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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1968
Page
2
Farmers debate disaster provisions and cotton acreage rules noting a 30 percent idle requirement to collect payments. Subsoil moisture and catch crops like grain sorghum are suggested for risk management amid uncertain 1968 planting dates. Plainview area farmer Frank Moore cites moisture storage and market outlook shaping decisions.
Six province chiefs were dismissed in Vietnam, the largest purge since the Diem era, with officials citing corruption, inefficiency, and poor appointments. The removals touch several provinces including Binh Thuan An Giang and Thua Thien Hue, as government seeks to upgrade provincial leadership under President Thieu. An additional health-related replacement followed a recent helicopter crash and an ambush wounded another chief.
The Jockey Club in Lubbock appeals a Texas Liquor Control Board decision accusing the private club of operating beverages without proper membership checks. A 30 day suspension was ordered, with a hearing postponed until after the case is heard. The dispute dates to January 1 and follows actions taken since 1961 under current officials.
A Rome clinic reports Linda Custodir is ill and undergoing evaluation with doctors from a Texas clinic involved in the case. The statement notes 000 doctors connected to the facility and mentions wildflowers in relation to the ongoing situation.
Judge Edwin Boedeker imposed fines on four defendants after guilty pleas in county court. Charles Lageland received 125 dollars plus costs for a law violation. Linon Kel received five dollars and costs for illegal transportation of intoxicants. Officer Lynn W. Wilson faced a ten dollar penalty and costs. Two others pled innocent and were placed under bonds.
Calf from James White a 15 year old 4-H member from Meadow was named reserve among 714 entries in a steer and lamb show. Randy a 14 year old FFA member from Brownfield led the lamb division with six animals present. Showmanship went to Patoak from Brownfield 4-H. The article also notes high mountains with 58 peaks in Colorado above 13 905 feet.
The Florida Education Association reports about 9,000 teachers remain out in about 40 counties while most districts reopen. In Dade County all 9,000 teachers returned, with Miami officials saying students may miss only one day to make up three weeks.
A Chicago publisher promotes a simple technique of conversation to boost poise and popularity. The booklet Adventures in Conversation offers easy rules for daily talks and is mailed free with no obligation to anyone sending name and address to Conversation 835 Diversey Dept 459-013 Chicago Ill.
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