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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1967

Page

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Grizzly hunt continues after Glacier bear attack deaths

Survivors recount the night of terror as rangers in West Glacier, Montana, pursue two huge grizzlies linked to the deaths of 19-year-olds Michele Koons of San Diego and Julie Helgesen of Albert Lea. An 18-year-old boy was severely mauled and Roy Ducat was also injured in a separate attack nearby.

Paul R. Dunn Michele Koons San Diego Calif Glacier National Park Park Dunn Larry Dale Miss Koons Julie Helgesen Albert Lea Minn Roy Ducat Perrysburg Ohio Wild Mountain Country Dale Trout

Cuts Under Fire Battle Over Foreign Aid

Senate efforts to restore military aid cut from Johnson's foreign assistance bill gain traction with backing from Jackson Dirksen Stennis and Fulbright. The committee trimmed 205 million from 596 million requested and called for tighter control of aid by State and Defense. The debate cites Vietnam deficits urban unrest and the desire to shift priorities toward domestic needs.

Washington Joint Chiefs of Staff Senate Johnson Henry M. Jackson D-Wash Soviet Union Red China Dirksen Everett M. Dirksen Haineis John Stennis Senate Preparedness Subcommittee Senate Foreign Relations Committee J. W. Fulbright Jong U.S Fulbright Detroit Newark Harlem Asia Africa Defense Department

Tax surcharge may be temporary, says official

Washington reports three top economic officials testifying on President Johnson’s proposed 10 percent surcharge. Budget Director Schultze argues it could be temporary due to Vietnam costs, while Mills doubts temporary assurances. Fowler defends the plan as sound and fiscally responsible amid a rising war bill and large deficit. The panel warns of high interest rates and inflation risk. See TAX BOOST Page x.

Washington Johnson Charles L. Schultze Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark House Ways and Means Committee Vietnam Mills Tax Committee Schultze Secretary of the Treasury Henry H. Fowler Congress Ways and Means Fowler

Commissioners approve group insurance for county employees

Lubbock area officials approve group health coverage for county workers while the mayor stresses the need for more work on water problems. A report notes the latest initiatives and upcoming public works considerations.

Perjury convictions cited in JFK assassination probe

Report notes possible impact of perjury convictions on the ongoing inquiry into the JFK assassination plot. It discusses Senate inquiries and legal angles, with emphasis on potential effects on witness credibility and case development.

Bec. A

Carr hints at comeback after PASO spat with Gonzales

Former Texas attorney general Waggoner Carr says he was made a whipping boy at the PASO convention and hints at a 1968 political bid. He notes Gonzales targeted him in an attack and cites a possible gubernatorial run in the future. Carr brought a personal statement to the Capitol pressroom denying violence had influenced his politics. He previously ran for U S Senate against John Tower.

Austin Waggoner Carr Paso Carr U.S. Senate John Tower Political Assn Antonio Gonzalez Lubbock Father Gonzaléz Martin Luther King

Merck Scientists Report Path to Prevent Viral Infections

Merck Sharp & Dohme reports three NAS papers on interferon discovery and new interferon inducing substances. The work outlines stimulating the body's germ fighting chemical, with animal test results and potential human trials, aiming for a practical antiviral approach.

Frank Carey Washington Merck Sharp & Dohme West Point National Academy of Sciences

Prayer for mercy quoted by a Lubbock reader

A reader from Lubbock petitions Almighty God to remove malice from hearts and to guard against harming any creature, asking for protection from ill thinking in a concise prayer.

Lubbock

Isolated Storms Dampen South Plains with Hail and Rain

Scattered thundershowers dipped into the South Plains Monday bringing sprinkles and localized two inch hail along with flooding on state highways 214 and M. The Enochs area near the Cochran Bailey line saw two inches of rain and extensive cropland damage in a four mile strip while nearby Morton reported lighter showers. No severe weather was recorded as the system drifted toward Lubbock late in the day.

South Plains Lubbock Plainview Enochs Cochran-Bailey Hall Morton

Alaska Flood Brings Disaster Declarations to Fairbanks and Nenana

Gov. Walter Hickel declared Fairbanks and Nenana disaster areas as central Alaska endured drenching rain and rivers above flood stage. National Guardsmen were mobilized to assist, with 50 Guardsmen moved from Bristol Bay. Helicopters evacuated residents from rooftops while land evacuation slowed and more than 200 homes were evacuated in Fairbanks.

Fairbanks Alaska Nenana Walter Hickel Bristol Bay

U S Warplanes Raid Near Chinese Border In Vietnam Push

U S carrier based jets and Navy fighter bombers attacked rail yards and bridges near Lang Son Na Thuc and Haiphong as campaigns to cut war goods from China into North Vietnam entered a second day. Air strikes focused on railroad targets, fuel depots, storage areas, and a surface to air missile site while ground fighting remained limited in South Vietnam.

Associated Press Saigon U S Red China North Vietnam Lang Son Na Thuc U.S Johnson Halphong Ad Skyhawk Constellation Hanoi Red China Haiphong Navy U.S. Command South Vietnam da Nang Panhandle Dong Hoi Don Hol AiriForce 101St Hee

Both Sides Claim Hanoi Boundaries In Air Raids

AP reports confusion over Hanoi area boundaries after the Doumer Bridge raid. Pentagon says the strike was 1.7 miles north northeast of city center but outside Hanoi proper, while Hanoi broadcasts claim bombing of the city. Officials note Hanoi town and bigger Hanoi zones define the contested area.

Bob Horton Washington U.S Hanoi Doumer Pentagon China Doumer Bridge Hiex Hanoi Town Etty

Dallas Reopens Elm Street Cave Site With Traffic Flush

The Elm Street cave collapse in Dallas, caused by a 1967 underground disturbance, is commemorated with a marker after a nearly $1.2 million repair. Bar Association members mourn the loss of a city landmark as the street reopens for traffic near One Main Place while construction continues nearby.

Peggy Simpson Dallas Elm Street Cave Stearmaroller Bkrd Row Bar Association Texas Clayton Fowler Elim Street Elm Street

Weather map predicts warm day with scattered storms

Partly cloudy and warm today and tonight in Lubbock and vicinity. Some afternoon and evening thundershowers are expected. High around 90 degrees. Low tonight in the middle 60s.

Lubbock

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