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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1967
Page
8
The 60th Texas Legislature closed its regular session on schedule amid a logjam of bills. Gov. Connally praised its order and productivity while noting key failures such as liquor by the drink and a constitutional convention. Lawmakers enacted law reforms in the Criminal Code and traffic safety, and opened an appropriations conference to the press.
Union organizers accuse the Texas Rangers of targeting farm labor protests in Starr County as 20 AFL CIO United Farm Workers pickets were charged with trespassing for blocking a railroad carrying melons from Casita Farms. Officials plan a Rio Grande City rally to denounce the actions amid fears of repeat incidents.
The Inside Newsletter notes tennis becomes the popular pastime around the Johnson White House, as advisers squeeze in an hour or two for a tennis break despite the president's own lack of interest in sports. The item highlights tennis as the administration's in vogue activity.
The text notes that funding disputes arise from withholding rates approved by the President and unapproved guidelines under the 1964 Act. It says some school districts faced schemes to evade the act's purpose, causing the House to delay education legislation until these concerns are clarified.
Nixon rides solid South poll strength yet faces a growing liability as the region splits over rival candidacies. With about 310 delegates at stake, the South could relinquish a significant share to Kirk or South contenders, threatening the former VP’s path to the Republican nomination.
A behind the scenes look at Texas and Florida GOP moves to control delegation votes for Nixon. Tower and Kirk seek maximal floor maneuverability, aiming to place delegates on a presidential ticket. Reagan rising as a potential challenger risks Nixon’s conservative base. Polls show Nixon ahead on Vietnam settlement questions.
Representatives from nations and military leaders participated in Memorial Day services honoring soldiers who died for liberty. Observances occurred at graves in two cities with residents recalling past conflicts and the sacrifices of service members.
The piece surveys direct vote versus proportional and district plans. It notes support from the American Association and Senate leaders, warns of federal overreach under popular vote, and discusses Gruening Hunt district plan with Alaska’s sparse population and electoral implications.
A guest editorial mocks rooftop antenna sprawl across the nation while mildly crediting the Air Force subminiature antenna for potentially inspiring a civilian version. The piece hints military tech sometimes becomes consumer gear and speculates a home model could appear in drugstores or parities.
An editorial note explores the idea of a wheel or discourse device to organize enumerations. The concept frames higher functions in reasoning as a mechanical aid for structuring complex lists and categories.
An obscure clipping notes O C McBR resigning from a town board role labeled Turnrow Tunkel, with terse wording suggesting personal reasons and ongoing local affairs. The fragment hints at a leadership change amid small community governance.
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