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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1968

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Johnson may reconvene Senate to ratify nuclear treaty

Congress adjourned with unfinished business as Johnson signaled a possible Senate recall to ratify the nonproliferation pact. He is consulting with signatory nations after the November elections while most lawmakers campaign. House and Senate members departed amid a quorum dispute and scheduling debates.

Jerry T. Baulch Washington Congress Johnson Senate House James O'Hara O'Hara O'Mara Roberty HE. Glumphrey Richard M. Nixon George C. Wallace Carl Albert Oklahoma Ford Mansfield Mike Mansfield Montana Roman L. Hruska Nebraska Teouse

European group pushes for uniform U S cotton quality

A nine country spinners delegation opened a two day tour in the South Plains seeking reliable uniformity in U S cotton grades and bale quality to boost imports by West European mills. They noted varying growing seasons and practices require multiple varieties.

Duane Howell Avalanche-Journal High Plains Ll-Man U.S South Plains Texas Tech Pitchfork Ranch Guthrie Gosta Persson Norrkoping Sweden In Town Inn Donald A. Johnson Lubbock The Plains Cotton Growers, Inc Europe West Texas J. Plumer Seitverland

Longhair Justice Douglas Defends Beatle Haircuts

Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas dissented on a plea by Dallas youths seeking a constitutional right to wear long hair in defiance of high school dress rules. He argued guarantees of life liberty and pursuit of happiness protect individual expression and privacy, while others favored shorter styles.

Associated Press Washington William O. Douglas Douglas Supreme Court Dallas

Apollo 7 crew trims orbit to avert emergency risk

United Press International reports Apollo 7 lowered its earth orbit to a safer altitude after a red light emergency. Astronauts Walter Schirra Donn Eisele and Walt Cunningham conducted tests, faced minor suit moisture and foul-tasting water issues, and dealt with cold symptoms as they prepared for a planned October 22 reentry. A power failure briefly disrupted systems but was contained and did not end the mission.

United Press International Walter Schirra Donn Eisele Walt Cunningham Apollo Room U.S Moon Cunningham The Space Center Houston Schirra Eisele

Instructed Verdict Overruled In El Paso Case

Defense opened for Dolphus Brown after Judge Ward overruled a motion for an instructed verdict of not guilty. The prosecution rested on strong testimony from Anita Roberson and a DPS chemist, with Roberson as the key witness detailing blood stained clothing and clothing matching Brown’s worn on April 17 1967.

Dave Knapp Avalanche-Journal EL Paso Dolphus Jack Brown William E. Ward Brown D. J Buzz) Brown Dist. Atty Alton R. Griffin Anita Roberson 2Nd St Lubbock Department of Public Safety Laboratory Austin Shallowater Roberson Lubbock County Page

County Commissioners designate absentee voting box in Slaton

Slaton voters will find an official absentee ballot drop box designated by county commissioners located in the city, as part of expanded voting access.

Slaton

Prayer Message for Christians and Youth

Today's Prayer asks God to bless all who call themselves Christians and to develop selfless loving hearts. It asks for the capacity to consider each youth and for inspiration for those for whom Christ died. Lua Rasor Lubhock.

Max One Christ Lua Rasor Lubhock

Hub of the Plains Lubbock Draws Tourists Year Round

Avabianche Journal reports on Lubbock as the Hub of the Plains with 48 168 vehicles entering daily and 2 662 tourists passing through. The city maintains strong hotel occupancy due to conventions meetings and Tech events, with August busiest for motels and downtown quiet in summer.

Gerry Burton Avabianche-Journal Caesar Rome Lubbock Texas Tech Plains

Wallace campaign money rolls in from nationwide donors

The Wallace presidential drive receives daily mail from farmers, workers, and small businessmen, with envelopes often containing 5 to 50 dollars, and occasional larger gifts. A staff of 20 to 35 records each donation and sends acknowledgement letters. critics claim big donors are absent.

Montgomery Ala George C Wallace Wallace Mili Texas Alabama Cleveland Ohio

Local loan program aids minority businessmen in Lubbock

A $1.5 million loan fund for Negro and Mexican American entrepreneurs debuts in Lubbock. The initiative, backed by six banks and the SBA, aims to boost startups and existing firms with loans and management training via Rotary, ICPA and SBA officials. A steering committee will administer the program.

MED Ctppitle Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Project Own Carriage House Federal Small Business Administration Rotary Club Boda E Ee Ain Delet Jack Teddlie SBA Teddlie l Joans Rotary ICPA

Eisenhower Turns 78 Amid Ward Birthday Salute

Former president Dwight D. Eisenhower celebrated his 78th birthday at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The event featured a band performance and a public salute from Eisenhower to a crowd of servicemen and supporters, with a call for a Republican victory on November 5. He has recently recovered from heart attacks and last spoke publicly in August.

Washington UPI Dwight DD. Eisenhower Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Medical ‘Center Army Texas Pla Alarmie Miami

Texans Must Pay New Mexico Tax ruling upheld

The Supreme Court refused to review a ruling allowing New Mexico to levy income taxes on Texans who work across the border at White Sands Missile Range. Plaintiffs Raymond Burns and James B. Hert, residents of El Paso, filed the suit against the state.

Washington API Supreme Court New Alexics New Mexico Raymond Burns James B. Hert White Sands Missile Range iState el Paso

Littlefield Dinner Honors Bil Clayton With Overflow Crowd

State leaders from across Texas packed the Littlefield banquet hall Monday night to honor Bil Clayton from the Ting Legislative District. House Speaker Ben Barnes urged continued service, citing Clayton’s six years in the Texas House and his roles as businesslike farmer. Senators Jack Hightower and Gus Mutseher joined the remarks praising Clayton as an authority on water and public service.

Littlefield Supreme Court Clayton Texas Mondey Ben Barnes Texas House Bil Clayton Lune Barnes Sen Jack Hightower Vernon Gus Mutseher Brenham Hightower House of Representative

The Leather Weather Map Page 9 A

The readable fragment references a weather map page 9 A in The Leather newspaper. It lacks a clear event, date, or named individuals, but suggests a feature page about weather mapping and forecast visuals. No actionable news item is present in the accessible text.

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