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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1966

Page

6

Appliance Annex Showroom Offers Budget Washers

Budget priced washers with durable press fabrics and patented deep action agitator. See these models at Appliance Annex Warehouse Showroom located at 13th and Avenue and 4th and Ave open until 9:00 p.m.

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Burden of War Falls on U S Troops in Viet Nam

An American correspondent reports rising Vietnamese fatigue and greater U S combat role as Saigon struggles to field a capable army. Vietnamese casualties lag behind Viet Cong losses, while U S forces conduct most battalion sized operations, questioning Saigon’s defense readiness and the delta deployment. Ky’s grip remains firm amid stalled pacification programs and economic instability.

U.S Peter Arnett Associated Press Viet Nam United States Saigon South Viet Nam Mekong Delta Delta Saligon Central Intelligence Agency

Airlines Back On Schedules After Major Strike End

Four of five carriers reported near normal service as the machinists strike ended. United and Eastern restored to normal, TWA near 98 percent, National above 90 percent, while Northwest reached half and schedules to fully resume by Wednesday. Fewer passengers traveled, with United projecting about 75 000 weekend flyers.

NEW York United and Eastern TWA l National Northwest Seattle Fuirape

NAACP Candidate Defeated in Lubbock Board Race

George Lewis a custodian at Martin Elementary School won a seat on the Community Action Board In Lubbock County Inc. to fill the term of Bob C. Thomas, defeating NAACP nominee David Sewell at a Sunday night meeting presided by Rev. Merrell Reed. About 50 people attended with Joe Kelly and Roy Wheatley outlining the program. Cairo Egypt plans to build 42 new nursing schools.

George Lewis Martin Elementary Community Action Board Lubbock County National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Lewis Bob C. Thomas Lubbock NAACP David Sewell Merrell ‘T Reed Joe Kelly Roy Wheatley

Eskimos plan drum dance festival in remote Alberta region

AP reports South Korea faces an encephalitis outbreak killing 43 and wounding 17 more as Canadian Eskimo communities in Edmonton seek eagle feathers for a drum dance festival 1600 miles northwest. Alberta faculty notes feathers come from protected birds. Separately, Canadian golfer Stan Leonard began pro tour at age 40. CAPETOWN notes a new South African hotel project.

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Sleeping Sickness Cases Rise in Japan This Summer

The Welfare Ministry reported 525 known sleeping sickness cases in Japan this summer, with 154 fatalities. The rise triggers health alerts and calls for monitoring, as outbreaks affect multiple prefectures and strain medical resources.

Japan

Fire consumes Levelland area farm house and car

A three room Levelland farm home occupied by the Martin Rosalez family on the Elmer Barton farm four miles east of town burned to the ground. Firefighters arrived after the blaze had engulfed the house. the cause was not yet determined.

Levelland Levelland Farm Martin Rosalez Elmer Barton Here

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