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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1969

Page

5

Kennedy Autopsy Findings Shape Warren Commission View

The Kennedy autopsy panel confirms two bullets hit Kennedy from behind and above with one fragmenting in the skull. Rhoads resists releasing original autopsy photos and x rays, a show cause hearing is set, and Clark defends the panel's conclusions while Kennedy family members decline comment.

Washington Garrison Rhoads Atty Ramsey Clark Onassis Sen Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Kennedy Clark William H. Carns University of Utah Russell S. Fisher University of Maryland Russell H. Morgan Johns Hop Lkins Alan R. Moritz Harvard

Bonds Go to Lubbock for $1.8 Million School Bond Sale

Lubbock voters authorized $1.8 million in school bonds in early December. Goldman Sachs Co. won the bid at 4.37065 percent net interest for a 15-year issue with an average maturity of 10.11 years. The funds finance a new southwest elementary, Evans and Matthews additions, and library and lighting upgrades across 26 schools plus shop facilities.

Hunt School Lubbock Goldman Sachs Co New York N.Y 26Th St Nat Williams Linus Wright Underwood Neuhaus & Co Houston First Southwest Co Ilinois Bank

Mahon to Attend Nixon Inauguration as Smith Stand-In

Rep. George Mahon of Lubbock will stand for Governor-elect Pres ton Smith at Nixon inaugural events. Mahon plans to greet Texans at the Sunday reception and represent Texas at the All America Gala. He may share seating with House members at the swearing in and will urge a Texas Republican be chosen for the parade honor.

ED Johnson Averances Washington George Mahon Lubbock Preston Smith Richard M. Nixon Texas Smith Austin Nixon Mahon House Appropriations Committee Tex Sheraton Park Wayne Gibbons Breckenridge Connnally Gibbons Texas House Majhon Pennsylvania Avenue Capitol White House Peter O'Donnell Dallas GOP Washington Hilton Hotel

Lab Teams Realize Enzymes Made In Grafted Chains

Two research teams report creating enzymes in the lab by assembling amino acid units on a plastic bead and using automated synthesis. The process produced a full active ribonuclease and demonstrates a path to custom enzymes and better drug understanding. Denkewalter Hirschmann teams also developed a five year method to assemble enzyme fragments into full active molecules.

Hirschmann Drs. Denkewalter

Slayings Probe Moves Through Leads and Interrogations

Deputies questioned a man for hours at the Travis County courthouse after tracing a crime scene to Bull Creek. A Burnet County witness reported a VW with a door ajar near Inks Lake where a woman or girl moaned. Police found Miss Morris and others’ photos in the car and are vetting a second anonymous note.

Lang Travis County Department of Public Safety Laboratory Burnet County Burnet Inks Lake Miss Morris

Turks Count 99 Soviet Ships Through Turkish Straits

The Istanbul central police department maritime section reports 99 Soviet ships passed from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean via the Bosporus and Dardanelles from 1968 through the Turkish Straits. Ships included military transports destroyers hydrographic vessels minesweepers and cruisers.

Ees Turkish Straits Bosporus Dardanelles Black Sea Mediterranean Istanbul Central Police Headquarters

Boat Home and Smaller Life on a Houseboat

Mrs Ball describes life aboard a boat as compact and practical. She notes less clutter, smaller storage, and lower costs compared with a house, likening it to camping, with essential comforts remaining despite reduced space.

Officials expect larger Viet Cong offensive in Vietnam soon

Senior U S officials say the enemy may launch a major attack in Vietnam to regain initiative as peace talks resume in Paris. Amb Bunker warned of new attacks on South Vietnam and population centers while casualty figures rise with 151 American deaths last week. About 532 000 U S service members are in South Vietnam and a gradual withdrawal of 10000 monthly could begin without weakening Allied war effort.

Saigon U.S Vietnam United States North Vietnam Paris Washington Tran Chanh Thanh Ellsworth Bunker American Chamber of Commerce Tran van Huong South Vietnam Guyting

Tech Board Sets Session Before Saturday Meeting

Members of the Texas Tech board of directors will hold committee sessions today ahead of a full board meeting at 9 30 a.m. Saturday in the Administration Building. Chairman Retha Martin of Lubbock says the agenda is mostly routine though a name change for the institution could be raised.

Texas Tech Board of Directors Retha Martin Lubbock Martin Polk Robison J. T. King

First Donors Died Blood Transfusions Start In Columbus Era

The article notes the long history of blood transfusion starting in Columbus, discusses the need for active donor files to prevent waste, and explains storage limits of 21 days for red cells and longer viability for plasma. It covers national demand, donor contribution, and the role of Plasma Services in maximizing unit utilization.

Lubbock Dallas Fort Worth Wichita Falls Smith Alness Plasma Services

County and State Debate U S 87 Route Details

Crain reported uncertainty on both sides about the U S 87 transition details. The state will share about half of roughly 200000 in land costs the county has already paid. Interstate approval for four lane U S 87 from Lubbock to Amarillo was secured in 1968, but exact timing for right of way or construction and the initial upgraded section remain undecided. A definite southward route from Lubbock has not been approved.

Crain Lubbock Amarillo

Births in Lubbock Area Reported at Local Hospitals

Multiple couples welcome new babies with weights ranging from five pounds six ounces to nine pounds. Births occurred at Lauf Clinic Methodist Hospital and West Texas Hospital. Fathers include a farm laborer, a house mover, a graduate student, and a teacher. The grave placard inscription quotes Henry Clay on unity.

Rodolfo Luna Rt 4 Labbock Lauf Clinic Encarnacion Bosquer Route 6 Grover Jorden Jr Lubbock Sauf Clintc J. L. Davis Frank Abbott Texas Tech Mike Bennett 10Th St Methodist Hospital Pablo Crus Meadow West Texas Hospital Randy Michael Wranklin Erskine Ave Lubbock Cotton Henry Clay

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