16 Oct 1968
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1968
Page
1
Federal Reserve Board outlines Truth in Lending Act regulations to require sellers to state all key terms in time payment ads. Rules would specify months, down payment, APR, cash price, and total cost compared to cash purchase. Seee Lending Page 10.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey told students at Rockhurst College he would stop bombing North Vietnam “period” if president and warned Nixon is “chicken hearted” for dodging debate. He urged risks for peace, cited Haiphong bombing, and said DMZ restoration could require no territorial concessions. He refused to confirm条件 for halting bombings in a TV interview and stressed a president must be prudent and protect troops.
Angeles City officials order bars and nightclubs closed to Americans amid demands to place a Filipino commander inside Clark Air Base and reopen investigations into killings by guards. Police patrols enforce the ban as Manila signals no U.S. retaliation yet.
Massive thunderstorms swept the region from the Panhandle to central West Texas Tuesday night. Hail reached baseball size, two tornadoes were reported, and lightning sparked range fires near Denver City and Tokio. A Pacific cold front followed, bringing cooler temperatures and more storms expected today.
In El Paso Judge Ward held a rare night session to rule on defense objections to the jury charge in Dolphin Jack Brown’s murder trial now in its second week. The defense challenged exculpatory statements and a verdict-pressuring instruction, with 14 objections raised. the jury could hear the final charge and arguments by midafternoon as observers expect.
A Lubbock school trustees meeting focused on reducing budgets to cover urgent district needs. The board discussed prioritizing essential programs and services while seeking efficiency across departments.
A Lubbock Reader asks for divine guidance to influence many lives today. The short prayer seeks acts of kindness and positive impact as the sun moves toward evening.
The Army allowed an exception to bury Judge Paul J. Kilday of the Military Court of Appeals at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday. The burial, initiated by the Pentagon and cleared with the White House, is the first such exception since space rules tightened 20 months ago. Kilday did not serve in the armed forces, according to the court clerk. The White House press secretary initially said he did not know if Johnson requested it.
Space Center Houston reports the Apollo 4 crew suffers persistent colds and stomach upset during a one day orbital telecast. Command pilot Schirra and crewmates Eisele Cunningham cope with symptoms while the mission advances toward a moon flight and planned Christmas around the moon.
A rare 1688 Coronelli globe, 342 feet in diameter, presented to Texas Tech by Dallas oilman Robert Moody and others, is the only authentic Coronelli globe in North America. President Grover E. Murray lauded the gift while noting its remarkable, though imperfect, cartography echoing Lasalle and other explorers.
Absentee voting for the November 5 election begins today at the county clerk’s office and a box at Kertan Studio 1128 9th St Slaton. Voting runs 8 50 a m to 5 p m daily except Saturdays and Sundays and ends November 1. Servicemen may vote with federal ballots. ballots must be returned by noon November 5.
The Los Angeles area will be among the first to glimpse the Apollo 7 spacecraft as it passes over southern and western regions. NASA Mission Control calculates visibility times for upcoming passes, with details to be announced for other cities.
Gen LeMay the running mate of Wallace on the American Independent ticket lands at Tan Sen Shut airport in Saigon for a tour of the Vietnam war zone. Joint U.S. officials and South Vietnamese leaders greet him as security lanes, mine checks, and armed guards prepare for his visit. He declines comments, saying he aims to enter and exit with as little commotion as possible.
Showers and thunderstorms likely today ending tonight. Much cooler today and tonight. High near 75, low around 40s. Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph today.
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