23 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1965
Page
1
In the Vietnam era, a tentative truce looms as U.S. forces face a new tax boost. The paper notes a complex mix of foreign policy moves, domestic fiscal pressures, and ongoing regional uncertainties shaping the year ahead.
A 3.1 billion tax boost will come January 1 as payroll taxes rise to fund the Vietnam war. The second stage of excise tax repeal ends the federal tax on theater and racetrack admissions and lowers the telephone tax, while a new car excise drops to six percent.
Thousands of Americans hit the roads, skies, and rails as a nationwide Christmas travel surge begins at 6 p.m. today and lasts through Sunday. Lubbock and South Plains residents join the rush with record passenger volume expected on buses planes and cars.
A west Lubbock two car collision on Toledo Avenue near Brownfield Road sent Danny Cox Jr., 2710 East Third, to Methodist Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Cox was a passenger in one car. no other injuries were reported. His body was taken to Jamison Funeral Home for services pending.
Tech star Donny Anderson, likely to become the richest rookie in pro football, weighs offers from Green Bay and Houston. An NCAA warning bars any decision before the Gator Bowl, with reports of bids up to 800000 but official expectations around 450000 to 600000.
Gemini 7 astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell Jr. landed at Ellington AFB after a 4 day mission, embraced by wives and children. Borman praised the mission, Lovell noted ongoing countdown humor, and Flight Director Kraft welcomed them as officials and colleagues greeted the returning crew.
A Pacific cold front pushes into the Texas Panhandle late tonight, clearing dense clouds and bringing near perfect driving conditions for Christmas Eve on the South Plains. Light rain and drizzle persist across most of the state into today with sunshine and cold lows expected Friday in the Panhandle South Plains region.
Today's prayer asks to float envy and focus on others this day. The speaker, Mrs. Jesse J. Rasor of Lubbock, requests kindness gratitude stranger welcome and gentle laughter in a Christ-like practice.
In the Andes above Lima Peru a landslide following heavy rains swept through the villages of Acopara Yuracuacu and Olayon killing at least sixty residents and damaging homes The slide was linked to a swollen lagoon flooding a tributary high in Carhuascancha Mountain according to AP reports
Bob Hope reports from Bangkok Thailand where the Far East Follies troupe plans base shows near Korat and Tachira. He notes traffic cops praying houseboat life on canals and floating markets. Thai silk weaving fascinates visitors and bargaining is a local sport.
U S forces in Viet Nam observe a 30 hour Christmas cease fire while urging troops to stay ready to fire in self defense. Viet Cong had planned a 12 hour cease fire from dusk Christmas Eve to dawn Christmas Day as the ground war tightens near Saigon. President Johnson remained away from public comment as officials note the pact follows Viet Namese staff guidance.
David Ward a 13 year old part time drug store delivery boy visits Mrs Brady Neals 71 who is blind and delivers a Christmas tree and decorations. He says he will bring presents to put under the tree. Neals praises the boy while describing the emotional moment and notes the boy later had his bicycle stolen.
Gonlelians mobilize last minute aid to fund Christmas packages for underprivileged children in Lubbock. Expected funds should cover about $1 per child, aiding near the needed total as reported this morning by Chief.
Anonymous helpers and Chief Goodfellow collected names of about 11 000 children before the deadline this week. The page notes contributions from donors including Mr and Mrs Travis Nansaed and Mr and Mrs Ronald Beatenhousk among others. The report references Basil Goodfellow and hints at Goodfellows Page 14 coverage.
Cloudy with occasional rain today in Lubbock and vicinity. Decreasing clouds and colder tonight. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows around 28 to 32 degrees.
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