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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1968
Page
4
A transcription of the pledge text from Lubbock Avalanche Journal page shows the daily pledge of allegiance as printed on a Monday in July 1968. The section titled Our Pledge repeats the familiar words and nationwide ideals.
The article discusses privatizing the Post Office Department to restore order and efficiency amid rising costs and delivery problems. It notes public frustration with service, cites budget cuts and personnel issues, and argues privatization could reduce taxpayer burdens while improving mail delivery.
The piece weighs whether the United States will pay a large ransom for the Pueblo and its crew after North Korea detains 82 U S citizens. It weighs legality of the Pueblo mission, compares to the Bay of Pigs and U2 episodes, and cites Senator Young and CIA actions while judging possible consequences.
The piece contrasts liberal aims to widen disbursement to disadvantaged groups with concerns for producers and savers. It warns rising costs and taxes could erode the backbone of the economy, risking destruction of the very pie that politicians seek to share.
The college boom drives crowded campuses as students queue to enter classes amid rising tuition. Authorities foresee Fall lines at many colleges and universities, predicting enrollment tidal waves and lasting impact on students future work habits.
Washington reports speculate that North Vietnam may delay a final peace deal until after the November vote. Observers note Hanoi seeks a table victory to ease military pressure, while U.S. leaders worry any ceasefire could trigger renewed bombing.
The Avalanche Journal letter argues the Republican nominees Nelson Rockefeller and Ronald Reagan lack Christian values due to divorces and remarriage. The writer cites Bible verses and questions their fitness to lead. Mrs. J. B. Lewis from 1324 59th St signs the piece.
Nixon leads in delegate math with an edge over Rockefeller and Reagan as Miami Beach looms. Analysts say as many as 800 of 1,555 delegates are soft, risking a possible second ballot if Nixon falters before the convention opening August 5.
A letter to the editor proposes a bumper sticker reading Unlucky Me I Live in Lubbock I have to Drive through Lubbock's Un-synchronized Traffic Lights and urges city officials to order copies at a minimal price. The author criticizes the traffic system and the lights pattern changes as hazardous.
A Lamesa letter to the editor opposes President Johnson's overseas trips and a proposed 65 million loan, urging Congress and the Supreme Court to curb Communist influence and halt further foreign aid while calling for stronger action against the war and budget deficits.
The Avalanche Journal editor argues against gun control and registration, claiming no cited crime prevention, high costs of one to two billion dollars annually, and noting New York’s high homicide rate. He criticizes Supreme Court interpretations and cites Abe Fortas and Earl Warren, with an address at 508 44th St.
Senator Edward Kennedy weighs the risks of a VP bid as family and aides clash over strategy. Vermont Governor Hoff and California power brokers pressure for his name, while Kennedy seeks to avoid overt campaigning and remains flexible until the convention. Jacqueline Kennedy opposes his national political entry.
In 1967 traffic accidents killed 52 200 people and injured 4 200 000, a slight decline. The piece credits safer cars stricter enforcement and careful driving but warns the 20 to 34 age group bears the heaviest losses and calls for sustained action.
The AMA rejects blaming cigarettes for lung cancer and other diseases despite past warnings. A $10 million tobacco industry funded study and industry subsidies are cited as factors shaping the indecision. The report notes doctors face personal smoking challenges as they adjourn to urge patients to quit.
Philadelphia reports declare Harry S. Truman for president and Alben Barkley for vice president, as the Democratic party shows its worst split since the Civil War era. In Cairo a decisive Jerusalem battle forms near Latrun with Arabs cutting Jewish supply routes to the Holy City. Dewey urged to speak in Lubbock on a West Texas address as party contenders and local Republicans weigh paths. Panhandle South Plains fair boosts cash prizes by over 40 percent for exhibitors.
Al Leister, manager at Clemens Super Market in Lansdale, reveals breaded poultry ready for the oven. The prepared parts average 100 pounds sold weekly, fetching a premium of four to five cents per pound over regular parts.
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