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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1968

Page

12

Robbery charge and juvenile custody in Avenue AL incident

In a dark Avenue AL robbery report, Thomas faced charges but was later acquitted by a jury. Two youths aged 14 and 16 were taken into custody, with cases referred to juvenile court. Patrolmen Aveock and Gill spoke from the station as the holdup unfolded, identifying Livingston as armed assailant who fired a shot at the officer while Judge Beas presided over the trial.

Avenue AL Thomas Ouwr Juvenile Court David Aveock Aveock Lee Din Tris Avcock Livingston Heo Teoendit Judes Robert HH Beas

Weather office notes mixed ice and rain across Hub City region

Light drizzle and freezing temperatures spread across the state with Odessa reporting sleet and slick roads while McAllen saw no precipitation. Schools remained open in most cities though drivers faced hazardous conditions and reports noted ice on windshields and downed branches in Henderson.

Weather Bureau McAllen Refuge Whitehouse Toineh Pexas Bfysaer Ardmore Teegar Woyteer Bae Plegsant Liv Baeg Nareutdeches Killin Fea Watson Mount Enterprise Odessa Midland el Pass Big Bend National Park Dallas-Fort Worth Arca Henderson

Birth Notice Reading Confusing Dates and Names

Fragmentary OCR shows a birth notice with multiple personal names and scattered places. The readable parts include a birth reference, weights, and affiliations but lack clear dates or a coherent event summary. It appears as a garbled notice listing individuals such as Herman Boonen and Arberet with possible hospital or sponsor mentions.

American Planes Mount Huge Assault On Enemy

American war reporters describe massive air strikes across North Vietnam. Heavily damaged targets include the Thai Neuven thermal power plant and boat repair docks near Haiphong. Marines battle near Khe Sanh as divisions engage in heavy fighting around Saigon and Cu Chi. Civilian casualties and overall toll rise with ongoing Lunar New Year hostilities.

Thai Neuven Navy Haiphong Khe Sanh South Vietnam Isik Nen Hoc Mon Latzen U.S 25Th Division Cu Chi Saigon Hue Lewis MM. Simons Simons Offiers Tos South Vienne Dines

Wade widens liquor probe to out of state cities

Dallas attorney Henry Wade said investigators are sent to Longview and San Angelo and other cities seeking tips linked to the Texas Liquor Control Board controversy. He noted several grand jury prospects and said indictments against three Dallas men stem from the liquor board probe, but none directly involve the controversy.

Dallas Atty Vlenry Wade Longview San Angelo Texas Liquor Control Board Wade PPS Liquor Board DPS Pallas Joseph Daniel Smokey Joe Smith Smith Charles TD. Bryant Bobby James Impson Grand

Former West Virginia official indicted in interstate conspiracy case

Barron, former West Virginia governor and attorney general, is named in a federal indictment alleging a conspiracy to distribute illicit profits via interstate commerce. The document covers actions up to its filing date, with Barron denying knowledge of any criminal plot and claiming potential vindication if tried.

Barron

Texas Industrial Output Surges Beyond U S In 1967

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reports Texas industrial output rose nearly 7 percent in 1967, matching the national gain while surpassing the United States for the first time since 1961. Durable goods rose 6.5 percent with electrical machinery leading, driven by integrated circuits for civilian and military use.

Dallas Texas Federal Reserve Bank United States Bank U.S

Arlington Dean Mrs Thorpe Dies After Heart Surgery

Mrs Nooney Clark Thorpe dean of women at the University of Texas at Arlington died in St Pauls Hospital Dallas after closed heart surgery Tuesday. She was widowed to Paul Thorpe and survived by sons Clark 21 a University of Oklahoma graduate and Ione 16 a student at Arlington High School.

Arrlington Tex

No Smoking posters trigger post office clash and delays

Officials clashed over a tobacco posters campaign on U.S. mail trucks with health estimates from the National Opinion Research Center and U.S. Public Health Service. Controversy grew after a posting error and small stickers required reprint. Police later said protests near the U.S. Embassy in Rome turned violent with injuries and arrests.

National Opinion Research Center Tyheen John W. Gardner Lawrence F. O'Brien Public Health Service Post Office Department Alba Serenedy Sone Tobtba Mer Senate Nootiach Welfare Daepuurte Mentoofficial Willman He. Stewart Steagart Healith Stewart Post Office Larry O'Brien Democrats Congressional Committee Den Welfare Sad Fed Cross Harry

Stray U S Planes Hit by Chinese MIGs Near Communist Island

Fragmented wartime report details two U S aircraft damaged in clashes with Chinese MIG jets near a disputed island. The chaotic OCR text references aerial encounters, possible losses, and surrounding battlefield chatter without clear dates or locations.

U.S

Insurers Explain Fire Premium Cuts Across Counties

The article outlines statewide fire premium reductions for homeowners in several counties including Collin Cook Jed ta Fannin Branktin Graven Hopkins Phint and Danar. Rates vary by use and protection codes with adjustments tied to class experience through a period ending before a past hurricane.

Red Northiawest Aed Touchbaek Teaue Enunehes Northawesd Collin, Cook Jedta Tpenten Fannin Branktin Graven Hopkins Phint Danar Lubbock

Water Depletion Maps Available for Tax Use

High Plains Undersaroune Water Conservation District 1 in Dabhoek offers water depletion maps to compute district water costs for 1987 income tax purposes. Available for 60 cents each at the district office. Maps interpret annual water level records from nearly ten thousand wells within the district.

High Plains

Head Restraints Set for Front Seats in New Cars

The government announced that head rests will be required on the front seat of all cars manufactured after December 31 to protect occupants from whiplash in rear end collisions. The National Safety Bureau notes about one in four accidents involve rear end crashes and many cause neck injuries.

Washington CAP Iovernmment Injanes i National Safety Bureau

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