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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1967

Page

4

Meeting on Water Inc Forming in High Plains Region

A May 24 meeting in Lubbock is set to launch Water Inc a regional association to encourage water importation into the High Plains. Rob Watson of Amarillo chairs the founders committee and leads a coalition from Tubbo and other communities. The group aims to work with federal state and local agencies and seeks strong financial support to establish the master agency for water importing and distribution.

Lubbock Water. Inc High Plains Rob Watson Amerilla Watson West Texas Chamber of Commerce Wet Texas Teasley Hart Tubbo Water, Inc

Civil Rights Protests Spark Violence Across Cities

The article reports on across the country protests tied to civil rights, including open housing demonstrations and clashes in Louisville and Philadelphia. It cites involvement of groups like the Black Panthers and mentions responses by communities and anti riot efforts amid Derby Week tensions.

Toumsvile Calif Hanover Tomes Ald Ring Maran Astianesmi Leal Martin King Chicago Nlove Kentucky Ina Sarramento Black Panther Louisville Dartmouth Wallace Ison

Nasser’s Enemy LGOVE TS President News Item

Fragmentary text mentions Gamal Abie and Nasser with unclear references to workers and political hope. The readable parts suggest a political context but lack coherent events, dates, or identifiable actions to summarize definitively.

Lgove TS Gamal Abie Nasser Rhake Workers Plerater Img Ale

The Dangers of Mankind's Growing Power Warned

Theobald warned in a speech that human ability to alter the world could threaten humanity through war or environmental collapse. He argued for a global shift in social and economic structures to serve humanity and cautioned about careless use of power erasing future possibilities.

Feinakers Spar Dangel Robert Theobald Theobald Dias Hestat

War Talk and Dissent in Nixon Era Debate

A fragmented report cites President Johnson and critics debating Vietnam policy. Polanski is referenced amid dissent and tension as officials weigh public statements and potential consequences. The piece links to wartime rhetoric and political pressure.

Stirring Hour in Congress as Westmoreland Addresses Joint Session

An emotional hour at the Capitol featured Gen William Westmoreland addressing a joint session of Congress. The speech touched on Vietnam and policy in Southeast Asia and was described as a pivotal moment with wide repercussions for U S strategy and public opinion.

Washington Capitol William Westmoreland House Senate Southeast Asia United States Vietnam Westmoreland Congress Saveval Neral Westmoreland Tein America

Tough talk on crime spurs calls for police action in cities

The piece blends a Senate hearing scene with quotes from Andrew Tully criticizing crime pressure on small shops in Washington and New York. It interweaves shopkeepers testimonies about robberies and a broader critique of policing and public safety amid national concerns over Vietnam era violence.

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Memory Lane Highlights May 6 1917 News Bits

May 6 1917 item highlights a Northwestern Bell strike settlement in five Midwest states announced by Wo Youngdahl from Minnesota. Paris reports U S aid to France considered, Ramadier forms new non Communist coalition in Paris, and Austin notes Senate committee charges abuses in pardons and paroles board and governor's office. Eddy Gilmore wins Pulitzer in Moscow bureau.

ST Paul Minn Northwestern Bell ‘Telephone Co Youngdahl Minnesota Paris United States Paul Ramadier Austin Senate Board of Pardons and Paroles Elemenries Abner L. Lewis

Buffalo Gap and Abilene Texas Roads Letter

A Dallas man asks about Buffalo Gap and Abilene on Texas Good Roads history. Weldon Hart of the Texas Good Roads Association speaks while Ernie Wilson preserves Buffalo Gap’s past as a museum founder in Abilene. The piece blends local lore with road and law commentary urging thoughtful driving and selective obedience to laws.

Dallas Buffalo Gap Abilene Austin Weldon Hart Texas Good Roads Association Weldon Texas & Pacific Taylor County Brazos Colorado Kansas State Park Boomer Odd Fellows Wisconsin Ernie Wilson Ernie Wilson Ohie Buster Starger

Debate Over National Education Test Splits School Leaders

The Fort Worth Star notes heated debate over a proposed national student assessment planned to measure reading writing and arithmetic across four age levels. Supporters say the test will reveal where money should go while critics fear overreach and doubt its value.

United States U.S Harold Howe Executive Council The American Association of School Administrators AASA Harold Spears Fort Worth

McBride asks Turnrow Tunker about Vietnam pause and peace talks

Dear Turnrow Tunker asks if U S action to suspend military operations in Vietnam could break stalemate. He notes North Vietnam's responses and recalls Johnson sometimes phones cabinet members at odd hours. He muses on cabinet sleepiness and dinner mishap.

Uothant Vietnam Johnson

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