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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1969

Page

4

Harriman Seeks Limited Victory Path in Vietnam Talks

Viet Cong saboteurs damaged a bridge near Saigon and U.S. patrols found large rice dumps and ammunition caches within 30 miles of Saigon. Ambassador Harriman urged Americans to accept limited objectives and pursue a peaceful settlement, while U.S. officers said momentum in talks remains uncertain.

Saigon UPI U.S Gis South Vietnam William L. Ryan Paris W. Averell Harriman Canin Paris Vietnam Anglo-American Press Club Harriman Johnson Delega Henry Cabot Lodge Kennard Senate House Eine Thawsmall Phe Nanth Lnange Creighton W. Abrams U.S. Vietnam ACT Nigwo Bguitu Mekong i Delta Ion Go Dau Ha Highlands Cuthack Abrams Cambodia Cyrus R. Vance Pham Dang Lam North Vietnam South

Tax policy shifts and political moves noted in Lubbock

The piece outlines tax policy discussions in Texas including sales tax changes and exemptions, the March of Dimes fundraising drive in Lubbock, and political transitions like Barnes’s move from Speaker to lieutenant governor. It mentions the 1967 1968 sessions, Connally, Cooper, and local organizers involved in campaigns and civic events.

Connally Barnes House Brownwood Senate Gordon Cooper Complete Astronaut Texas March of State Southwestern Public Service Co Diekemper Cecil Ayers Lubbock County T. J. Patterson Don Parker

Community Center Classes Registration Set

Registration begins Wednesday for a range of programs at Lubbock community centers. Supervisor Dorothy Dailey says current offerings target school readiness for children while also including activities for school students. Programs include babysitting, tap dancing, guitar and piano, tumbling, arts and crafts, body conditioning, knitting, square dancing, and more.

Lubbock Dorothy Dailey

Campaign leaders plan March of Dimes fund drive

Mr Gordon Cooper and his wife discuss plans for a door to door campaign for the March of Dimes. The event is chaired locally by Mrs Ray Die Kemper and the campaign aims to mobilize residents in the Mother's March effort.

Gordon Cooper March of Dimes Comple Aera Locel Mother's March Ray Diekemper Bobby Phillies Weithing Lubbock Plains Plumbing Co., Inc Weyland Wampler Waco Apt Son Wertung Fritavim University Hospital Fainer Lauron Industres Tom Tersen Mmendey Methodist Hospital Leamox Industries Joe Espinoza Ydalou Mandavin Auf Farm Isborer

Brownfield Honors Outstanding Citizen at Chamber Banquet

Bruce Zorns, president of Brownfield State Bank and vice president of Brownfield Savings, named Brownfield's outstanding citizen at the Chamber of Commerce banquet. Officers installed include Ray Anderson as president and W A Leigon as vice president. new directors include W O Caraway and Marion Snell. Dr Kenneth McFarland urged youth to read, noting only about 15 percent read books amid draft card burners.

Brownfield Bruce Zorns Brownfield State, Bank and Trust Company Brownfield Savings and Loan Association Chamber of Commerce Kenneth McFarland Topeka Eee Ray Anderson W. A Dubb) Leigon Loyd Hahn Jackie Cargill Dennis Lilly W. O. Caraway Charles Darwin Jack Greenfield Alvin King Marion Snell McFarland Zorns Chamber Wost American Legion Red Raider Club Lubbock Red Raider Club Rotary Club Jaycees Howard J. Hurd

County Commissioners Approve Roads and Budgets Actions

County officials approve caliche purchases and right of way projects on Precinct 4 roads. They extend the 1968 paving contract, hire trades for the Shallowater Clubhouse, and authorize multiple time-deposit moves in seven funds. Public bids open for equipment and a new zoning ordinance passes after a hearing.

Brazell Clyde Whitaker Shallowater Arrants Santa Fe Railway Co Tom Sears Whitewright Precinct 4 Brazel Lamb Derrick Shaw Thatcher Printing’. Co Sheriff's Office General Electric Motorola General Fund A. L. Lange Weldon M. Boyd Pollard Friendly Ford Co Lone Star Ford Truck Modern Chevrolet Co International Harventer Co Tom Sims Chevrolet Smith Ford Lone Star Truck Modern Chevrolet Eree Smith Ford D. Hufstedler Truck c Insern International Harvester Fourdrewer Giovanna Piccioni District 85 McGlear Joe Toombs Thomas Brothers Brothers Baker, Co

Slaton Chamber Honors Leaders at 43rd Banquet

T J Wallace president of Citizens State Bank named Slaton Man of the Year as Dr Charles Jarvis urged local youth to value work and community service. Mrs St C Hall Jr received Woman of the Year while American Legion Luther Powers Post 438 won Club of the Year. Clark Self Jr installed as new president. Dee Bowman chaired ceremony.

Slaton T. J. Wallace Citizens State Bank Chamber of Commerce Charles Jarvis San Marcos St. C. Hall Jr American Legion Luther Powers Wallace Hall Lubbock Clark Self Jr Carroll McDonald McDonald Dee Bowman

Brown School Trustees Reject Pleas For No Change

Trustees deny requests to delay or halt midyear changes at Brown School. Critics argue first graders face disruption, and six classes would be affected by moving the program during the school year.

Brown

School board rejects mixed grade classes proposed

A motion to form combined first and second grade classes at Brown and to merge third and fourth grades at Guadalupe was voted down 5 to 1 by the Lubbock school trustees. Trustee Kingsberry urged a November 1 cutoff for combined classes, praising parental input, while Waters opposed policy changes as infeasible.

Charles Waters Joe Cassell Kingsberry Waters Lubbock Hawkins

Incomplete Local Note on 8¢ Lawrence Region Shocks

Fragmentary report cites shocks in the 8¢ Lawrence region with scattered dates 1535 and mentions Crarteesen 8 quakers 2008 and December to February. Details are unclear. no full names or events discernible.

Lawrence Crarteesen Sean Ieeesta

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