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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1968

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States Budget Plans Bared as War Deaths Mount in Dragging Talks

Saigon reports a sharp rise in casualties with near record ed losses as peace negotiations in Paris drag on. U S officers claim resilience and vow not to be defeated while talks continue. Averell Harriman warns talks could last long and failure remains possible.

Tee Associated Pree Saigon Paris U.S United States Pari Peate W. Averell Harriman Sohnson

Catfish Draw Dam Lake Nestle Near Caprock

U S Marines report heavy fighting near the demilitarized zone opposite Da Nang and Saigon. In the battle two miles northeast of Con Thale 8, U S forces killed 203 North Vietnamese regulars while suffering 23 dead and 86 wounded, according to the U S Military Command.

Tanner Avalanche-Journal Conitat Rere U.S West Texas Demilitarized Zone Con ‘Tale Vietnam

Amusement Park Accident Fatalities Shock Citywide

Police report two dead and one injured after a Thursday incident at Astroworld near the Astrodome. The $10 million park, The Stacre Amusement Park, is owned by Roy Hofhelny and set to open, with Crosbyton area businessmen closely involved.

Houston Astrowworld Astrodome Stacre Roy Hofhelny White River Crosbyton Spur and Post White River Lake Tan Éxclosive Phish

Lubbock State budget and Texas Tech plans reported

A garbled summary notes Lubbock area concerns over the budget for Texas Tech and state funding. It mentions Methodists changes in pastoral assignments near Plains, an Amarillo convention ending, and a note on Armyworms affecting Dawson County cotton farmers. Also references Haitian government claims and a cryptic remark about a medium.

Dawson County Amarillo

Sniper Hunt Turns Into Electrical Short At Shell Plant

Police, state officers, and rescue units scoured Houston waterfront after reports of a sniper. A false alarm emerged when investigators found an electrical short caused noise and confusion near Mayo Shell Co. No injuries were confirmed and the search continued at night with dogs, boats, and searchlights.

Tee Jhouston Texas Ranger Haleworth H. E. Wetsell Nation Ship

France Ends Gold Purchases as U.S. Outflow Slows

April saw a slower rate of U.S. gold outflow with total gold stock at $10.547 billion, the lowest since 1936. The New York Federal Reserve noted gold transfers of about $63 million in April as France bought no U.S. gold in April or May, dampening demand from foreign governments.

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City program seeks to fund youth summer employment

Mayor W D Rogers Jr joins Lubbock officials in urging local businessmen and government bodies to back a city plan for summer jobs for young people. The measure includes a 138771 dollar traffic signals project and a 110000 dollar appropriation.

Seeegusne 3 W. D. Rogers, Jr Lubbock

Scout figure wins honor at 88th annual dinner

John F. Lott of 3214 44th Bd receives the Silver Buffalo Award at the 88th annual Scouter Appreciation Dinner in Chicago. More than 3,000 adult volunteers from 510 councils attend as Lott is praised for long service to Boy Scouts.

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Desperate French Riots End as Police Move In

In Paris police quell renewed unrest after a surge of protests. Authorities and protesters clashed near key sites as President addressed the nation urging calm and outlining security measures. Public safety zones were established and curfew considerations discussed.

Paris

Connally Budget Board Endorse Tax Plan For Texas

Gov. John Connally and the Budget Board issued details for a 2.6 billion dollar state budget for the coming year. The plan would limit government services and raise new taxes, with 465.2 million from the general revenue fund.

Austin John Connally Budget Board General Revenue Fund Connally Texas

Ex Politician Recalls Days as Tax Debates Rise

Kenneth May reports from Avammache Journal on Texarkana and Dallas happenings. A new tax bill tied to a sales tax increase and repeal actions is discussed along with a push for spending shifts. Hearings begin with Senate Finance and House Appropriations leaders on Monday, detailing Connally's budget proposal and general revenue changes.

Avammache Journal Dallas Texarkana Cree Smith Senate Finance House Appropriations Committee Billy Connally Rumina

Smith Tours Texarkana Campaign Amid Runoff Crowds

A Texarkana campaign stop drew Beck and supporters including pilots and a stewardess among staff and six reporters. Beck framed the race as Conservatism versus Liberalism, stressing experience against inexperience while Smith toured Pago hours after his opponent.

Beck Smith Texarkana

Prayer fragment urges heavenly dwelling in earthly life

A devotional fragment asks for hearts to be dwelling places of God and for life on earth to foretaste heaven, invoking a heavenly aim for daily living.

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