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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1968
Page
8
In Austin and Dallas parties weigh placing a liquor by the drink referendum on May 4. Gov. Connally favors a vote but has not officially requested it. State Democratic leaders say the issue will be discussed by the SDEC and subcommittees, with action contingent on a formal request.
Davis described a new Planning Office for Tech Programs with De, Richard Barton named as director. The office will oversee long range goals, planning, and use of faculty talent for University Consulting. Barton holds a BA from Northwestern and a PhD from California, and is married with three children.
Rescue crews scoured fog bound Lake Michigan five miles off Meigs Field for five crash victims. Edward H. Lizentien of Coudersport and a New York industrialist were among the party. the others include his wife Mary, two sons Edward and DeForest, his mother Ethel Litchfield, and pilot James Looker. Coast Guard aircraft, helicopters, and boats faced heavy fog as searches followed an oil slick in the area.
By OVIDA MARTIN WASHINGTON AP The Agriculture Department reports 1967 net income per farm fell about 500 dollars while per capita income of the farm population declined 25 dollars The total net income after costs was estimated at 14.5 billion compared with 16.4 billion in the prior year Farm prices rose costs increased major economic setback The average per capita income of the farm population from all sources was 1692 dollars down from 1717 in 1966 The average net income per farm was 4573 dollars down from 5049 The Texas average per farm was 5010 dollars down 17 percent Government payments and cash receipts from farm product sales are expected to be higher in 1968 The British House of Commons has 630 members.
Washington reports indicate Rusk and Fulbright prepare sharp questions as President Johnson seeks foreign aid. Nixon pledges to end the war in the Pacific while McCarthy edges toward the Democratic nomination. The Senate debate on Vietnam policy rises as the campaign tightens.
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