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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

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Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1968

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Dol phus Jack Brown murder trial moves toward opening

A pretrial hearing was scheduled in El Paso before Judge William E. Ward as prosecutors plan to bring pregnant witness Anita Rogerson to the Dol phus Jack Brown murder trial. Brown, 26, is charged with malice in the bludgeoning deaths of his parents at their farm near Les Brown.

el Paso Dolphus Jack Brown Iden Anita Robergon William E. Ward 34Th District Court Brown D. J Buzz) Brown Les Brown

St Mary of the Plains Hospital bids opened in Lubbock

Bids for the 4 million plus St Mary of the Plains Hospital project were opened with Area Builders Inc of Odessa listed as low bidder at 4 438 000. Alternate proposals were submitted by 13 firms. Kitchen equipment bids were also opened with Stainless Metal Fixture Co of Albuquerque apparent low bidder at 95 769. Final go ahead hinges on cost adjustments and additional funding of 100 000.

Bert Neelley Avalanche-Journal St. Mary of the Plains Hospital H. A Hap) Padgett Jr Maureen Texas State Department of Health Area Builders, Inc Odessa Lubbock Arnett Room Citizens National Bank Are Builders Citadel Construction, Co., Inc San Marcos Cooper Construction Co

Legislative Committee Opens Liquor Reform Hearings

The House State Affairs Committee begins liquor hearings at 10 a.m. during the special session as lawmakers consider a broad Liquor Control Act revision and a measure legalizing liquor by the drink in miniature bottles. Officials warn a $125 million tax bill could rise to $150 million due to the federal income tax surcharge.

The Associated Press Austin—Liquor Law Reform House State Affairs Committee John Connally Comptroller’s Office Connally Legislative Budget Board Barnes Senate LBB Department of Public Safety Senate Finance Committee Dallas Ben — Atwell House

Lamesa Stuns Class AAA Goliath in Playoffs

In a state baseball playoff matchup a Class AAA power from Lamesa defeats San Antonio to advance. The game highlights a key upset as teams move toward the state tournament.

Lamesa Goliath San Antonio

Prayer Note From Lubbock Reader Acknowledges Jesus Lifts Believers

A Lubbock reader offers a prayer thanking Jesus for making people bigger than they are and asking grace to grow through Christ our Lord.

Jesus Christ Our Lord Lubbock

Zoning Board Rejects Ave Q Residential Preservation Plea

Zoning and planning officials rejected a bid to change the westside Ave Q tract from residential to office use after substantial resident turnout opposed the move. Attorney Edward Napier cited a proposed compromise as insufficient and warned the request would amount to zoning after development. The meeting also denied Jack Eastman’s request to rezone land at Indiana Avenue and 66th Street for a medical clinic.

O'Neall Terrace Westside Avenue Q 28Th Street 34Th Street Edward W. Napier Napier City Hall Jack “Eastman Or. Taylor Vans Indiana Avenue 66Th Street Eastman Evans

Johnson declares national day of mourning for Kennedy

President Johnson proclaimed Sunday a national day of mourning for Senator Robert F. Kennedy and urged unity. He ordered flags at half staff on government and military sites until Kennedy is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Vice President Humphrey, presiding in the Senate, pledged to oppose hatred and violence as the nation mourns.

Associated Prensa Washingston Johnson Robert F. Kennedy U.S New York Arlington National Cemetery Mudert — H. Humphrey Senate Kennedy Humphrey Los Angeles White House Walt W. Rostow Sen Robert. Kennedy

Freedom with marijuana use misleads readers

An editor notes a three-part narcotics series begins with Jane Doe, a young working woman who describes initial marijuana use as pleasant yet warns its risks. Medical officials caution narcotics trips can lead to serious outcomes, including hallucinations and potential harm.

Babbock Dave Knaps Avalanche-Journal Jane Doe Miss Dee

Tough Drug Law Advances in House Commerce Panel

The House Commerce Committee approved a bill imposing tougher penalties on LSD users and dealers. It treats possession for personal use without a prescription as a misdemeanor and sets fines up to 1000 dollars and a year in prison for first offenses. Felony penalties of five years and up to 10000 dollars apply to manufacture, possession for distribution, or sale.

Washington House Commerce

Rites Planned At Arlington Mission Of Presidential Plane Recalls Grim Journey Of 1968

Robert F. Kennedy lay in state as planes carried his body from Los Angeles to New York where crowds gathered at LaGuardia. The senator’s widow Ethel and their sons helped remove the casket from the jet, with Archbishop Cooke leading a prayer service before the Arlington burial. The journey echoed John F. Kennedy’s 1963 flight to Washington, and Kennedy’s funeral will continue with services in Manhattan and Arlington.

Bobby Los Angeles International Sen Robert Kennedy New York Arlington Mission Arthur Everett Robert F. Kennedy America LaGuardia Los Angeles John F. Kensethe Behdhe Havo Uss Wel EY Vcas ALO Washington Dallas Duckle Phire Ethel John F. Kennedy Jacqueline Kennedys Daas Edward Kennedy Dmass Terrence J. Cooke Edward Kennedy Robert Arlington National ‘Cemetery John St. Patrick's Manhattan Fifth ‘Avenue Manhat

Burial site eyed for RFK at Arlington near JFK grave

Arlington officials and family representatives weigh the best location for Robert F. Kennedy’s burial near his brother John F. Kennedy in Arlington National Cemetery. Supervisor John Metzler said a noon Friday decision was expected on the precise grave site while former Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara would oversee funeral arrangements.

Tulsa Girt Scotts iSen Robert F. Kennedy Brothers Grave Robert Kennedy John FY. Kennedy John Hennedy Washington United States John Metzler Arlington National Cemetery Metzler File Post Robert. S. McNamara Ifor Pentagon

Mayor's remarks may hamper Kennedy assassin case

Prosecution officials voiced concern that Los Angeles Mayor Samuel W. Yorty's public statements could prejudice the Sirhan Sirhan trial. Authorities planned to present the case to a grand jury as detectives sought a 60 day trial and issued a bulletin for a woman seen with Sirhan before the shooting.

Los Angeles Samuel W. Yorty Robert B. Kennedy China Triad Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Attys Evelle C. Younger Kennedy Abe Yorty

Weather map notes for Lubbock area today

A few thunderstorms possible this afternoon and evening in the Lubbock vicinity. High around the mid 90s and a low near 60. Winds increasing to 15 to 20 mph. Rain probability about 10 percent today and tonight.

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