This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1966
Page
11
Parents pool trading stamps to buy a coffee maker radio and door mats for the police station while local businessmen and teens contribute. On Christmas Eve the youths will deliver candy to officers, aiming to bridge the gap between teens and law enforcement.
Westec reports a $4.365 million profit from an oil and gas properties sale that was never consummated. Accounting adjustments delayed until April reduced income by $680,000. An $800,000 writeoff for product development and R&D occurred and a $271,000 write-down related to a subsidiary investment. The eight month earnings trend was disappointing but now reversed. Management expects six months results to approach break-even with potential for a profitable 1967.
Washington AP reports former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remains at Walter Reed after gall bladder surgery on December 12. Though the bulletin notes excellent surgical progress, he will stay for further medication adjustment and observation for a few more days under Col. Loren Parmley Jr. and Lt. Gen. Heaton.
In Windsor Ontario a tractor trailer crashed into a bus carrying 48 Frith School children. Eight died and sixteen were injured as 10 tons of wet sand from the trailer spilled and crushed the bus. Marcel LeFrancois, 32, of Stoney Point, faces dangerous driving charges and was released without bond. The incident occurred across the Detroit River from Detroit.
Tens of thousands of turbanned priests and Muslims lined Tehran theaters to view a two hour documentary color film on the Haj pilgrimage. Other Muslim nations ordered copies after Mecca’s quarter million crowd last March. The premiere coincided with Ramadan.
The government reports November CPI at 114.6 with a 0.1 percent rise, the smallest since May, aided by a 9 tenths percent drop in retail food prices led by bacon and pork products. Beef and poultry also fell, while housing and medical costs rose. The report notes real wages near an all time high despite higher living costs.
The Soviet Union stressed during the U.N. General Assembly's 21st session that a treaty banning further spread of nuclear weapons is favorable. It criticized U.S. policy in Vietnam, urged action to halt proliferation, and noted the outer space treaty as a positive step in international cooperation.
An 18 year old transient dressed in a sweat shirt and jeans caused security attention in the Texas Capitol reception room after his arrival en route to Gov. John Connally. He traveled from Kaufman hitchhiking and had no home town or parents. He left after questioning with a Secret Service agent, saying he was hungry and down and out.
Brazil and the United States have drafted a proposed tax treaty now under study by both governments. No signing date is set. Foreign Office spokesman Orlando Carbonar said the pact would end double taxation on income for citizens of either country after over a year of talks.
The United States and the Philippines signed an agreement Thursday to sell surplus U.S. agricultural products valued at 20 million dollars to the Philippines.
Miss Jeannie Rook a 1966 Texas Tech graduate and graduate student at the University of Connecticut in Storrs Conn is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Rook Jr at 4407 27th St She will leave Lubbock Dec 30.
A government department warned that foundations and their survivors or related parties should not comprise more than 25 percent of the governing body. The rule aims to curb perpetual donor influence and maintain governance balance.
Mexico plans to expand its oil output by drilling additional wells across key fields. Officials confirm investment and timeline targets, aiming to bolster national energy production and export capacity.
Amritsar reports seven Sikh holy men prepared on the Golden Temple roof to self immolate next week as Sant Fateh Singh nears a 10 day fast. Guards with weapons watched as Singh discussed fate with Akali Dal leaders while Indira Gandhi reportedly urged him to call off the plan.
Three brothers once facing a Christmas without gifts receive new support as the Austin American reports the Blanks living on 110 dollars weekly face felony extradition issues tied to a 1956 car loan. A 500 dollar donation from Texas Trial Lawyers Association and Travis County Bar may cover the 300 dollar note, with bond and attorney fees already paid. An extradition dispute delayed Mississippi action while authorities reassess papers.
Beir ut reports say Wasfi Tell remains premier and defense minister as Abdullah Salah joins new Jordanian cabinet. The United States announces new military aid to Jordan to bolster stability while Hussein faces pressure from extremist groups over Palestine policy and PLO tensions. Shukri plans new Palestinian liberation efforts despite objections.
Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara announced he will depart Friday afternoon with his family for a Christmas week vacation in Aspen Colorado. He plans to stay through the Christmas week and will travel by commercial air. departure time depends on the situation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.