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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1966

Page

5

Holder Of Two Degrees Earns Handicapped Honor At Washington Cup

Robert O J Smithdas, 40, who is deaf and blind since age five, will become the first deaf blind person to receive the President's Trophy as the handicapped person of the year at a Washington Hilton ceremony. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English cum laude from St Johns University and a master’s degree in education from New York University, and serves as associate director at the Industrial Home for the Blind in Brooklyn where he gives speeches on disability issues.

Washington Robert O J. Smithdas Ca Chet Smithdas Washington Hilton Hotel Thubert H. Humphrey Pittsburgh South St Johns University Brooklyn United States Helen Koeller Rardcliffe College New York University United Press International St. Johns Smith Industrial Home For the Blind Thsk Sruthdas Gus

Senate Endorses Rent Subsidy Plan for Low Income Housing

Senate approves $12 million to start a rental subsidy program for low income families. House measure set sponsor costs at 10 percent of teacher salary while Washington proposed 90 percent. Debate noted $9.5 million in Senate funding versus $10 million in House funding and projected 20 000 new rental units could be financed.

House Washinton Turksen Senate Readdon Johnson Congress Weaver

Weather Blitz Strikes Texas with Hail and Flood Warnings

Severe storms swept through North Central Texas as a cool front moved in. Denison and Gainesville reported large hail and tornado warnings while Red River counties faced rising floods and evacuations near Caddo Lake and Big Cypress Creek.

Decatur Gainesville Weather Bureau Texas Red River Supour Springs Clarksville Denton Oklahoma Denison Grayson County Deratur Wise County Corsicana Jevee Chambers Creek U.S Caddo Lake Texas- Louisiana Virginia Curtis Big Cypress Creek Marshall News-Messenger Taylor Island Jefferson Lake O' the Pines Big Cypress Jess Ward Marghall Panhandle Dalhart Amarillo Childress Wichita Falls

Sanford Votes to Stay Incorporated Amid Tax Hike

Sanford residents approve incorporation retention by 73 to 29 in a special meeting called after a petition by a reform group. Voters faced higher taxes to fund a new $5,500 fire truck structure on the town’s lakefront, with leaders arguing zoning and growth need municipal status.

Sanford Panhandle Modia W Or. Robertson J. J. Porter

Search for Hot Air Balloonist Launched in San Diego

A search was launched for Tracy Barnes after a hot air balloon disappeared near Thing Mountain east of Anza Desert. Authorities tracked a radar fix showing descent and crews scoured rugged terrain plus desert foothills for the missing balloon and aviator.

San Diego Calif Cap Tracy Barnes Montain Desert Couery Thing Mountain Anza James Chester la Presa

Fragmented text hints at local notices and events

Readable fragments describe a variety of local items including a center event on a Wednesday, mentions of a hospital, a doctor or teacher, several personal names, and references to schedules, fees, and a potential public sale. The noisy OCR yields little clear context or dates.

Trial date set as jury summons continue for bank robbery case

The trial proceeds with juror attendance low as only some summoned AD persons appear. Judge Bilis separates cases of Epifania Rela Tod blob Hames and Pads Garcia from the group while further witnesses and arraignments continue.

Yeasavaca Rabbees Avats Fhe Bilis Epifania Rela Tod Hames Pads Garcia Ithas

Employment Bill gives EEOC stronger power to fight discrimination

The House passed a 299 944 bill expanding the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission power beyond persuasion. It would issue orders to halt discriminatory practices in private employment and bring more companies under its jurisdiction. The Senate must act. Rhodesian talks begin in London Britain launches informal discussions with Ian Smith government under Premier Harold Wilson to seek crisis settlement.

Washington House Equal Employment Senate London UPI Britain Ian Smith Harold Wilson

U S Says Must Accept Vietnamese Election Results

Ambassador Arthur Goldberg told the American Newspaper Publishers Association that the United States should accept the projected free elections and any constitutional civilian government in Vietnam. He said self determination and free elections were among U S negotiation goals in Viet Nam.

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Break-ins and thefts reported across multiple locations

Police logged numerous break-ins and thefts at stations, stores, and venues across the area. Cash and goods vanished from a car, vending machines were damaged, and items including clothing and leather goods were stolen from Ridge Range Western Wear and other sites. A separate note discusses U.S. policy in Vietnam and UN roles.

Attas Am Caldwells Philhee RS 30Th St Dorman Texaco Tis6 50Th St Samerone Hiehland Vital Ath St Monterey High School Imperial Ridge Range Western Wear Levis Breakan B.C Thamberts al Cober C.f Solk Clovis Apbm. Inc Eazy Anhurn Bill's Farm & Ranch Supply

New Men’s Sportswear Styles From 1920s Influence

The guide describes menswear trends inspired by Carnaby Street and cowboy jars with slim slacks, wide shoulders, epaulets, and high jackets. Women drive many menswear purchases, aided by tie makers and exhibitors. Fabrics vary from shaggy plaid to tattersal and raw silk with shine.

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Toledo Flood Floods Lake Region and Nearby Areas

The Toledo area reports four feet of water in Point Place and Lavist Peninsula access disrupted by flooding and tornado remnants from last year. Evacuees sheltered in schools and other buildings while many plan to return home or stay with relatives overnight. The flooding marks the worst in the region since 1952. A stray line mentions a cork tree and live oak in unclear context.

Auto Safety Legislation Push Faces Industry Delay

A committee weighs a two year delay to study auto safety standards as Atty Gen Scalise cites industry avoidance at hearings. James Hoffa urges federal truck inspection and mandatory resale standards with age based safety presumptions for trucks and heavy vehicles.

Lawrence F Scalise Iowa Teamsters Uinion James Ro Holefa Hoffa Federal Aviation Agency Moffa

NASA Relocation Leader Graces Houston Welcome Efforts

Iris Winn, a NASA relocation official, dedicated to easing immigrant transfers to Houston, greeted plane loads of families from Jangle Air Force Base and led community outreach. She serves as vice president of the Crime Magic Association and chairs college scientist awards, recounting a year long relocation effort with wide local support and no complaints.

Iris Winn Aes NASA Toystonm Herr Jangle Air Force Base Houston Tisman Grace Winn

Fashion Notes From The Era Describe Fabrics And Fashions

The article catalogs dressy ensembles featuring striped denims, Mondrian vinyl prints, polka and coin dotted shirts, and a range of collars from white bands to broad collars. Outerwear includes thigh-length double-breasted coats in bright silks and fur fibers, noting raccoon, seal, beaver, and other furs.

Stowaway's daring submersion sparks rescue and inquiry

A stowaway hid aboard a submarine voyage and chose to surrender only after the sub surfaced. Police officials noted the danger of delaying capture as the crew alerted the skipper Lt. Martina Bear-Aillon and the British ambassador was involved. The incident drew praise for hospitality extended to submariners earlier in Baltimore.

Martina C. Bear- Aillon

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