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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1968

Page

2

Police Break Up Washington Rally

Two people were arrested as police and FBI agents clashed with about 50 demonstrators during a draft card burning on Capitol Hill outside the Supreme Court Building in Washington. One man identified as Francis Thomas Femin, 20, of Holden West Virginia, was wanted for failing to report for induction. Other arrestee Curtis A Chapel Jr stayed at Resurrection City.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Supreme Court FBI Francis Thomas Femin Holden W.va Mary Lyttle Brad

Two Bronco Men Hurt In Mishap Near Tokio

Two Bronco men were treated at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock after a 1 a.m. crash on U S 380 three miles west of Tokio. Urbano Gualdon 55 and Manuel Porras 23 were listed in fair condition. Four others were injured in a separate accident at U S 84 and FM 41 in Slaton.

Methodist Hospital Lubbock U. S. 380 Tokio U. S. 84 FM 41 Staton Urbano Gualdon Manuel Porras

Acryline promises snug false teeth seal in new discovery

In Bakersfield California a new product named Acryline claims to fit denture plates with an airtight seal using a vacuum principle. Users report a natural feel that lasts about six months and note availability at drug stores.

Bakersfield Calif tAdvd

All Night Gospel Singing Planned In Andrews

The Andrews County Chamber of Commerce sponsors an All Night Gospel Singing at the Andrews Mustang Stadium from 8 p.m. June 29 to 5 30 a.m. June 30 featuring the Blackwood Brothers of Memphis with 12 other groups including the Wills Family and Gospel Troubadours. Non denominational event with concessions, folding chairs welcome, free parking, and admission of 1 dollar for adults 40 cents for school children.

Connally in Spotlight as VP Prospect at Southern Governors Meet

At the Southern Governors Conference in Charleston Edward Connally is named a leading vice presidential possibility by Warren Hearnes and others. Connally, who hopes not to be asked, is viewed as strengthening the Democratic ticket in the South by fellow governors including McKeithen Moore and Sanders.

Charleston D. C Texas John Connally Warren &. Haines Missouri Connally Sen Edward Kennedy John McKeithen Louisiana Hearnes Humphrey Kennedy Austin George Wallace Georgia Carl Sanders Barry Goldwater Walllace Sanders Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Richard M. Nixon Wallace Alabama Creorgia Mississippi South Carolina Johnson Congress Price Daniel Office of Emergency Planning

Marriage Licenses in Lubbock Area Highlight Local Couples

A list of marriage licenses shows couples from Lubbock and nearby towns. Names include Robert Lester McCauley 18 and Sharlene Veal 18. Weldon Laverne Thornton 24 and Georgia Renfra 19. Thomas Leonstrefel 23 and Beverly Ann Hamilton 20. Other pairs: Bobby Lee Russell and Mattie Lee Cook. Roger Woodrow Wilson 23 and Darla Sharon Duckworth 24. Ronnie Ray Rogers 19 and Nelda Kay Crowder 19. Guy Shuts 74 and Mrs Chron Meacham 63. La Verne Montie Ray Clark 19 and Karen Sue Barnes 17.

Robert Lester McCauley Sharlene Frances Veal Lubbock Weldon Laverne Thornton Staton Georgia Gwendolyn Renfra J. E. Gage Mixa Anita Hersam Lubboc Thomas Leonstrefel Mixe Beverly Ann Hamilton Bobby Lee Russell Gad Hiss Mattie Lee Cook Bath Roger Woodrow Wilson Darla Sharon Duckworth Ronnie Ray Rogers Nelda Kay Crowder Wolfforth Guy Shuts Chron Meacham la Verne Montie Ray Clark Karen Sue Barnes

Levelland Search Continues For Jail Escapee Jimmy Brown

Special report from Levelland says Jimmy Don Brown, a Sundown resident just sentenced to five years for forgery and passing, escaped custody en route to the county jail. Sheriff Weir Clem and local police pursued him through the Levelland area as of Monday night. Brown is described as 5 10 and 185 pounds wearing a blue and white checkered shirt and black trousers. His escape occurred while another prisoner, uncuffed, proceeded to the jail. Brown learned his wife had born a daughter in San Antonio, prompting speculation he might head there.

Levelland Jimmy Don Brown Hockley Weir Clem Brown Sherif State ‘Penitentiary H. W. Brown San Antonio

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