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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1968

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Always Be An Upper Crust Duke May Rest In Grave

London reports say the Duke of Wellington may rest in peace as pressures for reform grow yet Eton and other public schools remain private preserves for Britain’s upper crust. Politicians expect little government action on the commission’s recommendations, deeming changes too costly. If the plan is rejected, Eton will continue charging about 1473 dollars yearly for tuition and board for boys from wealthy families.

Associated Press London Duke of Wellington Waterloo Eton Britain Iveton

Riots Rage in Mexico City After Troop Withdrawal

Revolt erupts in downtown Mexico City as thousands attack buses near the National Palace after federal troops pulled back. Police clash with youths as arrests rise to 1,116 in a week of anti government demonstrations, labeled the worst in 20 years.

Associated Press Mexico City Old University National Palace Carlosv Alfonso Corona del Rosas Mexico

Union Gets Best Terms In History

The United Steelworkers Union narrowly rejected strike demands and approved a three year billion dollar contract ending a Wednesday deadline. The deal raises wages and pensions, adds bonuses and benefits, and covers top classifications with extra pay. Industry negotiators anticipated higher prices but offered no comment on the steel-price impact.

Pittsburgh United Steelworkers Union I. W. Abel United Steelworkers

Federal funds to Lubbock schools eyed in budget revision

Federal funds for Lubbock schools may be cut as officials study a budget revision. The plan discusses impacts on area education and the potential need to adjust programs and staffing to fit reduced federal support.

Lubbock

Prayer request from Lois Patterson in Lubbock

A message titled Today's Prayer calls on believers to trust in Jesus rather than themselves and seek divine strength to endure daily life, attributed to Lois Patterson of Lubbock.

Jesus Devine Lois Patterson Lubbock

Soviet Czech talks press on amid tough bargaining

Soviet and Czechoslovak negotiators extended a session at Cierna amid indications of hard bargaining. Gen Samuel Kodaj met the Soviet army staff and Prague regime pressure intensified as talks continued with cautions of ongoing discussions into Wednesday.

Associated Press Russia Cierna Prague Samuel Kodaj Prace Streeno Slovakia Poland Bratislava Tass CTK

Funds too Park Space Runs Short In Lubbock

Lubbock faces a shortage of developed park space with less than 1,000 acres of parks and 550 acres in Mackenzie State Park. Officials say funds are insufficient to develop large playgrounds like Astro City, though upkeep can be funded from the current budget.

Lubbock Mackenzie Park Judy Hart Joe Hart Michael Little John Hart Mike Read Avalanche-Journal South Plains Mackenzie State Park University Avenue Mackenzie Astro City Maxey Park Dick Walker

Patient wakes after heart transplant at St Luke's Texas Children

Mrs. Alen H. Brunk 49 was conscious alert and doing very well Tuesday at St Luke's Texas Children's Hospital after a heart transplant Monday night.

Houston UPI Alen H Beth) Brunk St. Luke's Texas Children's Hospital

Threat to withhold federal funds over desegregation in Odessa

The Ector County Independent School District faces possible loss of about 400000 dollars in federal funding after an Office of Civil Rights inspection found noncompliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The district's superintendent says the board believes the district is in compliance. the file has been sent to Washington for review and could trigger enforcement actions.

Odessa Ector County Independent Carl Flaxman Dallas Office of Civil Rights Department of Health, Education and Welfare Supt Floyd Manry Ector County Lubbock Manry Board of Trustees HEW Washington Manly Civil Rights Office

Plane Burns Near Mt Lassen Leaves Nine Missing

A KC-135 Stratotanker from Castle Air Force Base crashed near Mt Lassen, burning 10 acres and leaving nine airmen missing. Ground crews with five aerial tankers and multiple trucks battled the forest fire, while the FAA investigated whether the jet exploded in air or on impact.

Red Bluff Calif Mt. Lassen Castle Air Force Base Federal Aviation Authority

War Critic Holds Lead In Arkansas Primary

Sen. J. W. Fulbright, a vocal Vietnam war critic, clung to a slim lead in Arkansas renomination as returns trickled in. Winthrop Rockefeller won the Republican renomination easily over Sidney C. Roberts. Early results show Fulbright at 39,792 votes with 2,746 precincts reporting tbd. Rockefeller led Rockefeller with 16,412 votes as 220 precincts reported.

Associated Press Lottle Rock Ark J. W. Fulbright Arkansas Winthrop — Rockefeller Sidney C. Roberts Lutle Rock Fulbright Pulaski County Little Rock Jim Johnson Conway Bobby K. Hayes Calico Foster Johnson Rockefeller Rocks Fefeller Robferts Sra

B52s Hammer Reds In Saigon Invasion Route

Saigon reports 352 B52 bombers pounded from Saigon west toward the Cambodian border as thousands of enemy troops massed for a possible strike on the capital. Bombers launched six missions along an invasion route while allied forces pressed to trap jungle patches and rice land.

Saigon da Nang Vietnam Wood Peor A Shan Hue North Vietnam Navy

Ike Aides Push Eisenhower Line in GOP Platform

Republican platform writers move toward no surrender in Vietnam echoing Eisenhower while Rockefeller allies push de escalation. Gov Shafer calls for a fresh policy review to avoid harming Paris talks and morale, urging a clear pro victory stance as the convention nears.

Sterling F. Green Miami Beach Vietnam Dwight D. Eisenhower Rockefeller Fisenhower Republican Platform United States Hanoi America Raymond PP. Shafer Pennsylvania Nelson A. Rockefeller Paris Shafer New York Republican Governors Association GOP Lam Eisenhower Charles FF

Burleson Earns Spot on House Ways and Means Panel

Rep. Omar Burleson of Texas wins a seat on the House Ways and Means Committee after Democrats choose him to replace the retiring member. Burleson, 62, a lawyer and Navy veteran, is described as conservative with a long voting record opposing Medicare and Medicaid.

Washington APD Omar Piurleson House Texas Als Eplong Je Burleson

Weather report for Lubbock with scattered storms

Partly cloudy and warm in Lubbock with a chance of thunderstorms in the late afternoon and tonight. Highs near the region’s expected temperatures, winds shifting from south to northerly this afternoon, rain probability around 20 percent rising to 40 percent tonight.

Lubbock Soan

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