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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1966

Page

6

Storm Tears Through Suburb of Kansas City

Witnesses reported a tornado that touched down near Overland Park around 3:30 pm, destroying a barn and damaging a housing development. Emory Holland described a white background funnel outlined against a sunny sky, with live power lines sparking as debris flew. The storm affected eastern Kansas and western Missouri.

Emory Holland Overland Park Holland Kansas Missouri Kans Kansas City Kansas-Missouri Line Richard Mason

Former Winona banker pleads five counts of false entries

Joe Butler McCluns, former head of Winona State Bank, pleads no contest to five counts of false entries tied to a $380,000 shortage. Judge Joe Fisher convicts him and sets sentencing by June 23. Bank closed Feb 5, 1985, after FBI arrest. McClungs faced nine counts in Tyler, four dismissed.

Marshall Joe Butler McCluns Winona State Bank Dist Joe Fisher East Texas McCluns FBI McClung Crond Tyler Hin Winona Fisher

Nuptials via College Ad Shake Up Dorm Life

A Radcliffe junior, 20, seeks a one year marriage by placing an ad in the Harvard Crimson to dodge dorm restrictions. She plans to share expenses and cook, saying the proposal is partly a joke and partly a protest. She has received ten replies and will keep her name private.

Cambridge Mass Radcliffe Harvard Crimson Crimson Box 2000

Darkness Halts Search For NTSU Student At White Rock Lake

Darkness and gusty winds forced rescue teams to halt the body search for 21 year old Robert Alvin Patton of Denton after he fell from a sailboat on White Rock Lake in Dallas. Four fellow NTSU students were aboard and later said they were hanging over the side when a sudden breeze righted the boat and threw Patton into the water. They could not find him after tossing a life jacket toward the presumed location. The search was set to resume the next day.

Dallas North Texas State University White Rock Lake Robert Alvin Patton R. A. Patton Denton NTSU Patton

Army Admits Troop Deployment Numbers

The Defense Department acknowledged that 70 000 or more trained Army personnel may be withdrawn from Europe to form new combat units in the United States and to drill draftees. Officials stressed that the net reduction will not exceed 15 000 at any time.

Washington Defense Department Europe United States U.S Pentagon

Viet Nam peace talks and UN veto loom in 1960s briefing

US officials discuss possible peace talks in Rangoon with North Vietnam and wary roles of Japan and China. Senator Dirksen notes Westmoreland praise. Goldberg at the National Press Club cites UN veto limits and calls for continued U.S. effort toward a political settlement in Vietnam.

Viet Nam Dirksen William C Japan Masayuki Yokouma Bangkok Rangoon China Lin Shao-chi

Severe storms spawn twister and dust across Texas

A line of severe thunderstorms crossed Texas near dusk Tuesday causing a ground touch by a small twister near Chalk Mountain southwest of Fort Worth. Marble size hail reported in southwest Tarrant County and Glen Rose with no heavy rain. Dust storms closed U S Highway 89 between Las Cruces New Mexico and Deming New Mexico and delayed a Texas League game in El Paso.

el Paso el Paso County Las Cruces Deminz Albuquerque Weather Bureau Libbock Musicinal McAllen Dalhart Panhandle Texas

Tech seeks federal support to boost research excellence

Texas Tech officials press for a formal Defense Department program to extend research funding beyond a few large universities. Aimed at expanding grants and contracts, the plan would survey colleges, target nonparticipating institutions, and seed proposals while excluding campuses already heavy with DOD funds.

Tced Industrial Research Magazine Tech Tion Mahon Nse Department of Defense DOD Texas Tech Mahonex- Los Angeles Tress Hedy Lamarr Scient Municipal Court Defense Department Maehen Office of Science and Technology Department Goodwin Louisiana State University System Teras ‘Tech

Two Planes Damaged In Cong Attack On An Khe Airfield

Viet Cong mortars and small arms hit An Khe airbase in the central highlands wounding no Americans while 15 infiltrators engaged U S cavalrymen. Korean Tiger Division troops reported 32 enemy killed near Tinh Hoa.

Saigon U.S An Khe Korean Tiger Diiision Tinh Hoa U.S. 1St Cavalry Tis Airatep U.S. Navy Vong Bi Haiphong Hanoi Hakphong

India Relief Plan Signed by President Johnson

President Johnson signed a congressional resolution approving a $500 million emergency food relief plan for India. The program will ship 3.5 million tons of wheat along with vegetable oil milk powder corn and tobacco to bolster India's famine relief and foreign exchange.

Washington Johnson India Mahon

Demands For Ky Ouster Subside In Vietnam Turmoil

Across Da Nang and Hue Buddhist and student groups eased pressure on Premier Nguyen Cao Ky. Thich Tri Quang urged accepting elections within months, while Hue leaders called for Ky's resignation to be avoided. In Da Nang 13 political prisoners were freed and a pro American rally proceeded without incident.

DA Nang South Viet UPI Nguyen’ Cao Ky Thich Tri Quang Hue Neuyen Hun Giao Student Struggle Committee Sad Ky Pa Nang U.S Nationalist Party

Mrs. Kennedy Visits Seville During Spring Festival

Jackie Kennedy joins a 60 guest group at the Alba residence in Seville. She says she wanted to see the city fair and dines with Princess Grace of Monaco and Prince Rainier, enjoying seafood and a flamenco concert amid light rain and horse drawn carriage transport.

Garrigues Kennedy Mrs. Kennedy Princess Grace of Monaco Prince Ranier Jackie Jacqueline Kennedy Sevilla Spain Duke and Duchess of Alba

England's Far West Offers Tourist Bargain Tour

New York United Press International reports one of Europe’s best travel bargains is a motor coach tour of England’s Far West featuring Cornwall and Devon. The seven day price around 77 dollars includes transportation hotels meals tips and sightseeing guide per Pan American World Airways.

New York UPI Europe England Far West Cornwall Devon Pan American World Airways Pan Am

Cotton leads at West Texas Home Show with new uses

Visitors and exhibitors praised the 1966 Home Show at the mammoth coliseum highlighting cotton innovations from the Tech Institute for New Uses. Cotton pipe and cotton canvas, light Western hats, cotton paper drapery, and sturdy twine showcase the crop's industrial and domestic versatility while the event honors South Plains cotton and Miss Nancy Bernard. The show runs 6 to 10 p.m. weekdays and 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday with broad public interest and strong sales activity.

Tech Institute For New Uses NFU West Texas South Plains Nancy Bernard Lubbock Mammoth Coliseum

Boeing 707 inspection finds minor bolt hole cracks

Boeing and the FAA reported hairline cracks in two steel forged rear fittings that connect the vertical tail to the fuselage affecting about 200 aircraft. Most bolts can be reamed and oversize bolts installed with no danger. some fittings may be replaced as a precaution.

Airlines FAA Boeing Boeling

Reception at Executive Mansion Sparks Stampede Powers Secrecy

The event featured First Lady Mrs. Johnson and guests swarmed by new attendees as President Johnson visited unexpectedly. Mrs. Johnson braved the crush with Secret Service and aides, while chatter in the crowd captured reactions to the high profile gathering. Johnson greeted Mrs. John Connally and invited her upstairs for lunch, later expressing fondness for meeting everyone.

Mrs. Johnson Executive Mansion Secret Service Johnson John Connally Texas

Wild Goose Collides With Soviet Airliner at Landing

A Soviet airliner and a wild goose collided on approach to Kuibyshev in eastern Russia. Tass reported the impact tore a hole in the plane's left wing and the feathered visitor lost the encounter.

Wild Goose Moscow Kuibyshev Russia Tass

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