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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1967

Page

2

Burglary sparks string of thefts at Lubbock area

A burglary suspect was foiled by an alarm at Rochelle Grocery on 16th Street. Charles Patterson, 22, was charged with burglary after being found with cigarettes ham and merchandise. Looted safes at ARA Rental and Texas Tech sites yielded cash and items. A 31yearold man jailed for indecent exposure and a 19yearold sought for a theft at Walt's station are noted amid other incidents.

Rochelle Grocery 16Th St Charles Dewitt Patterson Ave. C ARA Rental Service Ave Lubbock Texas Tech Lane Gober Eddie Holland Murdough Hall George Robertson Gaston Hall James’ Wombe Sneed Hall Larry C. Wood Gordon Hall N. B Fowler Jr Weymounth Hall David W. Carr Weymouth Hall Charles R. Colburn Wells Hall Municipal Drive Quirt Ave Walt's 19Th. St Ave. D

Australian Singer Lana Cantrell Aims For Top Status

Australian singer Lana Cantrell speaks of nerves after performances and her drive to headline Las Vegas, her unique ballad-openings, Sassoon haircut, and life in New York with her Afghan hound. Born in Sydney, she moved to the U.S. in 1965 and thrives on stage despite travel dislikes.

Patricia E. Davis New York UPI Lana Cantrell Lana Sydney Australia Sydney Town Hall United States Las Vegas Mr. Big

Johnson Admits Appeal Limited

President Johnson received a homemade Christmas card from an eight year old girl and quipped about why young girls like him. The scene occurred as Laura Cohen, daughter of IRS Commissioner Sheldon S. Cohen, presented a bronze plaque from the Jewish Social Service Agency praising his efforts on immigration and civil rights laws.

Washington Johnson Laura Cohen Internal Revenue Sheldon S. Cohen Jewish Social Service Agency of Presiant

Firestone Heir Wins Divorce From Third Wife

Millionaire industrialist Russell A. Firestone Jr. was granted a divorce from his third wife a former West Palm Beach teacher. Judge Knott awarded Mary Alice Firestone custody of their 5 year old son Mark and ordered $3000 monthly alimony and $750 monthly child support.

West Palm Beach Fila Russell A. Firestone Jr Circuit Court James R. Knott Mary Alice Firestone Mark Firestone

Armed Forces Jump Gun On Pay Hike

Pentagon reports show at least 741000 in military pay bonuses issued before Johnson signed the pay raise bill. Army Washington area paid 6802 personnel about 581694 extra. Navy Brooklyn center sent about 160000 to 5111 people. Air Force Europe planned a December increase, but figures were unavailable. If the bill fails, funds would be deducted from the December 30 pay.

Washington Johnson Congress Navy Navy Finance Center Brooklyn N.Y Air Force Europe Pentagon Air Force Europe

Austin Residents Named In Del Rio Indictments

A Del Rio federal grand jury indicted 20 Austin residents on charges of bank burglary and interstate vice related to a long running conspiracy from 1964 to 1966. The case involves burglaries in Oklahoma and Texas and vice activities across multiple states with several defendants already in state or federal prison. The group is slated for arraignment December 28 in Del Rio.

Austen del Rio Federal Grand Jury Austin The Austin American Pond Creek Okla Graford, Tex Mobeeth, Tex Oxford Kan Slaton Plainview Jerry Wix LeMond Beverly Hills James Timothy Tim" Overton

Truman votes in Independence capital bond election

Ex-President Harry S Truman stopped at a polling place in Independence to vote in the city’s 13 975 000 dollar capital bond election. He rode with St Paul Westwood during a daytime outing and paused near his Truman home.

Independence Harry S Truman St Paul Westwood Truman

Baylor Student Dies In Car Truck Crash Near Chilton Texas

A Baylor University student was killed and another injured when a beer truck collided with a car on U S 77 South at FM 935 in Falls County. Victim Charles A. Elam of Evant died. injured was Robert Hucklebridge, 18, of Vivian Louisiana. The truck driver was treated and released from a hospital.

Chilton Tex Baylor University Falls County Texas Charles A. Elam Evant Waco Robert Hucklebridge Vivian U.S. 77

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