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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1967

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Father of Four Killed While Climbing Three Sisters

J George Schultz of Sacramento died while leading a climb with his four children on the Three Sisters in Oregon. A landslide pushed the group down a glacier injuring two, including 11 year old Robert G. The family was rescued by helicopter to Eugene where the boy received treatment.

Eugene, Ore Oregon Cascades Lane County Sheriff's Office J. George Schultz Sacramento Calif Eugene Ore Robert G Marie Paul Tommy Schultz Robert J. Schultz Corvallis Three Sisters Oregon

Kosygin Demands Release Of Soviet Ship From Dairen

Moscow protests as Kosygin in a telegram to Chou En-lai demands immediate release of the Soviet merchant ship Svirsk and safety for its captain Viktor Orzhov and crew after mobs attacked the vessel in Dairen. Tass reports the incident as a serious breach of international law with potential damage to Soviet Chinese trade relations.

Associated Press Moscow Alexei N. Kosygin Chou En-lai Kosygin Svirsk Dairen Chou Tass Viktor Orzhov

Reds Decry Heavy Toll Of Civilians

U S warplanes raid Hanoi area for a second day as Communist ground fire downs two American planes. Air Force confirms daily bombing of Communist targets in neutral Laos for over three years. Gen Harold Johnson cites progress and suggests 45 000 more troops may be needed. Raids target a railroad bridge near Hanoi and Long Bien bridge.

Saigon U. S Hanoi Far East U.S. Air Force Laos Harold J. Johnson Army U.S Dos Rapides Canal China Gia Lam Red China

Boy Freed From 14-Foot Well After 24 Hour Rescue

Leonard Boyce, 15, was pulled from a caved-in water well in Imewer West Virginia after a daylong rescue. He emerged bruised and muddy, later treated for frostbite and given IV fluids at a Williamson hospital. Rescue crews widened the shaft by digging a trench to reach him as portions of the wall collapsed during efforts. He thanked God and said he feared he would not survive.

Boy Leonard Boyce Lenore W. Va James Phillips Williamson Imewer West Virginia Kentucky

Death at Service Station Triggers Robbery Probe

Two of four suspects were charged with robbery by firearms after a bizarre Friday night holdup and shootout at Godwin's Service Station No. 26 left attendant Alton Zack Lee dead from a chest wound. Juveniles, ages 14 and 16, held in connection with the episode, while two adult suspects Billy Ross Thomas and Emmitt R. Livingston were arrested shortly after the incident. Autopsy ordered. initial reports cited a possible heart attack but investigators noted a gunshot entry and the bullet recovered with caliber pending ballistics.

Dave Knapp Avalanche-Journal Dist. Atty Alton R. Griffin Billy Ross Thomas Ave. D Emmitt R. Livingston E. 24Th St Methodist Hospital Alton Zack Lee 23Rd St Godwin’s 29Th St Ave. A Justice of the Peace Wayne LeCroy Griffin Lee Henderson Funeral Kennedy John F David Aycock J. L. Gill Aycock Lubbock van Boen Flint Godwin

Duroc Breeders Sale Marks Two Decade Peak

The ca Duroc breeders sale is termed the most successful in 20-year history with buyers from multiple regions. Coverage notes a record turnout and strong bidding across both commercial and purebred lines, highlighting top animals and consignor success.

DUROC

Johnson bets on Vietnam elections to blunt bomb demands

President Johnson faces Senate critics as September 3 elections in Vietnam loom. Doves warn fraud, hawks push for intensified bombing, while supporters of limited war go quiet amid polling that shows war weariness. Senator Long argues elections may not be fully honest yet could be better and more closely watched than expected.

Washington Johnson Senate Vietnam North Vietnam Russell B. Long Louisiana United States Saigon Long

Fort Worth honors fallen captain with Silver Star

Capt. Gerald A. Brown known as the kcolade kid was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action in Vietnam. His mother Mrs. L. F. Spaulding accepted the honor at their home as Brown, a 1963 Texas Tech graduate in range management, was remembered. He hoped to marry Anna Maria Barzel, a Berlin airline stewardess, though they were not formally engaged.

Fort Worth Gerald A. Brown Vietnam L. F. Spaulding Spaulding Capt. Brown Texas Tech Brown Anna Maria Barzel Berlin Germany Anna

Trio Feared Kidnap Victims In Buffalo

Three Buffalo children under ten were feared kidnapped by three men in a late model car Saturday afternoon. Police said the youngsters were playing outside a relative’s house when they disappeared. The children were identified as Brenda Battersby seven Ann five and Edward three.

Buffalo N.Y Relaive Brenda Battersby Ann Edward

Prayer reflection on Sabbath use and divine lordship

A short prayer thanks God for the Sabbath and asks guidance to use it truly for rest and witness to His lordship over life. The anonymous author acknowledges personal failure to rest fully and seeks discipline.

Guard's Critics Hit By Smith

Lt. Gov Preston Smith dismissed recent comments by the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders criticizing the National Guard. He said the commission urged more Negro recruits and riot control training, which Texas units were already undergoing, and called the criticisms ridiculous.

Austin Preston Smith National Guard National Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders Smith Texas Commission

Record Low Front Brings Autumn To South Plains

A strong summer cold front swept across the South Plains causing a temperature drop with Lubbock reaching a record low for the day at 61 just before noon and a high of 73. Drizzle and light rain occurred statewide with some locations recording trace to .48 inches as skies cleared and a warming trend began.

South Plains Lubbock Panhandle Brownsville Laredo Texas Gulf of Mexico Weather Bureau Lubbock Municipal Rio Grande Henderson Wichita Falls Lufkin Midland Dallas

Weather Map Page 3 A: Lubbock Area Partly Cloudy and Warm

Partly cloudy today and tonight. Warmer today with a high in the low 80s and a low in the middle 60s. Winds are strong and mainly southeasterly. Includes city fragments and regional references such as Abilene and Denver.

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