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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1968
Page
6
Rain expected across New England and central Atlantic coast with showers in Florida. Clear skies elsewhere and milder temperatures in the Midwest. AP Wirephoto.
The Justice Department cracked down on interlocking directorates among 16 companies not direct rivals, threatening antitrust suits. Included are General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Mobil Oil, Gulf Oil, Standard Oil of New Jersey and Indiana, Texaco, TRW, Midland-Ross, White Motor, Eaton Yale Towne, Halle Brothers, and Gary Drug Stores. The action questions directors serving on multiple boards where firms do not compete head to head. Authorities note potential reform via proposed legislation, though existing interlocks remain legal in some forms.
The National Science Foundation awarded Texas Tech a 23480 grant announced by Rep. George Mahon in Washington. The funds support the college's science activities and allow it to pursue its planned priorities.
A Belden Associates poll presented by Dr. Jim Tunnell at Texas Tech shows Texas adults oppose compulsory year-round schools, favoring flexible options. The study notes disparities in local salary patterns, concerns over school consolidation, and ongoing dropout challenges with 25.93 percent cumulative rate. The three-year study for Gov. Connally will finalize in August with recommendations.
The Catholic University of America launches a coordinating program for community and university social justice work. A newly created vice president for public affairs will oversee efforts to apply the university’s resources to poverty and inequality, with Father John P. Whalen noting current efforts are exploratory.
Survey reveals what American men say they want in a partner including looks age and intelligence. Sex appeal is discussed as overrated by some respondents and the piece weighs what qualities men actually value in a woman.
A civil jury in the 72nd District Court refused recovery for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gordon in a July 31 1967 auto accident case. The Gordons sought 20000 from Jerry Randall Goolsby and Bernie O Goolsby but the jury found contributory negligence by the plaintiffs.
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