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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1968

Page

14

Pleading Innocent to Draft Counseling Charges

Dr Benjamin Spock and four others pleaded innocent in U S District Court to counseling young men to evade the draft. Bail set at 1000 dollars each. trial hoped for by spring. Demonstrators gathered outside as hearings proceeded and a news conference followed at Arlington Street Church.

Nicholson Bolton Benjamin Spock Yale University U.S. District Court Francis J. Ford Ford William Sinane Coffin Jr Michael Ferber Boston Harvard Speck iSpeck Los Angeles New York City Spock Arlington Street Tass

Plaintiff Wins Judgment In District Court Case

A jury in the 72nd District Court awarded Leroy Smith $127.85 in attorneys fees and a 12 percent penalty on an unpaid Industrial Accident Board award from a workmen's compensation claim. The case names Aetna Casualty and Surety Co. as defendant. Judge William R Shaver presided. In the 99th District Court, a damage suit by J R Jackson on behalf of minor Rudy Jackson against Glenn Williams seeks $5,122.73 for injuries from a collision on October 24, 1966, near Wolfforth. Judge Howard C. Davison recessed the trial to 9 a.m. today after part of the evidence was heard.

72Nd District Court Leroy Smith Industrial Accident Board Smith Aetna Casualty and Surety Co William R Shaver 99Th District Court J. R. Jackson Rudy Jackson Glenn Williams Jackson Wolfforth Howard C. Davison

Exports Gap Widens Between US and NATO Trade

The Georgetown Center for Strategic Studies notes 1966 US exports totaled 198 million dollars while NATO nations excluding Iceland exported 3.265 billion. The report warns the gap will continue to widen, highlighting growing divergence in trade with Communist countries.

Center For Strategic Studies Georgetown University U.S NATO Iceland

Two Churches Ransacked as City Burglaries Mount

Burglars hit more than a dozen sites Sunday night across the city, including Flint Avenue Baptist Church and North Side Assembly of God. Items stolen include a ham and eggs from Joe's Dining, hair spray from Southwestern Drug Co op, and tools and clothes from local businesses and homes. A safe was opened at Dr. Stuart G. McKenzie’s office. losses not yet totaled. Deputies investigate thefts at Livestock Feeders, Grain Storage in Clovis.

Flint Avenue Southwestern Drug Co-op Clovis City Steam Laundry Henry Stafford 15Th St Stuart G. McKenzie 34Th St McKenzie

Shooting Case Charges Filed Against Otis Thompson

Otis Thompson, 48, of 2002 Juniper Apartment 77, faced charges Monday of assault with intent to murder in a Saturday night shooting of a neighboring woman. The complaint was filed with Peace Justice and names Callie Ship as the shooting victim in the Methodist area.

Otis. Thompson Juniper Maurder Peace Justice Latroy Thompson Callie Rune Methodist

Easter Drive Planned by Lubbock Crippled Children Group

Members of the Crippled Children Easter Campaign committee at the Lubbock Cerebral Palsy Treatment Center met to plan this year’s drive. Funds will buy braces crutches wheelchairs transportation for medical centers and care for crippled children with half the proceeds returned to the local center. Officers include Reginald Martin president Jimmy Sexton first vice president Dick Lowery second vice president RB Curtis Barrett secretary treasurer and Roy K Farr Jr campaign chairman. Committee members listed.

Lubbock Roy K. Farr Jr W. D. Armstrong Bob Boynton William Becker Jr Horace Durham Lloyd Edwards M. C. Engram Frank Haden Ralph Howard Donald Klaus Eddie Martin Kenneth Magee Robert McBroom W.R. Moss Plan Fund Lubbock Cerebral Palsy Jef Roy WK. Furr Jr W. R. Moss Reginald Martin

First Time Tech Launches Campus Bus System

Texas Tech rolls out a new campus bus system with six Lub bock Transit Co. buses on three color coded routes. Four more buses available for peaks. Spring service costs 24000 dollars funded by fines and a 1 dollar student fee increase to 22 dollars per semester. Students will vote in spring whether to continue the service.

Texas Tech Lubbock Transit Co

Cooper Voters Reject Bonds in Rural High District

Voters in Cooper Rural High on Woodrow area south of Lubbock rejected a 541000 bond issue in an election Saturday. The vote was 90 for and 126 against issuance of the bonds. The bonds would have financed construction of a new high school gymnasium and water system plus renovation of existing facilities. Superintendent HY Carpenter cited relatively high turnout and said failure was not due to lack of interest.

Cooper Woodrow Lubbock

Nuclear Vessel Faces Clear Budget Sailing In Washington

AP dispatch notes President Johnson seeks 3.4 million more for the NS Savannah for the fiscal year starting July 1. The 595-foot atomic ship, run for the government by First Atomic Ship Transport, is a subsidiary of American Export Lines. Congress had previously approved 5.5 million to continue operations for 12 months after a plan to retire the vessel. Dirksen signals reelection plans, stating age not a factor in political ventures.

Washington Johnson Savannah Congress I and Johnson First Atomic Ship Transport American Export-Isbrandisen’ Lines Fends API Everett M. Dirksen Senate Dirkson Farr Warren Hugo Black

City Wins From Page One

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce collection wins praise as a civic improvement entry prepared under Mrs. Mar vin Armstrong and coordinated by Robert W. Hand. Chamber leaders John A. Logan and Dr. O Brandon Hull commend the effort. Trophies will be awarded at the national Cleanest Town Conference February 18 to 20 in Washington with Interior Secretary Stewart Udall presenting.

Robert W. Hand Chamber Agriculture Department John A. Logan O. Brandon Hull Chamber Lubbock H. Hackendahl National Sponsoring Bureau

German students study overseas advertising at Tech campus

Germans plints of aid from the Duisberg Society bring their new knowledge back home. These young men from Germany are on the Tech campus as a direct result of interest aroused in our program through the Don Belding Fund. The Duisberg Society funded Tech as the pilot school in overseas advertising education.

Duisberg Society Germany Heather Tech Don Belding Fund

Court Ruling Highlights Disputed Trials and FCC Fairness Case

The court rejected new evidence claims in a Chattanooga murder trial citing juror misconduct and denied four railroad unions’ bid to restore thousands of jobs under a compulsory arbitration law. It postponed hearings on FCC fair use of the fairness doctrine and delayed rulings on Red Lion case procedures, with network cases to move from Chicago appeals court.

Congress Federal Communications Commission FCC Red Lion Pa., Broadcasting Co Columbia Broadcasting System National, Broadcasting Co Chicago Federal Appeals Court Appeals Court

Castro faces nine old Communists trial amid Soviet strains

The article notes a planned trial of nine old Communists aligned with Moscow as Cuba's deteriorating ties with the Soviet Union intensify. It highlights Castro's crackdown after six years of strain including the 1962 missile crisis fallout and Moscow’s continued aid reliance.

Rik Soviet Union Moscow Kremlin Castro Cuba Ono Russia Ithe

Tax deductions and forms guide for couples and singles

A reproduction explains standard deductions for 10 percent or minimum schemes, limits for married filing separately and jointly, and how to choose the deduction that yields the lowest tax. It notes that the long form is universal but the short form is easier if eligible, with a sample calculation.

Harris County Budget Approves Pay Boosts for Staff

Harris County commissioners adopted a $42.6 million budget with a $3.1 million raise for salaries. Most deputies gain monthly increases of $40 to $50, and about 95 percent of county employees will receive a three to four percent raise.

Hquston Harris County

Amherst Named in Indian Word Controversy

A historical note references British general Jeffrey Amherst and Indian word debates stirring discussion about colonial names and terminology.

Jeffrey Amherst

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