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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1967
Page
1
American jet bombers followed the heaviest one day aerial assault with more raids near Haiphong and Hanoi. Up to 900 American jets from Thailand South Vietnam and carriers struck North Vietnam Thursday in a record raid. The U S planes flew 197 missions.
A group of 15 Army inductees clashed with about 50 antiwar pickets outside a downtown induction center. Police arrived after five minutes, no arrests were made, and Maj. John Richardson said no active duty personnel were involved. The protest leader Gary Rader, an armed services veteran, faces federal charges for burning a draft card in New York.
A rejuvenated cool front moved through the Panhandle and South Plains bringing relief from a week of extreme heat. Rain totals reached up to three inches in spots with hail and gusty winds near Littlefield. Lubbock and Midland reported light showers, while Amarillo stayed warm. Forecasters expected a new round of storms with temps rising later today.
A brief page note indicates sections Comics on page 6 and Radio TV Logs on page 16 of section A and C respectively.
The administration will draw from the strategic reserve to meet a 525 000 manpower goal for Vietnam by next summer. Pentagon spokesmen said 45 000 to 50 000 troops will come from active reserve units after the 480 000 level is reached in October. Major units include the 191st Airborne Division in Kentucky and the 82nd Airborne in North Carolina, plus Texas divisions and other brigades. The total major reserve force numbers about 83 000, with additional smaller units located nationally. The Pentagon did not specify exact unit details or draft effects.
The Lubbock Reader reflects on the need to surrender life to God and to love neighbors as oneself emphasizing divine guidance and devout living.
The Lubbock Municipal Airport faced rapid growth after a $3 million expansion based on outdated 1962 data. Passenger traffic soared from 117000 in 1962 to 242000, outpacing national growth and causing overcrowding. A master plan commission was set to study long range development with input from firms in Lubbock and Chicago, costing 59500.
In Pasadena California Lunar Orbiter 5 continues its two week mission to photograph the moon surface and identify landing possibilities. The 806 pound twin lens craft remains on target after a midcourse maneuver with reported speed around 2 583 miles per hour and is expected to circle within 10 miles of the aiming point as per Jet Propulsion Laboratory officials.
Dallas based Ling-Temco-Vought plans to buy Opta plants through a half billion dollar offer to acquire Greatamerica International stock. LTV proposes 100 shares of Greatamerica in exchange for 3000 dollar principal 20 year 5 percent loan plus 10 warrants and one LTV common share, with no personnel or policy changes expected.
Parents of LBJ secretary allegedly received a free Europe trip during the Budapest International Fair. The Commerce Department cited transportation costs of 2253.01 dollars. Miss McCammon left the White House in August and married Simon F. The president nominated him for a $26000 government post, drawing Senate approval and public furor.
Edwin Dunn a British rail guard of 79 years built a quiet fortune by buying and selling stocks since his youth. He retired with only a small pension but left 73645 dollars and 60 cents to be shared with relatives. His half sister Mary Parkes recalls his early bank loan and stock sales.
A AP survey finds many Texas cities hesitant to place a 1 percent sales tax issue before voters three months after permission. Austin set Sept 30 as the election date and Corpus Christi aims for Sept 27. Lubbock Mayor W B Dub Rogers Jr. has declined comment on calling a vote.
Partly cloudy today and tonight with widely scattered showers or thundershowers. High near 90 and a low in the upper 60s. Mostly light variable winds. Probability of rain about 20 percent.
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