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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1968

Page

6

IRS reports 86 million gain from computer operations

The IRS says its computer system added 86 million in tax revenue last year and expects more after all returns are processed. Since 1962 computers have traced 166 million extra dollars in collections, with a network of regional centers and a Martinsburg master file. Field audits are temporarily suspended while the program is reviewed.

Washington Internal Revenue Service IRS Martinsburg W.va Andover Mass Philadelphia Atlanta Covington Austin Kansas City Ogden Utah

Humphrey criticizes campus walkouts during Bucknell visit

Vice President Humphrey spoke at Bucknell University warning against censorship of closed minds and calling walkouts a form of intellectual cowardice. He contrasted campus unrest with rebellion against limited opportunities and noted similar scenes at Kent State. He and supporters urged Americans to back his Democratic presidential bid.

Mbla University Umphrey Bucknell Humphrey Richard Cannon Histy Department Kent State Pennsylvania Keystone Philadelphia Montgomery Lookout Susquehanna River

Retreat Plans Aired At New Life Luncheon

Rev Creath Davis of Dallas discussed a retreat renewal facility and its aims at a Buffalo Lakes luncheon sponsored by New Life Inc A group of 85 South Plains residents heard how retreats foster seminars lay witnessing and bible study The proposed Lubbock retreat will be sponsored by New Life and ten local churches Dallas attorney Dawson French joined to support the movement Mrs Robert C Tracy executive director urged contact for more information Also noted FBI data show a 20 percent rise in serious crime in the first quarter of 1967.

Creath Davis Dallas Christian Concern Foundation New Life, Inc Buffalo Lakes South Plains Lubbock Dawson French Davis Robert C. Tracy New Life Edward A. Downs

Tax Punishment Insurmountable Marijuana Penalty

The article explains a 1937 federal law imposing a $100 tax per ounce of marijuana in possession or transfer. IRS liens can bar violators from bank accounts, property, or wages, creating lasting obstacles even after serving time. Tax liens on large seizures, such as hundreds of thousands of dollars, deter smuggling and can force asset-free futures.

United Press International Bureau of Narcotics brothers-under-the-Treasury Internal Revenue Service IRS Dallas Austin Border Jim Hundley Lfen Ellis Campbell

Midland Lee tops in Texas Interscholastic League journalism meet

In Austin the Midland Lee team won the Conference AAAA journalism meet with 269 points led by Steve Masigad who captured AAAA individual honors in news writing and headline writing. Other winners include Amy Hammer of Lubbock Monterey in editorial and feature writing and Phillip Curry of Sweetwater Newman in individual honors.

Austin Midland Lee Steve Masigad Massad Newa Amy Hammer Lubbock Monterey Mike Medford Austin McCallum Beeville Phillip Curry Sweetwater Newman Kent Foster Richardson Lake Highlands Rusty Hilton Curipy Foster Quanah Nelson Norman Norman Libb Dusenbury San Antonio Randolph Sandee Gregory Olton Linda Dobbs Anahuac Bartlett Elaine Walsh Munday Temple Hild Marion Sandra Looper White Deer Carolyn Baker Follett Maria Redelsperger Shirley Laduke Booker Michael Biggers Houston Memorial Kathleen McCall Waco Richfield

Campaign tension hits Kennedy aide during Indiana primary

In Indianapolis an RFK campaign staff typist faced pressure as a news release misprinted Kennedy for President heading as President for Kennedy. The incident underscored the tense atmosphere surrounding the Indiana presidential primary.

Indianapolis Indiana Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy Kenney

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