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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1968

Page

3

Wallace asset or liability LeMay as Wallace's running mate

The piece weighs Curtis LeMay as George Wallace's potential vice president bid. It notes public uncertainty whether LeMay strengthens or weakens Wallace's campaign, praising his SAC leadership but warning his "Iron Pants" image could both help and hurt. It also hints Nixon could gain if LeMay hurts Wallace.

Curtis FB. LeMay American Independent Party George Wallace Law and Order White Horse LeMay Gen Curtis LeMay SAC Air Force Richard Nixon

Wall Street aims and glamour lure noted at crowd gathering

A Wall Street crowd estimated at 13,000 turned out for an event featuring Francine Gottfried and Mrs. Geri Stetts as observers discuss the glow of public interest. Carl Yastrzemski’s batting average is cited, while other figures debate the real draw and money involved in media attention and appearances. The piece also covers broader media stardom dynamics and questions the value of publicity.

Francine Gottfried Geri Stetts Thas Vins Gottfried Wall Street Carl Yastroentcki Boston Red Sox Stott Burbank Cah Prelvir Smith Chicago Ealing Gottfried Gage Miodesir Pino ICC ICG Lubbock Association of American Railroads Mitch Pease Feria James Howard U.S.A Lexington Pensacola Howard

Crowd Estimation Experts See 1968 Campaign Impact

David Lawrence reports on Sehwon Shakemery, renowned crowd estimator, arguing that crowd size figures influence election narratives. He explains methods, ethics, and how demonstrations, schedule timing, and candidate routes affect totals.

Washington Wwe Sehwon Shaeamery

That Girl on Broadway Weighs Political Planks and Moderation

Ty Plainsman notes that political platforms may rely on borrowed ideas and cautions moderation. Ethel Jacobson offers a quip on hypocrisy while readers share thanks to Mrs. Elton R. Howard for notes on recent correspondence and insight.

Elton R. Howard D6th St

Marianne Means Now Meet A Socialist

The Chicago feature profiles Maynard Krueger once heir to Norman Thomas now a university professor in his sixties. He supports Hubert Humphrey and Johnson while doubting today’s militant left. He opposes campus violence and favors orderly reform of democracy through peaceful means.

Chicago Norman Thomas Hubert Humphrey Johnson Iit Richard Daley New York Alave John Lindsay Maynard Krueger University of Chitoneoa Socialist Party Eugene Vo Debs Pranklin Roosevelt Wruecser Thomas Krueger Krueser George Reedy Kreeger Democratic Society Columbia

End pollution choice or walking on water may be no joke

Atlanta Constitution notes Arnold Glasow warns that failure to end the pollution choice could make the idea of walking on water merely a joke. The remark frames environmental concerns as real and urgent.

THE Interstate Commerce Commission Muchooin Arnold Glasow Leo Aikman Atlanta Constitution

Letter to the Editon Urges Wider Eligibility Pool

Allen Burke Sr. urges teens to educate themselves and expand eligibility for choosing leaders. He argues for raising the voting eligibility pool to over 10 percent, frames rights as earned, and calls for responsible participation in democracy from Wolfforth.

FDR Avalanche Journal Hawks Coyotes Allen Burke, Sr Wolfforth

Thinks Wallace Best To Save Nation From Reds

Ray Trent urges support for George Wallace as a counter to communism, arguing grassroots voters will back Wallace to curb perceived communist influence in churches schools unions and government. He asserts the need to reverse current trends and unite behind law enforcement and patriotic goals. Denver City address.

Wallace Nation Reds Avalanche-Journal America Miami Beach Chicago George Wallace Ray Trent Denver City

Concerned mother calls for Saturday cartoon cleanup

A young mother urges censor groups to target Saturday morning cartoons like Super President and Spiderman citing crime and destruction. She asks for restoring wholesome classics such as Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse and asks working mothers to respond. Mrs. D. L. Schafer of 2814 27th St signs the letter.

The Avalanche-Journal Herculoids Birdman Women’s Baptist Association Bugs Bunny Mickey Mouse D. L. Schafer 27Th St

Unemployed Man Questions Welfare and Work Ethic

A reader from 416 Idalou Rd argues unemployment checks fuel joblessness, claiming incentives to take Sunday work are poor and that hunger drives effort, urging more job creation and understanding of the unemployment problem.

Avalanche Journal Johnny Haynes Idalou Rd

Detroit plans to enter small car field amid foreign compact rivals

Guest editorial forecasts Detroit entering the small car segment facing foreign midgets. Detroit’s proposed models would sit between foreign small cars and domestic compacts in size and price. The piece argues Detroit has yet to master the small-car market and recalls the buoyant compact ads from rivals.

Detroit Roanoke Times

Making Money in Transient Housing The Hotel Frustrations

Hospitality columnist C DeWitt Coffman critiques common industry practices. He highlights redundant guest information, mandatory escorts, disruptive maid rounds, and rigid checkout hours. He proposes a simplified 24 hour charge model as a potential remedy.

Motor Inn C. DeWitt Coffman

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