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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1968

Page

21

Ford executive eyed for high government post in speculation

Washington rumors center on Henry Ford II possibly joining the administration as commerce secretary or a noncabinet public service post while White House officials deny any confirmed plan. Health, Education and Welfare is the only cabinet vacancy, with illness of Alexander Trowbridge stirring chatter about Ford.

Washington Henry Ford Hoo White House Ford Secretary of Commerce Ford Motor Co Alexander Th. Trowbridge George Christian Sargent Shriver U.S Senate Ilinois Leavi John F Kennedy Poverty Proguraba Repar Sam Fa Tiingis Vacanex

Depositors Sought Here Amid Savings System Abolished

Post master Ernest Ohbnemus states the Postal Savings System was ended by law nearly two years ago and many accounts remain open. The 1650 law signed by President Johnson halted new accounts after April 25, with a small remaining balance around 7100 dollars still on file. In Detroit, Henry Ford says no current government post plans, while Commerce Department officials expect Lee H. Ford to return to work within weeks amid Trowbridge’s health concerns.

Althotc Ernest J. Ohbnemus Johnson Ford Pdetrait White House Trowbridge George Christain Ossed The Commerce Cementio Commerces Department

Dinner honors Dr Clifford B Jones draws large Masonic crowd

A Masonic sponsored dinner at Hillcrest Country Club in Lubbock honors Dr Clifford B Jones, with reservations for more than 650 Masons and their ladies. The Dallas Scottish Rite Consistory coordinates attendance from Lubbock El Paso members and guests as Jones is praised for contributions to Masonry and wider cultural and educational life in Texas. The event, starting at 7, features an invocation by Charles G See and will proceed with a program led by master of ceremonies Robert Al Nash.

Clifford B. Jones South Plains Hillcrest Country Club Byron Shotts Dallas Lubbock EL Paso Shotts Wridht Court of Honour Doctor Jones Texas York Rite Robert al Nash Charles G DR Jones

Illinois Governor Decides Not To Seek Third Term

The Illinois governor announces he will not seek a third term, citing personal reasons. Officials including the state treasurer and attorney general discussed futures, but the governor emphasized personal considerations. The state faces ongoing political debate ahead of primaries.

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Window of war in Hue battle captured from a Marine

A U S Marine fires at Viet Cong from a building window during ongoing fighting for control of Hue in South Vietnam as seen by a CAP wirephoto.

Hue South Vietnam

Navy Faces Heavy Strains as Sailing Harshly Pressed

Washington AP reports a rough stretch for the Navy with several incidents. North Korea seized the Pueblo on Jan 25, the Rowan collided with a Soviet merchant ship on Jan 31 off the Korean coast, and the Seawolf reported trouble off the Atlantic coast. The mood remains tense but resignations fade into humor.

Pueblo U.S Rowan State Department Seawolf Atlantic Mediterranean

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