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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1968
Page
9
President Johnson learned the government trimmed civilian federal payrolls more than Congress required. From July to September civilian jobs declined by 104,613, saving about 6 million dollars, with fulltime positions down 23,463 and 92,000 more needed to meet the mandate. Budget Director Charles Zwick briefed the president.
A Denver judge rules in favor of a first commercial nuclear plant near Fort St. Vrain, overturning an appeal by United Mine Workers and upholding a Colorado Public Utilities Commission construction permit. Estimated project cost nears 100 million dollars with public safety considerations cited.
A 28 year old Lubbock man pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors and escaped custody while officers escorted him to the city jail from Corporation Court. Charles Lee Cover, 23, of Huh Homes, broke from guards, after pleading to permitting an unlicensed driver and vagrancy and connected warrants. He and a woman, believed to be his sister, were jailed after attempting to pick up an amphetamine prescription by telephone from Oakwood Pharmacy. Detectives redirected the case, and the car was stopped minutes later on Avenue 1%. The woman was released on bond after facing speeding and license infractions.
Roger J. Yandell of 24th Street was listed in fair to serious condition at Methodist Hospital Friday after a 9 am crash at the intersection of Vath Street and University Avenue. His car collided with a truck driven by Melvin Owens of Met Enterprise. Police said other injured were treated and released.
Washington report notes Texas leaders plan to dominate inaugural social life with events hosted by figures like Wiley Buchanan and the Buchanans. It describes staff roles, coordinating hotels, and the expected influx of Texas visitors as Nixon takes office.
FBI and federal authorities pursue James Cleaver amid reports he may flee the country with underground help. Attorney Charles Garry and spouse say no word since Cleaver’s 1965 parole and 1967 appeals. Cleaver’s 1968 case features parole reversals and Supreme Court orders to surrender amid ongoing national security probes.
Sderag warns of threats to public order as Conservative opposition challenges the presidents program for reform and a reshaping of Congress. Liberals and Conservatives hold equal weight in the Senate while the plan to freeze seats and shift representation sparks nationwide tension.
In a tense Cabinet session Llevas assailed the Conservatives for what he called the lenmisthy sab etage of his reforms. He has fought for a year to push through reforms, including powers on economic Jewishation. Disappearing forces declared their unwavering support for the government and solidarity with its actions for the nation.
A couple assisted dispatchers the Chapman family by inviting them to stay at their home in Pennsauken. The Church family provided food and showed them local sights, then hosted them overnight. Police noted the gesture during Thanksgiving Day travel to Newport.
Acting President S I Hayakawa faces court orders and militant demands amid three weeks of violence at San Francisco State College. He has yet to announce whether classes will resume Monday, while militants press for total black student admissions, a black studies department, and the retention of a Black Panther instructor.
Premier Chou En Lai urged a steady international front against US imperialism and Soviet revisionism in a speech at the Albanian ambassador's reception marking Albania's liberation anniversary. His remarks were carried by Radio Peking and quoted by Japanese and Italian outlets.
A staff member said Humphrey might lecture at several area colleges with Macalester College in St Paul as a principal base. The former Minneapolis mayor and U.S. senator spent Friday at home in freezing weather after Thanksgiving. His guests for dinner included entertainer Jimmy Durante and Judge Abraham Marovitz.
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