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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1966
Page
6
The U S Weather Bureau reports 1.02 inches of rain in the region with .80 inches falling in the first hour. The rainfall improves crop prospects from Lub bock to eastern and southwestern areas, prompting farmers to say the crops look promising and residents are pleased.
The region recorded up to 3.10 inches near Lamesa with showers lingering five hours. Dawson County agents report improved prospects for cotton and grain sorghum, forecasting above average yields amid timely rains. Local farms face mixed moisture, with some areas seeing flooding and others only light rain.
A newborn boy weighing about 6 pounds was found at a church with a note indicating a desire for care. Officials say the mother’s anonymity will be protected and the church may obtain custody and pursue adoption through a licensed agency after a court hearing.
In Louisiana, 12 term Democrat Jim Morrison moved ahead of challenger John R. Rarick as returns came in. Senate contender Edwin Willis faced DuDley LeBlanc in a possible runoff while Senator Ellender led a 3 1 margin in the statewide race with federal observers on duty under the Voting Rights Act.
A Friona area Girl Scout died after a swimming incident at Caprock Council camp. Instructors pulled her from the pool as she collapsed in caregivers arms. She was pronounced dead at the hospital by Dr. Dale Rhodes. The camp noted about 70 area Girl Scouts attended the swimming session with many more enrolled for various activities. Survivors include her parents two brothers and a grandmother. Memorials to the Future Nurses Scholarship are requested at Friona State Bank.
Marine corporal recounts a near fatal blast from a 105 howitzer in Vietnam and his medical evacuation to Da Nang Bethesda Naval Hospital. He mentions recovery in the Philippines and a return to civilian life with plans for business school in Sioux Falls.
Dublin weather stations announce job openings targeting married men as part of a employment drive. Officials say applicants should meet basic qualifications and be prepared for field work in varied conditions.
Torrential rains pounded Nebraska burying Fullerton under 17 feet of water as rivers swelled and dams failed. Civil Defense rescued 35 from a nursing home. Guardsmen saved people stranded on trees and buildings. Crop damage ran into millions in Nance County with Red Cross units deployed to Fullerton and Columbus.
Mrs D S Kritser mourns as Kritser is remembered for founding Tradewind Airport in 1946 which won the Haire Airports Award. He earlier piloted for Pan American and Consolidated, helped build Amarillo Globe-News leadership, and served on the Texas Aeronautics Board starting in 1959. His career spanned aviation to media.
The text notes a man who served with the Fish Commission and in 1956 joined the 65 member Texas Tourist Commission. He piloted aircraft for over 30 years and held an FAA air transport rating. This week he was praised by the West Texas Chamber of Commerce for his devotion to aviation and his long Texas Aeronautics Commission service.
Sam my Jim Horton a 24 year old Texas Tech senior accused of robbing the First State Bank at Matador in June will go on trial Monday morning in Judge L D Ratliffs court. Horton was indicted in July for robbery by firearms by a Motley County grand jury and is free on a 50000 dollar bond. He also faces a three pronged federal charge under the bank robbery act.
Downstate areas endure heavy rains from a cold front. Garner State Park near Leakey reports one third submerged with 2,500 to 3,000 campers evacuated and no lives lost. Damages estimated at 15000 as floods threaten water supply and roads.
Winners in most events of the Post Stampede and Southwestern Championship Junior Rodeo were announced after late show. About 1,500 attended the four day western event. First place winners include Jim Brock Dim Morton Debra Whitehead Clay Birdwell Jenny Voss Paul Butler Laitha Josey Kent Youngblood Kent Youngblood Buttons Howlard with events in bareback bronc barrel race gate race calf roping head and heel.
A Hanoi dispatch cites US air losses for the week of July 17 with 11 planes downed and six on a single Friday. It also notes captured airmen and claims a total to 1,238 shot down over the North. Reports from South Viet Nam mention B 52 bombers near the Ja Drang River and Viet Cong targets 60 miles east of Saigon.
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