Lubbock Morning Edition Amidst The Daily News Record
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal morning edition dated Friday September 6 1968 presents standard newspaper masthead details listing staff Parker F Prouty as president and Chas A Guy as editor and publisher. It describes Associated Press and United Press International affiliations and notes the paper’s Lubbock Texas base and pledge of allegiance.
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South Mains
Lubbock
Avalanche Journal
Avalanche-Journal Publishing Company, Inc
8Th St
Ave. J
Texas
Texas Daily Press League
Dallas
Associated Press
Unitec Press International
Parker F. Prouty
United States of America
CARE NEEDED IN CHANGES Political Conventions Under Fire
A debate over reforming presidential nominating rules grows as Congress faces a long fight. Sen Gaylord Nelson proposes a federal commission to choose between a national preferential primary or a reformed convention system. Officials weigh minority protections and the balance of majority rule.
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Congress
Miami Beach
Chicago
Gaylord Nelson
Wisconsin
U.S
Southeast Asia
U.S. Supreme Court
Assassination Fear Across a Tumultuous Election Year
The piece warns that additional political assassinations could devastate the nation. It notes concerns from officials and the public about threats to figures such as Hubert Humphrey and Richard Daley, and mentions trained agitators, anarchists, and heightened security.
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Martin Luther Kine
Robert Kennedy
Secret Service
Chicago Police Department
FBI
Hubert Lumphrey
Richard Daley
Counipy
Metalic Chain to Break or Build Mass Transit
The article argues Americans face two paths for the future traffic system. Either expand suburban roads for private cars or develop effective mass transportation nationwide. It warns long bumper lines and fumes choke cities and urges decisive action to avoid being strangled by own traffic.
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U.S
Vice Presidency Shapes Election Campaign Dynamics
Analysis notes that as the 1968 race unfolds the vice presidency may influence votes more than ever. Muskie and Agnew signal readiness to diverge if needed, while constitutional provisions limit removal and grant the VP limited executive power. Campaigns may prize flexible VP messaging to broaden appeal.
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Washington
Spire T. Agnew
Sen
Edmund
Muskie
Hubert Humphrey
Agnew
United States
Senate
Humphrey
Criswell's Diet Grim Sparks Senate Roll Call Clash
In Chicago during a presidential nomination scramble, Vic President Humphrey steered toward the lone ballot as a note sought permission to read Sen. Eugene McCarthy's statement after the roll call. The request was not acknowledged nor relayed to Rep. Carl, signaling tension in the chamber.
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Chicago
Vic
Humphrey
Eugene McCarthy
Carl
Postal Reform and Convention Turmoil Under Johnson
A critical view of the U S postal service as a political boondoggle and a proposed government owned corporation. The piece also criticizes Johnson era convention leadership led by John Criswell highlighting security overreach and power maneuvers that marginalized party veterans and youth voices.
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Commission
Frederick R. Kappel
Postal Service Corporation
Larry O’brien
O’brien
Barefoot, Ark
Little Rock
Albert
Oklahoma
McCarthy
John Criswell
Criswell
Johnson
W. Marvin Watson, Jr
Poles’ World War II Fight Highlighted On Polish Veterans
Henry J. Taylor recalls Poland’s wartime heroism from the 1939 invasion to the exiled government in Paris and Sikorski’s leadership. Poles formed armies in France and Britain, fought in Norway and North Africa, aided the Bismarck pursuit, and faced genocide at home. Despite exile, 100,000 veterans remained without a homeland.
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Germany
Ussr
France
England
Poland
Warsaw
Soviet Union
Paris
Wladyslaw Sikorski
Norway
Narvik
Alsace
Sikorski
London
Britain
North Africa
Tobruk
Bismarck
Lodz
Gdynia
Italy
Wladyslaw Anders
U. S
Mark W. Clark
Russian Steppes
Black Sea
Middle East
Red
Mexican bracero program not lowering US farm wages says government panel
The Mexican government migrant labor commission denied claims that legal braceros in the United States depress American farm labor salaries. In Littlefield Lamb County, the first bale of cotton for 1948 was sold for 30 cents a pound, weighing 462 pounds, brought by L. F. Downs.
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Littlefield
Lamb County
L. FE. Downs
Hoover argues for gun control and registration
The guest editorial cites J Edgar Hoover urging strict firearms limits. He calls for banning mail order buys, controlling interstate transport, and local weapon registration to protect public welfare amid an estimated 50 to 100 million guns in private hands. Orlando Sentinel.
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America
J. Edgar Hoover
Orlando Sentinel
Congress expands aid for former lawmakers in wage bill
The House Rules Committee cleared a bill to raise guaranteed annual wages for several hundred unemployed citizens. The measure would let former members of Congress receive up to 24 000 dollars a year regardless of job status, highlighting a paradox in poverty program funding.
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Congress
Johnson
House Rules Committee
Rules Committee
Winston-Salem Journal
Chinaware display aims to boost sales chainwide
Ralph's Grocery Co. stores in California arrange elaborate dining-room displays with a table, chairs, rug, cloth, and wine to show shoppers how chinaware looks in a home setting. At Gabe's Restaurant Owensboro Ky the lobby emphasizes long serving staff, highlighting 28 employees with 380 years of service.
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Ralph’s Grocery Co
California
Owensboro
Gabriel Fiorella Jr
Gihe’s
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