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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1968
Page
6
Mayor Rogers clinched a record vote in the CaN 13 election joining Frank Chappel as a notable prior winner in 1962. The result highlights Rogers’s strong local support and marks a historic turnout milestone for the city.
Admiral Kimmel of Groton naval leader and two sons mourned as funeral plans remain incomplete. He long denied sole blame for Pearl Harbor and claimed secrecy hid critical information. Congress later revealed Magic codebreakings but cleared him of dereliction, labeling errors in judgment rather than duty.
Cabinet members were summoned by Lyndon Johnson to discuss a tax-spending plan while Rep. Curtis urged a delay until the president is candid with the public. Dirksen cautioned Johnson may sign the bill but has not discussed it since conferees approved it last week. Curtis, the sole conferee not signing the report, challenged the approach as Congress weighs cuts. Nurses study abortion laws as they push for possible reform.
The White House announced that Lynda Bird Robb, President Johnson's daughter, is expecting her first child in late October. Officials had earlier sparks of rumor confirmed by the White House on Tuesday.
Mayoral winner Rogers pledges fiscal discipline as council results bring Turner and four others to seats. Diekemper and others congratulate rivals, stressing cooperation to advance Lubbock’s economy and city government. New mayor and council vow to build on past progress and pursue shared goals.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower checked into Walter Reed Hospital to continue recovery from a mild heart attack. Doctors reported he appears in good spirits and is making progress as he remains at the facility for several weeks. He enjoyed a noon meal on the flight.
President Johnson presided as four Vietnam War Medal of Honor winners Hagemeister Pittman Williams and Young received the nation’s highest valor award. The ceremony drew about 60 relatives and lawmakers while Joint Chiefs of Staff observers watched.
Johnson signaled hard negotiations to quiet Vietnam conflicts as Thuy and Harriman meet in London with plans for a broader peace conference. Thuy demands a clear US commitment to halt all war actions before progress, while Harriman seeks reciprocal restraint and a staged settlement framework.
Kennedy wins Nebraska strong with about two thirds support in 66 of 77 counties and a large lead in Omaha. McCarthy and Reagan split second place, with Nixon noting Reagan’s TV push and Rockefeller’s weak Nebraska showing. Kennedy invites McCarthy to work together to shift the Democratic Party. Humphrey seeks delegates without primaries. Johnson’s policy legacy cited. Reagan boosts GOP in Nebraska with 40k plus votes. McCarthy about 50k. Nixon comments from Medford, Oregon.
Diplomatic sources say the Soviet Union will consider a full scale Vietnam peace conference with Britain within the 1954 Geneva framework. British Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart will meet Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko in Moscow on May 23 to discuss reconvening the Geneva Conference on Indochina.
Mr and Mrs Cary Wayne Stevens welcome a daughter at Highland Hospital weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. Ast Lt and Mrs Thomas N Thompson announce a son born at Reese Hospital weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. Capt and Mrs Wayne L Wood report a son of 3 pounds 8 ounces at Hesse Hospital. Capt and Mrs Stephen H Nehlig celebrate a son weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces at Reese Hospital. Set and Mrs James R Davis at Reese Trailer Park announce a son weighing 15 ounces. Mrs George A Cole at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital has a son weighing 1 pound 4 ounces. Mr and Mrs Arthur Licona of Littlefield announce a daughter weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital. Mr and Mrs Preston Snyder Hallman at slide Road welcome a daughter weighing 6 pounds 11 ounces at West Texas Hospital. Mr and Mrs Joe Dell Hosier of Abernathy report a son weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce at West Texas Hospital. The announcements list parental occupations and stationing details for each birth.
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