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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1968

Page

4

Bobby Kennedy reassesses obstacle to Johnson bid

The piece reports Senator Kennedy’s claim that a major obstacle to running against President Johnson has been removed after New Hampshire results. It notes Kennedy’s ongoing reassessment, McCarthy’s strong showing, and peers’ skepticism about Kennedy’s ambition and tactics in the 1972 race.

Johnson Bobby Kennedy New Hampshire Sen Eugene McCarthy Bobby Kennedy McCarthy Mr. Johnson

Driver Rehabilitation Classes Debut in Lubbock

The Texas Department of Public Safety launches driver rehabilitation in Lubbock as part of 1967 traffic safety reforms. The program targets drivers with multiple license suspensions and moving violations, requiring attendance to regain driving privileges. A proposed graphic film on crash deaths aims to reinforce safe behavior.

Department of Public Safety Lubbock

No solution in sight for twice daily traffic jams

A Pittsburgh transportation expert says there is no near term fix for twice-daily commuter jams. He suggests learning to live with rush hour tie ups, a view motorists have already embraced. Those who cannot shift work adjust by enduring the congestion.

Pittsburgh

French Chef Teaches Grits in Exchange

The French chef from a Paris restaurant will instruct Americans in grits cuisine including grits fondues migennes and souffle du colonel. In exchange a Southern cook may learn the ultimate dish of grits with smoked ham red-eye gravy and tomatoes.

Paris

Rockefeller weighs Oregon primary bid amid inner circle shift

The clearest sign of change in Gov. Nelson Rockefeller's circle came after a New York Republican summit. George Hinman, a Rockefeller adviser and RNC figure, says consensus favors Rockefeller entering Oregon's May 28 primary, signaling a possible major conversion.

Washington Nelson Rockefeller Fifth Avenue George Hinman Rockefeller George Romney

Rockefeller Moderates Turn to Oregon Nomination Push

The GOP moderates rally behind Nelson Rockefeller as a possible presidential nominee. They push for an Oregon primary strategy to counter Nixon, with Javits and Scott urging Rockefeller to campaign actively while avoiding a repeat of 1964’s “stop Goldwater” outcome.

Rockefeller Willie Scranton Pennsylvania Scranton Eisenhower Willie Barry Goldwater Nixon Henry Cabot Lodge New Hampshire Goldwater Nixon Alil Rock Oregon New York State John V. Lindsay William F. Miller Charles Goodell Miami Beach Tom McCall John Dellenback McCall Romney William Scranton Scott Ted Agnew Maryland

USC Forms International Group to Study Slowing Aging

The University of Southern California announces an international group of about 100 scientists to survey aging research. They plan to report to Congress in spring with recommendations and a $210 million funding program, while noting aging may still outpace efforts. The piece muses on youth, longevity, and living gracefully versus false youth.

University of Southern California USC Bernard Strehler Congress

Commanders Seek Massive Mobilization to Avert Vietnam Defeat

Washington dispatch cites General Westmoreland plan for 200000 more troops and a possible US force of up to one million to save South Vietnam. U.S. allies risk greater mobilization costs as Moscow and Red China block victory while Washington debates escalated action.

Washington Westmoreland Washington Dispatch New York Times Rana Robert P.rtin U. S. News & World Report Saigon Vietnam Indochina Southeast Ag F Die United States Peat Eer Yon U.S South Russia Red China Senate

Truman to address Congress on St Patrick's Day

The March 17 address to both Houses will cover the international crisis described by Secretary Marshall as very serious. In a separate ruling a federal court declared the Taft Hartley ban on labor political spending unconstitutional.

Lubbock Washington Truman Houses Congress St. Patrick's Day Secretary of State Marshall Federal District Court

Debts and Governing Failures Highlighted in Editorial

A March 1 debt figure of 352.548 billion dollars is cited amid a critique of Kennedy Johnson Great Society policy. The piece argues bad management, rising taxes, crime, and war in Vietnam threaten national stability and urges accountability for leaders.

U.S. Treasury

A Super Mayor Learning From New York City

A guest editorial critiques Mayor Lindsay’s push to create 10 superagencies to streamline city government. It notes slow progress, one new agency expanding beyond its five predecessors, and argues superagencies inevitably demand larger budgets and higher costs.

New York City Lindsay Federal Security Agency Department of Health, Education and Welfare HEW Dallas Morning News

Dear Turnrow Turner: Oldest to learn and grain tasting

Column by D. C. McBride notes learning at any age and questions if popped grain boosts livestock gains. He quips that butter and salt likely drive the weight gain and adds Bobby Kennedy would have preferred not to be Johnson’s VP in 1964.

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