Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Front Page 1968
Front page information from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Tuesday July 9 1968 lists staff Parker F Prouty Ch A Guy President wT ID Easter publisher and the paper’s identity as a Democratic weekday morning edition with Associated Press and Unitec Press International wire service memberships. It notes a pledge to the flag and national motto.
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South Plains
Lubbock
Avalanche- Journal
Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company. Inc
8Th St
Ave. J. Lubbock
Texas
Texas Daily Press League
Dallas
Associated Press
Unitec Press International
Parker F. Prouty
Chas, A. Guy
United States of America
Underground Still Working Communist Party USA Surfacing
The Communist Party USA held an open national convention in New York City naming Charlene Mitchell of New York City as presidential nominee and Michael Zagarell of the South Bronx as vice presidential nominee. Zagarell, 23, faces an anti draft charge and may be jailed. the ticket is unlikely to gain broad ballot access with 37 states barred. The piece notes recruitment hurdles from New Left critics, splinter efforts, and the party’s recent public moves such as a capital bank account, while stressing ongoing underground activity and FBI surveillance.
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Communist Party USA
New York City
Charlene Mitchell
Michael Zagarell
South Bronx
Commie
Gus Hall
Arnold Johnson
Henry Winston
Herbert Aptheker
Zagarell
CPUSA
Ben Dobbs
California
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S
Immigration Limits Make Sense
An editorial argues for the 1965 immigration changes, noting a 120000 yearly Americas limit and 170000 non Western Hemisphere visas. It urges continued tightening, favors skilled migrants, warns against relaxing ties with Canada and Mexico, and calls for better use of current citizens over refugee influx.
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North
South America
Italy
Greece
Portugal
Germany
Great Britain
Ireland
State Department
Department
U.S
Canada
Mexico
Latin America
Americas
Park vandals damage city trees and property
Park Superintendent Bob Blackmore reports vandalism in municipal parks costing over 7500 since Easter. Damages include broken windows lights defaced buildings and ruined playground equipment. Only six offenders have been caught and punished by paying for the trees. officials urge stronger penalties and clearer directives.
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Bob Blackmore
Children of the good old days spent shoes and kicked cans
The piece notes that children of the era wore out shoes rapidly from activities like kicking tin cans, illustrating behavioral quirks of the time.
American tourist shocks Paris in celebrity arrival
An American tourist checks into Hotel George V and ignites a media frenzy. Staff recall a past influx of Americans, while press and police protect the visitor and declare him a national monument. Parade honor hints at future reception on the Champs Elysees.
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Paris
France
George V
Mars
Champs Elysees
That Girl on Broadway Shows Courts and Cash Power
A plain spoken column suggests justice tilts when a slick lawyer defends a client with deep pockets. A wry note contrasts creditors being led by a rich debtor in a casual satire of legal finance and social mores.
Taxpayer’s A Loser and the Chicago gangs saga
An opinion column critiques the 10 percent income tax surcharge and the Poor People’s campaign, detailing alleged misuses of anti poverty funds in Chicago by the Blackstone Rangers and church ties. It argues for government scrutiny and notes a broader social critique.
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Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Times
Chicago
Hubert Humphrey
Sterling Pal
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Federal
Senate
Blackstone Rangers
District of Columbia
Resurrection City
John Fry
George
Mad Dog) Rose
Rangers
Fry
Justice Department
Court feud over Fortas Thornberry confirmations in White House
Washington notes the Fortas and Thornberry nominations spark heavy Senate opposition and fears of broader constitutional impact. White House worries Jewish Fortas could trigger lasting distrust in the court while Republicans split, notably Dirksen backing both picks.
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Washington
White House
Abe Fortas
Homer Thornberry
Senate
Supreme Court
Fortas
Thornberry
Everett Dirksen
Richard Nixon
Arthur Goldberg
Letters to the Editor Raise Concerns Over Policy and Politics
The Plainsman letters criticize apathetic views on freedom, fiscal policy, and taxes, arguing non strategic aid to Communist countries sustains war. They reference Fortas and Johnson era ballots, political patronage, and invite reflection on gun control and apocalyptic statements by Billy Graham. Mrs. Julia Hambric signs from Lamesa Texas.
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The
Avalanche-Journal
America
Vietnam
Fortas
Johnson
Bobby Baker
Walter Jenkins
Hugo Black
Plainsman
Billy Graham
Julia Hambric
Star Rt. 2
Lamesa
Quotes on peace and progress from political and spiritual leaders
The lines present reflections from Mahesh Yogi on bliss and suffering, Dean Rusk noting slight movement at Paris peace talks with Clark Clifford, and Rep. William Colmar opposing legislation driven by hysteria while delaying gun control votes.
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Secretary of State
Dean Rusk
Clark Clifford
Defense
Paris
William M. Colmar
D-Miss
House Rules Committee
Subtle beer display boosts six pack sales at Scottsdale store
A Scottsdale merchant placed individual bottles of imported beer on shelves under a sign Loose Beer Here to attract first time tasters. The tactic drew returning customers to buy larger six packs, increasing overall import sales.
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Basha's Park
Scottsdale, Ariz
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