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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1968
Page
4
County deputies say signatures on petitions for a liquor election total about 3,577, far short of the 4,356 needed if the November 5 vote is used. Attorney General opinion sought. backers undecided on next steps as Commissioners Court awaits valid petition threshold.
Four people were injured in a two car collision south of Dickens at the Texas 70 intersection with a county dirt road. Roy Ward Dickens County commissioner was in fair condition at Crosbyton Hospital. Also hurt were Vickie DeWitt 7 Glenda DeWitt 27 and Jeffrey Boyd DeWitt 7 of Aline Oklahoma. Ward apparently attempted to turn north onto Texas 70 when struck by the DeWitt vehicle. Ward's car rolled onto its side.
Pleas of guilty to interstate commerce safety regulation violations resulted in $7,000 in fines in U S District Court here. ReW Fulton 4915 19th St was fined $2,200 and Consolidated Pipe and Tubing Co Clovis Road $759. Fines assessed by Judge Talbert Woodward.
Vice President elect Spiro Agnew said he will have a personal administrative assistant and a White House aide, not rely solely on Nixon staff. He asserted a staff as large as Humphrey’s, and described duties including liaison with governors, state-congress communication, and foreign relations work.
Lubbock County commissioners weigh raises amid retirement plan changes. Some officials note recent increases and longevity pay while others urge caution. A public hearing is set for December 9 to consider raises for staff and elected officials.
The Reading Study Skills Institute in Lubbock offers individualized training to improve reading comprehension, speed, concentration, spelling, and study efficiency. Located at 3102 40th St SW9-4809 Monterey Professional Building call for appointment.
The Democratic Coalition of Texas announces a missive voter registration drive for next year. Rep Curtis Graves names Texans to lead divisions: Rex Braun in white community, Albert Pena in Mexican American community, Marion Brook in black community. Graves says the drive aims to mobilize voters across communities.
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