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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1968

Page

4

Optimist district to hear past president speak at meeting

The North Texas District of Optimist International held its winter board meeting at the KoKo Inn. John Grimland Jr. of Midland, past president of Optimist International, spoke briefly at the close of the first general session and will headline the evening session to conclude the two day gathering.

John Grimland Jr Optimist International Wheeler Worley Fort Worth Optimists Russell E. Wimberly Lubbock North Texas Are Midland Koko Inn Stafoto Grimland U.S Canada Russell E. Wimberley I W. D Dub) Rogers Jr Charles Gilmer Louisville Earl Sherman Dick Jackson

Dallas Youth Shot Near Downtown Church Mystery Slaying

An 18 year old, Michael Dale Bridwell, found shot dead on a sidewalk near First Baptist Church in Dallas after previously riding in Charles A. Tippit's car. Police arrested Leroy Watson McClain, 24, on charges of homicide, with detectives reporting no prior records for him.

Dallas Tex Charles A. Tippit Lee Harvey Oswald First Baptist Church Michael Dale Bridwell East Dallas Leroy Watson McClain McClain

War Bound Dad Rejects Help For His Children

Air Force S Sgt John L Wolfe left Columbus for Kentucky to visit his motherless children before heading to Vietnam. He will part with four children who will stay in an orphanage and with relatives until his return, while the three oldest remain in a Kentucky home. Wolfe chose the Vietnam tour over a hardship discharge despite offers of help from many, including a Navy veteran and a retired airman. The younger son stays with Wolfe’s brother and two children will live with Wolfe’s parents in Kentucky.

Columbus Miss Air Force John L. Wolfe Kentucky Vietnam Wolfe Columbus Air Force Base Hawaii Rhode Island Spring Meadows Middletown R. H. Wolfe Valley Station

City Accidents Slightly Hurt Three Persons

Three separate accidents on Saturday left three people with minor injuries. Efrain Medrano Munoz, 34, was treated at Methodist Hospital after a collision at Broadway and Avenue Q. Janet Vicars, 20, was injured in a rear end crash on 34th Street near Flint Avenue. Jaylene Beck, 18, sustained minor injuries at 3rd Street and University Avenue.

Lubbock Efrain Medrano Munoz E. Quinn St Methodist Hospital Broadway Avenue Q William A. Nowland University Munoz Janet Vicars Weeks Hall Texas Tech West Texas Hospital 34Th Street Flint Avenue Miss Vicars Robert Lynn Lopez Carpenter Hall Tech Scott Dodson 17Th St Jaylene Beck Auburn Weat Texas Hospital 3Rd Street University Avenue Sjato Alvarez Emory St

Yoakum County Court Reappoints New Commissioner

The Yoakum County Commissioners Court has appointed a new member to its body. The move marks a reappointment in the local government leadership.

Decity Yoakum. County Commissioners Court Tos

Cambodian border clash near Peam Montea reported

Cambodian authorities said three Cambodian soldiers were killed and a fourth wounded in an incident near the Peam Montea border village after Vietnamese intrusions into Cambodian territory. ICC investigators and regional leaders moved to verify details amid Bowles Sihanouk talks and hot pursuit debates.

Is Erties Oae Ig. Ae Cai Vane South Vietnam Peam Montea U.S Chester Bowles Phnom Penh Norodom Sihanouk Abs Ae Ieee Cambodia Prey Dang South Vietnam

Girlstown U S A Names New Board Chairman At Whiteface Meeting

Levelland resident Burnett Roberts was named chairman of the Girlstown U S A board during the Whiteface meeting. New officers include Mrs. Gus Wortham of Houston as president Sam Beil Amarillo as vice president Mrs Gene Orrene Amarillo as secretary and T F Bolen of Lubbock as treasurer.

Burnett Roberts Levelland Girlstown Gus Wortham Houston Sam Beil Amarillo Gene Orrene T F. Bolen 46Th St Lubbock Marshall Cooper U.S.A Viola Williams Hereford Jean McGuire Dumas Bill Ross Kansas City Kan W. L. Eldeman Friona Texas Beta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Phi International Endowment Fund BSI Texas

U S Civil Service Jobs Openings Advertised

Better Job months long program invites men and women 18 plus to prepare for U S Civil Service openings. Government positions offer high starting salaries and security. Many require little or no education or experience. exam pass is essential. Lincoln Service, private and unaffiliated, has aided thousands since 1948 and offers a new booklet detailing positions and salaries sent to readers.

U.S. Civil Service Lincoln Service U. S. Civil Service

Nixon Warns of Nuclear Gap and Lawlessness in Texas Tour

Nixon told Houston crowds that the United States faces shrinking nuclear superiority to the Soviet Union, predicting parity in three years and Soviet leadership in four. He urged higher pay for law enforcement, warned of alliance breaks in Europe and Latin America, and critiqued foreign policy as he campaigned through Texas with stops in Dallas and San Antonio.

Nixon Europe Latin America France England Houston Dallas San Antonio Texas Lyndon Johnson

Russian Arts Official Vladimir Serov Dies at 58

Vladimir Alexandrovich Serov, 58, president of the Academy of Arts of the USSR, died of a heart attack Friday. An official funeral is planned Monday at Moscow's Novo-Devichy cemetery. A painter of the conservative school, his works spanned patriotic and political themes.

Moscow UPI Vladimir Alexandrovich Serov Academy of Arts of the Serov Novo-Devichy Sorta Academy

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