04 Jan 1968
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1968
Page
1
An unclear Washington Post fragment notes exploration of coastal zones and base locations 25 to 30 miles south with an emphasis on enemy movements. It hints at an attack and a mass movement of forces, citing terse estimates and improvised terms from the edition.
A Philadelphia couple endures the unexplained deaths of their ten children since 1949, with the latest loss of a 18 month old Arthur J Noe. Police and doctors search for a cause as the family clings to faith and heartache, speaking softly of heartbreak.
Washington officials disclosed a December gold transfer of 150 million from the money stock to a Federal Reserve fund, the second largest of 1967 and part of a pattern tied to the U.S. balance of payments. The move, to curb a dollar drain, followed a 475 million December transfer and could signal further gold sales and currency adjustments. France bought no gold in December, despite broad European demand. Page 4.
Arctic air moved across the nation bringing winter misery from the Rockies to the Atlantic. In Texas, freezing rain and drizzle gave way to a warmup as southwesterly winds raised temperatures into the 40s and 50s, with Lubbock reaching 42 and forecasts for upper 50s. Travel was hazardous early, fog reduced visibility at Lubbock, and some icing lingered on bridges northwest of Dallas–Fort Worth. Precipitation fell statewide, Lufkin led rainfall with 1.09 inches, while Childress stayed near freezing as South Texas saw springlike readings. more on the warmup on page 14.
In Lubbock a U.S. judge denied a writ of habeas corpus hearing sought by James Lee Marion. The page also lists zoning agenda items for today’s meeting with two likely opposed pleas, plus notices and other briefs across sections in the edition.
President and Mrs Johnson with daughter Laci and son in law Pat Nugent surprised longtime friend Dorothy Lamour during a roadshow production of Hella Dally. Houston producer Ar Squlres of Southwest Concerts had sent a special invitation for the President to attend the one performance in Austin.
A reader expresses thanks to the Heavenly Father for American heritage and the flag, stressing ongoing appreciation and respect. The plea ends with a prayerlike blessing.
New York reports stamp vending machines will require customers to assemble stamp combinations after Sunday price hikes. About 100,000 machines nationwide will switch, with old stamps and prices remaining until operators complete conversions by Saturday. The change demands more stamps for the new rates, including two 4 and 6 cent options, causing possible delays as Inter American Stamp Vending Corp. converts machines in Banks, Drug Stores, and Post Offices.
Report from Austin says Gordon McLendon, Dallas radio and TV executive, filed to run in the Democratic gubernatorial primary. He hints at opposing Sen. Ralph Yarborough and says Preston Smith will announce, with filing due Feb 5. McLendon, 46, vows debate on crime education housing and jobs.
Sheriff deputy R S Welmer says about a dozen residents described a big unidentified flying object hovering around 50 feet above the town Tuesday evening. Howard Ellis, 49, reported seeing the bubble like craft with about a dozen lights, all the color of car headlights.
A symposium on the year 2000 explores future life from science and psychology. Predictions touch travel by missile or pill, wearable tech, and privacy, with experts like George A. Miller and Margaret Mead weighing learning, relationships, and social change amid uncertain privacy and memory limits.
Fragmentary text outlines a transplant case drawing interest, with names like W. Eicken and Dr. Philip Blasberg referenced. Mentions a court or sale amount of 50 000 dollars and a broad discussion involving Cape area and a notable medical figure, lacking clear context or dates.
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