03 Jan 1968
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1968
Page
1
A 1960s style study by the Commission on the Year 2000 envisions Boswash Chipitts and Sansan as major population hubs forming megacities. It analyzes urban fusion, shifting jobs toward services, and a governance shift toward a Service State.
The Lubbock area news roundup highlights the closure of the ICE PLANT in Post after almost fifty years of operation. Weather patterns from 1968 are noted, along with brief mentions of local school discussions on a Pan Am building and national concerns about travel abroad.
Cape Town reports Dr Christian Barnard implanted a new heart in 58 year old dentist Philip Blatberg whose heart began beating on its own without prior electric shock. The patient regained consciousness quickly and was described as in very good condition. The operation lasted about five hours and followed Barnard's earlier transplant of Louis Washkansky, who died 18 days later.
Fred Hendrickson of 2302 49th Street acted quickly during a Christmas tree blaze. He alerted via operator, closed doors to slow the fire, and guided firefighters to evacuate three younger siblings and a neighbor before responders contained the flames. Fire officials estimate $1,000 in damages from a faulty extension cord.
The Texas driver license by mail ends and new color photo cards start with the DPS. Renewals double in cost but last four years. Commercial and chauffeur licenses rise to two year terms with higher fees. Duplicates increase from 25 cents to 1 dollar. Applications must be made at the DPS office 4010 Ave. See page 8.
A reader from Lubbock submits a brief nightly prayer asking guidance to live by the Golden Rule in daily chores and duties, expressing hope for steady moral conduct each day.
Economist Walter W. Heller urged a stern program Tuesday to cut the payments deficit and reinforce the dollar’s stability. He warned devaluation is possible but the economy shows no financial emergency, calling for bold measures and even a come-and-get-it invitation to gold. The remarks appeared in the New Year issue of the National City Bank of Minneapolis newsletter.
CLOVIS AP reports calls for prompt approval of a surtax to cool inflation and stabilize the dollar, as economists caution against overreach. President Johnson seeks a 10 percent surcharge despite debate over its size while regional incidents and a football game in Texico highlight ongoing national tensions.
In a Dallas court a patient from State Hospital is evaluated for potential release. The El Paso physician notes paranoia and delusions of grandeur. Dr Julien Kennedy and Dr James Hunter provide expert opinion.
A spokesman said one of the destroyed planes was a $2 million 4 Phantom fighter bomber with no American servicemen reported killed. At Da Nang base the attack damaged two Phantoms and a C123. Officials avoided full breakdowns of aircraft types.
Temperatures drop across the Panhandle to near four degrees as an Arctic cold front races in from the Pacific system. Forecasters warn of freezing rain and heavy fog inland, with snow expected ahead of a colder air mass advancing over the region within two days. Republicans in New Hampshire set Jan 12 for their pre primary as Romney and Dubin enter the contest.
Local Democratic filings dominate county activity ahead of primary elections. Key figures include Rep. Delwin L. Jones and Sheriff Grady Harrist seeking reelection. Precincts 1 and 2 list candidate filings as Ralph Brook and others submit registrations amid foggy conditions.
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