Starts The Day On The South Plains
Morning Edition masthead of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal shows an independent Democratic newspaper published on weekdays with the Evening Edition produced by Avalanche Journal Publishing Company Inc. The notice lists offices on Station Street and Avenue J in Lubbock Texas with Associated Press and United Press International wire services. Parker Prouty is president and Chas A Guy is editor and publisher.
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Lubbock
Avalanche-Journal
South Plains
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Avalanche Journal Publishing Company Inc
Stn St
Ave J. Lubbock
Texas National Advertising Representatives
Texas Daily Press League
Dallas
Texas
Associated Press
United Press International Parker
Prouty
Connally Considers Fourth Term As Texas Governor
The article notes Governor John Connally's possible bid for a fourth term after a successful third term. Observers expect an announcement after hunting trips and travel across Texas, with late fall or winter timing being practical for declaring candidacy in 1968.
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Joe Doakes
John Connally
Texas
Connally
Mystery still surrounds Israeli attack on the Liberty
U S investigators doubt the June 8 assault on the Liberty was a simple case of mistaken identity. The ship was in international waters with clear markings and signals, yet Israeli planes conducted reconnaissance beforehand. The Navy court found the flag shot away and signs of deliberate action, leaving many questions and Israel’s apology at odds with a full truth.
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U.S
Navy
William L. McGonagle
Liberty
Open meeting law faces loopholes in Texas
Texas Secretary of State John Hill warns two loopholes may undermine the new open meeting law. Exempt offices include the Secretary of State and Attorney General. A missing notice provision could let public bodies meet without announcement, challenging the law’s spirit.
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Texas
John Hill
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Hill
UN defeat in Middle East crisis centers on failure to fact find
David Lawrence argues in Washington that the United Nations suffered a severe defeat by not pursuing a disinterested fact finding on the Israel Arab war. He says two thirds votes were never reached and calls for impartial inquiry to establish what happened, urging major powers to lead toward peace.
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Washington
Soviet Union
United Nations
Middle East
UN General Assembly
International Organization
United Nations Assembly
Court of Law
Gulf of Aqaba
Suez Canal
Nikolai Podgorny
de Gaulle
France
Mideast
Kremlin
Johnson
Glassboro
Ishmael
Isaac
Abraham
Israel
David
Solomon
Nile
Euphrates
Universal cards replace cash in vending system
A Chicago savings and loan introduces a credit card based vending system for staff meals. Purchases are logged by date items amount and card number with automatic paycheck deductions. The article notes risks and a punchy remark on skirt hems ends the piece.
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Chicago
Savings and Loan Association
Association
Office Watch Tightens in Dodd Censure Fallout
In Washington, scrutiny tightens on staffers after the Dodd censure hearings. A senator worries about leaks, double billing, and protecting sensitive files as Elaine, his secretary, contemplates copying or destroying records.
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Washington
Senator Dodd
Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Elaine
Burma crisis strains Mao era ties as Ne Win tightens control
Washington reports say Burma under General Ne Win remains a police state, blamed for anti Chinese riots in Rangoon. Burma limits Chinese residents, nationalizes banks, and dislikes Mao's Cultural Revolution while seeking room to maneuver between Beijing and Washington.
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Burma
Ne Win
China
Mao Tse-tung
Peking
Rangoon
Red China
Mao
Soviet Union
Russia
Great Britain
France
India
Indonesia
Kenya
Tom Mboya
United States
National Assembly
Santa Claus
Salween
Kunlung
Southeast Asia
Thailand
Laos
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Princess Elizabeth to wed Prince Philip of Greece
London announces the engagement of Princess Elizabeth to Prince Philip of Greece. Washington reports Senate approval of permanent unification of the armed forces and passage of crop insurance reform for 1948. Pittsburgh notes miners return to salt coal pits boosting early production as wage contracts take effect.
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London
Elizabeth
Prince Philip of
Greece
George VI
Washington
The
Senate
Army
Navy
Air Forces
Department of Agriculture
Pittsburgh
Ethnic vote and Israel Arab policy in U S view
Henry J Taylor argues Johnson errs by courting ethnic voting blocs over principled foreign policy. He warns against overreach in Israel Arab disputes, notes Jewish voting influence, and cautions that domestic politics should not drive U S international policy. He cites Sorensen on urban political coalitions and laments splits among labor Negro and Jewish voters.
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Johnson
U. S
Democratic Party
White House
Theodore C. Sorensen
New York
Jewish Statistical Bureau
America
New York City
Los Angeles
Vietnam
Israel
Washington
Walking for pleasure tops U S outdoor recreation lists
The Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation reports more than 67 million Americans take pleasure walks, averaging 15 walks per summer, up 82 percent since 1960. Swimming ranks second, driving for pleasure third, as editors counter the stereotype of the inactive American.
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Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
BOR
United States
Census Bureau
BOA
National Park
Milwaukee Journal
Convention Heat Raises Temperature at 1968 GOP Gathering
The Arkansas Gazette notes Republicans fear color television lighting could push the convention hall above comfortable levels. The paper suggests the real issue may be excess speeches and proposes trimming remarks to ease the heat.
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Arkansas Gazette
Dear Turnrow Tunker says Dayan cited for Israel victory
O C McBride discusses Moshe Dayan as key to Israel’s rapid win over Arab forces while noting the broader defense image. He mentions 1966 bowling ball spending exceeding 40 million dollars and shares a charcoal cooking tip.
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Israel
Moshe Dayan
Israel Defense
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