Notable Texas Special Session Ends On Time
The 60th Legislature wrapped up its short session on schedule, passing the budget for the next year and approving tax increases. A liquor by the drink bill failed after a filibuster by Sen. Horace T. Blanchard, who argued the proposal would perpetuate hypocrisy and raise drink costs. He warned of dry localities losing choice, while critics noted ongoing pressure for constitutional change. Budget and tax measures, including a 1 percent sales tax increase and higher franchise and vehicle taxes, were approved amid debate on spending and potential future income taxes.
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Lubbock
Horace T
Doc) Blanchard
Blanchard
Texas
San Antonio
Dallas
el Paso
Houston
Charles Scoggins
Corpus
Americans face pivotal 1968 with duty and resolve
A July 4 1968 reflection contrasts a year of testing and trouble with the nation’s ideals. It notes economic growth, looming inflation and tax pressures, unrest abroad, and a brutal Vietnam war toll. The piece argues the U S must lead the Free World while addressing domestic crises, invoking Revolutionary resilience.
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Charles Dickens
U.S
Vietnam
Paris
Thomas Payne
U. S
Free World
Gun Hysteria Grows After Central Park Shooting
A gunman in Central Park killed one woman and wounded three men before dying, sparking a national debate on gun control. The piece argues the incident is misused to push stricter laws while ignoring other causes of violence and accidents, urging balanced public policy.
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Central Park
N.Y
Johnson
New York City
New York
Extent Of 'Student Power' Revealed At Dinner Table
A Washington dinner party features busybodies from media and politics including a TV commentator a Congressional head a syndicated columnist and a magazine editor as well as Stephen the Amherst freshman. The table talk veers from income tax to Vietnam pot and politics with Stephen asked for opinions and finally thanked for his presence.
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Washington
Congressional Committee
Amherst
Stephen
Vietnam
Rowland Evans And Robert Novak On McCarthy Delegates
New York’s Democratic party leaders limited Eugene McCarthy’s delegates to 15 14 of New York’s 67 at large votes. Humphrey’s plurality would have allowed magnanimity but county bosses imposed a ceiling. McCarthy supporters plan an independent bid to deny New York to the Democrats and aid Republicans.
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New York
McCarthy
Humphrey
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
Democratic Committee
McCarthy Faces Internal Fight Over New York Delegates
In New York the McCarthy campaign struggles with county leaders over at large delegation seats. Burns promises 12 to 15 McCarthy delegates as regulars resist insurgent bids, while Humphrey aides urge compromise amid a walkout by McCarthyites. The Hanoi talks angle heightens risk of further delay in peace efforts.
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Kennedy
Burns
State Committee
McCarthy
Humphrey
Joe Crangle
Buffalo
Stanley Steingut
Brooklyn
Eugene Foley
New York
William Connell
Reform
Eleanor Clark French
Manhattan
Hanoi
United States
South Vietnam
Harriman and Co
Johnson-Humphrey
Bobby Kennedy
Johnson
Paris
Lyndon Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Berlin hunger siege stalls as Sokolovisky blames West
On memory lane from July 4 1948 files, Marshal Wassily Sokolovisky refuses to set a date to lift the Berlin hunger siege and blames Western powers. Democrats inflame Eisenhower talk while 102 people die in violent accidents over the Independence Day weekend, none in Lubbock County.
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Lubbock
Berlin
Wassily Sokolovisky
Lubbock County
Freedom's In Danger Voice on July Fourth Liberty
Henry J. Taylor argues in a July Fourth meditation that the Declaration of Independence anchors freedom against tyranny and opportunism. He warns of powerful elites, warns of pseudo liberals, and urges return to first principles, courage, and majority rule to sustain America's immortal Declaration.
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Thomas Jefferson
America
Roman Republica
Europe
Athens
Rome
Roman Empire
Jefferson
Guest Editorial Cheer Up About Safer Travel
The Macon News editorial argues that danger is not rising with more driving, noting stabilizing auto accident rates and improving air travel safety. It cites a 1966 record: no fatal streetcar accidents reported, highlighting overall improvements in public safety.
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Macon
Old-time quotes reflect campus politics and daily life
A collection of brief witticisms on campus politics, divorce rates, American life, thrift, aging, speech, and Saturday medical offices. These aphorisms capture social attitudes in a past era with concise reflections on behavior and norms.
SCRIP CHRISTMAS PROMO BOOSTS STORE TRAFFIC AND SALES
The May Company reports a Christmas scrip promotion that increases traffic and buying activity. Selected customers receive 150 dollars in four denominations with the recipient's name printed on the front. Scrip ships in November for early shopping, and February bills cover exchanged certificates with no extra charge for extended payment. Customers swap scrip for merchandise certificates, used like cash, paying only for the exchanged scrip. Time saved by avoiding credit department calls.
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May Company
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Robert Novak
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Gene McCarthy
Turkey
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Gene
Ave Harriman and Co
John Burns
Robert F. Kennedy
Jack Shea
Frank O'Connor
Steingut
McCarthy Movement
Blair Clark
Eisenhower
Army
Henry J. Taylor
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