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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1968

Page

9

Longshot rivals in GOP and Dem bids at county meeting

At a National Association of Counties gathering in Washington two declared presidential contenders Eugene McCarthy and Nelson Rockefeller pitched broad aid plans for local government while Mayor John Lindsay delivered a prepared address. The event highlighted a wide field including Humphrey Nixon and Wallace as delegates head toward nominating conventions.

Washington National Association of Counties John Lindsay New York Eugene J. McCarthy Nelson. A. Rockefeller McCarthy Rockefeller New Hampshire Lindsay Johnson Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey Richard M. Nixon George C. Wallace

House Votes to Exempt Post Office From manpower Cutback

The House approved a Senate backed bill shielding the Post Office Department from a government workforce reduction. Exemptions also extended to FBI agents and assistant U.S. attorneys. Postmaster General Watson warned of service curtailments if the rollback proceeds, while lawmakers debated the political implications of sweeping exemptions.

Washington House Post Office Department Congress Senate FBI U.S John J. Williams R-Del W. Marvin Watson Departments of State, Justice and Commerce John TL. McClellan Dark Birch Bayh D-Ind Johnson Executive Branch

Disturbing June Trade Deficit Hits US Balance

U S foreign trade showed an $87 million deficit in June, marking the third straight month imports exceeded exports. Commerce officials called the figures disturbing while hoping for improvement in the second half of the year as imports rose driven by automotive products beef crude oil and fuel oil.

Washington U.S Department of Commerce I Sport

Woman Maintains Pretty Lubbock Yard At 78

A Lubbock resident, Mrs. Kennedy, now 78, continues to tend a expansive yard planted with roses iris and mimosa trees. She and her late husband arrived when the town was sparse with elm trees and built a garden to combat blowing sand. They balanced work as night motel clerks with daily yard care and sewing.

Second Siamese Twin Succumbs After Operation

In Tampa Florida the second of Siamese twins born three days earlier died Monday after a five hour surgery to separate the twins. The surviving sister had been in apparently good condition after Sundays operation. The parents chose to withhold identities. Both twins were six weeks premature and weighed about 10 pounds at birth. An autopsy was planned to determine the cause of death.

Tampa Fla St. Joseph's Hospital

Nixon on first ballot noted by Nixonites

Nixon supporters claim a first ballot win is likely with 700 delegates ready to back Nixon. Gallup polls cited by Nixon backers show Nixon leading Humphrey and McCarthy, while Rockefeller presses in Washington and Denver for delegates.

Klein Nixon Reagan Mitchell Gallup Miami Herald Rockefeller Miami Beach Jue ‘Hilant Charles K. McWhorter Callifornia Ronald Reagan Chafee Roman L. Hruska Nebraska Hruska Associated Press North Carolina Washington Melvin R. Laird Wisconsin Laird Hubert H. Humphrey Eugene J. McCarthy Minnesota George C. Wallace Humphrey McCarthy

Republicans Debate Vietnam Plank At Platform Meeting

Deliberations center on a Vietnam policy plank with Stassen urging de escalation and UN mediation. Conte and Conte criticize platform secrecy while Rockefeller supporters push for a four stage peace model including troop pullback and a UN force.

Vietnam Wisconsin United Nations North South Vietnam U.S United States U.N Republican Governors Association Cochairman Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Dirksen GOP Conte Rockefeller Chafee Johnson-Humphrey

Rockefeller cites eight state poll backing lead over Humphrey

Gov. Nelson Rockefeller released Archbald Crosley poll results showing him ahead of Hubert Humphrey in eight states Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Pennsylvania New York Ohio California New Jersey. Nixon trails Humphrey in four of the eight with 126 electoral votes at stake.

Pittsburgh Nelson A. Rockefeller Hubert Humphrey Richard M. Nixon Rockefeller Archbald Crosley Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Pennsylvania New York Ohio California New Jersey Nixon Humphrey Chicago Charles H. Percy Ofllinois

Kathy Garver recalls child star moment in The Ten Commandments

Hollywood starlet Kathy Garver, known as Cissy on Family Affair, recalls her proudest moment as a child when Cecil B. DeMille added an extra scene to The Ten Commandments. She lives at home in Baldwin Hills with her parents and siblings, quit UCLA for CBS TV, and balances a busy schedule with skiing, suntans, and films between studio work.

Hollywood UPI Kathy Garver Cissy Cecil B. DeMille Kathy Baldwin Hills Garver Lance Buddy Beverly UCLA Palm “Springs

Federal three-judge panel to rule on Rockefeller senate appointment

U.S. District Judge John O Henderson ordered a three-judge court to determine if Governor Rockefeller can legally appoint a successor to the Kennedy seat. The suit by Dr. Joseph A F Valenti of St. John Fisher College argues the vacancy rule is unconstitutional as the appointment could last beyond November 1970. Edward J Lombard will head the tribunal and set a meeting date.

Buffalo N.Y New York Nelson A. Rockefeller U.S. Senate Robert F. Kennnedy John O. Henderson U.S. District Court Joseph A. F. Valenti St. John Fisher College Rochester Valenti Rockefeller U.S Edward J. Lombard U.S. Circuit Court New York City Lombard

Point Sur Light stands 270 feet above Pacific

Point Sur Lighthouse rises 270 feet above the Pacific Ocean along California's Monterey County. The landmark guards the coast on the Pacific with its prominent cliffside tower and historic position.

Point Sur Pacific Coast Monterey County Calif

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