16 Feb 1968
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1968
Page
1
In Houston a woman tells police she gave $8000 to her son Komarke who fled with an escapee. Police trace shows he boarded a plane en route to El Paso via New Orleans as guards report shifting duties and the Wynne unit warden comments on the pursuit.
Washington reports the President's Commission on Civil Strife warns of rising tensions and possible unrest this summer as civic disputes intensify and political divisions broaden nationwide. The panel calls for calm, dialogue, and stronger safeguards for public order amid growing demonstrations.
Treasury Secretary Henry H. Fowler dismissed a congressional alternative to a tax surcharge saying current taxes are aimed at halting inflation and preventing recession. He warned the economy faces grave danger of excessive overheating while the Commerce Department noted a large international dollar drain amounting to 3.75 billion dollars last year.
An 11 member panel faced questions about new election steps as Detroit riots linger. A commission investigator noted little progress despite private sector job drives for poor African Americans and cautioned ongoing bitterness.
A short devotional prayer offers thanks to God for blessings received, asking for guidance and continued grace from the Heavenly Father. The plea emphasizes humility and reverence in daily life.
The article reports a protest by Harvey Row Hicks and others over the Vietnam draft. Hicks says the manpower officer will review options, emphasizing that families have suffered but decisions rest with the services.
The selective service in Texas announced a March quota of 1948 men for induction into the Army. This figure represents the largest state quota in 17 years, with pre induction examinations planned to begin soon.
Storm's hold wanes over South Plains and West Texas as thaw begins after three days of heavy weather. In Lubbock drivers faced slick streets and large pothole-like chasms on major arteries during the warmer spell, a new driving hazard noted by motorists.
Two people died and nine others were hurt when a blast and fire swept a Rialto California factory causing the destruction of five small buildings. One seriously burned, others suffered flash burns and shock. About one hundred employees were on duty at the time. Authorities closed the street to prevent further damage as a scaffolding incident and falling debris were reported.
Stratford sheriffs and tax collector face a mystery as two officials vanish. Mrs. Wilson reports husband’s clothes missing while she stays at the sheriff’s quarters. Dr Lowe’s car located in Guyton. the sheriff is reportedly en route there.
San Antonio police officers prepared to depart for Houston seeking higher pay. The city council would not act on salary increase requests as many officers planned to apply to Houston Police Department. The move coincides with a drive to staff the Houston Exposition opening next month. City Manager Henckel hoped to present a salary increase plan around April 1.
Reports say a large Army brigade and a Marine unit are being rushed back to Vietnam for a second wave of deployment. The Army brigade numbers about 3,800 troops. the 7th Marine Regiment is also mobilized for renewed combat duty. Details on units and destinations remain undisclosed.
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