Raiders Longhorns Clash Draws Record Crowd in Lubbock
Texas Tech coach J T King eyes a legislative edge as about 40 lawmakers attend the Raider Longhorn game at Jones Stadium. More than 47 000 fans expected for the 7 50 p m kickoff with Gov Connally to lead the dignitary visit and show support for the Red Raiders.
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Avalanche-Journal
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Record crowd to fill Jones Stadium amid veto debate
The article describes a large gathering at Jones Stadium with Lt. Gov. Preston Smith and House Speaker Ben Barnes present alongside Tech officials and legal staff. Texas football coach Darrell Royal opposes the measure while UT Regents leaders and about 4,400 Austin fans participate as lobbyists in a high profile showdown likely to draw national attention.
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New Law Increases National Minimum Wage to Boost Workers
The law raises the federal minimum wage from 1.25 to 1.40 on Feb 1 and to 1.60 on Feb 1, 1968, extending coverage to about 8 million more workers including farm and small retail employees. It broadens the Fair Labor Standards Act to restaurants hotels laundries and hospitals, with farm workers rising to 1.15 next year and 1.30 in 1969.
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Associated Press
Ashington
Johnson
A Glimpse of Today in the A J Lubbock
A Junk of section headlines notes three star Spencer Wells Lectureship for area doctors. Bank deposits and a $3 million increase are reported. Military leadership friction with the defense secretary is raised. Capitol Hill signals possible October adjournment. Georgia governor power to jail governors challenged. Canadian premier and judge spar over Munsinger report. Red Guard tour described by a dress designer. Markets, comics, women’s news, editorials, horoscopes and radio TV schedules listed.
Two Die Rescue Bid On Railroad Track Fails
A young civic leader selling peanuts for a Kiwanis fund raiser and a handicapped woman were killed as a passenger train swept through a Chicago suburb. Witnesses say the man rushed to pull the woman from the track but both perished when struck by the 60 mile per hour streamliner.
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United Press International
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Nancy Notto
Burlington Railroad
Chicago
Robert Connelly
Noto
McNamara Says U S Warheads in Western Europe Double
Secretary McNamara told NATO ministers that the United States now stores about 7,000 nuclear warheads in Western Europe, more than doubling in five years. He described the arsenal as a fantastically high inventory and noted plans for a linked command structure to give NATO allies a larger nuclear role.
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Slaton High Class Of 1956 Holds 50th Reunion in Houston
Slaton High School class of 1956 held their 50th anniversary reunion in Houston with mayor Louie Welch as host. About 28 guests traveled from Slaton, Texas, for a buffet, city tour, and remarks by the host. Guest of honor was Mrs. Jimmie Dee of Bellaire, registrar at Bellaire High School.
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Prayer of Perseverance Through Storms and Shipwreck
A devotional plea seeking divine strength to endure life’s storms and emerge in grace, with a closing note of anonymity.
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Heavenly
McNamara Committee updates NATO nuclear planning progress
Defense ministers from Britain West Germany Italy and Turkey closed a two day session of the McNamara Committee in Washington The U S secretary said about 7000 nuclear warheads were available to NATO forces with none on French soil He praised the four meetings as making the most progress in five years and said recommendations will go to the council for refinement and planning
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Viet Nam peace talks blamed as swindle by rivals
North Viet Nam and Communist China denounced Goldberg's UN offer to halt air attacks and open negotiations as a peace swindle. They accused the United States of aggression and warned the UN has no role in Viet Nam. Gromyko echoed the critique in a separate Hanoi broadcast.
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U.N
Arthur J. Goldberg
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Peking People’s Daily
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HANOL
Man Accused in Farm Co-Op attack pleads innocent
A 32 year old Slaten man Ray Luna Pequeno pleaded innocent to three charges linked to an attack on six non striking workers at Farm er's Co-Op Compress on South east Drive. He was released on bonds totaling 900 dollars. The assault involved about 15 men in three cars armed with boards and other weapons. Other violence linked to an 11 day old strike is noted as investigations continue.
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Southeast Drive
Ray Luna
Pat Moore
Youth Says Long Hair Key To Job In Dallas
A 17 year old witness testified in a federal court hearing over desegregation of Dallas high schools. Mike Nelson said he could be fired from a part time job at a Dallas department store for cutting his long hair. The dispute involves student musicians denied admission at Samuel High due to long hair.
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Weather map: Lubbock area fair with mild temps
Lubbock and vicinity expect fair weather today and tonight with a high in the middle 80s and a low near 60. Light southeasterly winds accompany the pleasant conditions.
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