21 Mar 1967
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1967
Page
1
A religious essay by Charles L. Allen of Houston First Methodist Church reflection on Holy Week days Jesus faced questions of authority, Caesar and God, and the widow's gift. It urges Christians to be rightful citizens and to live so others see Jesus, asking if the world can see Him through us.
Hershey backs a lottery approach as a potential reform in the draft system though he opposes broad changes to deferments and argues for a cautious extension of current law. Senate hearings and discussion continue on the future of conscription and the lottery concept.
A reader asks for divine protection for all military personnel. The appeal seeks courage and steadfast faith to face perils, invoking Heavenly Father’s keeping and blessing.
The Office of Economic Opportunity in Austin directed Lubbock school officials to hire Mexican American teachers for this summer's Head Start program. Superintendent Nat Williams said consolidation may require housing some children while OEO argues that state teaching certificates need not be required for Head Start instructors.
A hearing is set for April 10 before the Senate State Affairs Committee on a measure to authorize a Texas Tech medical school. The bill, sponsored by Blanchard, would place the program within the University of Texas system and coordinate with the Coordinating Board for State Colleges and Universities.
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a caption about Soviet intentions toward peace. The text references names and places obfuscated by errors, offering limited readable context for a compact news card.
The report notes a debut at 1537 a.m. and odd weather predictions as springlike conditions are expected. It mentions a South Pisina event featuring Sacienca and odd references to projectile eggs amid earlier tornado activity near Broun.
Phyllis Thomas, a 46-year-old Lubbock County 4-H Club member, exhibited the grand champion steer weighing 1,008 pounds at the 4th annual South Plains Junior Livestock Show held Monday night at Fair Park. She began raising beef animals only recently and earned the top prize amid strong competition. Arthel Henson of Abilene reported the results.
Baker, a former Senate aide, was convicted Jan. 2 after a trial on charges stemming from dealings related to a Senate job. He faces a possible nine year term, with appeals and higher court options noted.
Bank credit card competition heats up as lenders unveil new products. Federal Reserve officials warn of potential impact on consumer credit pricing and demand as banks push faster application processes and perks.
Johnson reports constructive talks with South Vietnam leaders after Honolulu conference. He notes no momentous decisions yet and says Westmoreland will continue directing military efforts as Washington weighs broadening the war. Critics and foreign policy debates frame the conference outcomes.
Fragmented OCR text mentions students in Lubbock and Tech celebrations with scattered references to pages, headlines, and numbers. No coherent event or outcome is clear.
A garbled OCR fragment cites an amendment related to race color and national origin with references to Lt. Governor and a state context. It is unclear but suggests political or legal discussions around civil rights provisions and a possible event or proposition in a government setting. The readable items mention Bacarra and dates in a distorted form.
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