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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1966
Page
1
President Johanson, greeted by massive crowds in Mexico, offered to join an inter American summit on hunger ignorance and disease. His visit ended after a day crowded with meetings and handshakes with locals.
Flying Review International reports the ANT54 plan from Kiev based on Oleg Antonov’s design. The double deck civilian aircraft would seat 724, four 15 000 horsepower turboprops, and outsize Boeing 747 figures.
The unified Buddhist Church in Saigon supported Premier Ky remaining as caretaker leader until elections within three to five months. Northern Buddhists and military factions push for Ky and the junta to stay, warning of demonstrations if promises are broken. Hue and Da Nang protest calls for Ky's ouster.
News brief notes a hush under curfew as Baghdad prepares for the president's funeral. Other items mention Rioting threats in Northern Ireland prompting border precautions and a Lincoln statue unveiling in Mexico interrupted by plane noise.
A mild earthquake shook central and north central Japan at 3 am. It was felt most strongly northeast of Tokyo, with observers reporting light shaking in surrounding areas. No damage or injuries reported.
Hockley County grand jury concluded the recent audit report showed no criminal action and no one appeared with information leading to criminal charges. The panel emphasized citizens should bring any information to the district attorney or grand jury as allowed by state law. The auditors noted over forty thousand dollars in uncollected bills for county machinery used on private property over 15 years.
A column notes rising hemlines in Britain with skirts eight inches above the knee and a Paris designer offering transparent plastic dresses. In Houston a 16 year old Debbie Hester was sent home for a skirt deemed too short, while a Yorkshire supervisor cites reduced production from girl watching.
A crowd gathered at the central downtown Postoffice near midnight to file last minute income tax reports. Meanwhile long lines appeared at state auto inspection stations as inspection stickers were due today.
Seventeen men are believed lost after three small fishing boats wrecked in a storm near Mossel Bay. One survivor clung to a raft and was rescued by a passing vessel.
Ford Motor Co board chairman delivered an off the cuff defense of industry safety policies at the dedication of a $130 million stamping plant in Dearborn Michigan. He attacked government regulation and warned it could harm the economy while noting ongoing safety improvements. He also satirically invited critic Ralph Nader to consider a job if needed and praised Sen. Ribicoff for his sincerity in safety inquiries.
The text presents a sermon prayer asking for divine guidance to live in eternity. It seeks God’s life vision love salvation and renewed joy so believers may see Jesus and do His bidding and accomplish His good.
A rash of traffic accidents across the South Plains Friday left 10 people dead or injured none critically. Herbert Lee Jr. 38 died after a head on collision at Idalou Road and Olive Ave in Lubbock. Another fatal one car crash near Hart Castro County killed Dennis Alan McLain 20 and Paul Eugene Gobels Jr. 21 both soldiers bound for Vietnam. John J. Ellison 20 of Petersburg was hospitalized in fair condition after the same crash.
Salt Lake City physician Dr Victor Kassel argues for legalized polygamy after age 60 to aid elderly widows and widowers. He claims multiple spouses boost sexual activity and improve diets, noting older men seek variety while widows especially face isolation and poor nutrition. His wife opposes the idea.
Nelda Faye Black an 18 year old from Dumas died Friday night after falling on a paring knife while peeling potatoes in her parents kitchen. The knife pierced her throat severing an artery and jugular vein and authorities ruled the death accidental. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Black.
The FBI notes an average stay on the list of 135 days with rapid turnover and frequent captures. Dean Edward H. Mapps, dubbed murderous beatnik, faces fourth anniversary as an FBI celebrity this June 14. The list, started in 1950, has 228 names, with field agents tracking each case full time.
Clear to partly cloudy and warmer in Lubbock and vicinity. High today in the low 80s and a low tonight in the mid 50s. Southeasterly winds from 160 to 20 miles per hour.
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