Allied Forces Press A Shan Valley Breakthrough
Allied forces launched a Shan Valley operation along the coast near Hue. South Vietnamese paratroopers blocked North Vietnamese movements at the valley edge, destroying 10 enemy trucks and seizing 330 pounds of dynamite. The valley runs 25 miles from Laos border southeastward, with Hue about 30 miles east of its exit. U S commanders noted continued North Vietnamese pressure after the Tet siege of Khe Sanh.
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Hue
A Shau
Laos
U.S
Khe Sanh
Viet Nam War Action Shifts in A Shau Valley
North Vietnamese forces hold the A Shau Valley for two years while they rebuilt Highway 547 linking the Ho Chi Minh Trail to Hue. U S forces pursue Operation Delaware, described as a reconnaissance in force with aims to strike enemy staging areas and supply routes as eight engine B52 bombers pound the jungle floor since April 1 to soften targets.
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Shau
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Laos
Hue
U.S
Strategic Air Command
Johnson Relies on Peace Efforts Amid Vietnam Battle
Reported clashes in Vietnam show air defenses and ground fire as U S forces push toward Hue. Maj Gen Tolson notes high losses yet fights continue with helicopter gunships and fighter bombers. Johnson Humphrey tension unfolds over party support and peace strategy while Rockefeller eyes Republican bid.
Peter Paul and Mary Delight Lubbock Audiences in Fine Form
A 2,800 strong crowd at the Lubbo ck Municipal Auditorium enjoyed a Sunday night Peter Paul and Mary concert. The trio performed with polished timing and humor, featuring Dick Kniss on bass and a mix of protest to playful songs. They opened with jet plane and delivered a madrigal cued number classic in its purity.
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Jack Sheridan
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock Municipal
Peter, Paul and
Mary
Peter
Beard
Paul
Dick Kniss
Americans Richard Getty and Hughes Billionaire Pair
Fortune magazine lists J Paul Getty and Howard Hughes as the top American billionaires with assets near one billion dollars. The report, titled Americas Centimillionaires, places Getty at about 957 million to 1.34 billion and Hughes at about 985 million to 1.37 billion, noting a broader rise in centimillionaire wealth since 1957. New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller is referenced in the article context.
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New York
Rockefeller
David
John
Lawrence
Winthrop
J. Paul Getty
Little Rock
Howard Hughes
Nince Ollman Getty
Financcier Hughes
America
Getty
Hughes
U.S
Nelson A
Fords
Mellons
Rockefellers
Americas
Edwin H. Land
Polaroid Corp
Land
Fortune
Dr. Land
David Packard
William R. Hewlett
Hewlett-Packard Co
W. Clement Stone
Combined Insurance Co. of America
O. Wayne Rollins
Rollins, Inc
E. Claiborne
A. H. Robins Drug Firm
McCarthy Kennedy Nixon in Indiana Airlift And Parity Debate
Indiana coverage centers on the Democratic contest with McCarthy Kennedy and Hartke discussing Vietnam policy, defense spending, and parities. The piece notes paratrooper activity, contractor use of government equipment, and a poll placing McCarthy ahead of Kennedy and Humphrey. It also touches on Pakistan China trade and a Bangkok airliner incident.
Nicknames From Page One Through Time
A nostalgic survey traces nicknames and slang from past decades. It lists terms for people, fashion, and objects like blue northerns, jalopies, dough boys, six packs, and tin sweaters, noting shifts to modern usage and urging readers to start their own lists.
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Skeet
Skeeter
Junior
Sonny
Sis
West
Texa
Lizzie
Crosbyton Farmers Coop Gin Stockholders Reap Dividends
Carroll Himmel announces a dividend of 120000 dollars from last year’s ginning at a Saturday banquet in the Pioneer Memorial Auditorium. Profit equals 8.60 per bale on 12035 bales. Ross Cash and Charlie Wheeler are reelected to the board. Italy dimensions noted as 760 miles long and 220 miles wide.
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Crosbyton Special
Crosbyton Farmers Coop
Carroll Himmel
Pioneer| Memorial
Himmel
Ross Cash
Charlie Wheeler
Vocational Clubs Shine At Texas VICA Meet In Austin
Lubbock High School and Monterey High School students earned top honors at the Texas VICA state meet held in Austin. John Smiley of Lubbock High won the Machinist Award, Beverly Baker was elected state chapter reporter, and the Beverly Baker chapter was named a state chapter with six chapters receiving recognition. An expense paid trip to Oklahoma City for the national convention was awarded to a student.
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Lubbock High
Voca
John Smiley
Lubbock
Wilkie
America
Austinstrip
Chicago
Joe Biggs
Montereygh
Auto Mechanics
Texas Vica
Auto Met
Austin
Bhanics Group
Dunbar Beverly Baker
Electter
Miss Bakers
Oklahoma City
Au. Puet
Notable high school pageant honors listed for 1960s season
Plane crash Superior individual ratings a went to Kathleen Curry and Nancy Douglas of Plainview Lagloria Kenslow of Dunbar High School, who was named James McKinzie and Linda the district' sweetheart last Biggerstaff of Coronado, Gary month in Lubbock, was named Louden of Estacado, Lynn i the state sweetheart Saturday. Campbell, Donna Bell, Kathy-- Pearson, Beverly Baker, Pam Myers and Linda Brazier of Lubbock High School, and Phyllis Patty of Monterey. Excellent rating went to Langloria Lewis of Dunbar, Penny Smithson of Lubbock High School, and Robert Panter of Monterey.
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Kathleen Curry
Nancy Douglas
Plainview
Lagloria Kenslow
Dunbar High
Lamar Tech Sets Relay Record at Drake Relays and Texas Wins
The Lamar Tech one mile relay team clocked 3:07.3, just under the prior mark, while Texas finished in 3:09.2 at Drake Relays in Des Moines. The same Lamar squad placed fourth in sprint medley as Terrell, son Kenneth, arrived from Port Arthur Jefferson High School in 1955 to coach until 1963. Thomas and Richardson, juniors, defend Southland titles May 8-11. Thomas runs 47.0 quarter and 21.6 220 with 440 best 47.2. Clewis tops 880 at 1:46.8. Delaune Favazza are sophomores with high school roots noted.
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Lamar Tech
Cardinals
Resteam
Delaune
Favazza
Texas
Terrell
Kenneth
Tech
Beaumont College
New
Port Arthur Thomas Jefferson High School
Ual
Maud
Okla
Oklahoma State University
Thomas
Richardson
Clewis
Thieves Take Monkey and Dog in Sunday Loot
In Lubboock, J W McKennon reported a 5 month old monkey named Char le missing from his back yard and Mrs D W Bravik said a German Shepherd named Ranger was stolen. Burglars hit Saturday night. about $10 was taken from a vending machine at Shenandoah Lounge. Three youths were taken into custody for police. one radio was reported stolen. Veteran novelist Vasili Azhayev, editor of Soviet Literary magazine, died after an argument with a pistol involved.
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Lubbock
J. W. McKennon
1710 Ave
Charle
D. W. Bravik
Jarvis
Ranger
Shenandoah Lounge
34Th St
Nage
S. Es Cone
Adilina Flores
Ave
Luella
Methodist Hospital
Moscow
UPI
Vasili_Azi
Hayev
Thej
Tass
E. 37Th Street
Soviet Literal
Azhayev
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Frese International
Hubert H
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John J. Tolson
Humphrey
Vietnam
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11St Airborne Division
Screaming Eagles
Song Bo River
Nelson Rockefeller
Uso
Thruston B. Morton
Morton
5Th Avenue
101St
William Miller
Barrys
Quire
McCarthy
Shelbyville
Ind
Sen
Eugene J. McCarthy
D-Minn
Smokey
Vietna
Indiana
Vance Hartke
Washington, D.C
D-Ind
Robert Flot
Kennedy
Inj
DOD
Defense Department
Becton
Changin
Sen. Kennedy
Eugene J
Gov
Roger D. Branigin
Hartke
Imperial
Blowin
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Duluth
Karl G. Hart Jr
The
Aerospace Industries Assn
Jesus
Benree Tha Availa
Branigin
Bovefine
Charles Percy
R-N
Richard M. Nixon
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Percy
Danan el
Ey Uuy
Nun Meagan
California
New York City
John V. Lindsay
Kaiachi
Pakistan
China
Hart
Office of Emergency Planning
Bangkok
Thailand
APT
Don Muang
Pink Rmways
Walker P. Inman Jr
Inman
Duke
Brian Cobb
el Paso
Brian
Fortune Magazine
United States
William Hewlett
Edwin
E. H. Land
AP Witephoto
Tyrus Terrell
Rice Field
Beaumont Municipal
Italy
Delaune and
Monk
Waverly Thomas
Galveston
Mike Favazza
Houston
Randy Clewis
Palestine
Don Delaune
Lamarque
John Richardson
Beaumont
Tyrus
Ty) Terrell
E. W. Mccall
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