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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1968

Page

3

Apollo 7 Waste Problem Highlights Space Toilet Challenge

Houston space center reports ongoing trouble with Apollo weightless waste handling. NASA says over $26,000 spent on new toilets failed to meet complex requirements as Gemini style solid waste storage proves inadequate for missions up to two weeks.

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Reception Slated Here For Smith

An official welcome is planned at West Texas Municipal Airport Monday evening for Lt. Gov. Preston Smith returning from his Texas governor campaign. Supporters will gather about 6 pm as his private plane arrives to await Tuesday election results. Smith has campaigned across the state, making hundreds of speeches.

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Guns and liquor don’t mix in Forston campaign ad

Forston, a Republican candidate for sheriff, cites shootings and stabbings in private clubs and dances where liquor is served as proof that guns and liquor don’t mix. He cites state penalties up to five years for possessing weapons where liquor is consumed and pledges strict enforcement to curb armed crime in the Lubbock area.

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Onassis Orders Three Supertankers From Harland and Wolff

Greek shipowner Aristotle Onassis ordered three Harland and Wolff supertankers in Britain, worth 60 million dollars. The first ship will be 250000 tons with two possibly larger sister ships, to be built at Belfast with completion aimed for 1972 and 1973.

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President Named By Farm Bureau

Tuldea special Everett Miller reelected president of Swisher County Farm Bureau. H T Copeland named vice president, Janes Adams secretary, Clarence Leavitt second vice president. Other directors: Harry Chenoweth, Mave Duke, James Hedges, Ib To Copebind, John Freemain, Clyde Bradford, Harfey Winks, Jaras Blawers.

Historical Marker Placed at Sheriff Loyd Grave in Littlefield

A Texas Historical Marker is placed at the grave of Sheriff Loyd in Littlefield Cemetery with a dedication ceremony planned for Nov. 17. Loyd, born in Montague County, served as sheriff from 1955, was mortally wounded in line of duty, and left a large family including Grace Loyd and eight children.

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Christmas Seal Campaign Plans Launched Here

The West Texas Puborentosis and RD Association hosts a Saturday meeting in the Red Room to plan the Twelve Days of Christmas themed Christmas Seal Campaign. Ber Nash and newspaper veterans share advice on utilizing local Webs Paper facilities for the effort. co chairs Joe irk Fivten and do 0. Chambers lead a diverse gathering to boost booster activities and outreach.

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Texans Vote Urges Citizens to Cast Ballots

A garbled editorial urges Texans to vote on election day. It quotes candidate statements and emphasizes citizen participation as a duty and responsibility. The text includes references to a secretary and a stray report about office timing, though details are unclear.

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Nixon aide signals South Vietnam peace talks shift

A Nixon aide told Austin planners Saigon may boycott Paris talks if the Viet Cong attend. U S officials seek a four way framework with or without South Vietnam to curb Thieu's leverage and push toward a solid peace process. Nuny Thuy and Dean Rusk guidance frame next steps as U S and North Vietnam plan a weekend meeting to decide if four way talks can begin.

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Longest Covered Water Highway in New Orleans

The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway near New Orleans spans 24 miles, earning status as the world’s longest continuous bridge over water. It links St. Tammany and Jefferson parishes, drawing traffic from commuters and travelers across the lake.

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