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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1968

Page

7

Fortas Nomination Faces Senate Filibuster Tests

Senator Baker says opponents may defeat Abe Fortas butSenator Scott cautions time running out for cloture. Judiciary Committee resumes hearings with subpoenas issued for Richard Goodwin and Daniel Yergin as vote on Fortas nears Tuesday showing. Fortas’s confirmation odds hover near fifty fifty amid campaign pressure and consitutional debate.

Washington Howard H. Baker Jr R-Tenn Senate Johnson Abe Fortas Hugh Scott R-Pa Senate Judiciary Committee Fortas Richard N. Goodwin White House Daniel Yergin New York Magazine Baker Scott Justice Fortas

Fall 196 Vogue Pattern Fashion Show Announced

Fashion show of new Fall 196 Vogue printed patterns scheduled for 11 30 a m and 2 30 p m on Monday and Tuesday September 16 17 in the downtown second floor fabric department with Miss Mildred Po commentating. A special 7 30 p m night showing is set Monday the 16th at the Monterey store 50th and Flint with ample seating.

Fair Exhibits Deadlines Set for Panhandle Fair

The 51st Panhandle South Plains Fair deadlines approach for agricultural exhibits in Lubbock Sept 23 28. Entries must come from 1908 crops with 1 sample per lot and education and crafts entries due by Sept 21 22 23. The Pat Boone Show Baja Marimba Band and others will perform with varied ticket pricing and show times.

R. E Bob) Gee George Scotty) Samson L. M. Hargrave Lewis Eggenberger Vong Pat Boone Don Rice Richard Hayman Diane Shelton Fair Park Coliseum Pioneer Hotel The Fair Association Lubbock

Dawson County Fair Opens Three Day Run in Lamesa

The Dawson County Fair begins a three day run at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Dawson County Fair Grounds in Lamesa. A Monday Community Carnival opens the week, sponsored by the Noon Lions Club Lamesa Band Assn and Dawson County Fair Assn. Wednesday features judging of junior livestock exhibits commercial displays club displays and the Art and Flower Show as the fair grounds host daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dawson County Dawson County Fair Lamesa Noon Lions Club Lamesa Band Assn Dawson County Fair Assn

West Berlin Watches for Clear Allied Stance on Status

West Berliners face jolts to self confidence as East German passport rules and the Prague crisis raise fears of Soviet pressure. Mayor Klaus Schuetz calls for a firm Allied statement on West Berlin rights and presence, while some fear hesitation if Allied garrisons are attacked.

West Berlin Klaus Schuetz Schutz

Dallas Banker Jacques Villere Dies at 52

Jacques Phillippe Villere age 52 was an assistant vice president and manager of Mercantile National Bank of Dallas international department. He died Saturday in Dallas.

Dallas Jacques Phillippe Villere Mercantile National Bank

Four Oath Ceremonies To License Texas Law Grads

A record batch of 545 new lawyers will be sworn in at four oath-taking sessions held at the Texas Supreme Court building. Chief Justice Robert W. Calvert will administer the oaths at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Top state bar officials will welcome the new admittees during receptions held throughout the day.

Austin UPI Texas Supreme Court Robert W. Calvert State Bar of Texas

Hall County Anniversary Celebration Serves Barbecue

Memphis volunteers prepared over 3000 pounds of beef for the Hall County Anniversary Celebration. The two day event opened with a parade Saturday at 1 30 p m. More than 2500 people joined the parade and enjoyed the Sunday barbecue.

Memphis

Diplomats Disagree On Vietnam War Spike And Paris Talks

Paris diplomats debate whether the recent Vietnam fighting surge signals new Communist moves at the Paris peace talks. Xuan Thuy advocates an unconditional US halt, while Harriman demands restraint from Hanoi before any progress. Observers note a standstill four months into talks and varied interpretations of lull periods and Khe Sanh events.

Arthur L. Gavshon PARIS Vietnam U.S Hanoi Xuan Thuy Averell Harriman Johnson Harriman Saigon Demilitarized Zone

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