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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1968

Page

2

Labor backs plan to stem rioting and boost housing jobs

President Johnson seeks to calm unrest with a multi billion dollar package. AFL CIO leader George Meany says unions will cooperate fully in funding new homes and job training for slum dwellers though he questions the plan's effectiveness.

Neil Gnardde Miami Beach Frs Johnson Afl-Cio George White House Joseph Califano Sigma Meany Labor Federation

Wayne Ramsey To Seek Office for Labs County Commissioner

Dr. V Wayne Ramsey a native of the Lubbock area announces his candidacy for Labs County Commissioner District 3. He is a Texas Tech graduate and has practiced in Lubbock for five years. He and his wife Marge Gallagher Ramsey reside at 1702 Park and attend Mackenzie Baptist Church with their two children. Ramsey has not held public office before.

V. Wayne Ramsey Labs Pectinet 3 Lubbock Ramsey As Tech 1702 Park Easy Fs Mackenzie Race Baptist Church Marge Gallagher Ropesville

Community Leaders Question Johnson Housing Plan

Local labor council objects to President Johnson housing push proposing 2.3 billion for construction and rehabilitation over five years and 2.5 billion for model cities to clean up neighborhoods while warning of higher interest rates and fiscal strain. A separate report notes a labor official discussion on union dues and job training as part of the program.

Johnson America Labor Council Willem Don Wilkins Afl-Cio Weseer Ciling Justice of the Peace Congress Wayne LeCroy Wilkins 27Th St Minkwam Wage Meany Califano Lubbock Sil Okla

Coed Presented ROTC Medals

Texas Tech coed Theresa Lee received ROTC medals in a campus ceremony highlighting military honors and academic achievement amid student awards and campus recognition programs.

Coed Texas Tech Theresa Lee

Burglars Loot Dunlap's Store

Dunlap's downtown store at 1301 Broadway was robbed of 12 300 in furs and 118.18 in cash when opened Monday morning. Police note 67 in cash missing from unlocked registers. safe door show no prying marks. Nearby burglaries include a film projector and cigarettes taken from a 1600 block 71st Street break in and a reported loss of a radio.

Dunlap Broadway Post Office James Kersh Lor St. John’s Kan Wayne Hagerman, Jr Bangor Drive

Red Troops Push Drive Into Laos

In Vientiane and nearby areas advancing forces seized several villages and threatened more in Laos border region. Thailand hastened troops to its north as clashes with Communist forces intensified near the frontier. A high level source in Narita noted police activity and political tensions amid the conflict.

Vientiane Jecal Defense ‘Ministry Thailand Laos

Osteopathic Surgeon Dr Mane Elected Texas Chapter President

Dr Raymond E Mane of University Ave Lubbock elected president of the Texas Osteopathic Surgeons at the annual Austin meeting. He serves on the staff and board of directors of Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital.

Raymond E. Mane University Ave Texas Socter ‘of Osteopathic Surgeons Austin Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital

Civil Hearings Begin In District Court

Civil trials underway in district court with testimony beginning at 9 a m. Plaintiffs L L Austin and wife allege that emissions from a rock crusher and related construction caused physical harm and damaged crops and home. W R Bill Shaver linked to workers compensation

L. Austin Austin Furder W. R Bill Shaver

Apollo Fire Tests Continue On Oxygen Atmosphere

Engineers at the Spacecraft Center conduct oxygen at 16 PSI tests to curb the Apollo fire risk. Nine of 27 tests with pure oxygen produced flames, while five of 37 mixed tests with 60 40 failed to extinguish. Fire sources include wiring, foam eye piece, a telescope component, and duct insulation.

Edward H. Delong Houston Atte Ene Speetan Spacecraft Center Igen

Fluvanna Girl Enters Contest

Fluvanna Aligh School junior Cindy Patterson represents the Fluvanna FFA chapter in the South Plains Junior Show. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Royce Patterson of Fluvanna.

Patterson Fluvanna Aligh School South Plaine Laveeteete FFA Cindy Lg Royce Patterson Fluvanne

LCC to Honor 450 Friends at Dinner

LCC plans a dinner honoring about 450 invited friends. The event aims to highlight the college growth and recognize supporters and donors. Attendees will hear updates on programs and campus developments.

LCC

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