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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1967
Page
4
The President unveils a final plan to curb rail strikes delaying 1969. The Senate backs compulsory arbitration to settle disputes between railroads and six unions. Critics warn the move shifts toward compulsory labor and could spark further political battles as munitions trains sit idle and ships await cargoes for Vietnam.
The Avalanche Journal reports the nationwide railroad shutdown idled about 250 workers in Lubbock and Slaton but is expected to cause no major local problems if the strike ends soon. Santa Fe officials and union leaders discuss orders to resume work as picketing continues in Slaton and Lubbock.
Texas lawmakers weigh a long term financing plan as a public school tax study targets 2 to 17 cents per $100 valuation. Meanwhile a national railroad strike idles 25 000 IAM members, disrupts shipments to Vietnam, and causes traffic chaos in Chicago New York and other cities.
Violence surged in Newark and stretched to Jersey City and East Orange as snipers, arson, and shattered windows marked days of unrest. Governor appeals for restraint while 1,100 people hurt and 1,500 arrested. deaths include a white detective and a fire captain.
J A Newborn Jr publisher of the Suburban Journal Clear Lake City Texas won the 1967 Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award for courage in journalism announced Sunday night. He was cited for investigating a Texas school district that led to the superintendent's resignation and aggressive retaliation including boycotts threats and libel actions against his paper. The award cited his vigilant community watchdog role and the paper’s editorial campaign supporting school board candidates.
The planning commission proposes R-3 and C-2 area reclassifications to broaden commercial use along 50th Street from Utica to Knoxville, with changes on north and south sides and at key intersections. Setback rules may extend to a C-2 parcel, while debate continues on removing service stations from C-2A. Attendees included Arnold Maeker and others.
Shots rang through Plainfield New Jersey as officials met with Negro leaders amid four nights of violence. A white officer was killed Sunday and three others injured as police and National Guardsmen sealed the district. A 10 pm deadline loomed for bondless release of arrested Negro protesters, raising fears of further bloodshed. Lanny Cathcart, identified as an emissary from the Black Muslims, threatened major clashes if arrests were not freed. Police and Guardsmen moved the riot area as negotiations continued.
Scattered light showers fell across the Panhandle and northern South Plains with traces to .02 inch in Amarillo Muleshoe and Aspermont. Alpine cooled to 58 while Dallas and Childress reported up to .04 inch as temperatures ranged from 58 to 95 in McAllen. Hemisfair 1968 in San Antonio expects about 7.2 million visitors over six months.
A long list of birth notices from West Texas Hospital and area clinics records births in Lubbock and nearby towns. Details include weights from 3 pounds 4 ounces to 9 pounds 4 ounces, times, and parents occupations from carpenters to farmers and hospital staff. Addresses and birth locations feature repeatedly with many families connected to Texas Tech, Reese AFB, and local businesses.
The Texas Education Agency panel advanced a policy on academic freedom and responsibility, approved new degree programs, reorganizations, and rejected several department splits. The board also backed a statewide education network proposal and funded construction projects while noting ongoing teacher and college reforms.
AUSTIN Gov John Connally designated Hal Woodward of Coleman to chair the state Highway Commission for a second six year term. Woodward succeeds Herbert Perry Jr of Carrizo Springs who served two terms as head of the commission. Perry was reappointed to the commission for a term expiring in 1973. The 1876 Philadelphia World’s Fair marked the Declaration of Independence centennial.
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