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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1968
Page
9
The justices scheduled arguments on whether military courts can try soldiers for crimes committed off post during leave. Ex-Army sergeant James F. O Callahan faces a Hawaii hotel incident involving a young girl. The ruling could limit civilian trial rights for some offenses.
A Texas higher education board report shows public senior colleges rising from 199,499 to 212,035 from 1967 to 1968 while private senior colleges grow from 58,828 to 61,819. Junior colleges and medical schools also expand, with private schools priced out as growth lags private sector. University and college breakdowns list UT Austin, Houston, Texas Tech, North Texas, Texas A&M, Arlington, San Antonio College, Lamar, El Paso, East Texas, Stephen F Austin, Southwest Texas, SMU, and Sam Houston State among others. Cross notes growth rates align with projections. UT and Houston exceed expectations while Texas Tech trails.
Nearly 700 servicemen have requested absentee ballots with noon November 5 deadline for count. Residents must meet six months in county and one year in state to vote, with limited ballots for shorter state residence. Absentee voting begins Wednesday with polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. November 4. Local transfers allow full ballots for those six months in Lubbock County. Former residents from other states registered to move to Lubbock in mid September. 197 did so.
Fiedler leads the Boston Pops in Rimsky Korsakov and Irving Berlin selections honoring Berlin’s 80th birthday. The program includes Lara’s Theme from Dr Zhivago and The Pops Round Up of television themes. He also visits Monterey High School and Tech events before flying to Saskatchewan for another engagement.
The article profiles the Texas Tech athletic kitchen in Sneed Hall serving about 200 Red Raiders and coaches. Mrs. Nettie Loggins oversees a full-time staff, sourcing from Lubbock wholesalers, and tailoring meals to training needs with minimal leftovers. Don Sparks notes simple, non spicy fare and flexible menus, adjusting for schedule and individual dietary needs, including a starter backer with a unique daily meal. Breakfast is limited during football season, and meals aim for a balanced plan with varied menu on pre game days.
A Fort Fisher replica will be dedicated October 25 in Waco on the Brazos River as the new Texas Ranger headquarters in memory of the late DPS director Col. Homer Garrison. The ceremony honors the former leader and marks the fort’s shift to a central command site.
The piece outlines proposed Constitutional Amendments 3 and 9 plus No 1 affecting the Permanent University Fund and state employee retirement funds. Supporters cite higher income from stocks and inflation hedging. opponents warn about market volatility and costs to the state.
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