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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1968

Page

4

Hill County Schools Seek Relief Over Feedlot’s Tax Impact

James Showers told the State Board of Education that a local feedlot’s presence in Hill County raised the agricultural value of the county from 2 million to over 18 million dollars, increasing the local share of school funding and risking staff reductions without relief. The board agreed to seek theAttorney General’s opinion on removing the feedlot value from the formula.

Austin UPD State ‘Board of ‘Education Us All Hill County Ageney James Showers Oeddard Showers

Two Die In Boating Crash Off Orange

AP reports two men died when an outboard motor boat collided with a shipyard barge near Orange. The barge crew was uninjured. Victims were Percy McClendon 67 and Avis Matt 45, both of Orange.

Orange Percy McClendon Avis. Matt

Billy Graham Seeks Extra Protection in Texas

Evangelist Billy Graham, flanked by bodyguards in Houston, said he would face being shot or killed unflinchingly if death would glorify God. Police Chief Short noted Graham’s Atlanta headquarters requested added protection during his stay amid long standing threats related to public prominence.

Houston Herman Short Graham Atlanta Short Martin Luther King Jr

Bataan veterans recall grim 1942 surrender and 1945 liberation

About 250 survivors from the 180 mile death march gathered with ex‑POWs in an Albuquerque event. They recalled the Manila fall on April 9, 1942, and the 1945 liberation on January 29, with veterans citing mistreatment and executions. Carlos Montoya urged action against North Korea, urging government protest and possible future service.

Nex Belise New Mexico Colorado Arizona Texas United States North Korea Carlos Montoya Bataan

Bataan Veterans Meet Amid National Guard Ties

The New Mexico Bataan veterans group, including about 600 of the 4,000 living Bataan veterans, forms a core of prisoner of war organizations and will join the American Ex-Prisoners of War in a nationwide gathering. The meeting locations span Longview Texas and Boston Massachusetts with regional interest from state capitals and cities nationwide.

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Miss Walker Leads Chekhov Roles on York Road

Miss Walker appears in a revised production originally staged by Le Gallienne, stepping into the directorial spotlight on the York Road. She plays a part in Exit the King, marking a notable engagement for the actress this season.

Miss Walker Origi Vn le Gallienne Aere Heyork Road Chekhov

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