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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1966

Page

9

Susan Kay Davis Fourth Entrant in 1966 Maid of Cotton

Susan Kay Davis a 20 year old junior at Texas Tech is the fourth entrant in the 1966 South Plains Maid of Cotton Contest announced by Lubbock Chamber officials. Davis a Levelland native stands 5 feet 7 inches tall weighs 122 pounds hazel eyed and majors in elementary education with a 3.0 grade average. She has NHS and NHS scholarships theater National Thespian Society and was basketball sweetheart. She served on Freshman Council runner up in best dressed twice Dean's Honor List two years Zeta Tau Alpha officer and dormitory counselor assistant and will join Student Council next year. Entries close August 15 at the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. The contest will be held August 29-30 at Lubbock Municipal Auditorium.

Susan Kay Davis Texas Tech W. A. Davis Levelland South Plains Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Davis Tech National Honor Society National Thespian Society Math and Science Club Zeta Tau Alpha

Marine Ready Chess Link From Viet Nam Marine

Lance Cpl. Charles F. Wilmot, 19, a Viet Nam stationed Marine at Chu Lai, writes his parents about trying to start a chess by mail game with someone in the United States. He’s self taught and plays for leisure, not competition, after enlisting on his birthday. His message invites readers to contact him for a possible match.

Lubbock Viet Nam Lance Cpl Charles F. Wilmot Monterey High School L. R. Wilmot Flint Ave States

TV Log Highlights Aug 4 1966 Channel Lineup

A historic TV grid for Amarillo Odessa and Midlaud lists show times across channels 4 1 10 7 and 2 including notable programs such as The Doctors Jeopardy Password and The Tonight Show with weather News updates and soap operas. Channel 2 features Today You Dont Say Match Game Concentration and Sea Hunt among others. The schedule presents a snapshot of 1960s broadcast offerings with multiple local listings.

Channel 4 Amarillo Black Vines Nenote Colur Bill Leonardy Hentley-Brink Daniel Boone Ruth Brent Laredo Mickle Finn Dean Martini Mr. Mimikins Andy Mayberry Dick van. Dyke Cronkle Guiding Tight Ruth Channel 2 Cotor Star Komic Karniv America Lubbock Micki Finn Dean Martin Lubbouk Jimmy Dean Gen. Hospital Mike Wallace Donna Reed Cronkite Dick van Dyke

Snyder Man Rewarded For Reporting Washed Out Track

Snyder resident John Benitez 32 received a $50 reward after reporting a washed out 18 feet of Santa Fe track in Snyder on June 18 following 2 inches of rain between midnight and 1 15 am. J P Spears Santa Fe official presented the check with Snyder agent L C Ochner. Benitez spotted the washout around 7 am and alerted the station operator. He has railroading roots and is father of four.

Snyder Santa Fe John Benitez J. P. Spears Slaton L. C. Ochner Spears Benitez Railroad Eddie Benitez Santa Fe Section

$2,100 Traffic Fines Paid Off

New York records show Frazer Dougherty paid off overdue parking tickets, triggering a city audit of tickets on cars owned by his wife. The amnesty collected over $1.26 million from 60,000 mailed payments as part of a two week program to reduce scofflaw fines.

New York Frazer Dougherty Dougherty

Radio Schedule Highlights For KFYO KCBD and KDAV

A reader’s guide to broadcast listings across KFYO KCBD and KDAV stations detailing farm reports weather sports and news blocks. Notable programs include CBS Morning segments News at 9 and 11 and afternoon farm and market reports. Also lists ABC NBC and local weekend programming across multiple frequencies.

KFYO CBS Godfrey KCBD NBC We World Howes Berne Howel KDAV AEBS Farm & Ranch Ask Bob Bpetts Faros UO Muse

Earthquake Destroys 45 Villages in Quetta Region

AP reports about 45 villages in a 2300 square mile area were destroyed by a severe quake in the Quetta region on Tuesday. Officials estimate 3000 to 5000 families left homeless. One child and one man killed. two women and one man injured.

Karachi Pakistan Quetta Associated Press of Pakistan

Nixon To Visit Viet Nam Scene

Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon will arrive in Saigon late Friday for a brief look at the Viet Nam situation. He will stay at Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge’s residence and be briefed by American embassy and military experts. He will remain in Saigon and will not visit the field.

Saigon Vps Richard M. Nixon Viet Nam U.S Nixon Henry Ih Lodge

Tuition Hikes Hit English Universities

Tuition costs are set to rise at English universities, signaling higher education expenses for students. The move affects prospective and current undergraduates and could influence enrollment patterns across the sector.

Jap Foreign Minister To Lead UN Group

Foreign Minister Etsusaburo Shiina will head Japan’s delegation at the opening of the 21st United Nations General Assembly. He plans to meet with U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk and UN Secretary General U Thant to discuss Viet Nam and Red China’s seating at the UN.

Tokyo Etsusaburo Shiina Japan United Nations General Assembly Foreign Ministry Shiina U.S Dean Rusk U.N U Thant Viet Nam United Nations

Caribou Population Data Reported in Canada

A Canadian Wildlife Service estimate places the far north caribou population between 400 000 and 500 000 animals doubling the 1956 57 count. Officials note the 1939 population was about three million.

Edmonton Alta Canada J. P. Kelso Canadian Wildlife Service

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