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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1966

Page

6

Terrorists Strike Saigon Billets Killing Six Americans

A terror attack at two US military billets in Saigon killed six Americans and wounded about 67 others. The assaults occurred on Tran Hung Dao Street near the Metropole Hotel, with casualties routed to Tan Son Nhut and other hospitals. Captain Archie Kuntze of the US Navy Support Command confirmed the incident and reported initial casualty estimates.

Victoria Tran Hung Tri Saigon Chosan Archie Kuntze US Navy Support Command Bes US Army Hospital Anther Old Field Hospital Tan Son Nhut Cate Prieto Ind Field Hospital Viet Ana Saoron Amrermecan Buhay Servng Millet Ceuadaca Fuer My Canh U.S

British Vote Returns Highlight Wilson Heath Clash

Britain nears final tally as Prime Minister Wilson delivers a victory speech while Heath hails a mandate for reform. Early returns show Conservatives holding Cheltenham with reduced share, Labour gains in key areas, and voter turnout high across districts including Liverpool and Bexley.

Wilson Britain Eaar Nome Cheltenham Labor Fallots Heath Bohemian Sono Bexley Liverpool Liberal Party Jocrimond Orkney Shetland London

Rail Strike Continues After Court Orders Call Off

The chief said reports show the strike remained 100 percent elective hours despite the court order to end it. Gilbert, at a prior news conference, asserted he would halt the strike per President Johnson’s plea, stressing they would heed the President’s request.

Gilbert Johnson

Exodus Movements Rise As ABC Rodeo Continues

The article discusses large church exodus movements planned through several states including New Jersey New York Connecticut and Vermont with Bay Shore and New York City cited as key destinations. It notes Texas Tennessee Oklahoma and southern California have high Crore of Christ membership while Somerset County is highlighted for its central location near Washington DC Boston and the northeast corridor. Roberts cites rapid growth and population shifts driving church relocation and predicts concentration in major urban centers by 1480.

Stamford Conn Pachester Burlington Bay Shore New York City Coola. Rooberts Cand Tecome Ami Biczest Texas Tennessee Oklahoma California Somerset County Washington, DC Boston Philadelphia Roberts

Cowboys Saddle Bronc Event Delivers Night of High Stakes

Parcels of the split show at Spam arena feature steer wrestling and bareback riding with Be Roinsduaite of Chicago Calfoo and John McAlister leading in calf roping. Cowboys like Shawn Davis of Whitehall and Dave Hopper of Hereford highlight the action while medics treat riders after falls. Local contestants from Oklahoma to Texas show strong performances as crowds cheer through the long night.

Rodeo Action Aplenty Dave Hopper Texas Tech Hereford ABC Dhowe Jim Coker Calfoo John McAlister Auster Okothd Wiltear Pincigber Prather Cale Calf Merrell Oniwas Oba Young Albuquerque Albuquerque. Dread. Eet Yt Th Seconds Peon Pagsdaie Choawehilla Chagas Anmaam Et Sen Vacbes Oia Boyce Rovers Odessa MTA Ort Beants Gerald Marr Tularosa Junior Garrison Marlow Okla Bud Farris Las Cruces N.M Jack Nolen Sherman Tex Richard Stowers Madill

Trustees Vote Set Saturday in Texas School Elections

Voters across Texas including over 70 districts on the South Plains will elect school trustees Saturday. In Lubbock four candidates vie for Place 2 and four for Place 1 on the city school board amid a heavy City Council campaign. Polls open 7 am and close at an unspecified time.

Texas South Plains Wall Lubbock Turd Struggs Dunbar Hatch School Old Courthouse Ir Bones Watson Carlock John Wittman Jr J Elbert Loveless Larry Lott J. Bo Hance George Co Miller Bill Kinusberg Olde BO Lasangston Tym

Turbulent Politics, Rail Strike Roils Nation

President Ford faces inflation and tax fears as lawmakers push voluntary measures while business leaders urge restraint. In other news a major railroad strike shuts down lines nationwide impacting commuters, freight, and military supplies, with law actions and union arguments shaping the dispute. Police report hotel burglaries and boosted security as investigations continue and law enforcement notes fewer such crimes this year.

Frederica Emert Miami Beach Viet Nam

William H Wilson Services Today in Abilene and Snyder

Funeral services for William H Wilson 58 former Snyder businessman and Abilene resident are at 2 p.m. today at Riker Warren Funeral Home Chapel Abilene. Graveside rites follow at 4 30 p.m. at Hikide Memorial Gardens with Don Browning of East Side Church of Christ officiating. Local arrangements by Bell Seale Funeral Home. Wilson native of Oklahoma died 9 15 p.m. Wednesday at Hendrick Hospital Abilene. He is survived by a brother H C Snyder.

Hendrick Hospital Abilene H.C. Snyder

March ends with Texas heat record across Lubbock and Wichita Falls

Texas wrapped a lamb like March exit as Lubbock hit a record 88 and Wichita Falls reached 92 while Galveston stayed cooler. Forecasters expect fair skies, cooler weekend and little moisture on the South Plains though warm in other areas. An earlier Los Angeles smog alert marked a rare early season event as temperatures rose toward 90.

Texas Lubbock Wichita Falls U. S. Weather Bureau Lubbock Municipal South Plains Satunlar Galveston Gulf Dakotas Wyoming

Birth notices and family announcements from a hospital list

A collection of fragmented birth and family notices from a hospital ledger. Mentions include fathers and mothers, weights of newborns, and dates around a Thursday morning period. Names and places appear in garbled form, with references to Maternal Jove and West Texas Hospital.

Weather Balloon Tracked Over City Sparks UFO Guess

Residents saw a mysterious object above Labbouck and South Plaing areas Thursday afternoon and speculated about a UFO. It was Hi Ball Hoe, a high altitude weather research balloon, drifting from about 3 to 4 pm after a Wednesday release from Holloman AFB. The 275 pound payload was released 1½ miles southeast of Levelland per FAA data.

Labbouck South Plaing Holloman Air Force Base Alamogordo Levelland Federal Aviation’ Agency

Thieves Steal Air Compressors From Local Plumbing Co

Thieves using a truck hauled off six 350 pound air compressors from L. P. McKinley Plumbing Co 807 N College Wednesday night. The compressors valued at 1800 dollars and 22 feet of copper pipe worth 36 dollars were also missing. Additional reports include car parts stolen from a Van Horn resident and an attempted break in at a Coke machine. Vandalism at a Texaco station and vending machine break ins were also under investigation. A battery was stolen from a local area business. Police continued to investigate these incidents.

L. P. McKinley Plumbing Co N. College Dorothy B. Dullins van Horn 27Th St Wedneseday Frenciger Fina Clovis Red Carol Scott Texaco Carlisle Caprock Stone Co Hubert Taylor

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