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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1968

Page

2

Liberal leaders sweep party power amid religious freedom push

In Czechoslovakia a wave of top level resignations and new appointments reshaped the leadership as Bishop Frantisek Tomasek urged a return to full religious freedom. Communist executives called for an end to censorship while Justice Minister Alois Neumann announced plans to rehabilitate Stalinist purge victims. In Panama, Robles faced impeachment charges and military tension rose as the National Assembly ousted him, though he contested the move. In Madrid, two concussion bombs targeted the U S Embassy and Casa America injuring a staffer and damaging walls. Spanish officials condemned the attacks.

BAGUE Bae Catalata Cocholovala Antonin Novotny Harelie Nen Dlecova Serefice Frantisek Tomasek Prague Justice Alois Neumann Madrid U.S Casa Americana

France seeks global overhaul to ease US financial woes

Paris reports France calls for a complete reform of the world monetary and trade system as condition for aiding the United States. Paris also notes France backs quicker tariff reductions from the Kennedy Round to boost US exports and curb import protection. France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg agree to begin talks ahead of Easter. Debre says France will cooperate but seeks a lasting, global solution.

Brussels France United States Common Market West Germy Italy Belgium The Nethands Luxembourg Stalion Michel _Debre

Crash and mystery haze over Irish Sea with 61 aboard

A garbled radio message from Aer Lingus Viscount turboprop pilot Capt Barney O Beirne indicated a 1 000 foot descent before the plane splashed into the Irish Sea. Rescue teams found wreckage and at least a dozen bodies, with search areas west of the expected crash site expanding.

Fishguard Wales UPI Aer Lingus Irish Sea Barney O'Beirne

Virginia’s first Negro sheriff found dead in car

James N Bradley 38 the newly elected Negro sheriff of Charles City County was found dead in his car from carbon monoxide poisoning a possible suicide. A neighborhood boy discovered the body off Virginia 618 about 1 p m Bradley had been low in spirits recently. He was survived by his wife a son and two daughters with funeral arrangements incomplete.

Charles City Virginia James N. Bradley Marti Permedia Bradley Pulp and Paper M.D. Pe Bradby Lampkin Ly Negro County

Lock Forced Burglars Take Cash Drums in Lubbock

Lubbock police investigate multiple thefts including $141 stolen from an envelope in a Texas Tech gym room 2, a set of drums from a car, a radio, a television set, and $250 worth of tools from a pickup. Suspects used a sharp object to pry the cash lock.

Lubbock Cheryl Brackeen 35Th St Texas Tcch Jerry Fields 313 Ave. T Charley Mae Thylow E. Main Cecil Rogers N. Ave Jimmy Griggs 40Th. St

Explorer Group Learns Rescue and Survival Skills

Explorer Post 502 sponsored by Lubbock Fire Department trains six boys in survival and rescue techniques. They take advanced first aid and plan courses in senior life saving, small fire fighting, and small craft safety. Future trips include HemisFair and a Texas A&M firefighting course. The group seeks nine more members ages 15 to 18 and can be reached at SH40038.

Explorer Post Lubbock Spnce 50Th St Hemisfair Texas A&m Informa'cy

Ameri can Petrofina to expand Big Spring refinery

New York AP reports American Petrofina plans a major capacity expansion at the Big Spring refinery. The project would raise throughput by about 26,500 barrels per day to 56,000 barrels, with completion target in 1968 and remarks from President Harry A. Jackson.

New York American Petrofina Big Spring Harry A. Jackson

Lubbock events span clubs, awards, and reunions

City workers and citizens attend a water treatment operation study led by Texas AQM Extension Service. Rotary hosts Ladies Night with music by Ron Williams and Tech faculty performances. Wallace Club rally plans precinct chair recruitment. Naval Reserve awards are presented. A judo club forms in Hodges Center with 55 attendees and future meetings monthly. Allen Brothers Post marks 49th birthday with a gathering. Lubbock High School 1945 graduates plan a summer class reunion.

City of Lubbock Water Department Charles Wall Jr Texas Aqm Extension Service Lubbock Rotary Club Lubbock Coens Club Ron Williams Texas Tech Charles Roe Tech Music Charles Lawrie Tech Biffy Painter Bob Nash Gerald Thomas Robert J. Pa Deee Larry Deardorff Charles Shaffer First Christian Church Swain Rodgers Elois Etlilott Archie Igre Nay Hale Douglas da Myron Hinkle Christian Men's Fellowship Omdr Johan H. Shanklin Albuquerque Naval Reserve Association Naval Reserve Surface Division 887 Naval Reserve Cmdr J. B. Tree Lubbock Park and Recreation Dept Hodges Community Center Lubbock Lubbock High School

Local arrests and charges filed in city court

Anomalous court notes show Ray Munoz Jr. accused of assault in the 2800 block of Colgate Street on March 17 and charged with carrying a prohibited weapon. David L. Billingsley faced a similar assault charge in the 1st Street block on March 33. Minnie Moore Marshall pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated with fines and jail time. Numerous others were bonded or charged with DWI and license violations.

Ray Munoz Jr Colate St Colgate Street David L. Billingsley 40Th St 1St Street Minnie Moore Marshall Portland Ore Edwin H. Boedeker Raymond Weaver Slaton James H. Robertson Petersburg Charles E. Doyle Sr Vanda Ave Sally D. Lemacka E. Cornell St Francisco Lara Ernest N. McLaoud Brownfield Hwy Humberto Mendez Charles E. Doyle Jr Uve Frank R. Bara Colgate St Albino Paz Jr Main St Eddie Johnson Ave

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