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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1968

Page

12

Johnson urges safe streets and job programs in congress

President Johnson calls for a stepped up job training program for the hard core unemployed and a tripling of funds for rehabilitating city slums. He seeks major expansion of housing construction for low and middle income families and expanded private industry involvement in manpower and housing programs.

Brat Johnson Congress Ines House Garrald R. Ford Michigan GOP Ramsey Clark Senate Senate Judiciary Supreme Court FBI Joseph M. Montoya Federal Trade Commission

Chamber to host Nine Breakfast Club meetings this year

The Yats participation theme, promoted by Brandon Hull, aims to boost membersty enterprise. A $150 sponsor fee funds a $50 door prize and small prizes, with a monthly $50 increasing cash jackpot. First come, first served sponsor dates assigned by John Logan as chamber manager.

Enterprise Nine Breakfast Club M Brandon Hull Chamber John Logan

Power Plant Planned at Wyel Brumsmal Site near Lubbock

The utility company plans an $80 million long range investment and $20 million immediate expenditure for the first generating unit. An option on 320 acres of V-8 Ranch land southeast of Lubbock covers the site. Bids advertisement in October, contract award in December, with completion and output ready by June 1971.

Lubbock

Zoning Board Hears Johnson Trailer Residence Request

Johnson sought approval to place a trailer as a residence for his widowed mother. Two local property owners opposed, one claiming he represented a nearby church. J. C. Chambers chaired the meeting in Dickey’s absence with members Baggett Hamilton Figgare and Gaffga present.

Johnson J. C. Chambers Richard B. Dickey Hill Baggett Owen Hamilton Jack Figgare Robert B. Gaffga

Burglary Suspect Charged Again in Farm Home Theft

Allen Sylvester Ellis, 29, of 804 West 18th Street, was charged again with burglary for a November 23 break in at Teddy Jackson’s farm home. A juvenile accomplice was seen in a pickup near the Shallowater area during the pre dawn spree. Deputies recovered most of the loot. Ellis remained jailed with $3,000 bond.

Allen Sylvester Ellis 18Th St Ellis Kenneth Anthony M. &. Simpson Shallowater Whee Teddy Jackson Lee Rice

Texas Draft Delinquency Rises to 1028 in Q4 1967

Texas draft delinquency climbed from 959 to 1028 in the last quarter of 1967. Col Morris Schwartz says 569 men were reported to U S attorneys for draft law failures. Delinquents include those not reporting for induction and other required duties.

Austin Tapi Selective Service Texas Col Morris Schwartz Schwartz Sehwirty Houston-Baytown Reales San Antonio Lncal Lufkin Pleasanton Coleman van Horn Eastland Fairfield Sulphur Springs Benjamin Lampasas Groesbeck Bowie Robstown Clarksville Henderson Abilene San Angelo Canton Graham Gainesville Calvert

Compromise Sought on Civil Rights Bill in Senate

Senate leaders push a promising compromise to protect civil rights by limiting federal reach and aligning with Sen. Sam Ervin Jr. The draft would criminalize interference with rights nationwide while easing reach on state-connected activities and union penalties.

Washington Senate Sam J. Ervin Jr Brevin Ervin

Rare Rescue By Chopper Freeing Viet Cong Captive

Private Roger Dale Anderson told how a U S helicopter rescued him ten days after capture in the Mekong Delta. He recalled strafing by the helicopter, escape from captors, and release in Saigon before hospitalization and a return home.

Dayton Tex U.S Roger Dale Anderson Sampan Ona Mekong Delta Anderson South Vietnam Vietnam Hanoi Saigon

Ill Soprano Postpones Houston Performance

Teresa Stratas’ Houston Jones Hall concert was postponed due to illness from Asian flu. The Society for Performing Arts announced the Metropolitan Opera soprano would perform on a later date, with a new show scheduled for January 3rd.

Houston Teresa Stratas Jones Hall Metropolitan Opera William M. Martin Lithe Sponsoring Society For Performing Arts

Campaign funds noted in uncertain figures for Amy Graves

An unclear report references a campaign with a $3.5 million figure connected to Amy Graves and Ryan Fi, though the details and exact amounts are not clearly stated in the fragment.

View! Muienen Amy Graves Ryan Fi

McMurry College Plans $3.5 Million Campaign and Building

A capital campaign open next September targets 3.5 million for new buildings a fieldhouse gymnasium student union renovations and a 2 million endowment funded by college investments. The drive aims for 1.05 million in advance gifts with pledges due by 1973 for the college’s 50th anniversary.

Bas Land Book Pope Abilene Marvin L. Boyd Lubbock Northwest Texas ‘Conference Council Church Copdération Northwest Texas Roy Farr Rushing J. Howard Crawford Paul M. Bumpers Boyd Dean Williams McMurry College Ryan Brodace’ Elkins el Paso Ralph’ ‘Sieler Methodist Clovis No ML Austin Dillon Roswell N. M Claude Brown McCamey Gaston Wells Dumas Harity Vanderpool Amarillo D. L. Willson Plainview Fred Walsh Pat Frazer Abidene Sam Steele Fort Sumner L. Dbd Patton Borger Walter Johnson

Government urges 2.1 billion manpower plan to create 500000 private jobs

President pushes a three year goal to place 500000 private industry jobs, backed by a 2.1 billion manpower program. Funds divert 134 million from antipoverty to adult training, reducing youth programs while expanding public-private training partnerships. Officials say job training combats urban crisis and slum resentment.

Office of Econsmic Opportunity Labor and Commerce Departments

Navaho Tribe Rapid Growth in United States

The Navaho, the nation’s largest tribe, is expanding quickly. In 1865 the population was about 12,000, while current estimates place it near 7,000, reflecting growth over time.

United States

Cure claims for hemorrhoids and Mentholatum product note

The article questions whether hemorrhoids have a cure and cites a claim that no cure exists except surgery. It mentions M P C Mentholatum Pile Gintment and N P C gel containing benzocaine as a topical option said to relieve pain for hours. Availability at drug counters is noted.

M.P.C N.P.C M.P.O

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