Fortas Option Faces Narrow Chance in Lubbock ISD Plan
Lubbock Independent School District trustees considered a 4.424 million plan for a new elementary in Southwest Lubbock, 15 school additions, and a larger administration building swap. A fall bond election remains possible with 1968-69 budget set at 17.62 million. Haynes Elementary crowding drives a 24 classroom project costing about 376 thousand, with a proposed building trade to reduce costs.
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Don Williams
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock — Independent School
Supt. Williams
Haynes Elementary
66Th Street
Haynes
60Th St
Williams
26Th St
19Th Street
Solons Battle Over Fortas Nomination Faces Doubt
Washington reports say President Johnson’s Abe Fortas nomination to chief justice faces fading Senate confirmation prospects as leaders doubt a two thirds vote to end a possible filibuster. Mansfield indicated the White House was advised, and adjournment pressures heighten opposition to quick approval.
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Associated Press
Washington
Johnson
Congressional
Senate
Abe Fortas
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Mansfield
Republica
Everett Moo Ducksen
Congress
Mansfield Sid Timte
Fortas
Bethalf
Minnsfield
Czechoslovakia
Warren
George Christian
White House
Christian
Nomington
Bark Werren
Sere Ate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mirnsfield
Senator Dirksen Reveals Years of Death Threats
Senator Dirksen disclosed that he has been threatened with murder for six months. He said the threats intensified ahead of the Democratic National Convention and that federal, state, and local police had arranged protection. He described followers tailing him to his home and activities and recounted a near assassination recently while traveling.
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Washington
Doverett ME
Dirksen
Senate Republian
Witnois
Fieh
COTTON HARVEST PROJECTION BOOSTS SOUTH PLAINS BASES
Lubbock area report notes higher expected base levels for cotton harvest with optimistic yield projections across the South Plains and surrounding counties. Preston Smith outlines state platform at a city meeting. A Lubbock couple recalls three days in Prague during the Soviet invasion.
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Lubbock
South Plains
Preston Smith
Prague
Saigon Report Life in Vietnam Through Jim Richardson Eyes
In Saigon Tan Son Nhut Air Base journeyman Soo Chon of Seoul reflects on war’s impact and U S involvement. He credits the United States for Korea’s modernization and freedom while warning that Communists will not stop pursuing global domination amid scenes of shelling and fighter-bombers.
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Jim Richardson
Avalanche-Journal
South Korea
Soo Chon
Tan San Nhut Air Base
Saigon
Tan San Nhut
Seoul
Seo Chon
United States
Korea
Lubbock
Tex
U.S.A
Suo Chen
South Wales
Vietnam
U.S
Instant $50 Money Machine Opens at Miami Bank
A newly installed automated cash dispenser in Miami began issuing $50 bills from a plastic card system. The bank plans to issue up to 2,000 e cards with a six card limit per customer, enabling round the clock access to loans up to $300.
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Associated Press
Miami
North America
Capital National Tank
Theodore Davis
Card Ooods
Battles Hit Saigon Sector In Latest Offensive Push
US forces clash near Saigon as armor and infantry seek to envelop a 300 to 500 strong enemy group after a brief lull. Reports cite 19 enemy killed and 21 captured. a second battle south of Saigon leaves 27 enemy dead with 9 Viet Cong suspects taken. Defense officials voice concern that a major third offensive may be underway. US casualties described as light.
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Associated Press
Saigon
U.S
Saizon
Muiss Aly Cavalry Division
U.S. 9Th Division
Saccom
Pharsday Hiv Defense
Chick M. Clifford
Washington
South Vietnam
TUS
Tech's Raiders Host Outlook From SWC Tour
Texas Tech mood on the eve of the Southwest Conference press tour is optimistic about Coach J T King and the Red Raiders. Burle Pettit reports after completing six tours with features by Don Henry Bill Ahrens and photos by Ray Westbrook.
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Texas Tech
J.T. King
Red Raiders
Burle Pettit
Don Henry
Bill Ahrens
Ray Westbrook
Taxpayers' share of 1968 Democratic Convention costs grows
Chicago hosting costs for the 1968 Democratic National Convention climb as officials note substantial payments and in-kind support from nonpartisan groups. Estimated figures include 750000 cash and services worth 160000 from Worthy's committee, plus similar early support for the 1960 GOP gathering and amphitheatre expenses exceeding 100000 with a 2 million preconvention upgrade.
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Chicago
John Meek
James C. Worthy
Nonpartisan Committee
Worthy
Chicaso
Sloandas Fone Dallari
Merton Thayer
Duce
Fall Weather Turns Nasty Across Texas Panhandle to Coast
Severe weather hit Texas with floods and a tornado destroying a small structure near Mountain View and at least five deaths attributed to lightning and traffic crashes. Lubbock Amarillo and Corpus Christi areas reported heavy rainfall with highs in the 50s to 70s and forecasts showed more storms.
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Tesans
East
Texas
raineslHick Road
Panhandle-South Plains
Lubbock
Ama
Villo E
Aeb
Fifternoon
God Pall
Tesas
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
Fedor
Lee County
Tears
Travis
Austin
True Hap piness Beyond Food and Clothes
A Lubbock Reader reflects that happiness lies not in material appetites but in meeting our own best needs and the greater good of others, urging a balanced life.
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Lubbock
Vian Held For Murder Walks Out Of Jail
A jailer forgot to lock the cell door allowing a prisoner in Liberty County Texas to escape. Charles Lester Tew, held for the murders of his wife mother in law and father in law in Cleveland Texas, remains in custody. Local sheriff said the suspect was last reported in custody.
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Liberty
Liberty County
Faar
Texas
WL Op. Rose
Charles Lester Tew
Larce
Cleveland
Tex
Zoning Sign Plea Delays 50th Street Ruling
City Zoning Commission faces delay as stakeholders debate allowing freestanding signs in CLA districts. The panel weighs proposed deletions or relaxations to sign regulations on Peon Street, aiming to avoid altering the street scene while considering business needs.
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Politthers
Brie
Pisoning and Zoning Commission
Weather Map Page 10 C Soltawes Pt Wealth
Fragmented weather map text shows sparse data and garbled station notes. Key entities are unclear due to OCR errors. no readable dates or locations.
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Houston
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Vta
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Sears
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