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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1968

Page

2

Absentee vote surge seen in Lubbock County ahead of election

Deputy clerk Mrs. Irma Vaughn says absentee ballots may exceed 1964 totals as mail requests rise. In six days, 790 absentee ballots cast 230 in person and 260 by mail with deadline adjustments for in person voting November 1 and mail ballots due by noon November 5.

Lubbock Irma Vaughn Vaughn Sinc Barry Goldwater Lyndon Johnson Texas Lubbock County

Local Men Join Staff of LCR

Two former Lubbock law officers join the Texas Liquor Control Board as investigators after training at LCR headquarters in Austin. Cody Briehn will cover Harlingen and a large Rio Grande Valley area, Bill Allen is assigned to the lease office, Leon Bowman reports no local staff additions. training ended Oct. 18.

Lubbock Texas Liquor Control Board LCR Austin Cody Briehn Dist Atty Alton Griffin Haringen Rio Grande Valley Bill Allen LCB Leon Bowman

Goin' Band to Sell Limited Homecoming Record

Goin' Band from Raiderland will offer a special edition homecoming record after the game this Saturday. Texas Tech students, fans and alumni may buy the 215 rpm disc for $1.50 at East and West gates, featuring Tech Fight Song and Matador Song among others performed by the Court Jesters and the Goin' Band.

Goin Raiderland Texas Tech Chris Wine Desta Red Raider Tech Matador

County Attorney Wins JP Case In First Since Office

County Attorney Tom Purdom won his first justice court case since taking office on October 16. The trial before Justice Wayne LeCroy ended with John William Grabber found guilty of speeding and fined 20 dollars. Purdom, who has handled one other case, swore in assistants Philip Brumiette and Harold Brown on Wednesday.

County Atty Tom Purdom Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy John William Grabber Fee Ursuline Sr Purdon Oon Oet Coults Het At Rane Ning Phil Brumiumett Harold Bor Brown

Indians protest relief delay in Jalpaiguri riot

Prime Minister Indira Gandhi cut short a visit to the flood struck Jalpaiguri as more than 400 victims staged violent demonstrations. Protesters pelted police guarding Gandhi’s lodging and several were injured before authorities dispersed the crowd.

Calcutta Indiana Indira Gandhy Jalpaiguri The Press Trust of India News Agency

Johnson Signs Military Justice Reform Bill

President Johnson signed a bill streamlining the military justice system and expanding protections for servicemen tried by courts martial. He said the measure ensures fair treatment under law and may be his last act on behalf of armed forces before leaving office.

Washington Johnson Valley Forge

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