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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1968

Page

12

Johnson Kennedy tensions surface in White House society pages

Washington reports hint at strain between the Johnson and Kennedy camps. The article notes smoke behind the smoke in society and political columns, with Johnson and Robert F. Kennedy as the principal figures. Holding gatherings is rare and formal when it happens.

Washington UPI White House Johnsons Kennedys Johnson and Son Robert F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy Johnson

Confused Young Woman Held In Sniping Incident

The piece notes deteriorating political tensions between factions in the 1960s White House era. It references caustic humor about the Johnsons, with Kennedy allegedly rebuking sarcasm toward the vice president and family. It mentions desires among some Democrats to replace Johnson with Bobby Kennedy in 1968, despite Kennedy endorsing a Johnson Humphrey ticket on public occasions.

White House Johnsons Kennedy Johnon Johnson Bobby Georgetown Washington Christman Card

Chilean party split as Gumucio leads rebels to power

In Santiago a faction led by Rafael Gumucio gains influence within the Christian Democrats as they support President Frei's government while calling for leftist reform. The convention endorsed Frei’s governance but resisted hard-line strike limits, highlighting tensions over nationalization and economic policy.

Eduardo Gallando Gumucio Santiago, Chile Eduardo Frei Christian Frei Freis Democratic Party Frei Gates First Christians Latin America Chile Christian Democratic Party Coun Fromitry

Lubbock Player Leads Open Event With Three Firsts At Bridge Tourney

Open event sees Lubbock participant win three firsts as the American Contract Bridge League hosts competition. Masters pairs results include Dr John Fisher of Dallas with Mrs Kendrick first, Jo Leaney of Wichita Falls and Fred Smith of Clovis second, and Mrs Roy Thompson of 2501 Ridge Road with Mrs Wanda Collier of 351 Mth St third. Cotton sack pairs crown goes to Mrs B F Stephens of 1717 Lord St and Mrs Bob Cope of Lubbock first, Mike Malone and Carolyn Jones of Sweetwater second, and Mr and Mrs Alex Harrison of El Paso third.

John Fisher Dallas Mrs Kendrick Jo Leaney Wichita Falls Fred Smith Clovis Roy ‘Thompson Ridge Road Wanda Collier F Stephens Lord St Bob Cope Lubbock Mike Malone Carolyn Jones Sweetwater Alex Harrison el Paso

Hum Humphrey Wins Friendly Welcome On Africa Tour

Vice President Humphrey received a warm, largely peaceful welcome in Kenya and Somalia during a brief African swing. Police detained several demonstrators at Nairobi airport as he cut short his Kenya visit, while Mogadishu crowds cheered felled by political tensions earlier in the trip. He accepted invites to visit Washington and praised regional leaders amid easing border clashes.

Michael Goldsmith Somalia Nairobi Kenya Humphrey Hubert Hi Africa Republic U.S Mogadishu Ali Shermake Egal Kopia Eyal Newamen Kenya Senna Eos Evnyon Peoples Union Commu Oginga Odinga America Oimt Daniel Arap Mol Mogadishul Jomo Kenphrey Yatta Kenyatta Atreet

Prisoner Breaks Out Day Before Release

In Los Angeles, 19 year old Michael Harrington escaped from the East Los Angeles Biscalux Detention Center just before his scheduled release. Authorities described it as one of the largest breakouts by a single prisoner. Harrington, jailed on marijuana charges, reportedly climbed a wall and fled Saturday night.

Humphrey Mogadshu Addis Ababa Ethiopia Halle Selassie Theater Wossene Hallu Los Angeles Michael Harrington Los Angeles Biscalux, Detention Center Waynuss E . Puany U.S Wisald Harrington Somalia

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