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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1968

Page

6

Snowbound cars strand motorists across Tahoka region

In a severe winter storm, hundreds of vehicles were stranded from Tahoka to Post with drivers seeking shelter in homes or public buildings. Police reported widespread drifting and many buses and trucks halted, while the Post courthouse and police station housed refugees. Travel discouraged with zero visibility and heavy snow in Lynn County and Crosbyton areas.

Tahoka Atta Jack Miller Miller Trahtoka Lynn-Dawson County Lamesa O'Donnell Tahoksa Tahoka-O' Donnell Post U. S. Iss Tohoka U. S Caprock Garza County Crosbyton Southland Dickens Guthrie U.S. 380 Avalanche-Journal Lynn County Brownfield Jasmin Borden County Gail Ropesville Hockley County Slaton Charles E. Smith Antlers Okla Demsie Eller Ave Lubbock West Texas Hospital National. Bank-Pioneer Natural Gas Co South Plains Hobbs Wink Paducah Childress Big Spring Midland-Odessa Panhandle

San Antonio flood toll climbs with drownings and power outages

Cloudburst in San Antonio leaves at least three dead including Fort Sam Houston Army WO William H. Carroll and Lois Neher of San Antonio. A boy is missing. Carroll’s son also survived. Flooding closes highways 377 and 55. power and phones disrupted. Tornadoes near Kerrville and Lometa cause damage but few injuries.

San Antonio Sam Houston Army William H. Carroll Lois Neher Austin Department of Public Safety U. S Junction Texas Nueces River Here Breckenridge Park Ft. Sam Houston Carroll Alamo City Kerrville Trado Lometa Lampasas Clemente Alva

Students restless as growth slows and protests rise

Students see economic growth for the 83rd month as unrest grows amid Vietnam War and urban violence. Harriet Rosenberg of Toronto criticizes the approach to issues, while the FCC notes a telegram demanding equal time but finds no applicable rule and leaves consideration on fairness to case merits.

Harriet Rosenberg Miss Rosenberg Toronto Federal Communications Commission Washington FCC

Angus steer wins grand championship at Swisher Fat Stock Show

Kress 4-H club member Roxie Vineyard won the grand championship with an Angus steer at the Swisher County Fat Stock Show in Tule Lake after a two day event. Eldon McClurg earned reserve champion steer for Tulsa 4-H. The show drew about 50 calves 100 lambs and 125 hogs. Layne Thomas of Kress FFA Chapter won the grand champion lamb and Mike Todd of Happy 4-H claimed the other Hampshire lamb title. Mike Todd also took the steer herdsman award while Terry Todd shared the sheep herdsman honor and Mike Brooks of Tulsa FFA earned the swine herdsman award.

Tulia Roxie Tule Lake Eldon McClurg Tulsa A. Hampshire Layne Thomas Kress Ffa Hampshire Mike Todd Power sMike Terry Todd Mike Brooks FFA

Governor Questions Delayed Police Report In Noted Case

The governor pressed why the incident was not reported immediately to police and state narcotics units, while the administration affirmed the occurrence and supported Yoder's secrecy amid ongoing inquiries.

Yoder

Unclear fragment reports attack and arson near Dong Hol

Fragmentary lines describe a confrontation involving pilots and a truck near Dong Hol with alleged attack and explosion. Details are sparse and names or dates are unreadable in the text. Further context is needed to confirm participants and outcomes.

Ani Dong Hol

LMCOG Hires Planning Firm for Regional Study

The LMCOG board approved hiring a planning firm to conduct a two phase regional effort centered on Lubbock County with 18 counties in view. A $6,500 state grant requires matching funds and a $26,000 federal planning grants pool is available. The plan calls for a feasibility study to define regional planning area and a staff and project work program funded two thirds by federal money.

Lubbock County LMCOG Rodrick L. Shaw Lubbock Bailey Lamb Hale Floyd Motley Cottle Cochran Hockley Crosby Dickens King Yoakum Terry Lynn Garza Council of Governments Turner SMCOG Judge Shaw Council Lubbock Municipal Jack Eastman Jessie E Bud) Timms Shallowater

Nations negotiate treaty to curb nuclear arms race

President Johnson hailed Soviet Union support for a new treaty aimed at preventing nuclear proliferation while Britain’s Harold Wilson urged early completion. The pact seeks to halt acquisition of nuclear weapons by major powers and prevent a chain reaction across nations including West Germany India Israel Sweden and Canada.

U.S France Washington Johnson Soviet Union United States Harold Wilson Britain Geneva West Germany India Israel Sweden Japan Italy Egypt South Africa Switzerland Canada

Electric discharge aims to blunt sonic booms and save fuel

Scientists G M Andrew and M Cahn of Northrop Corp report a new technique using electrical discharges ahead of supersonic aircraft to repel air molecules and smooth flow. Tests reach 30 000 volts with visible blue glow at leading edges. Potential interference with broadcasts and ground communications noted. NASA and Boeing show interest. technical paper to be presented in New York. Also MGM announces Elizabeth Hartman stars in The Fixer shot in Hungary.

Ralph Dighton LOS Angeles G. M. Andrew Cahner Northrop Corp Testa Ney Boeing Co Natonal Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Cahn Lnhead Northrop American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics New York

City and school tax on vehicles faces collection debate

The article outlines options for handling delinquent auto taxes in Lubbock County, noting totals of city 188 650 dollars and school 249 401 dollars. It weighs continuing current policies against stepping up efforts or dropping collection, including potential legislative changes and the risk of diminishing returns.

Edwards Nut Lubbock County

Thant Urges Halt to Bombing But Doubts Immediate Peace

U N secretary general Thant said a U S bombing halt could start peace talks with Hanoi within weeks but warned North Vietnam would resist a cease-fire. He called Johnson’s stance optimistic yet simplistic and urged returning to the Geneva framework to influence South Vietnam negotiations.

United Nations U.S North Vietnam Hanoi Johnson U.s.hanoi Vietnam United States Souther South Vietnam S.hanoi Viet Cong Thant

Fragmentary OCR: California physician cites air quality issues

Incomplete text appears to reference a California physician noting air quality concerns and breathing health. The garbled source mentions oxygen and air in a medical context, but specifics and names are unreadable.

Unclear health and employment notes from 19th century records

Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals linked to Methodiat Hospital and Taytor-ivang Co. of Amaring. Unclear names include Mu M and Jame Bwinford with references to 1993-4, ad hoc phrases about employment, a Watson-like or faded location, and disjointed personal details.

Jame Bwinford Methodiat Hospital Taytor-ivang Co Amaring

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