Morning Raitions Gona Sutare The Jay On The South Plaine
Independent Democratic newspaper note outlines morning editions and consolidation plans for a Monday issue. It references the Lubbock Journal and Avalanche Publishing and lists advertising representatives for Texas and Dallas. The item is dated Tuesday June 4 1968.
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South Plaine
AA Independent Democratic
Minday
Ong
Lubbock Rianne
Avalanche Attial Publishing
Jag
Habovthins Subir Oal
Exaa
National Advertising Representatives
Texas
Daily Press League
Dalla
Tara Et Wire
Associated Pres
Nd United
Presa Aternational
Proury
Smith wins Democratic nomination for Governor in statewide runoff
The editorial salutes Preston Smith for a statewide runoff victory reflecting broad support beyond major cities. It notes strong showings in Dallas Fort Worth Austin and San Antonio, praises regional Democrats in Lubbock and South Plains, and extends congratulations to local runoff winners Choc Blanchard for Sheriff and J A Joy for the 7th Court of Civil Appeals. It also honors losers Hazlewood Harrist and Parson for close races and stresses that political processes should honor both sides.
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Preston Smith
Smith
Houston
Corpus Christi
el Paso
Dallas
Fort Worth
Austin
San Antonio
Lubbock
South
Plains
C. H. (Choc) Blanchard
H. Bolen
Justice of the Peace
Grady Harrist
Milepost 100 salutes Santa Fe centennial in Texas
Lubbock leaders join Santa Fe Railroad centennial luncheon at Lubbock Country Club saluting the 100 year milestone. The article notes Santa Fe began in 1868 at Topeka and grew to a $2 billion empire with 13,000 miles of track, 7,578 Texas employees paid $58 million last year, and a 1967 Texas tax bill of $2.26 million. The centennial theme is Second Century of Progression to 2068.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Lubbock
Lubbock County Club
Texas
South Plains
Topeka
Kan
Santa Fe
Cyrus K. Holliday
Great Lakes
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Santa
Slaton
Traffic Oepartion
Tubbock
Chicago
Ls Angeles
Santa Ie
Democratic Party
Federal Reserve Bar
Helen Keller Life Ends Inspiring A Century of Courage
The life of Helen Keller has ended at almost 88 years old. Her triumphs over blindness and deafness inspired generations, aiding the blind and deaf and earning her permanent stature as a great woman in history. Her story will be told for years to come.
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Helen. Keller
U.S
Miss Keller
Fraulein von Bredow
Missy
Noggin
Helicopter Use Sparks Debate Over DPS Speed Control
Rep Bill Heatly questions Department of Public Safety helicopter use to nab speeders at a budget hearing. DPS says choppers deter speeding with about 1000 cases in seven months while seeking 200 extra patrolmen. Critics warn about public concern over aerial pouncing and urge restricting use to emergencies.
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Bill Heatly
Paducah
Department of Public “Safety
House Appropriations Committee
DPS
Students Probe Why Parents Seem Confused and Unhappy
A panel at Wavering University debated why parents appear unhappy, blaming permissive parenting and powerful advertisers. Students urged discipline and better communication, while differing on cures, culminating in a unanimous call to study the issue with Ford Foundation funding.
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Washington
Cal Holden
That Girl on Broadway’s Jest on Truth to Children
A reflective line from Te Plainsman notes that lying to children backfires as they see through deceit. Life’s challenges force adults to listen even when bored and to laugh or feign courage despite fear. The piece juxtaposes adult pretenses with child insight.
Tax Record and Fiscal Debate Across 1960s Policy
Senator George Murphy reviews tax policy from 1913 to 1967, discusses Democratic and Republican tax and spending records, and suggests fiscal reforms amid a looming 10 percent tax increase. The column blends economic critique with personal notes and political commentary on budgets and debt.
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Andrew Tully
Europe
George Murphy
California
Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Congress
Labor leaders circle as potential middlemen in Kennedy Humphrey split
Arthur Goldberg Walter Reuther and Lawrence O'Brien shift as possible bridges between Kennedy and Humphrey. Each maintains ties to both camps and could press for a united anti GOP campaign, possibly naming a compromise campaign chairman or smoothing pre convention tensions.
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Washington
United Nations
Arthur Goldberg
United Auto ‘Workers
Walter Reuther
Lawrence O'Brien
Robert Kennedy
Humphrey
Kennedy
Co. O'Brien
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
O'Brien
Goldberg
CIO
Minnesota
Senate Labor Subcommittee
Reuther
Newsweek Magazine
Michigan
UAW
Atlantic City
Double Play Inflation Hits Willie Mays Salary
A New York University finance professor argues Willie Mays as Giants center fielder earned 125000 last year whereas Babe Ruth made 80000 in 1931. After taxes and inflation, Mays’ pay is worth about a third of Ruth’s despite superior on field performance.
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Willie Mays
San Francisco Giants
New York University
Mays
Babe Ruth
New York Yankees
Willie
Wall Street Journal
Women on board space missions urged at New Orleans conference
About 250 scientists gathered in New Orleans to discuss manned planetary missions. Aerospace engineer Lawrence E. Jenkins urged including women on crews citing emotional stability and the lack of studies on mixed crews. He noted that vehicles historically include women and questioned why spacecraft should be different.
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New Orleans
Lawrence E. Jenkins
Norfolk
Beloit College President Endorses the Achiever Ideal
Beloit College president Miller Upton voices support for the “achiever” who takes action and solves problems without dwelling on others failings. He praises someone who bears local responsibilities and advances his community through decisive effort, a quote cited by the Birmingham News.
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Miller Upton
Beloit College
Wisconsin
Birmingham News
Remodeling Pays Off In Sales Dramatically At Walker Scott
Business tips note remodeling boosts sales with Walker Scott in La Jolla showing a 20 percent rise after a $100,000 remodel. The store, open since 1936 and idle for two decades, reopened to strong six month and three year gains. other text critiques politicians and lawyers.
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Walker Scott
la Jolla
Calif
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