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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1968

Page

3

Resigning FDA Chief James Goddard to join Atlanta firm

Dr James Goddard the controversial FDA commissioner resigns effective July 31 after 28 months at the helm He will become vice president of EDP Technology Inc directing a new southeast regional office in Atlanta He cites a tired feel and will work on computer based health information systems while opposing harsher penalties for small time marijuana possession.

Washington James Goddard Ta Processing Company Atlanta Goddard FDA EDP Technology Inc Johnson Thedore Cron Public Health Service Wilbur J. Cohen Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Cohen

Damage Suit Heard By July Of 11

A jury in 72nd District Court is to hear arguments in a damage suit from Scotia. Mrs Hollingsworth, of Lubbock, alleges a Dec 2 1965 slip and fall at Farrs Supermarket at 34th St and Ave H. A prior Feb 1967 trial ended in a hung jury. Judge William R. Shaver presides as trial begins.

72Nd District Court Scotia Jengsworth Iran Hollingsworth Lubbock Farr Youngblood Mark le Richards J.G. Glenn N. W. Ray Victor H. Rederker Anthony Sosenko Hollingsworth Farr’s 34Th St Ave. H William R. Shaver

Travel Recreation Guide Book Offered to Readers

Americans seeking new travel opportunities will find Outdoors USA a valuable 408 page guide. It covers national forests and preserves with 267 photos. The U S Printing Office in Washington D C offers it for $2.75 via request.

Washington UPI USA United States U.S. Department of Culture Washington, D.C

Burns Prove Fatal To Blast Victim

James Clinton a 19 year old of Kennedale died in Fort Worth hospital after suffering burns totaling ninety percent of his body from an explosion at a Kennedale auto salvage yard where he was welding a gasoline tank.

Fort. Worth James Clinton Kennedale Fort Worth Clinton

Gold Hits New High Amid French Crisis

London reports a surge in gold to a record 42.60 an ounce as France’s political turmoil erodes confidence in paper money. Silver also hits new highs while the British pound dips to a record low before a cautious London fix. South Africa withholds supply to push prices higher.

Y Fred Coleman London Drorces Oe Paris South Africa Free World Zurich Bank of England

Runoff foes Yarborough Smith vie for votes

Assoc press dispatch covers Texas gubernatorial runoff campaign. Don Yarborough and Lt. Gov Preston Smith trade claims in Dallas Fort Worth Victoria Galveston Houston and Pasadena events. They spar over taxes crime leadership and board appointments amid rising tensions.

Don Yarborough Preston Smith Yarborough A Democrats Dallas Fort Worth Smith Victoria Galveston Houston Pasadena Texas

German Student Unrest in Gottingen Surges

Unrest among Gottingen students escalates as protests intensify across the campus area. Authorities report growing demonstrations and clashes with police, signaling heightened tensions during the period.

Gottingen

Solons urged on Johnsons 3.9 billion defense request

President Johnson asked Congress for authority to spend 3.9 billion more on military operations, mainly in Vietnam, with total defense outlays projected at 76.2 billion for 1968. The request also includes 791.6 million for federal pay increases and 230 million for Korea, plus a 300 million emergency fund for Asia.

Washington Johnson Congress Vietnam South Vietnam North Korea van ‘Nitze Korea Asia Pentagon Nitze Pho Aconal Trebigh Southeast Asia ‘Fund Agen John McCormack Dmass Johnnson

Plainview School Plan Reviewed

Plainview trustees reversed an earlier decision and will keep classes next year at the all-Negro Peaker T Washington School in the northern part of the city. They also considered maintaining a junior high, after 180 signers petitioned to keep the school open, but the enrollment boundary changes required for integration were not addressed.

Plainview Nortpeeel Wemeing 180

Officers Capture Two Escapees In Louisiana Heat

Houston AP reports two Harris County Recamiliation Center escapees were captured in Houma Louisiana. Bobby Wayne Beardsley 26 and Billy Alston both of Houston escaped Sunday by scaling a 12 foot brick wall.හි

Houston Louisiana Harris County Hume Bobby Wayne Beardsley Billy Alston Houma

Aleman charged in Texas Tech club shooting

Aleman 28 of Wilson faces assault with intent to murder after a shooting at a club left Joe Acuna 26 with two bullet wounds in the left shoulder. Montgomery was arrested after returning home from a construction site. Officers said both shootings happened within minutes and were linked to an earlier argument. Bond for Aleman set at 6000 by Justice E A Hargraves. Lopez bond to be set. Dickey Graham 18 of 1917 5 35ths charged with theft over 50 for stealing 98.56 from a service station at 1121 E 34th St. bond set by Justice Wayne LeCroy.

Montgomery Texas Tech Angel Morin Aleman Wilson Alemans Joe Acuna 1603 10Th St E. 34Th St Justice of the Peace Wayne ‘LeCroy Graham

Defendants Sentenced After Pleas Of Guilty In Two Counties

Three pleas of guilty were heard by judges in two county courts at law. Stanley Zywica, 53, of 810 Main St., to two squor law violations received 45 days in jail and court costs in each case. Bonds were set for Eddie Ware, Cisneros, Ross, Smith, and Dickey. Sam Newcomb, 26, was fined 50 plus costs and 60 days in jail, probated for six months. Officers said a Slaton man used explosives to fish on the Brazos River.

Stanley Zywica Main St Edwin H. Boedeker Boedeker Eddie Dean Ware Ave Cande Cisneros Slaton Booker T. Ross Newcomb Denzil Bevers State Parks, and Wildlife Department Double Mountain Fork Brazos River Lubbock

Students Spark More Trouble

New York police cleared the Brooklyn College registrar office, removing over 40 demonstrators who had occupied the space since Monday demanding more Negro students teachers and courses. In Hawaii a group of students and professors threatened to resume a sit in at the administration building in support of an anti Vietnam War professor. The Chicago branch of the University of Illinois disclosed seven student organizations have been suspended for sponsoring an unauthorized talk. Roosevelt University alumni backed the president in refusing to hire Staughton Lyndh as a full time history instructor.

United Press International New York Brooklyn College University of Hawaii Honolulu Chicago University Ofllinois Roosevelt University Alumni Association Roosevelt Staughton Lyndh

Israel's Zalman Shazar Sworn In For Second Term

President Zalman Shazar was officially sworn in for a second five-year term on Tuesday, marking another five years of leadership in Israel. The ceremony affirmed Shazar's continuation of government duties and public duties.

Jerusalem Israel Zalman Shazar

Reagan Defends Policies in Florida Campaign Events

At a Miami Beach news conference and a Ft. Lauderdale breakfast speech, Ronald Reagan defended foreign policy and Poor People’s March in Washington. He vowed to be stubborn about accepting any nomination and criticized brinkmanship while urging resolute action.

Ithe Kennedy Uhwen Washington

First Methodist awards banquet and dance at Memorial Hall

An awards banquet for athletic participants will be held at 6 30 p m today in Memorial Hall, featuring awards, a speech by Fred Bryant of the Texas Tech FCA, and a gymnastics exhibition by Alice Ro ark Donna Howell and Clifford Cone. Wesley Wallace to MC. Cheryl Se and Mark Keenan of In Christ the King High School receive Knights of Columbus honors for a statewide inter faith essay contest. The Spectrum will provide music for a teen dance at Hodges Community Center from 8 to 11 p m with 50 cent admission. A jury in 99th District Court found James Fennell innocent of passing a worthless check over 50 dollars. Sea Cadets hold an organizational meeting at the Naval Reserve Training Center. The report includes political dispatches from New York and Washington noting Rockefeller, Humphrey and others active in national campaigns.

First Methodist Arch Memorial Hall Fred Bryant Texas Tech Fellowship of Christian Athletes Alice Roark New Mexico Donna Howell Clifford Cone Wesley Wallace Cheryl Se Mark Keenan Christ the Bing High Knights of Columbus Cheryl Douglas Bro Sith St Mark Quentin B. Keenan

Comets cleared for flight at sixty five thousand feet

British aviation officials authorize high altitude flight for the Comets reaching 65,000 feet. The milestone marks a milestone in testing and development of jet airliners in Britain.

London

Grayson Enterprises seeks renewal of Lubbock TV AM FM licenses

On May 3, 1968 Grayson Enterprises filed with the FCC for renewal of licenses to operate KLBK-TV Channel 13 KLBK- AM 1340 kHz and KLBK-FM 94.5 MHz in Lubbock Texas in the pubic interest. Written comments from the public must reach FCC by June 2 1968 detailing facts for consideration. Officers directors and 10 percent+ stockholders include Dr Ellis Carp Theodore Shanbaum Irving Greenberg Douglas E Bergman H H Stoller and Lee Optical Companies Retirement Pension Plan Trust. Copies of filings are on file for public inspection during business hours at 7400 University Avenue Lubbock Texas.

Grayson Enterprises, Inc Federal Communications Commission Klbk-Tvv KLBK Klbk-Fm Lubbock Texas Washington, D.C Commission Ellis Carp Theodore Shanbaum Irving Greenberg Douglas E. Bergman H.H. Stoller Lee Optical Companies Retirement Pension Plan Trust University Avenue

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