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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1968

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Alaska quake rattles Fairbanks area 6.5 to 7.0 on Richter scale

A sharp 20 second earthquake near Baldry Mountain west of Fairbanks jolted the area Tuesday afternoon causing frightened reactions and items to spill from shelves. No injuries or major damage reported. readings comparable to weaker than the 1964 Anchorage quake.

Associated Press Fairbanks Alaska Baldry Mountain Juneau University of Alaska R Anchorage North America John Coghill Nenana The Geophysical Institute At the University Larry Gedney Institute

Muskie Addresses West Texas Crowd in Lubbock

Senator Muskie urged voters in Lubbock to back Democratic leadership, arguing the government should foster individual initiative and private enterprise. He contrasted Democratic gains with Nixon era recessions and cited rising unemployment and job growth under Democrats. He spoke to Texans about creating a climate for the good life and praised cooperative efforts among business, individuals, and government.

Texas Muskie Maine West Texas Richard Nixon Dwight D Eisenhower

Solar Storms Disrupt Shortwave Radio Worldwide

Solar flares from charged regions of the sun caused widespread shortwave interference Tuesday. Forecaster Don Lund of ES A Space Disturbance Forecast Center predicted a Northern Lights like glow over the northern United States Tuesday night.

Associated Press Boulder Colo Canary Islands United States Don Lund Space Disturbance Forecast Center Environmental Science Services Administration

First Time Voters Poised to Turn Out in Lubbock

Exclusive interview with Mrs Edmund Muskie during her visit highlighted rising political interest in Lubbock as first time voters show potential to swing turnout.

Lubbock Area Edmund Muskie

Area Democrats Rally Here In West Texas

A large crowd of about 5500 thronged Municipal Coliseum for a Muskie rally with bands signs and a serious speech. Organizers praised the turnout while noting few hecklers and suggesting pollsters may need to revise estimates of the area’s voting stance.

West Texas Edmund S. Muskie Hubert Humphrey Municipal Coliseum Pauline Warner Cane Own Sire Muskie Ralph Brock 28Th District

Muskie Sees Strong Turnout At Western Rally

Senator Muskie greeted by cheering crowd in West Texas as supporters claim statewide lead. Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy praises the rally's spirit. A covered wagon drawn by two mules accompanied Muskie near Monterey High School.

Texas Brock Justice of the Wayne LeCroy Muskie Monterey High School

Printed Prayer Becomes Sincere Petition

A brief anonymous meditation urges that a printed prayer lacks personal meaning until it rises as a true plea from one’s own soul to Thee.

Lubbock ISD eyes 1.8 million bond for urgent upgrades

Voters in the Lubbock Independent School District will decide before year’s end on a 1.8 million bond to finance immediate capital improvements. The board approved calling the election as soon as feasible, and a possible future bond within a year or two was not ruled out.

Bert Neelley Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Independent School District Machiners Inc Sitaidiion Nat Williams Watson Carlock A. Doyle Justice Williams Bill Ningsberg

Town Inferno After Butane Leak Shocks Carthage Texas

A butane leak on Carthage Texas main street caused a fire risk and $100,000 in damages. Truck driver John Brooks evacuated pedestrians minutes before flames erupted, trapping the downtown business district in danger.

Carthage Texas John Brooks Lia Pawn Square

U S Warning To Fee Seen In Vietnam Bombing

Giant Bas dumped 360 tons of bombs on infiltration corridors near Saigon, as pilots reported thunderous explosions indicating a major ammunition dump was hit. The raid came amid tense diplomacy between the United States and North Vietnam with President Johnson and Abrams in discussions on potential consequences for peace talks.

United Press Internationale Saigon Bas I Saigon Thesday North Vietnam New Jersey

Military actions and rioting in Vietnam amid negotiations

Readable fragments describe U S raids near Tay Ninh and An Loc with missions north of Saigon, plus bombardment across North Vietnam from the DeMilitarized Zone to coastal Vinh. One casualty reported. several Viet Cong clashes and infighting noted across five northern provinces as Paris rejects concessions.

Abrams Saigon Sca Paris Maio van Hanoi U.S Campbidian Tay Nihn Tay Ninh An Loc South Vietnam Oan North Vietussa Vinh One

Smith Bares SL Million In Spending

Lt Grove Preston Smith reported spending over 1 million dollars in his gubernatorial bid with about 1.45 million in the general election campaign and 1.0 million in the primary. Opponent Pan Segers trails in outlays, receipts listed include loans and donations from Houston and Dallas donors.

Smith United Press International Austin Lt Grove Preston Smith Panl Segers Smutth Samoge Helon Picers SISTA Eggrers Joaviy Peer Oe Phouston Peter O'Donnell Syl Loallas Albert Bas Houston Larry Reed Steve Geese Chet Upham Mineral Wells Feston Campaton Lutchrock Rives-Dyke and Cal of

Wallace Johns Receives Carrier Of The Year Honor

Avalanche Journal staff report Wallace Johns, a longtime carrier, is named Carrier Of The Year during the annual session. The event, held near the Pioneer Hotel, honors his years of service while noting other carriers with unique routes.

Local awards honor campus volunteers at year banquet

Mar and Mrs Raymond Johns of S705 22nd Place presided over the awards banquet at The Lubbock Avalanches dorm. Wally received a trophy an engraved wrist watch and 200 in Savings Bonds for his service. runners up Steve Davis and Gary Traummel noted for family ties.

Wallace Johns Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Raymond J. Johns Rraymond Johns Lubbock Avalanches Wally Savines Bonds Rand Orchid Steve Davis Joan Davis Gary Tramumnell HG. Traumell Ord St

Weather Map Page 9 A Summary

The fragment lists city weather data including El Paso and Oklahoma City readings. It shows temperatures around mid 80s and 40s values with partial station codes and map labels.

Liewaer EL Paso Artal Louyton Lalas

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