28 Mar 1967
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1967
Page
1
Amid reports of the century’s high low tides along the Atlantic and Channel coasts, thousands flocked to French beaches Monday. Yet no wondrous sights appeared as waters alternated between high and low, exposing dikes and wreckage while shellfisheries suffered and oysters died.
Lubbock County faces a crisis in conducting inquests as the peace justice system may fail at night. County Atty. Fred West was asked to find a solution after noting only one justice of the peace can preside at inquests, causing potential delays during emergencies and weekend hours.
LYBBOCK County campaigners released a letter opposing a Texas Legislature merger bill for county offices. Four commissioners signed, though one did not. the letter urged lawmakers to study provisions before final form. Officials sought constructive input from the public and other local groups after the morning discussions.
In a scrambled column from Trail A J, reports indicate the Lubbock County Commissioners buy items and discuss routine bills during a session. A separate item notes a girl reported in critical condition after a throat incident, with a suspect hunted. Other pages reference daylight savings, a Kansas City firemen return to work, a woman's arrest as witness, and Soviet espionage accusations.
Banks across the nation move to ease lending costs with cuts led by First National City Bank of New York. Other lenders follow as the prime rate shifts, while some state banks maintain or adjust rates to stimulate growth.
The article explains that by year’s end 1968 Lubbock residents will be able to dial a single digit for direct calls via DDD to most points in the region. The system will cover Swift prefixes and extend to Porter and Sherwood exchanges, with station-to-station calls still required for dialing.
A 5 percent pattern faltered last week as Morgan Guaranty announced a reduction to 3.14 percent. The move signals a shift in market expectations and could affect yield comparisons across related financial instruments.
A fragmentary quote from an anonymous prayer speaks of unity and shared faith in terse lines. The text expresses guidance to embrace a core principle and seek cohesion through devotion.
Senator Robert Kennedy signaled he will not seek the Democratic nomination and will back Humphrey if necessary to block his name. The move aims to reduce friction as states prepare slates for the 1988 race amid looming friction over ballots and party logistics.
A United Press report from Bismarck North Dakota notes a judge questioned the sanity of a JFK death probe investigator as a mental evaluation was ordered. The case involves hospital procedures in Springfield Missouri and the derailment of a commission attorney related to the probe. The district court and Edward Devitt oversee further actions.
A Monday raid near Hale Phong hit four surface to air missile sites as U S and South Vietnamese forces clashed with guerrillas. The battle left eight Viet Cong killed and multiple American and South Vietnamese casualties including Marines and a hospital corpsman. Recon reports say additional enemy dead may exceed two dozen while civilian casualties were reported at Camp Plat Meine.
Weather map page reports Lubbock and Vieluily area conditions for today and tonight with forecast details and regional temperature outlooks.
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