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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1968

Page

6

Connally Warns Against Slurs During Campaign

The report notes Gov. Connally cautions against using slurs in the race as Sen. Yarborough considers entering the governor's contest. Yarborough says the tactic would not affect his plans and confirms a Austin news conference to outline his position. Other candidates mentioned include Lt. Gov. Preston Smith Gordon McLendon and Pat O Danial with Bush earlier delaying a conference.

Connally Yarborough Austin Congress Preston Smith Gordon McLendon Cerner Pat O'Daniel Lee O'Daniel Bush U.S George Bush Houston Eugene Locke Dallas South Vietnam Sec Ood John Hill Dan

Brummal outlines plans for Jones generating plant in Lubbock

Brummal said negotiations with major gas suppliers are under way to fuel the new Jones plant. The facility would use sewage effluent from Lubbock as a water source, with annual costs around 60 000 for the first unit. The chamber backed the project and authorized committees to work with Brummal. The plant would feature a 180 foot boiler elevator tower, a Reddy Room for training, and a computerized control system. Construction would employ about 186 peak workers, with 250 600 dollars in annual payroll for the first unit and 80 million gallons of water and two billion cubic feet of gas monthly.

Ubbock Rross Wayne Finnell Brummal R. E. McAlister Chamber McAlister Jones Texas Tech Southwestern Public Service Company Hull Logan Finnel John R. Bradford Kenneth Pharr Loyd Lanotte Chas. A. Guy W. M. Pearce W. M. McMillan Jr

Rail Crash Injures 200 in Jersey City Rush

Two rapid transit trains collided at the evening rush hour in Jersey City New Jersey injuring about 200 people with five in critical condition. No deaths reported. Emergency rooms overwhelmed as 28 extra doctors joined two regular physicians treating the injured.

Jersey City N.J Clifford. Blasi

Police probe signature irregularities in Spokane bad check case

Spokane police investigate a downtown bad check case flagged by a detective who noted signature irregularities on an IOU-like instrument. The report cites a store and bank handling, with mounting questions about the payer’s identity and the check’s legitimacy.

Spokane Wash H. Solinsky IOU

Liberal Yarborough ally predicts Ralph will run and win

Don Yarborough of Houston says Ralph Yarborough will seek the Texas governorship and win the nomination in the first primary. He asserts Yarborough’s prestige is at its peak and would lead to victory, while noting he might not run if Ralph declines. Lt. Gov Preston Smith names Don as strongest liberal opponent if Ralph does not run.

Fort Worth Ralph Yarborough Texas Don Yarborough Houston Yarborough Smith Race Houson Preston Smith Sen

Missiles Fail to Hit B52 Targets Over Viet Nam DMZ

North Vietnamese gunners fired four surface to air rockets at B52 bombers raiding the demilitarized zone but all missiles missed. Smaller bombers attacked concealed sites while pilots claimed three were knocked out. In Mekong Delta fighting American and Viet Cong units clashed in a 16 hour battle leaving 18 dead and 60 wounded.

Alvin B. Webb JR Saigon APS Demilitarized Border North South Vietnam U.S North Vietnam Central Highlands Antoodian U.S. Command Hanoi China Yen Xai Iapital Mekong el Fuerrillas Ameri+ican Iosues Mekong Delta My Tho

Weather and travel woes as Texas braces for cold snap

Fronts bring gusty winds and blowing dust across the South Plains while Amarillo and Lubbock report freezing temps and light snow. A Pacific-Arctic system prompts a cold front sweep, with more frosty days ahead and widespread travel disruption noted in North Carolina.

Amarillo Lubbock Texas South Plains

Post Office Forecasts Mail Rate Impact and Airlift Expansion

The Post Office expects about 270 million dollars in this year for rail mail and 150 million for airline transport. O'Brien says a switch to a first class system won't affect revenue and savings from efficient operations will cover lost air mail revenue. Airlift expansion has extended service to 500 more cities and created within state air service in 35 states, with a noted improvement for first class mail.

O'Brien

Health Care Proposals Indicate Three Sub Agencies Plan

The plan envisions three sub agencies on par with Social Security Administration. One would oversee environmental health led by the Food and Drug Administration. The second would manage health services and reform care delivery, addressing rising costs. The third would handle research and education, including manpower for family doctors.

Social Security Administration Food and Drug Administration

United Fund talk highlights community giving and funding shifts

Dr. William Banowsky honors United Fund leaders as Ginsburg warns that government grants and charity foundations erode fundraising overhead and the universal aims of United Fund. Rabbi Kline offers invocation. students from Coronado and Monterey provide entertainment. Paula Henderson performs. awards are given to Tim berlake Spears Wigness and Myers for leadership and budgeting efforts.

United Fund Ginsburg March of Dimes The Heart Fund Cancer Fund Alexander S. Kline James ‘Spears David Wigness Troy Myers

Nice Abductor Vowed To Buy Steak In Big Spring

A 26 year old Carlsbad woman Annie Pearl Kimmel said a man abducted her from her home Thursday. He promised to buy her a steak and a drink in Big Spring then take her to meet his mother. She led her children to a relative and the kidnapper at Jal New Mexico called her husband and spoke to him. The man was captured at a roadblock and a fugitive warrant was being prepared.

Big Spring UPI Carlsbad Annie Pearl Kimmel Kimmell

City Council Overrides Zoning Proposals In Major Revisions

City Council votes to change M-2 rail-adjacent zoning to light manufacturing overriding Planning and Zoning. Earlier votes on other parcels and public notices accompanied actions on R-3 multi-family zoning, street improvements, and public health service plans. The session included traffic, drainage, and park site designations as well as dog control amendments.

Posal Railway Company Planning and Zoning Commission Sessions James H. Granberry Ray J. Diekemper Jr Council Planning and Zoning ‘Commission Broadway 19Th Street Avenues A R Council Edward R. Smith Lubbock Main Street Avenues T Smith Jan Clawson Gavie Clawson 4Th Street Vicksburg York Avenues Clawson Terry G. Betenbourh R. R Max E. Ramsey Ramseys Parkway ‘Drive Walnut Avenue League of Women Voters John A. Anderson County Commissioners Court Anderson City-County Health Department David M. Cowgill City County University Avenue Aratn Aida Fred Senter Corporation Court Lubbock Park Comancher Canyon Lubock Lakesite Posey Health Department East 19Th Street Clowe and Cowan, Inc Plains Machinery Co Modern Chevrolet Co International Harvester Co Pollard Friendly Ford Co W. 2D. Rogers Jr Eastman, Doekemper Tr. Granberry W. E. Medlock

Savings Bond System Faces Net Outflow Amid Redemptions

Officials acknowledge net outflow from E and H savings bonds as redemptions surpass new sales in most years, with 1966 sales at 4.86 billion and redemptions around 4.48 billion. Bonds offer safety and tax benefits, while new Freedom Shares underperform. Average bond life exceeds five years.

Treasury Department i Nttlesman Fowler

Task force backs anti rackets unit and wiretap use

The recommendations call for an anti rackets division in the attorney general’s office with investigators from public safety. It urges authority to prosecute racketeering and bribery with or without local cooperation. Police would use wiretaps under court supervision to gather evidence. Felons in organized crime would face a minimum ten year prison term before parole or pardon.

Wilson Department of Public Safety Gaiblic

Birth announcements from multiple families in a single column

A string of birth notices from various families lists new babies and weights. The reports include parents’ names and addresses, hospital locations, and times of birth across several entries with several fathers employed in different occupations.

19 Found Dead At Crash Site

In Battle Mountain Nevada the bodies of 12 Marine combat instructors and 7 crew members from their transport plane were found at the site in the wilderness. A ground party said they had no chance. The fatalities include Lance Cpl Robert A Beard who left the plane in Denver and flew home to Edmunds Washington.

Battle Mountain Nev UPD Marine Combat Nevada Tobin Lance Robert. A. Beard Denver Edmunds Wash

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