16 Jul 1968
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1968
Page
1
Fort Lauderdale police take a bright orange bus into Negro areas to hear complaints from youths who once stoned patrols. Officers say the mobile station softens riots by offering a rear desk for grievances, many about sanitation housing and junk cars.
Justice Abe Fortas will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee amid tough questioning over his fitness for the chief justice post. The hearing highlights a split in party lines as President Johnson’s choices to fill Warren’s seat and Thornberry’s vacancy draw mixed support and opposition from GOP and Democratic leaders.
Avalanche Journal reports damage in Lubbock rising to 160000 as city after weekend rains, with 80 homes and several parks hit. Park facilities including bleachers and fences damaged, plus equipment losses at Lubbock Power and Light. Rainfall figures vary across districts and streets remain blocked.
A Lubbock legislator outlines plans to abolish property tax on personal cars. The note appears in Page 1 Sec B alongside the day’s other policy and editorial items.
A short devotional line seeks God’s presence with Jove’s fiery spirit and urges active labor for a higher purpose. The fragment ends with a reference to a Lubbock raclery suggesting a local event or place.
Hub City faces arterial damage as receding floodwaters collapse three intersections at 64th Street N Ave, 54th Street at Tigin, and 29th Street at Boston. Public works says about $5,000 in damage and four days needed for quaking water on Quaker Avenue to clear plus more rain could worsen the problem. Local crews work overnight to reopen streets.
In New York restaurants from Frank Leone’s to The 21 Club staff report frequent pilferage by customers. Items range from teaspoons to ash trays and silverware, with losses cited from $0.70 to hundreds of dollars per piece. Restaurants view theft as a business hazard and sometimes sell recovered items at souvenir counters.
Warsaw reports Soviet leaders warned that aggressive imperialist forces were using subversion to undermine Czechoslovakia as East bloc officials called for liberal reforms. The five-nation summit included Brezhnev and Kosygin. Czechoslovakia was not represented.
A youth from Denver City died Monday afternoon when a small pickup crashed into a passing car about three miles east of town. The truck driver, James Carliste Sims, 29, of Denver City, told officers he was tired and eyeing the road when the collision occurred. Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. in Denver City with Allen Funeral Home directing. He was survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Sims of Collinssville and spouse. the accident remains under investigation.
Fragmented OCR reads reveal revised attack plans with units advancing toward the west and a counteroffensive near the capital. Details about enemy formations, relief movements, and command intentions appear unclear but indicate continued pressure on Sabie and West sectors.
A chaotic dispatch reports U S and Saigon officials in talks as South Vietnam seeks stability amid threats of escalation. Clifford meets Ambassador Eliasorth Dunker and the cos military commander in Vietnam to discuss strategy ahead of a two day provincial visit.
The Associated Press reports that a Washingtonbased survey found some brand name antibiotics may not meet the same standards as cheaper generic versions. FDA commissioner Herbert Ley Jr. says further scrutiny is needed while stressing ongoing concern about the performance gaps and coating differences that affect efficacy.
Readable text notes thunderstorms possible this afternoon or tonight with high near 90 today and low around 70. Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Humidity levels high and midnight readings noted.
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