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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1968

Page

7

Saigon Under Fire as B52s Pound Reds in Viet War Update

Reports say B52s pound Saigon and surrounding targets while Hoane Nuan Lami cautions about harassing actions and assassinations. Da Nang holds firm as three North Vietnamese regiments pull back into mountains. US casualties rise with eight civilians killed at a Saigon market and 24 Americans dead Monday. Viet Cong threats loom over Son Tra village as Thailand moves refugees south amid air base raids.

Hoane Nuan Lami U.S da Nang da Nane Vist Corps North Vietnam U. S. Navy Hue Saigon Big North Demilitarized Zone Cua Viet Son Tra Thailand Udorn Air Base

Soviet Czech talks extend amid war game concerns

Reports say the Soviet Czech conference opened Monday at Cierna would run through today with 15 Soviet and 16 Czechoslovak delegations including Brezhnev and Dubcek. Moscow seeks broad access to views to pressure liberal reforms while troops and maneuvers near Poland and Slovakia draw Western attention.

Cierna Leonid I. Brezhnev Alexander Dubeck Unan Czechoslovak Presidium Soulices Prague Ludvik Svoboda Czechoslovakia Moscow Soviet Union Poland East Germany Slovakia Defense Ministry Warsaw

Birth announcements from Lubbock area families

A string of birth notices lists new daughters and sons for multiple families. Names include Mr. and Mrs. G. D L Brisco of Rt 2 Lubbock and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Ray Rasco of 3118 Dartmouth, with weights ranging from 6 to 9 pounds and times noted at several local hospitals.

G. DL Brisco Rt 2 Lubbock Tesday Lauf Clinic Jimmy Ray Rasco Dartmouth University Hospital DPD, C Ray DeBord Spur West Texas Hospital Spur Public

Gunfire Wounds Two At Motel

Two men were shot in a motel incident about 4:40 a.m. Tuesday on 14th Street. Aman Price, 25, and Walso Jackson, 21, both of whom were wounded in the abdomen, were in serious condition at Methodist Hospital. A 21 year old woman surrendered a pistol and was released without charge. She claimed she was forced to accompany the victims from a purse snatching earlier on 1st Place.

Aman Ato Tine Dea Sth Methodist Hospital Abel Price Walso Jackson

Shutterburgs Start Tech Photo Workshop Series

Texas Tech hosts the first of three high school photojournalism workshops led by Ralph Sellmeyer. He notes three sessions are needed to meet demand and each will serve JS students. The second session links with the Southwestern Council of Student Publications Workshop next week, drawing about 500 students, not all in photography.

Texas Tech Ralph Sellmeyer Vth Southwestern Council of

Public schools under reform threaten privilege and cost

The commission urges opening public schools to all and fees by state grants. It notes 11th century charters grant tax concessions now challenged by Labor policy. Public schools like Eton Harrow Charterhouse Marlborough Rugby and Winchester educate many elites and could face higher costs or closures.

Eton Harrow Charterhouse Marlborough Rugby Winchester Britain Bank of England

IEE Proposes Action GOP On Vietnam Platform

The GOP platform committee debates a Vietnam plank promising hard critique of past decisions while avoiding divisive stances. Dirksen defends seriousness, denies hearings are a show, and notes 30 notes taken. Bipartisan voices urge restraint and insistence on commitment to Southeast Asia.

Vietnam U.S Everett Mr. Dirksen GOP Dirksen Republican Coordinating Committee Hills Coordinating Committee Neon Mist Don Paarlberge Purdue University

Steel Strike Rate Rises as 600-Club Approves Pact

After a stormy three hour session of the Basic Steel Industry Conference the contract was approved amid strong opposition. Abel praised the settlement calling it a damn good agreement though some members remained unhappy. Cooper noted the pact avoiding government action and a strike with a large margin of votes. The deal tops past wage gains, with major figures and figures cited from 1965 and earlier.

Basic Steel Industry Abel R. Conrad Cooper BR. Conrad Cooper Cooper

Lubbock Sees Park Growth Gap and Major 5 Million Plan

City officials warn no funds remain for new park space while population nears 350,000 by 1985. Potential Comanche Canyon Park near Hillcrest could cost 5 to 6 million with a 10 year timeline, requiring a major bond issue. Existing facilities remain stretched as planners seek more playgrounds and recreational sites.

Walker W. D. Rogers Jr Comanche Canyon Singer’s South Plains City of Buffalo Springs Lake Abilene Zoological Park Corpus ‘Christi Gulf of Mexico Padre Island

Lyna Pitts Wins Scholarship At Dress Revue

Lyna Pitts of Lamb County won a $500 scholarship at the Extension District Two 4-H Dress Revue at Hodges Community Center. Four seniors earned state competition chances. alternates were named. Other blue ribbons and awards went to competitors from Mitchell, Yoakum, Floyd, Hale, Lubbock, Hockley, Scurry, Cochran, Briscoe, Swisher, and Lynn counties. Alice Baumbardner narrated the show as Roy B. Davis presented awards.

Lyna Pitts Lamb County Hodges Community Center Miss Pitts Roy Garrison Briscoe County Cathey Jo LaRoe Swisher County Terri Sinclair Hale County Marilyn Cade Cochran County Sheila Tankersley Lynn County Miss Cade Miss Garrison South Plains Sally Smith Mitchell County Vickie Rucker Yoakum County Judy Probasco Floyd County Barbara Wilhite Bailey Nancy Barren Dawson Linda White Gaines Donna Maddox Garza Marsha Ream Hockley Teresa Butler Lubbock Lou Alice Mathis Scurry Alice Baumbardner Hale Center Roy B. Davis Co-Op Mill

Intruder Steals Air Conditioner Parts From House

Raymond Hogan, owner of 1620 8th St, reports a Monday night theft of an air conditioner motor and pump from his home. Police noted an intruder attempted to remove equipment but did not recover all items. Hogan resides at 2125 71st St.

8Th St Raymond Hogan 71St St

Rioters clash with troops in Mexico City protest

Armed Granaderos confront student protesters near Paseo de la Reforma as buses burn and tanks patrol downtown. At least one student dies and hundreds are injured amid clashes that shutter the National University and provoke widespread arrests.

Paseo de la Reforma Granaderos Ciudadela Park la Ciudadela U.S Gustavo Diaz Orduz Johnson National University Luis Bchevarria Communist Party Centralide Estudiates Democraticos

Jury Deliberations Resume In Four Car Collision Damage Suit

A civil jury will reconvene at 9 a.m. in 99th District Court to continue deliberations in a damage suit filed by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Ruggles seeking 107000 from James Henry Gerron Dianne Carrell and Tom Ellis Suits for injuries from a Nov 7 1964 four car crash at U S 83 and Chaparral Avenue. Judge Howard C. Davison had recessed after five days of testimony and final arguments ended around 4 30 p.m. Tuesday. The jury did not reach a verdict by 5 45 p.m. Tuesday and will resume today.

99Th District J. P. Ruggles James Henry Gerron Lubbock Dianne Carrell Dallas Tom Ellis Petersburg Howard C. Davison Davison

Explosion at British Consulate in Los Angeles

A bomb exploded on Tuesday at the British consulate in Los Angeles damaging fourth floor offices with debris and glass. No injuries or fire reported. Bomb squad rushed to the Wilshire Boulevard building after the 7 p.m. blast and evacuated remaining tenants. Officials said the consulate was unoccupied at the time.

Los Angeles W- Shire Boulevard

Ascension Piraguas exempts some capital goods from tariff

The Ascension Piraguas policy announces exemptions for select capital goods from tariffs. Officials indicate targeted relief aims to reduce production costs and support local industry while maintaining broader trade safeguards.

Piraguas

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