11 Feb 1968
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1968
Page
1
The report notes Allied forces advancing toward a Saigon area target as part of ongoing combat near the city. It mentions strategic gains reported by military officials and the broader campaign in the region during the current period.
Moody Foundation of Galveston awards 120000 for initial planetarium construction at the Museum Center. Funds released as construction starts with remainder next year. project aims to host educational programs and showcase science with the International Center for Arid and Semi Arid Land Studies.
Attorneys appointed for three heroin suspects include Antonia A E De Lac Croot and Catalina Munoz, both of Barcelona, Spain. They were arraigned after arrival at an international airport and moved to public defender representation while awaiting further proceedings.
Speaker Ben Barnes plans to appoint a subcommittee Monday to seek loopholes in Texas liquor laws amid ongoing criticism of the Texas Liquor Control Board. Grand juries in Dallas and Tyler are investigating operations. five House lawyers will join the probe.
The message asks Holy God for help to avoid personal bias and to see beyond circumstances. It seeks to understand motive and causes, praying for Dimay to dwell on positive, unique qualities in every person, referencing Josephine Robertson.
Weather forecast shows scattered showers across most of Texas with northern Panhandle and northeast regions spared. Lubbock area may see light rain while Midland to Tyler report 49 to 68 degrees. cooler temps expected in the north and milder south as weekend clouds persist.
Cyrus Vance the US secretary of state arrived in Seoul with aides for urgent talks on the Korean crisis. He met South Korean leaders and planned sessions with North Korean officials after secret Panmunjom discussions. Officials said the aim was to ease tensions and stabilize the alliance as the situation remained the gravest since the Korean War.
Allied forces reported killing dozens of enemy near Saigon as 4 000 Communist guerrillas pressed toward the capital. U S Marines and South Vietnamese troops advanced near Ane and Khe Sanh while B52s conducted raids. Casualties included 107 killed at an ammunition depot and nine police officers killed or wounded.
A study by a police and guard commission faults law enforcement during Newark’s last summer riots. It cites deaths over 20 and mass arrests as well as extensive property losses. recommends sweeping reforms and a focused inquiry into the city’s schools and public safety system.
The weather map page notes mostly cloudy conditions tonight through Sunday with scattered light rain possible on Sunday. Temperatures cool on Sunday with slightly lower highs and northerly winds up to 25 mph.
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