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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1968

Page

7

Nixon Plans Stop Here On Last Texas Swing

Nixon arrives at Southwest International Airport for a Texas campaign stop to bolster GOP support and seek all 25 Texas electoral votes, with events at Burnet Park and a noon rally in Lubbock area. The event features local figures, college bands, and national GOP figures, amid a larger campaign tour including San Antonio and Austin.

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Birth announcements listed with weights and parents

A long list of birth notices from various families includes weights for newborns and hospital locations. Each entry names the mother and father or guardians, the address, the baby’s birth weight in pounds and ounces, the hospital, and the day of birth. Many entries note parental occupations or military service.

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SDS Plans Nationwide Displays at Election Sites

The movement backed by Students for a Democratic Society and the National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam intends to stage protests at draft boards, bases, polling places, and financial centers to show elections are not fraud and to protest disenfranchisement. Leaders warn of potential power confrontations and emphasize peaceful political expression despite risks of police action.

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Warm Weather Continues Across Texas Into November

A Pacific cold front lowers temperatures slightly in the Lubbock area with partly cloudy skies and no precipitation forecast. Five day outlook shows temperatures 2 to 6 degrees above normal, while highs statewide ranged from 77 to 88 degrees and only light showers were reported south of Temple.

Texas Weather Bureau Lubbock Presidio San Angelo Dalhart Temple Belton Salado

Petitions nearing deadline in Lubbock liquor vote drive

Liquor advocates in Lubbock report 300 petitions circulated must be returned by Nov 11 to trigger a local option liquor election. Officials note signatures will be checked for qualified voters before the county commissioners schedule the vote. Community groups split on the issue with motel operators and restaurateurs backing sales for on premise consumption.

Texas County Commissioners Court Avalanche-Journal Lubbock

Head of Cattle Empire Dies in El Paso

Hal Bruner aged 66 who built a vast cattle empire died in El Paso after several weeks illness. Bruner organized the Badger Bruner Cattle Co. of Amarillo and Magdalena New Mexico and had extensive interests in the 1920s.

Paso Hal Bruner West el Paso Bruner Badger, Bruner Cattle Co Amarillo Magdalena N.M

Mrs. Hernandez Funeral Stated ABERNATHY

Mrs Henry Hernandez 32 died Thursday in West Texas Hospital Lubbock after six days illness. Services 10 a m Saturday Church of Christ with Sabino Lopez officiating. Burial Abernarthy Cemetery Chambers Funeral Home directed. Native of Goliad she lived 15 years here employed Plains Textile Co. Survivors include husband two sons Richard Frenando two daughters Stella Dora. two brothers Ewaldo Ponce Wichita Falls Juan Abernathy. five sisters Frank Gallicia Tulare Calif Louis Bera Goliad David Deanda Littlefield Martin Rion Lubbock Jesse Gomez Pontiac Mich

Abernathy Henry Hernandez West Texas Lubbock Church of Christ Sabino Lopez Jerome St. Church of Christ Richard Frenando Stella Dora Ewaldo Ponce Wichita Falls Juan Frank Gallicia Tulare Calif Louis Bera Goliad David Deanda Littlefield Martin Rion Jesse Gomez Pon-tiac Mich

Navy recovering Scorpion wreck pieces from deep ocean scene

The Navy said the Mizar stays on station to locate and photograph more of Scorpion hull parts after a bathyscaph dive. Photos will be sent to Washington and Norfolk for study as a court of inquiry is reconvened in Norfolk.

Pentagon Atlantic Ocean Azores Navy Mizar Washington Norfolk Moorer Trieste

Johnson Move on Vietnam Divides Democrats and Drives Voter Hope

The president’s decision to test Hanoi’s terms is seen as a potential catalyst for antiwar voters to cast ballots. Republicans label it cynical, a last minute coup to influence the election. Major Democrats praise the move as unifying, with U S Rep George Mahon urging support to back a possible peace settlement.

Johnson Hanoi Mahon U.S George Mahon Lubbock United States

Johnson announcesVietnam bombing halt to pursue Paris talks

President Johnson announces a bombing halt against North Vietnam to test progress in Paris negotiations with Hanoi and the Viet Cong along with the National Liberation Front. He warns the pause could resume if talks stall and notes continued pressure from allied nations.

U.S Hanoi

Trick or Treats Quiet at Centers as Halloween Draws Crowds

A Halloween night in Castro and nearby centers drew thousands with dances and games at Hodges maxima Mae Simmons Rogers centers. A child, 16, was struck by a pickup while crossing Avenue Q. The driver, Ronnie Griffith, 17, was delivering groceries. The girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Castro, suffered head injuries and was moved to Methodist Hospital in Lubbock in critical condition. Two lost children, a 2 year old girl and 5 year old boy, were found and placed in welfare custody. Community centers reported steady attendance with 3,500 visitors and a haunted house in Lub bock drew 1,176 fans.

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Noted Bombing Halts List From 1965 to 1968

The Associated Press item catalogs ten bombing pauses in the Vietnam War starting Feb 7, 1965, through March 21, 1968, detailing dates such as Christmas truces, Tet observances, and a Johnson halt north of the 20th parallel, with notes on subsequent Paris talks. It records the recurring pauses and reasons, including Viet Cong attacks and military directives.

Associated Press U.S North Vietnam U.S. Command Johnson 20Th Parallel Paris Saigon

Spanish Troupe Presents Esta Noche Teatro at Tech

Madrid based Spanish troupe featuring Delfor Peralta showcases highlights from well known plays tonight in the Student Union ballroom at Texas Tech. Sponsored by the Union special events committee, performance is free for Tech students with ID and $1 for others, including faculty and staff.

Madrid Spain Pom Texas Tech Tech Faculty of Tech Delfor Peralta

R southard rites pending in Muleshoe

Thomas Reynolds Southard 77 died at Roosevelt General Hospital Portales New Mexico after living in Elida for 60 years He was born October 13 1891 in Cushman Arkansas He was a WWI veteran Baptist and Masonic member Services are pending with Singleton Funeral Home Survivors include wife Lennie two daughters one brother and two grandchildren

Muleshoe Thomas Reynolds Southard Roosevelt General Hospital Portales N. M Elida Young County Tex Cushman Ark Southard Masonic Lodge Singleton Funeral Home Lennie F. L. Wible San Diego Calif Eugene Booker Fayetteville N. C Frank Kenna N. M

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