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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1968

Page

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Killer Twisters On Rampage inlows Arkansas

At least 16 people killed and scores injured as devastating tornadoes struck North Arkansas and northeast Iowa. Reports say multiple twisters damaged Jonesboro and Mountain Home areas, with power and phone lines down and roads blocked by debris. Authorities sought ambulances and confirmed extensive property damage.

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Truth in Lending Conferees Approve Loan Charge Curbs

Conferees from the Senate and House finalize a landmark Truth in Lending bill requiring disclosure of the true cost of credit on consumer transactions. The measure, backed by President Johnson, aims to curb loan charges by forcing clear itemized terms for lenders and stores offering consumer credit.

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Nine Dead Damages Extensive From Japan Earthquake

A strong quake near Japan's eastern seaboard left nine dead in Aomori and other areas, with warnings of tidal waves. The epicenter was in the Pacific, roughly 93 miles from Cape Erimo, Hokkaido, and a 7.8 magnitude quake triggered alarms as residents evacuated low-lying shores. Authorities reported waves four to five feet high in some bays while continuing to monitor aftershocks and credit impacts amid stormy relief operations.

Tokyo Japan CMA Pacific Ocean Cape Erimo Hokkaido Yokohama Japan National Police Aomori Kasumigaseki Kokkaido Honshu Angel Polo Selver New York Black Hood Iwate Inter- Tokyo John Doe Railio Televis Sion Posal Underworld Alia Hokodate

Riot éclat unseen: Grenade battle wounds Marine recounts

A Marine recounts injuries from a grenade battle. The article lists pages about law school admissions, bi district baseball, a task force push for Poor People’s reforms, college radicals, and draft calls. It notes various sections and features across the issue.

Nixon Oregonians

French Mediation Feints as U S Presses Five Point Peace Basis

United States officials in Paris offer five point framework for Vietnam peace. Hanoi counters with terms demanding American surrender. Hanoi’s Xuan Thuy rejects conditional talks, insisting on unconditional U S acceptance or face a tough alternative. Washington calls Hanoi proposals mischievous and false amid tense diplomacy.

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Fragmented OCR note on perjury case and housing project

Incomplete text mentions Laite and Macon, a 1965 Monticello Heights addition, and a witness curate named William Meeks. References a high court or state official and a 1968 date, with vague notes about rehabilitating six FHA repossessed houses and an ex governor.

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Today’s Prayer for Guidance and Acceptance

A Morton Reader piece prays to God to help learn dependence on Him, live in the present, accept one's lot, and face life’s challenges. It asks for happiness through divine aid and purpose.

God Morton

Biology Building Rises at Texas Tech Campus

Construction continues on a new Biology Building near the heart of the campus with workmen busy behind the Engineering complex. A major expansion aims to improve facilities as a Central Heating and Cooling Plant nears completion and bids are expected for a $5.5 million addition to the Jamie’s Laboratory and Pepper buildings as campus planners pace ongoing projects.

Texas Tech Wiggins Ani Fampus Jamies Laboratory

Union Break Marks AFL-CIO UAW Split at Midnight

Detroit AP reports the final rupture between the AFL-CIO and Walter P. Reuther's United Auto Workers occurred at midnight Wednesday after a long threatened deadline. UAW refused to pay the dues and stood by its vow, signaling a decisive split within the labor movement.

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Oaths of office for new Lubbock council majority

City Hall welcomed three new council members and re-elected Lonnie Hollingsworth to Place 2 after a Tuesday vote. Voters chose Deaton Rigsby Place 3 over Bob Brown and Morris W Turner over incumbent W E Fadlock Sr. Dr James H Granberry remains as the only holdover in Place 1 with a two year term. The ceremony occurred in front of a capacity crowd as Mayor W D Rogers Jr. and officials took oaths.

Jerry McCanthy Avalanche-Journal W. D. Rogers City Hall City Election London Bath City Counell James A. Ellis Gene Anderson Deaton Rigsby R. P Bob) Brown Morris W Moe) Turner W. E., Fedlock ‘Sr James H. Granberry Rigsby New Lubbock

Grand Jury Indicts 58 in Lubbock cases

A 137th District Court grand jury returned 58 felony indictments. Dale Dyer, 21, linked to multiple holdups including Preston Milk Store Nos. 2 and 6 and a poker-game hijacking. Earth Wertrock, 29, and Annie Doris Schnoon, 35, named in robbery indictments. Page 14.

Phil Hamilton Avalanche-Journal Dale Dyer Lubbock Drive-In Grand Jury Asta Wat Ffi Grand Jury Ne ’ Garges T Dyers Preston Milk Avenue Preston’ Milk Parkway Drive Guava Ave Earth Wertrock Annie

Breakthrough Hinted In Arab Israel Talks at UN

United Nations New York AP report says UN envoy Gunnar Jarring returned from Cairo with a suggestion that Israel join Egypt in accepting a Security Council resolution as the basis for settling differences. No clear progress on the disputed order of procedure was indicated.

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