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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1968

Page

14

French student protests threaten govt as unions demand more

After a left bank march to the Parliament, students pressed a censure motion and faced police resistance while Pompidou signaled openness to talks with unions on wages and reforms. In Amsterdam Daniel Cohn-Bendit urged a return to France to protest Gaullist policy, while union leaders pressed for sweeping wage demands amid a looming nationwide strike.

Liament France Daniel Cohn-Bendit Amsterdam Vabent Pompidou Cohn-Benit Ce Front Wik Re Lgzime Federation of the Seanceea Socialist Left Edgard Pisani de Gaulle Tade Pomplion de ‘Gaulle Georges Seguy General Confederation of Labor

Hanoi Talks Stall As Bombing Standoff Deepens

Long recess shows no breakthrough as North Vietnamese and U S delegates trade criticisms. Harriman rejects airing the conference while Hanoi insists on stopping bombing before any political settlement. Both sides hint at slow moves toward a compromise, with discussions focused on ceasefire terms and troop withdrawal.

Jorden Harriman Hanoi Ple French International Conference Center Thuy United States North Vieta South Vietnam South Vena South Viena Vietnam Dmz Apel

From Page One Cars and Notes

Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear mentions of cars and page one. No verifiable names, places, or dates. Summary unavailable due to incomplete source.

Birth notices at various hospitals accompany fathers' occupations

The obituary-like column lists numerous birth announcements from hospitals including Weda, Methodist, Reese AFB, AFB Hospital, and Baylor. It names families such as McKelvy's Furniture Co, Litton Industries, Texas Highway Department, and various residents, detailing infant weights and birth times along with fathers' occupations like industrial engineer, repairman, and laborer. The notices reflect a busy period of births with multiple families, addresses, and occupations noted.

Dery Baker St. Con Aeioulas Hospital Ins Litton Industries

Runoff campaign travels Texas as Smith seeks votes

Smith plans a Dallas stop and a tour of Kilgore Tyler Marshall Texarkana and Paris as he pushes turnout. Attendees discuss Carr Key and Hill in the runoff with Roach and Miller noting Smiths business ties and broader appeal. A Dallas paper cites apathy hindering voter participation.

Bares Abett Lloyd Lubbock Marion Key Roach Carr Smith John Hill Kilgore Hill Seeepeen State J Tyler Marshall Texarkana Paris Dallas

Unclear remarks on credit card use cited by investigators

Investigators quote an unnamed person who received a payment and a spokesman for McQueen who says Steve does not recall owning a phone credit card. He adds that no reasonable man would reveal his credit card number. The telephone company notes it lacks a system to verify validity.

McQueen Steve

Weather Warnings Amid Strong Winds Across Texas

A windy Wednesday saw temperatures from 80 to 104 degrees across Texas with gusts causing dust and visibility issues. Presidio hit 104 and Lubbock reported 95 by 5 PM as forecasts warned of continued dusty, hazy conditions and higher winds later in the day.

Presidio Childress Wink Galveston Lubbock’s Lougins Fivetop Tyne Lumber Lewis M. Simons Saigon South Vietnam

Lubbock zoning changes approved amid planning debate

The Lubbock City Council approved several zoning changes from C-4 to manufacturing, from R-1 to R-2 duplex, and a revert from C-3 to C-2. The Planning and Zoning Commission will study unsettled Avenue Q parcels while the urban renewal area is phased in under the city plan. May 21 28 proclaimed Vacationers Vote Absentee Week. June 1 let’s all vote.

Loop 289 N. Quirt Ave Lubbock Industrial Foundation Fabli Corporation P&i Commission 34Th Street Knoxville Avenue Lubbock P&z. Commission Rogers Dr. Granberry

Credit term disclosures and federal penalties discussed

The proposal requires clear disclosure of total finance charges and terms for credit ads, with exceptions for small transactions. It also imposes penalties up to 10,000 dollars or 20 years for extortionate lending and limits garnishment. A separate section gives homeowners a three day rescission period on mortgage contracts.

House Senate

Cotton Outlook Fears Tumble as 1967 Crop Drops

Fragmentary notes indicate a sharp drop in cotton acreage and yields for 1967 with Department estimates around 954 million dollars. Egyptian cotton referenced amid market concern as production declines impact earnings.

Wade

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