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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1967
Page
9
UPI reports Saigon battles as American troops repel a Viet Cong attack on a support base. Officials say 103 Communists killed and four Americans dead, with 10 to 15 wounded. Delta fighting adds to heavy clashes across South Vietnam, while air actions target North Vietnam.
Baylor University coed Jim Brown, 19, of Crawford Texas, vanishes after her blood-spattered auto is found at Lake Air shopping center in Waco. Her father Glenn Brown says she shopped with him Friday and attended class, with a missing-date concern arising Friday evening.
The article reports on a draft law noting a lower share of men failing to report for induction since the Korean War. It cites the Justice Department directing district attorneys to speed up probes of draft law offenses, Hershey’s memo provoking outcry and calls for resignation by Rep. Moss. It mentions lawsuits challenging the October directive and the possibility of declaring delinquency for violations.
Garrison claims a photograph proves a point on Elm Street and says several individuals were involved at the top level. He repeats accusations that the Warren Commission was a fraud and that the federal government concealed details. He names President Johnson as having the most to gain and says he has six feet of evidence prepared.
Louis Washkansky shows faint signs of rejecting the donor heart after a week since the historic transplant. Dr. Christian Barnard remains confident the complication will be overcome and plans a second transplant if needed, using cobalt treatment to reduce rejection. The new patient is Dr. Phillip Blasberg, awaiting a sound donor heart in Cape Town.
Washington protests to Moscow over insufficient notice of a Soviet blast affecting nearby tests. UPI reports U.S. officials warn about delays in information and potential safety concerns for allied waters and space research sites.
A formal wedding at the White House East Room unites Lynda Robb and Marine Captain William Douglas Davidson. Guests include Gov. John Connally and Texas officials as security guards, with a seven tiered cake and sword cake cutting followed by dancing to Peter Duchin. The ceremony features sabre arches, trumpets from the Marine Band, and a reception in the Blue Room and state dining room.
The Goodfellows report dwindling help as Christmas approaches. About 10 000 packages must be assembled and 1 834 75 dollars raised yet. Committees screen names, and letters describe destitute families and orphans needing gifts, with coupons and donations directed to Chief Goodfellow at the Avalanche Journal in Lubbock.
Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie deeded their 229 acre farm near Gettysburg to the U.S. Government allowing them to live there for life. Cumberland Township faces a $1,386 tax revenue loss next year as the property ceases to be taxable. The land transfer reflects the former president and first lady's arrangement with the federal government.
A Thor Agena D long tank satellite vehicle was launched from Vandenberg AFB California on Saturday by an Air Force industry team. No further details were released by the Air Force.
Board approves new student code with off campus alcohol rules and double jeopardy safeguards. Investigators pursue leads in a campus slaying while funding boosts for lighting, parking, and building plans including a Law School Building and Architecture center. The session also covers faculty changes and a potential college name change.
Severe weather blankets Texas and surrounding states with snow and heavy rain. records show temperatures dropping to near freezing from Midland to Abilene, with drizzle and gusty winds across the South Plains. Snow accumulations reach up to four inches in Alpine and Dalhart reports, while Gulf coast regions endure four inches of rain and hail.
An arriving Santa Claus was killed when a helicopter tangled with power lines and crashed at a shopping center in Evansville Indiana. About 1 000 witnesses watched as William Bretz 59 died, his wife and two grandchildren nearby. Pilot William Dorr 53 survived with injuries as the craft toppled in the center during its first visit to the mall.
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