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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1969
Page
6
An infantryman from the 196th Infantry Brigade of the Americal Division shouts warning to his unit about a sniper in the Hiep Duc Valley area, after nine days of combat in the region about 30 miles south of Da Nang. The scene is captured in an AP Wirephoto.
Sadler asks to place treasure from a 400 year old ship with a museum amid ownership disputes. Judge Kilcrease leads a three man panel to study salvage questions as lawmakers clash over the land office handling. The attorney general is unavailable for comment and critics allege missteps in the salvage probe.
The report notes shifting casualty figures in Vietnam with signs of reduced enemy infiltration and ongoing debates on troop withdrawals and policy. Concurrent Texas budget battles focus on beer taxes and corporate levies as lawmakers seek to balance state finances.
President Nixon and President Johnson joined by Mrs Johnson attend a 300 acre grove dedication near Arcata California with Evangelist Billy Graham and Governor Reagan in attendance. The event included a helicopter transfer to Orick and a ceremonial plaque quoting Mrs Johnson about the Redwood forest's majesty and peace.
Bob Hope will visit Vietnam this Christmas to entertain the troops. The Hollywood Overseas Committee announced a lineup including Rock Hudson George Jessel Gypsy Rose Lee John Gavin Gary Vinson Susan Oliver Karen Steele Martha Rae Ron Ely Tarzan Johnny Grant and Sebastian Cabot as part of upcoming USO tours to military bases.
Several birth notices list families in Abernathy Mesa and nearby areas. Names include Mr. and Mrs. John Aguirre of Abernathy with a 7 pound 9 ounce boy at 4 p.m. at PPNMNIST Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Turner at 4908 48th St with a 7 pound 4 ounce son at 2:58 p.m. at Methodist Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Hatchedd of Lamesa with a 14 ounce baby at 11 a.m. at Methodist Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Sebastain Pena of 219 3rd St with a 6 pound 0 ounce child at 3 p.m. at Laut Clinic. Mr. and Mrs. De D. Gary of 1601 Anne O with a 7 pound 1 ounce girl at 5:16 a.m. at Methodist Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Marlow of 405 Ist St with a 9 ounce baby at 1:68 a.m. at Methodist Hospital.
Lima residents claim their shoeshine trade yields Latin America’s best shine. A Lima shoeshine costs seven cents and can last 20 minutes or more as boys guard secret formulas and work to rhythmic polishing methods.
Plainview celebrates groundbreaking of a more than 5 million beef packing plant to be built east of Interstate 27 near the Santa Fe Railroad. The project, led by Melvin Rolf and Doyle Elliott with Dave LaFleur overseeing operations, aims to boost Hale County’s economy and create jobs as cattle feeding and corn production rise. Groundbreaking follows earlier land purchase at 985 per acre and a fund drive that exceeded its goal in under three weeks.
A broad rain band drenched portions of Texas with several inches in many towns. Lubbock observers forecast return of clouds and showers with cooler readings in the lower 80s. At Eagle Pass flooding forced evacuations while Odessa man dies in a rain related crash near Austin. Del Rio and Crystal City sectors logged heavy totals, with Turkey Creek watershed recording five inches or more.
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