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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1966
Page
1
Nine Democratic governors confronted President Johnson at the LBJ Ranch in Ohnson City Texas and urged closer cooperation. Johnson and the governors pledged renewed efforts to improve relations between state capitals and the White House.
Reese announces J. C. Niehaus as December Airman of the Month. Other items note county election official designations and a Soviet moon mission, with references to liquor by the drink debates in Texas and Johnson administration remarks at White Sulphur Springs.
In Windsor Ontario a sand laden tractor trailer toppled onto a crowded school bus injuring thirteen others and killing eight youngsters. Rescuers freed survivors as witnesses described the scene of sand flooding the bus and trapping passengers.
Mayor W D Rogers Jr said the 153 555 General Fund deficit cited by auditors is misleading when all funds are considered. He pointed to a 146 445 net excess across all accounts ending Sept 30 and cited a transfer to the Electric Fund and uncollectible 1938 taxes as factors.
Mrs John F Kennedy won deletions of offensive material and allowed Look magazine to proceed with a four part serialization of The Death of a President. The settlement covers personal passages about her and her children and ends her suit.
Secret Service probes a sewer money trail after $20 $50 and $100 bills torn into eight pieces surfaced at a Washington filter plant from Nov 20 to Dec 7. Authorities confirm genuine currency traced to Fed banks in Los Angeles Dallas Boston Chicago and Atlanta as investigators chase who flushed it away.
A cold Arctic front expected to hit the Panhandle and South Plains, bringing cooler temperatures and gusty winds while stormy fog blankets southeast Texas for a fourth day and causes hazardous driving and travel delays. Temperatures may drop from near 60 to the mid 20s by Friday with a slight warming trend by the weekend.
U S government reports 25 to 50 North Korean pilots in North Vietnam with no current air clashes. Possibilities include training in MiG fighters or training North Vietnamese pilots as air defenses expand. North Korea’s move seen as possible retaliation. China reportedly bases MiG units and aids repair work along with Soviet advisers.
Hutchinson City students contribute 75 to the Christmas fund for needy children, choosing the Goodfellows over a council trip. Anonymous donors and many individuals also give to Buckner Baptist Home children and other groups, with notes hoping for larger gifts next year.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged finding ways to curb the nuclear arms race amid reports of Soviet antimissile defenses. He noted U Thant could press for Vietnam peace talks and suggested Vietnam might reach a conference table by 1987, with Viet Cong represented with North Vietnam.
Partly cloudy breezy day with a high near 60 and cold night ahead. Tonight will be fair to partly cloudy and around the mid 20s. Winds variable at 15 to 25 mph diminishing tonight. Shopping days to Christmas noted.
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