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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1968

Page

4

Angles Need Straightening Yarborough Delaying The Lineup

Yarborough delayed a decision on entering the Democratic governor race after a Dallas press conference. He weighs staying in the Senate, rival Don Yarborough, registration figures, and the risk to credibility if he runs and loses. Lt. Gov. Preston Smith leads, with a complete lineup expected in February as plans unfold.

Ralph Yarborough Dallas Washington Don Yarborough John Connally Congress Yarborough

Politicians trips abroad draw mixed reviews and scrutiny

A columnist notes reporter tone on GOP foreign travel. Governor Romney faces mixed press after visiting 12 countries in which he clashed with troops and officials over neutralization ideas. Senator Percy drew attention in Vietnam but raised questions on safety and judgment, while Fulbright and Kennedy resisted administration pressure.

Rover Boys Vietnam Percy Romney Madison Avenue Boys George Romney Michigan U.S South Vietnam Johnson Marine Corps Paris London South Sen Charles Percy Illinois J. William Fulbright Robert Kennedy

Man in Pittsburg Joins Line-Start Tax Filing Feat

Frank Finley of Pittsburgh, a retired suburban school district manager, arrived early at an IRS office to be first to file a 1967 tax return. With no line present, the stunt drew mixed reaction as April draws near and others plan to delay filing. Some critics view the act as needless bravado. others see it as silly.

Frank Finley Pittsburgh Finley Internal Revenue Service April IRS

Surging Budget Fears Outpace War and Riots in Public Mood

Surveys show far more people worry about making ends meet than about war or riots. In unprecedented prosperity, many feel the long shadow of the wolf approaching the door as household finances tighten.

France to share blame for tourist move crisis says Lawren ce

David Lawrence argues France bears substantial responsibility for the currency and trade tensions sparked by President Johnson's New Year measures. He notes France resisted supporting the dollar during Britain's pound devaluation and warns of broader economic readjustments as the United States limits investments and imposes import quotas while seeking cooperation among free nations.

Washington General de Gaulle United States Johnson Western Hemisphere France Britain Wille Anson Ata

Plainman Pome Reflects on Social Blunders and Voting

The piece muses on trivial matters and social missteps in small towns while noting that a minority can feel powerful when it votes. It also jests about horse sense versus modern drivers, framing Dobbin’s successor as the car and its riders.

U S Ready For Talks On Halting Vietnam Bombing

Washington officials say President Johnson will treat Hanoi’s pledge to hold talks as a first step toward peace and halt bombing. Rusk signals a test halt with implicit time limits while Westmoreland warns a costly victory is not possible. Comments consider North Vietnam’s economic strains and potential UN diplomacy.

Washington Johnson North Vietnam Vietnam Hanoi U.S Nguyen Duy Trinh Dean Rusk San Antonio United States Trinh South Vietnam Willam C. Westmoreland State Department Red Thant Ho. Chi. Minh

Memory Lane details bank voluntary program launch

A voluntary program began in November for staff at Citizens National Banks. Frank McLaughlin, near Pasadena State Bank in Pasadena, announced it to the staff on Monday.

Nde Pro- Mineeck Frank McLaughlin Pasadena State Bank Pasadena Citizens National ‘Banks

Dollar Crisis Visions From FDR to Johnson and Wilson

The piece argues for linking Franks Roosevelt to current dollar woes, portrays Johnson and Wilson as aligned with FDR, and contends Britain’s decline mirrors America’s. It cites Gordon at Omdurman, long imperial reach, and warns devaluation trends, trade deficits, and global pressures compromising U.S. security and economy.

Franks Roosevelt Britain America Johnson Harold Wilson Fdr Nes Khartoum Charles G Gordon England el Mahdi Omdurman Nile

Farm Subsidy Editorial Echoes Rural Struggles

A guest editorial recounts an anecdote from two veteran farmers interviewed by a local broadcaster. Asked what they would do if they inherited a million dollars tomorrow, one would quit farming to fish, while the other would keep farming as if nothing had changed, highlighting stubborn economic pressures on U.S. agriculture.

America Columbia D.C State

Rickenbacker on hippies and school failures

Eddie V. Rickenbacker comments on hippies and draft card burners with violent imagery. Dr. William Glasser notes schools stamp people as failures and educators must explain why some choose a path of loneliness, without magic cures.

Eddie V.rickenbacker William Glasser

McBRIDE's Turnrow Tunker on First Cost in Purchases

In this Chicago Tribune New York News style feature C. C. McBride explains why the initial price is not always the key factor in buying choices. He cites examples and humorous observations about households and public figures to illustrate value beyond upfront costs.

McBride S . yTurnrow Chicago Tribune-New York

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