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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1968

Page

8

Rusk condemns Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia at UN

Secretary of State Dean Rusk denounced the Soviet led invasion as repugnant and dangerous to world peace. In a 37 minute General Assembly address he urged Moscow to withdraw troops and warned against threats to West Berlin and West Germany. He urged Israel and Arab states to seize momentum for peace in the Middle East and called for progress toward nuclear arms controls.

Associated Press United Nations N.Y Dean Rusk Czechoslovakia General Assembly Vietnam Rusk United States North Vietna Soviet Union West Berlin West Germany Middle East Israel U.N Gunnar Jarring U.S Gromyko Andrei A. Gromyko Europe

Secret Service protection worries cited at assassination hearings

Campaigners ignored agent advice as Rowley listed protection problems noted by the Warren Commission. He described perimeters of helicopters and patrol cars, a risk-tracking computer, and concerns about threats to figures like Kennedy and King while the commission surveys U.S. violence ahead of year-end findings.

Rowley Secret Service Warren Commission Violence Commission Sen Kennedy Martin Luther King Jr Johnson Tts Sen. Kennedy King Ive K. Feierabend San Diego

Pollen Count Report Shows Allergen Levels by Area

The pollen count bulletin lists allergen per cubic foot across several stations. Readings include 99 per cubic foot in Pad station area and 277 per cubic foot at another site, with varying values for oak, grass, and weed pollen across locations.

Allergen Callbock Cis County Health Unit Deealth Amd

Bombers Lift Siege on U S Outpost Near Da Nang

Five waves of Vos. Bal bombers pound Tinong Due Special Forces camp 19 to 27 miles southwest of Da Nang. Over 450 tons of ordnance reported on suspected Communist positions. 25 Green Berets and 300 South Vietnamese defend the camp as the siege continues. Six U S aircraft downed, including a Red Cross marked helicopter. Two medevac airmen rescued.

Saigon Tinong Due Ound Vos da Nang Uis Dien Bien Phu Red Cross Us. Command U.S New Jersey North Vietnam

Wallace Wins Court Test In Stadium Rally Case

A New York judge ruled Toledo city officials must rent Shea Stadium to George Wallace for an Oct 9 campaign rally, finding the denial arbitrary. Wallace, backed by attorney Bruce S. Black, can use the 60,000 seat venue on reasonable terms, while Toledo mayoral administration plans an appeal.

Alabama George C. Wallace Toledo Ohio New York Shea Stadium Wallace Supreme Court Harold Tessler John V Lindsay Andy Douglas Ed Jennsen Ensign Chicago Hubert H. Humphrey Maryland Spiro T. Agnew New York State

LeMay Touted as Wallace Running Mate Rumor

A Wallace rally sparks crowd cheers as talk of William L. LeMay as a possible vice presidential pick circulates. LeMay was not directly named by Wallace, but comments from the audience and surrounding chatter hint at a looming alliance.

America

Fortas Foes Fight to Oust Fortas and Court Terms

Fortas opponents demand his resignation while he pledges to participate in court work at the new term opening Monday. Senate debate and possible recess appointment options threaten the nomination as Johnson weighs moves amid long running attacks and public protests.

Senate Fortas Johnson Congress Philip A. Hart DeMich Eisenhower Ywrsh Supreme Court Warren Abe Fortas Carroll College Helena Mont

Mexico trembles as siege tightens amid student protests

Riots flare as authorities citywide impose a state of siege near the Polytechnic Institute. Sniper fire and armored car volleys resume hours after a 6 p.m. incident. Student bands roam adjoining districts burning trolleys while Olympic Games preparations face disruption ten days from October 12.

Polytechnic Institute

One Killed Fifteen Hurt in Red Guards Clash

AP dispatch from Hong Kong reports one person killed and 15 wounded when about 100 Red Guards clashed during China’s National Day parade in Canton. Authorities and soldiers intervened as guards pulled giant parade floats by hand due to fuel shortages.

Hong Kong China Canton Hang

Area families welcome newborns in local hospitals

Multiple births announced with parent names and addresses. Daughters and sons arrived at Methodist, West Texas, Lubbock Osteopathic, and Slaton hospitals on Tuesday and Wednesday, with weights ranging from 3 to 7 pounds 7 ounces. Fathers’ occupations include farmer, mechanic, and factory worker.

Gilbert Garcia Ave. A Methodist Hospital Mohit Chemical Company Tale Cuevas Shallowater West Texas Hospital Marcelo Aguilar Ave. GL Renny Keith Jose R. Garcia Idalou Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital Gordon Gran Co Ken L. Rodgers 43Rd St Lubbock John Wesley Brown Smyrr University Hospital Antonio Martinez 404 End Place Lanf Clinic Johnson Manufacturing Co Ardell T. Gill Slaton T&y Ronnie Joe Rexroat Ave. N Dan FR. Johnston St.oon Pan American Petroleum Co Joe Anthony C.H. Young Sherman Oon Jerry Kitten Slaton Rick Jennings Delux Check Printers

Curvy Coeds Face Arrest over Nude Dance Provocation

Bell cites community standards as the reason for arrest threats after a Never Never Land dance scene described as nude and provocative. Producers defend the show while bail money is raised at each outlaw performance. Co producers Hollywood Universal Studios and Red Lion Productions plan to co produce Roundabout.

Never Never Land Bell Hollywood Universal Studios Mark Robson Red Lion Productions

El Paso Court Set For Brown Shaving Case Pretrial

In El Paso a pretrial hearing in the Brown murder case was set with Judge Ward overruling a motion last June. About 125 potential jurors were drawn. 60 to 83 may serve in Ward's courtroom. Trial date remains contingent on jury examination and any unforeseen events. Brown, free on 25000 bond, is charged with the April 1967 double slaying of his parents near Shallowater.

Gilkerson el Paso Ward Shelton Brown 4Th District Court of Lubbock Anita Roberson 2Nd St Shallowater Lubbock

Cool Front Drops Panhandle Temperatures Across Southwest

A cool front shifts through the region bringing a fast drop in temperatures. Dalhart records a high of 75 after a cold start, while Abilene and San Angelo hit 98 as heat spots. Readings plunge to the 20s in several northern plains and near freezing in parts of Minnesota and Iowa.

Panhandle Dalhart Abilene San Angelo Butte Mont Redmond Ore Mullan Idaho Colville Wash Kalispell Cut Bank North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Minnesota Iowa Kansas Rockies Wyoming Colorado

Weather Forecast Scattered Thunderstorms Across Midwest and South

Forecasts extended to Missouri while scattered thundershowers drizzled from Illinois and Tennessee to the lower Great Lakes region, with activity also in Minnesota and Florida.

Missouri Illinois Tennessee Minnesota Florida

Psychiatrist Testimony Casts Doubt on Eidinoff Mental State

Dr Bankhead described Eidinoff as possibly suffering true paranoia a false logic leading to delusions of persecution. He said Rusk State Hospital staff initially doubted Eidinoff's status but grew convinced. Lawyers signaled the hearing would go to a jury, with Eidinoff claiming political pressure and a 50 50 chance of freedom.

Tal Eidinoff Bankhead Rusk State Hospital Ejidinoff

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