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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1968

Page

2

Copper strike talks wrecked by companywide bargaining dispute

A federal panel says the seven month copper strike is hindered by union and employer demands for companywide bargaining. Wages are a central issue with unions seeking about 1 per hour raises over three years. Kennecott Anaconda Phelps and American Refining are the four firms involved. The panel urges focus on economic issues and uniform contract dates while probing potential Taft Hartley action.

Washington Ite F Jamant Kennescott Copper Corp Salt Lake City Ito Kennecott, Anaconda Phela American| Refining Ae ‘W. Taylor the Universe of Pennsylvania George G. Higgins U.S. Catholic Conference George E. Reedy Johnson

Burglars Loot Stores and Cars in Friday Night Sweep

Police reported multiple burglaries and vandalism incidents including armed burglars at a grocery store exit with three money bags missing. Several auto thefts and vehicle vandalism were logged along with injuries to Pablo Angiano. Losses included clothing, tires, radios, a windshield, and a bottle door glass from various addresses in the area.

R. Barker Ave S Hugh Bradberry 23Rd St Ray Johnson Firestone Ave. J. al 41St St Wayne Blaylock Hemetarny 52Nd St Morris Thompson Ave Gird St Paul Keele Paris Ave

Looking for a Better Government Job Now

Adults 18 and over are invited to prepare for U.S. Civil Service openings over the next two months. Lincoln Service, a private school not affiliated with the government, offers test prep that can yield high starting salaries and job security. A free booklet Civil Service Positions Salaries is available by sending a postcard to Lincoln Service, 2211 Broadway Dept 64-6 Pekin Illinois.

U.S. Civil Service Gb Niraspore Lincoln Service Civil Service Lincoln Service, Inc Broadway Dept Pekin Finos

New officers elected for Used Managers' Association

James Kelly is president Truman Riddle vice president and Jack Jones secretary treasurer lead the new Used Managers' Association after a Saturday breakfast meeting with about 15 attendees in attendance at the Johnson House Restaurant. Lubbock's new fire station at 4814 50th St to be dedicated at 2 30 p m with open house to 5 p m including speeches and pumper equipment displays. 1968 City Secretaries and Clerks Association officers were installed at Piccadilly Cafeteria with Jimmy Lou Stewart as president Madge Jones vice president Velma Miller secretary treasurer and Dolly Berry reporter. New trustees are M L Ray Gerald Kendrick and E C Odom. Fire at 4117 A 35th St causes about 1000 damage to a garage and contents. Nathaleen Barham occupant. four units responded.

Used Managers’ Association Johnson House James Kelly Truman Riddle Jack Jones Lubbock 50Th St City Secretaries and Clerks Association Piccadilly Jimmy Lou Stewart Floydada Madge Jones Lockney Velma Miller Brownfield Dolly Berry Seagraves M. L. Ray Plainview Gerald Kendrick Slaton E. C. Odom Morton 35Th St Nathaleen Barham

Former Texan 110-year-old seeks home trip

Grace Jones, born into slavery in 1858, turns 110 and hopes to return to Wharton Texas. She lives in a Milwaukee area nursing home and values a birthday gift of pierced earrings. She dismisses television and miniskirts and recalls Civil War era life with a son long deceased.

Milwaukee Wis UPI Grace Jones Texas Wharton Tex

One Year Old Mao Honored in Tiabaya Village

In Tiabaya near Ayacucho, Ecuador the one year old Mao Tse-tung Mamani Tlaquita is celebrated by an indigenous family. The child is named after the world figure as part of local naming customs.

Mao

America's loveliest honored with honorary city citizenship in Lubbock

Miss America 1956 winner Debbie Kent Barnes received Lubbock's honorary city citizenship after touring 19 states since her September crowning. She eyed an August U S O Vietnam trip and planned to pursue a music degree, saying the honor felt unique and tax free. A separate note describes a twin-engine plane crash near an American base and a Canadian repair and departure.

Lubbock America W. D Dub) Rogers Kentucky Vietnam Miss Barnes Municipal Tt Jan Glenn Fort Worth Kansas Jan Greenland

Vance Urges Immediate Reform of Local Justice System

Cyrus Vance urged bar presidents to revamp the outmoded local criminal justice system to prevent riots. He warned that mob violence threatens order and liberty and called for contingency plans, special prosecutors, and readily available defense counsel for emergencies.

Chicago Cyrus R. Vance Vance Defense l South Kora Presidance

Tax reform plans face year wait in Congress

President Johnson signals major tax overhaul is at least a year away with no immediate action. A 10 percent surcharge proposal may be submitted after Congress acts on other measures, while a minimum tax and tax incentives for municipal bonds are also discussed with support from Wilbur Mills and opposition from some lawmakers.

Joseph BR. Coyne Washington Johnson Congress Mem Congress Russell B. Long D-La Treasury Department Treasury Depa Riment Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark House Ways and Means Committee

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