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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1968

Page

10

Interstate plan links Rockies to Gulf through Hubway 87

Texas and federal highway officials discussed establishing a new divided highway from Denver to Houston with Interstate designation. The proposal, centered on Amarillo to Big Spring, aims to connect Tab hock and nearby communities, backed by Rep George Mahon and Sen John Tower. Officials warn of growing demand and anticipate swift study results.

Hhghway Latchbock Denver Houston Tabhock Amarillo Big Spring Texas Washington George Mahon John Tower

Freeman Faults Nixon Details on Agriculture Policy

Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman attacks Richard Nixon for failing to disclose farm policy specifics while supporting present programs and Humphrey. Freeman warns Congress will revise farm legislation with ceilings and payments, arguing current subsidies threaten the system and demand workable alternatives amid rising costs and surpluses.

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UN Secretary General backs four power summit on Russia crisis

The United Nations chief advocates a four power summit conference with the USSR Russia Britain and France to boost UN effectiveness. The outcome remains uncertain but officials expect the meeting to influence UN work amid the crisis.

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Incumbents May Not Gain From War´s End

Washington observers warn the peace talks over Vietnam could shift power without clear winners. Washington fears a troubling bargain may emerge as both sides seek concessions while the halt in fighting is debated ahead of elections. History suggests postwar economic strains often hurt the ruling party, not guarantee gains.

Congress

PLAINSMAN Column Parodies Life and Health Jokes

A fragmented radio style column riffs on audience misreadings and civic work noting many adults have arthritis while hinting at marriage lessons and humble living. The text also contains garbled phrases about a wedding and a mortgage.

HHH Hurt By Friends Amid Campaign Debate

A sprawling 1968 campaign piece reports factional anti Humphrey action by Black leaders led by Rev Andrew Young and Congressman Conyers. It says the National Committee of Inquiry withheld full endorsement after Humphrey’s law and order speech, while others cite distrust and shifting loyalties amid violence and crime debates.

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A.J View Of Humphrey's Bombing Halt Approved

Editor letters praise the bombing halt stance and call for wider newspaper printing of Henry Taylor's article. Reader Charley L Berry from Floydada notes support for the editorial page and urges broader dissemination of viewpoints.

A.J Humphrey Avalanche Journal Hhh Henry 41 Taylor U.S.A Lubbock Charley L. Berry Georgia Flovdada

French ministers urged Queuille martial law over coalfield riots

Paris reports cabinet ministers pressed Premier Henri Queuille to declare martial law as clashes between strikers and security forces in coal fields left more than 170 police and soldiers injured.

Lubbock Paris Henri Queuille

Voting Methods Can Be Checked by Citizens

Reader Avers EDITOR notes an up-to-date election code in the law library at the courthouse fourth floor and at Texas Tech. Complete lists of qualified voters are available in the Tax Collector’s office and at the headquarters of both major parties. Citizens may learn presiding election judges’ names from the County Commissioners Court and apply to serve as election clerks or poll-watchers.

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Innovative Thank You Card Boosts Sales at Yieldings

Yieldings in Birmingham uses a two purpose pocket card for salespeople in the handbag department. The 4 by 7 inch card bears a handwritten “Thank you” and is signed by the clerk with each purchase. The personal touch counters the impersonal department store atmosphere.

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