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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1968

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Storm toll rises as Italian floods devastate Biella region

In northern Italy a weekend sequence of storms left at least 73 dead and hundreds injured. Rescue teams faced rising waters, landslides, and blocked roads as authorities warned the death toll could climb, with 64 deaths reported in Valle Mosso area and helicopters aiding evacuees toward Turin.

Associated Press Rome Italy Biella Camandtina Turin Florence Venice Valle Mosso F Giovanni Leone Lago Miggiore Ossola Alps

Diplomatic Talks Hover as Vietnam War Talks Tie Up

U S and North Vietnamese officials reportedly held secret planning sessions to expand war talks. Saigon opposes negotiations while the Viet Cong seeks a coalition government and Hanoi moves to include the NLF delegation led by Mrs Neuyen Thi sinh. President Marcos proposes Manila summit to address the impasse.

United Press International Paris U.S Cyrus R. Vance Hanoi Ha van Lau North Vietnam Saigon South Vietnam Baguio City Ferdinand E. Marcos Philippines Manila Nguyen van Thieu National Liberation Front Viet Cong Neuyen Thisinh Moscow NLF Binh

Plains October Temperatures Varied From 23 to 102 Degrees

Temperatures across the South Plains ranged from a 23 degree low to 102 degrees in October. Forecasters note October had above normal average temperatures for the first time since January, with a 25 degree low at Plains on Oct 18 and a 102 degree high at Aspermont on Oct 2.

Dave Knapp Avalanche-Journal South Plains U.S. Weather Bureau Plains Aspermont Muleshoe USS Weather Bureau

UP WITH PEOPLE TO OPEN THREE-NIGHT RUN IN LUBBOCK

Local listings show UP WITH PEOPLE starting a three night engagement at Lubbock Municipal Auditorium with page references for details. The issue highlights sports results with Texas Tech vs Rice and notes on local crime and political mentions across multiple sections.

Lubbock Municipal Auditorium

Poll shows Nixon leads Humphrey narrowly with Wallace at 14

Gallup's late October reading places Nixon at 42 percent, Humphrey at 40, Wallace at 14, with 4 to 5 percent undecided. When undecideds are allocated, Nixon leads 43 to 42 over Humphrey and Wallace 15. The survey notes sampling error and focuses on popular vote, not electoral college.

Nixon Humphrey Wallace

Royal Monaco couple join old autos tour to Brighton

Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco ride in a 1903 De Dion Bouton as 250 pre 1905 veteran cars tour 50 miles from London to Brighton. About 2 million spectators line the route while 8 entrants from the United States compete for a bronze medallion for punctual arrival.

Prince Rainier Monaco Grace Brighton de Dion United Press International England Princess Grace London Prince Albert London At & A.m

Prayer Request for Strength to Obey Commands

A reader signs Winnie Ellis from Spur asks for divine strength to follow God's commandments and seek salvation, addressing the caller as the only perfect being in the universe.

God Hell Winnie Ellis Spur

Tornadoes Strike Mobile and Chatnert Miss Areas

Violent tornadoes with winds near 200 mph hit Mobile Alabama and Chatnert Mississippi Sunday injuring at least 21 and causing extensive property damage. A twister damaged Saraland Fight-Mile and Bas Minette with fifteen treated in hospitals. two admitted.

Mobile Ala Chatnert Miss Saraland Fight-Mile Bas Minette William Filson Wiich Mobile Werther Bureau Anopah STG Tis News

Weekend Storm Ravaged Texas and Nearby Regions

A cold front moved out as a warming trend began across the area with Lubbock at 57 under sunshine. Light showers were reported in northeast Texas, while the Rio Grande Valley saw thunderstorms before the front moved on. Damaging events included collapsed buildings and a blown church front, with scattered injuries and localized highway blockages from fallen trees.

Texans South Plains Lubbock Tos Texas Rio Grande Valley California Rockies New Tneland Great Lakes

Winchester Quarantine Barricades Cattle Trade on Plains

The piece recalls cattle fever and tick threats during west Texas drives. It notes quarantine lines from the Rio Grande to the Atlantic, quarantine pens at road markets, disinfection of railroad cars, and inspection along cattle trails to curb tick and fever spread.

West Texas Rio Grande Atlantic Ferminaleat Road Southern Cafe

Hopefuls Cast Eyes At Polls In Final Push

The three major presidential hopefuls Nixon Humphrey and Wallace press for votes in the final 48 hours before election day. Nixon pledges to travel to Paris or Saigon to aid peace talks while Humphrey warns of a high price of war and calls for United action.

Avalanche Jegenal News Sers Richard Nixon Hubert HH. Humphrey George Wallace Johnson Niven Humphrey Nixon Saigon Vietnam Houston Lhumphrey Texas White House Othe Johnson-Thimphrey Aif Paris Johnnson Carly Humphrey Re South Vietnam Suson Lso Husiphrey Wallace Sundey Lene View Tvoid

House Race Likely To Decide Control This Week

A split forecast shows Republicans needing gains to reach a 228 seat majority while Democrats brace for losses. Analysts warn final control may not be resolved before late Wednesday as results from the Far West and Pacific states come in.

Yhene Janey Nino Ust Coast

Connally Linked to Nixon Campaign Meeting in Dallas

Gov. John Connally met secretly with Texas Nixon campaign leaders Peter O’Donnell Jr and William P. Clements Jr at the Dallas Sheraton eight days before Connally joined Humphrey’s ticket. Reports say he discussed potential contributors but did not provide a list. Connally reportedly favored Nixon defeating Humphrey and would not speak further.

Auson. Clt Texas John Boo Connally Richard Nixon Connally Peter O'Donnell Jr William Pp. Clements Nixon Dallas County Finance Dallas Sheraton Hotel Republians Vicw Hubert Humpherey Conmally Kyle Thompson Thad O'Donnell Sheraton Dallas Clements Humphrey Fort Worth Waco Austin Bear of Trustees Southern Methodist University Nexon Hamisbrey

Weather Map Page 12 C Lubbock Forecast Update

In Lubbock and vicinity increasing cloudiness and warmer today with a chance of showers tonight. High in the 60s to lower 70s, low tonight in the 40s. Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Tonight and tomorrow showers possible with variable humidity and sunset near 7 09 PM.

Lubbock Mday Sun Seta

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