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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1966

Page

6

Congressmen Defy Court Ban On Hearings In Bid To Push Legislation

Congressman Winer syith Barker Rey Pool plans to hold today's Trouse committee hearings despite Judge Corcoran's injunction. Pool vows to defy the court, risking contempt charges, while House Speaker McCormack calls the move a direct attack on Congress and its independ procedures. The session aims to press a resolution targeting the block Arua.

Winer Syith Barker Rey Pool Trouse Committee V Eting Corcoran Pool House John W Cormack Congress McCormack

US Air War Escalates Amid Vietnam Village Bombings

A string of Allied air and ground clashes near the Cambodian border left Vietnamese civilians dead and wounded as U S Cavalry units fought Communist forces. In other theaters a U S Coast Guard cutter was hit in a mistaken bombing incident causing casualties among Americans and a British correspondent. A court battle over antiwar testimony and civil liberties actions accompanied the day’s headlines.

Manes Coast Guard Hatterion 2 der Au Bevy Caaubat Ore Centact Armericans

Birth notices and court debate mix in scattered report

A garbled roundup notes births at various hospitals with weights and parents names alongside references to a court hearing on separation of powers. The text interleaves details of newborns in Texas and other locales with political testimony about a three judge panel and a Viet Nam era congressman remarks.

Hannon Pothime Woolter Po ‘Teague TT New York Ehatopian Tos Viet Camair van South Perberton Pool

Bulldog Drummond Praised At World Methodist Confab

Minister defends Bulldog Drummond as a better man than Bond while addressing delegates. He lauds the fictional adventurer as a morally upright figure and contrasts him with Bond in a controversial sermon.

Math England Bulldog Drusmond Bulldog Drummond

Scientists Plan Solar Eclipse Rocket Launch

Reported project outlines a solar eclipse related rocket test with a team including Jim Lanter and Martin Dyer. The briefing mentions Earth’s atmosphere affecting radio transmission and a deep ocean reference near Brazil’s east coast, noting Lake Kashal as a depth benchmark.

Lanter Jam Butterfield Martin Dyer Hall Bess Yin Chande Sul Jowry Brazil

Reprimand Proposal at Higher Headquarters Reg Regs

An official reprimand process concerns Bleetoh Ss proposal and regulations registered with subordinate officers. The document references Cal Joseph de Cotton and test director Gio, noting advisory steps and approval needs for operations similar to the fatal Hlihit incident.

Bleetoh Toe Cates Cal Joseph de Cotton Pepria Cab Peete Fe Urban Tian Toon Odaffiers Theda Gio Peeved Irthipe Hy Feencrates Cab Renarians

Rainfall Relief Across State With Crop Progress Notes

The US Department of Agriculture reports widespread rainfall last week bringing moisture to parts of the state while others remain dry. Cotton harvest remains slow and uneven at various stages with overall progress lagging behind last year. Pepper and cabbage planting continues in the Rio Grande Valley as citrus irrigation looks favorable. Nearby, Rod Harland, hurt in a truck crash near Senunele, stayed in critical condition at Methodist Hospital. Author James Fenimore Cooper and Capt James Lawrence, known for Give Up the Ship, were Burling­ton neighbors.

Austin US Department of Agriculture Rio Grande Valley Rod. Harland, Co Senunele Methodist Harlands Westoet Senunele James Fenmore Cooper Capt James Lawrence Dent Fame Burlingtom, Nd

Newspaper Pressmen Strike Ends Shorter Shift Demanded

Ongoing strike by World Journal Tribune pressmen delays final settlements. Workers demanded shorter shifts and protested for regularity of schedules. Four months of dispute leave the paper facing continued delays and tension as management negotiates with union leadership.

World Journal Tribune Vinion Hewoniaitien

Violent storms sweep Midwest and South Plains weather

North Texas received showers on Monday as violent thunderstorms battered the Midwest. Tornadoes touched down in Wisconsin and Minnesota amid watches for Illinois and Michigan, while Texas reports isolated sprinkles and temperatures near 90 with a cooler forecast. Flooding mends along the Frio River and roads reopen as crews clear high water and a raft incident near Pearsall ends safely.

Texas Midwest Wisconsin Minnesota Towa Linois Michigan South Plains U.S Lubock Crosbyton Matador Silverton Spur Lamesa Seminole Dickens Weather Bureau U. Ss. Agricultural Department Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Garner State Park Frio River North Texas Paris Wichita Falls Gainesville Red River Alpine Amarillo Cotulla Laredo Deltic Leakey LaPryor Sabinal Pearsall Uvalde Knippa Concan Wvalde Sauk County Rosendale Wis Rochester Mann Oa Farm Rock Sommus Rewdsturch Reedsbtr Beatie Wisconsin Dells Stevens Point Ron Pacueah Cape Girardeau Minneapolis Minn Huron Grand Island Neb Kearney Nebo Mau Claire Dixie Pittsburgh Jacksonville Lomsville Battle Bock Charleston SoCo Butte Mont Malad City Idaho Casper Wao Reno Nev

Delay in Clearing Burial Mixups At Fort Sam Houston

The State Department said a few days may pass before mixups at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery are resolved. The FBI checked fingerprints on bodies exhumed from the cemetery to confirm identity, including a man buried in error who was not the World War I veteran.

UPL State Department Omilars Federal Bureau of Identification Army Ft Sam Houston National San Antonio Tex Herbert Moddborne Coxsaelkie Froats Nao Ambher Ti. O Bothomen Guadalajara Medidlome New York Gloria Chappell Meddlomie

City set to finish new water plant in 1967

Officials project a 3.7 million dollar water treatment plant nearing completion by spring 1967 to replace depleted wells and meet a nominal daily capacity of 228 million gallons. Restoration and sanitization of mains and pump stations will follow, with exact timing dependent on final work.

Campbell Omiaihon

Mahon urges tighter rules after NB-70 crash report

Rep George Mahon claims the Air Force and General Electric used government aircraft for advertising, urging stronger regulations and accountability. He notes the NB-70 crash prompted loss of two test pilots and calls for clearer rules to prevent improper use of government property.

Washington George Mahen Lubhbeneck Ciaataaan House Nppre Fobiens Ee Mondas van Air Pores NBTH Tigves Mahon Haliy Cites General Electric Air Force

Artificial Heart Patient Makes Rapid Recovery in Houston

Esperanza del Valle Vasquez, 37, a Mexico City beautician, showed sharp improvement after undergoing valve replacements and receiving an auxiliary heart pump at Methodist Hospital. Doctors reduced the pump load as her heart healed and kidney function improved, with the patient gaining strength and short movements after surgery led by Dr. Michael J. DeBakey.

Houston API Esperanza del Valle Vasquez Michael J. DeBakey Methodist Hospital

House Approves Bill To Assist Housing Market

Washington lawmakers back a 3.7 billion package to boost the housing market. The bill, negotiated by Rep. Wright Patman and Rep. William Widnall, would raise FNMA borrowing authority by 83.7 million to support more loans. The measure moves to a Senate House conference for final reconciliation.

House Wright Patman P-Tex House Banking Committee William Widnall Federal National Mortea

Democratic leaders deadlock on nominee for Ball Satterwhite seat

In Texas at the Democratic state committee meeting in Dallas the 62 member panel debated Stephens Chapman Waxahachie Kinser Aubrey Moore Bobo McCrady Burdett and others as potential successors to Rep Ball Satterwhite. Several names including Miss Viranna Dualf and K W Harris were noted as possible candidates. The panel did not finalize a nominee and will submit preferred candidates to the committee.

Hwielsboro Ball Satterwhite Democratic Executive Committee of Cnoseph Steven Chapman Waxahachie Kinser Air Force Aubrey Moore Phillsboro Charman Bobo McCrady Waxahachie Bloyd Burdett State Democrate Wilh Dallas Satterwhite Joboo Hay Vircana Dualf Ferris K. W. Harris Whitney Joe Liska Jenenis Butcher Bud Webb

British Troops Begin Malaysian Withdrawal

British forces start pulling out of Malaysian Borneo as Confrontation with Indonesia ends. Singapore reports a light air defense battery has departed and more British Australian and New Zealand units will be withdrawn over the coming months.

Singapore Malaysian Borneo Pandonesias Midhissia New Zealand

Airline workers vote on new contract amid union push

Union officials press for rapid ratification of a tentative airline pact offering wage and fringe benefit gains. A large strike impacts 30,000 to 40,000 other employees, causing widespread layoffs and an estimated $82 million daily revenue loss. The LAM president calls the settlement the best in talks, while mechanics and clerks await decisions.

Cal Contract Vinton Seb Amd LAM Dongess Bieseet Oeosthies Routileesarts Kandines Niall

Nixon A ssers Viet Cong Gaining Ground

Honolulu AP report says former Vice President Nixon asserts North Vietnam and the Viet Cong no longer have a chance to win the war. He arrived from a world trip and would not speculate on the 1960 Republican nomination, focusing on unity and withdrawal, drawing parallels to France in 1954.

Honolulu Packard Ml Niseon Nixon Poksocon Dis Whiner Cal Brads Nisan Todd Fe Seid

Murray to Present Valley Water Plan Objections

Texas State Rep. Menton Murray of Harlin will present the Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Committee’s case against transferring Rio Grande water as hearings on the Texas Water Plan continue. Murray, interim House Committee on Water chair, calls the plan a dangerous master plan for Texas water needs through the year 2060.

Edinburg Upt Menton Murray Harlingen Rio Grande Valley Texas Water Plan Murray Lower

Debris From Braniff Jetliner To Be Tested In Dallas

About 2000 pounds of debris from the Braniff jetliner that crashed in Nebraska on August 6 will be brought to Dallas for study within a few days. A CAB spokesman said systems analysis will be conducted at Braniff maintenance shops under CAB supervision to determine the crash cause. A Braniff official said the Dallas bound load will include instruments hydraulic meters and other operating mechanisms found.

Dallas Nebraska Civil Aeronautics Board Braniff

Bank Robbery Indictment Outlined in District Court

District court heard testimony on the Horton armed bank robbery case with Vivian Jacobs identifying Horton as the robber and Horton confessing on the stand. Lubbock attorney John McRidl disputed commenting until the indictment is seen while prosecutors note the federal and state charges and potential penalties.

Eharcge Horton John Mc Ridl Lubbock Niesht TD Cannet District Court Triad Vivian Jacobs Jacobs Dist John B. Stapleton Floydiada Mones Stapleton Poddletark Ploydada Stapleton Nory Jude Raethith Tye

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