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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1968
Page
7
The Department of Health Education and Welfare released nondiscrimination guidelines applying racial rules nationwide for school systems for the first time rather than limited to the South. The guidelines set deadlines for implementation across the nation.
Analysts say 16 million acres could be planted with cotton in the South Plains, yielding about 17 million bales if moisture holds and prices hold. Diversion payments under USDA rules would apply to growers with the 1968 acreage, while Civil Rights era guidelines shape desegregation efforts in northern districts and set 1969 70 as a target year for voluntary desegregation.
In Saigon reports indicate the United States will boost South Vietnam forces to about 900000 by year end. The increase would place South Vietnam second only to Red China in Asia for armed personnel and ahead of South Korea's 540000 troops.
Tot Found SC Mee Welamoline informed police at the Kelfer residence about a child ransom note. The note allegedly said not to contact authorities and demanded $30,000 placed in a bag of currency, with a contact time set for 7 p.m. Sheriff's deputies reported a phone call later.
President Johnson appeals to farm delegates to unite in a wartime and peacetime drive. He calls for a national austerity program to strengthen the economy, defend the dollar, curb nonessential travel, and press for broad budget cuts across nondefense and nonwar items, while backing higher taxes.
In the chaotic scene around the 1968 campaign, Kennedy supporters chant Father He Loves Bobby while protests mirror RFK positions. A speaker notes both candidates are partly right, echoing Goldwater era rhetoric and highlighting split views within the nominating race.
The primary ballot lists Calvert, Blankenship, and other incumbents in key statewide and local races. Notable matchups include Matt Davis ahead of Sears McGee for Supreme Court Place 1 and James Denton vs Tom Beavley for Place 2, with L. Miller leading the Seventh Supreme Judicial District Court slate. Local races show Mahon uncontested for Congress, Jones and Tarbox unopposed for state House, and ballot questions on a Texas Dairy Commission parimutuel betting and liquor by the drink.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Hoak of Rs 2 Lubbock announce the birth of a daughter at Reese Hospital. The father is stationed at Reese AFS. Mr and Mrs Fred Gavin of Stanford report the birth of a baby weighing 6 pounds ay ounces at 1 380 pm. The father is employed at Gin Equipment. Mr and Mrs Harry Seaman of 124 Sie ieee announce the birth as well.
City officials and residents clash over filing rules for the upcoming election. A midnight Saturday deadline was debated amid questions about postmark eligibility and city office hours. Absentee voting starts March 26, with election school for judges set for April 2.
In the offensive aimed at regaining initiative after the Tet surge, 31 U.S. and 35 Vietnamese dead and 263 Americans with 80 Vietnamese wounded. Troops north of Saigon uncovered enemy weapons caches including a Soviet made B80 bezonka rocket. Vietnamese army headquarters reported the find.
A testimony before a Texas House subcommittee urged the Liquor Control Board to be more forthright in public actions. Assistant Attorney General Nola White said the public has no way to know what the board has done and recommended clearer procedures and higher transparency. Martin proposed recodifying the liquor law, tougher penalties for minors, higher permit fees, and renaming the agency to Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Virgil J D Morris 42 former Hale County resident dies in Mesa Arizona after long illness. Services set for 2 p m today at First Baptist Church Edmonson with Rev R L Swanner of Roswell NM and Dr W Nell Record of Wayland Baptist College officiating. Burial Plainview Memorial Park. Survivors include wife Trene two sons Brent Timothy one daughter Karen mother Mrs FE T Peacock stepmother Mrs M W Morris two sisters Mrs Litlie Mae Abram Mrs Cecil Farrar one half sister Mrs Eugene Jones and half brother Mack Morris.
Bernard Randle 31 of Lubbock is in good condition after a wreck 5 4 p m about 0 2 mile south of Loop 289 on Old Slaten Highway. Randle’s car hit a gas line pipe carrying tractor trailer driven by George Hallo way 47 of Lake Providence Louisiana. A three car rear end at Avenue Q and 15th Street sent two to doctors, not seriously hurt. Sue Morria Wolf 26 of 502 List St treated and released. Her son Timmy 4 released after doctor visit. Soon after at 4th Street and Avenue K Ybanez 45 of Ave N was hurt in a rear end and released.
The article discusses napalm’s refinement and its use in Vietnam with claims it can melt engines and burn victims. It notes antiwar protests against Dow Chemical, official denials of civilian deaths, and Pentagon defense of targeting military bunkers around Khe Sanh.
The Weather Bureau reports rainfall through tonight likely under .25 inch. Texas observes scattered showers with Dallas recording .05 inch, Mineral Wells .09, Tyler .01, and light rain in Abilene, San Angelo, Waco, and Del Rio.
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