19 Aug 1966
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1966
Page
1
Homer Berry claims to have ended Arkansas drought by releasing chemicals into the air during a radio program in Little Rock. He credited the weather change to his actions, noting over 10 inches of rain since last week before the program was interrupted by a lightning strike.
Austin and Lubbock delegations pressed a bid to establish a state park at Croton Brakes east of Guthrie. The Austin team included Mark Gosden and A J Walker with wildlife and park planning officials. Lubbock members from Texas Tech and city recreation joined. They inspected the brakes by air and ground then dined with local officials at the Guthrie air strip.
A stream of high quality pictures from the Lunar Orbiter shows craters and ridges on Smyth Sea near the moon’s edge after two initial blurry transmissions. Ground image conversion issues caused the early lack of detail while later frames revealed a paw print like crater group and long grooves. Additional transmissions were planned through the weekend as the craft continued imaging.
Lubbock County treasurer postpones a $59,000 debt payment to the city, as reported on page one. The notice outlines the temporary delay and affected authorities awaiting settlement.
The House Committee on Un American Activities moves toward closing its questioning of antiwar witness amid walkouts and lawyer ejections. Two subpoenas remain extended for counsel requests. five of a dozen subpoenaed youths still may testify as panel plans bills to punish war material interference.
New York stocks slipped for the third straight session as investors remained pessimistic over credit tightening and the Viet Nam war. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 8.85 points to 810.74 despite a brief late rally.
The Senate easily backs President Johnson’s request for a $48.6 billion peacetime Defense Department budget for the current fiscal year, boosting administration requests by $425 million but leaving a large gap to be reconciled with the House. Senators also approve: authority to call individual Reservists for Vietnam service, bypassing national-emergency declarations, but only as a draft. barring funds for any F 1 2 aircraft purchases. signaling clashes with McNamara over defense policy.
A religious reflection urges readers to trust in God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ. The anonymous author emphasizes faith in Christ as the sole hope and savior and asks for guidance to hold fast to divine grace.
Union officials forecast about 35,400 machinists will vote today to end the prolonged airline strike. President Siemiller of the IAM predicts at least a 60 percent yes vote despite scattered trouble spots as the press reports a generally favorable reaction to a proposed new contract.
A weak cool front moved through Texas Panhandle and South Plains, producing at least three tornado reports and light hail. Rain totals reached up to six to seven inches in places with a 20 degree temperature drop in two hours. Crops benefit from showers described as gentle and favorable for agriculture, while some hail caused minor crop damage west of Brownfield.
Twelve year old Terry Crawford jumped into a swift storm sewer to save his younger companion Freddie Thurman and helped push Jackie Leake to safety before being swept away himself. Freddie raised the alarm and police were called as Terry battled the current with only minor injuries.
Fragmentary forecast notes indicate cloudy conditions with a chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. High temperatures around the mid 70s are expected with winds present and a probability of rain near the event.
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