.41 billion. Cash balance stands at 80.82 billion with public debt at 348.80 billion and gold reserves reported at 41.98 billion.

Treasury Reports Washington UPI Treasury

Johnson seeks expanded federal education aid and vocational programs

President Johnson urged Congress to boost federal spending to 11.6 billion for education next year, centering on higher education and graduate schools. He proposed 1.5 million student aid recipients, more funds for graduate programs, and a new program to strengthen research and teaching. Vocational training would get 15 million to bridge education and work.

Johnson Congress

Birth Announcement List From Brownfield and Surrounding Areas

Multiple birth notices from Brownfield Tunes Hee Shoal Me and Mie Geatse Hadden of TGR Mth Flonef. A baby boy weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces born at 2 52 am at a hospital. Father employed by Texas Diamibenk. mother by American National Protection. Names listed include Mr and Mrs Eduardo Taper Laren and Mr and Mrs Tochard Maderd VWih from Bath of a sen we. Hospital details and other family members mentioned. inconsistent OCR text.

Mie Geatse Hadden TGR Mth Flonef Heahland Hye Labtec Ck Trower and Lick Gg & Paursls Janes Beth Texas Diamibenk To Mire Tochard Maderd Mona la Citi Natonal Preurance

Governors race fields fill as filing closes statewide

As filing deadlines approached in Texas, key contenders emerged for governor and other statewide offices. Veteran figures and newcomers from Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth and San Antonio joined Democrats and Republicans alongside names like Yarborough, Hill, Calvert and Barnes in the crowded slate.

Governors Joan Tries Dallas Don Yarboruish Houston Preston Smith Dolph Brisege Uvalde Gordon McLendon Iadies Eugene Locke Daihes South Vietnam Waegoner Carri Pat O'Donied John L. Hill Dan Yarborough Edward J. Whittenburg Ben Barnes Texas House Don Gladden Fort Worth Gene Smith Lane Jerry Sadler Jeishetor Ons James Sincere Wd Robert S. Calvert Wig Dallas Blankenship North Sulphur Paris Belton County Atty. Gen Crawford Martin

Leftist Demonstrators Shot by Police in Calcutta Clash

Police opened fire on leftist demonstrators near Calcutta at Baily five miles from the city killing one and wounding several during a United Front protest against the Congress government led by Dr. P. C. Ghosh. Britain to switch to decimal currency this year introducing new coins and a new 100 pence to the pound system by 1971.

Calcutta India Baily United Front Congress Party Poc Ghosh Rain Congress Party West Bengal London Britain

Local Elections Field Candidates for County Offices

A list of candidates filing for county and precinct offices includes Denzil Joveys for County Judge, Thomas J. Purdom as assistant district attorney, and incumbent officials such as Sheriff Gorady Varrist and Tax Assessor-Collectors Melvin T. Ward. GOP hopefuls feature Merle M. Rose Kiddie Paxton W. Fligh Harrell George Forston and others across Precincts 1 2 and 3.

A ' Moneker Paha Perttlinie Dmstrin Toy Tech William ER Moore Luooek Lores Attys Russell S. Uiardir Pree Arch G. Doth Pree Max Arrants Marvin McLarty Jr Les Derrick Frank €. Carrillo V. Wayne Baim Sey Phaeeds Bolen Charles Bo Eppe Carson Orban Fee Axscock Pocumber Wayne LeCroy Jessie Lee Vance Chaiman Madison Sowder Ramon P. Renteria Allen Metrev Slaton GOP Merle M. Rose Kiddie Paxton Levelland W. Fligh Harrell George Forston Davids Shannon Lubbock Janes S. Henninger Jereph Smith Constable Cliff) Weaver

North Koreans twice repelled by Pueblo crew shows brave defense

The article reports unpublished confidential messages from the USS Pueblo describing a one hour sea battle with North Korean forces. Three crewmen were wounded as a North Korean assault was repelled twice despite heavy enemy fire.

Paul Scott Washington Johnson

South Koreans Unhappy Denies North Korea Apologies

Fragmentary text notes South Korea’s stance on apologies to North Korea, with unclear references to leaders, meetings, and possible policy shifts. The readable portions suggest domestic dissatisfaction and political tension over inter-Korean relations.

North Korea

Dallas editor dies at 81 in Dallas

Mrs Henry B Deeherd 81 longtime Dallas matriarch daughter of George B Dealey publisher of the Dallas Morning News and mother of Ben Decherd dies Monday Survivors include son Ben Decherd Jr a sister Mrs T Moroney Sr a brother M M Dealey and two grandchildren all of Dallas

Dallas Henry B. Deeherd George B. Deatey The Dallas Morning News Ho Ben Decherd News Ben Decherd Jr TM. Moroney Srr Iy. M Led) Dealey Gandchildren

Grand Jury Action Teases Dallas Prostitution Probe

A Dallas County probe into arson, bribery and prostitution cases heads toward grand jury action. District Attorney Wade says the inquiry has uncovered scattered information and may send charges against at least two suspects, including a figure linked to liquor investigations and alleged influence peddling by Joseph Daniel Smith.

Wade Grand Jury Othey Dallas Gedamental Neere Austin Dallas County Pound J Joseph Daniel Smokey Joe’ Smith Smith Chatee Smith

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