27 Feb 1968
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1968
Page
1
The report of a death threat by a Martian hoaxer is doubted. Wynne rejects Watts claim that a farmer was waylaid by three armed men en route to Amarillo. Unclear records describe unidentified vehicles amid ongoing hoax allegations.
Austin lawmakers were told that the legislature must find 122.8 million dollars this year to finance state government for the fiscal year starting September 1. The plan envisions funding through available revenues and may hinge on passage of a general appropriation bill before Sept. 1.
Fragmentary report describes a Nevada cave-in killing three boys and mentions discussion of weapons and body armor for state guardsmen. Senator Bruce Reagan is cited expressing opinions on equipment.
A jumble of garbled quotes reports Congress concerns over the Treasury Conscience Fund with a reference to a missing soldier and $150 for equipment. Police and officials describe a chaotic scene with buried bodies, a rescue, and a cave dug near an irrigation ditch as officers piece together fragmented details.
Florida educators and legislators remain firm amid a high tension walkout. The dispute centers on education funding and classroom policy as protests unfold across districts.
Wernher von Braun told an audience of over 1,000 at Municipal Auditorium that a successful moon landing is believed possible before 1969 ends. He cited hard lessons from the Apollo program and emphasized safety measures after the 1967 fire.
The article notes plans for a Saturn 1B test with three astronauts and a LEM attached, led by Wernher von Braun at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville Alabama, aiming for a high profile launch for the nation. It also mentions weather forecasts showing no clear relief from winter across Texas.
A historical critique argues neglect from birth to age six harms millions, stalling potential and hindering economic progress. It highlights nutrition and infection control, calling for public health measures and early stimulation, while warning against private family neglect and passive attitudes.
U S special forces clashed with a convoy of three North Vietnamese tanks one mile from the Cambodian border. They destroyed one tank and killed 30 enemy troops with no U S casualties, signaling possible planned wider action along the border.
U S officials said bombing raids on North Vietnam would intensify over two months in response to Hanoi rejecting peace talks. Targets will include areas beyond previous limits as retaliation for the Lunar New Year offensive and to disrupt manpower and matériel flow southward. Two new targets were hit recently as radar aided strikes in poor visibility.
A Texas Liquor Control Board official and subcommittee members discussed delaying any ban on legislators drinking. Chairman Noel of Odessa and board member Negley of Saw presented views while Rep. R. H. Cory of Victoria urged strict adherence to the Liquor Control Act as the section was reviewed for display.
A brief devotional note asks Our Father to help us pray for all mothers, including those outside our own circle, and to be with them as they face daily responsibilities and challenges.
Variable high cloudiness expected in Lubbock and vicinity with increasing cloud cover and shifting temperatures throughout the day.
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