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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1966

Page

17

Recruiter in Mexico Tied to U S Smuggling Ring

Border Patrol officials in Laredo Texas identify a Mexican national as the recruiter for an operation smuggling Mexican nationals to the United States. Twenty four aliens have been apprehended in two weeks and 11 are jailed in Webb County on illegal entry charges.

Laredo Tex UPD Border Patrol United States John R. Williams Webb County Chicago Mexico Tepehuanes Durango

Putrid Sea Names Russian Azov Marshes Region

The western end of the Azov Sea in Russia is nicknamed the Putrid Sea due to its numerous marshes and stagnant waters creating a foul smell and unhealthy conditions.

Azov Sea Russia Putrid Sea

Viet Cong Shift to Protracted War and Purge Ranks

U S officials report the Viet Cong are abandoning year long offensives and pursuing a prolonged war of up to decades. They plan to purge ineffective members and open recruitment while shifting to guerrilla warfare and cautious actions against American allied forces.

Saigon U.S Liberation Radio Communist Party

Texas Manufacturers Association presses workmen compensation reform

The Texas Manufacturers Association urges improvements to Texas workmen compensation in a fact sheet mailed to the 60th legislature. It notes high employer premium rates, low benefit maximums of $35 a week, and slow state procedures. TMA warns federal scrutiny could lead to intervention if reform is not pursued.

Austin Texas Manufacturers Association Texas TMA

Wallet snatched in House Office Building returned after demand

Lorraine Rudolph of Albuquerque confronted a youth in Rep. E.8 Walker's office, asked for her wallet back, and recovered it in the corridor. She reported the thief fled and gave up the cards, noting the risk of a possible knife.

Washington UPD Congressional Lorraine Rudolph Albuquerque Rep. E Johnny Walker D-Nm

Connally Approves Grants for Texas Youth Programs

Gov. John Connally approved three Economic Opportunity Act grants in Texas. James Connally Tech Institute in Waco receives 209,220 for 80 out-of-school youths. Crescent Foundation of Harris County gets 263,990 for 250 in-school youths. Taylor County Abilene area self improvement board gets 155,945 for 300 children in a full-year Head Start project.

Austin UPI John Connally Texas Neighborhood Youth Corps James Connally Tech Institute Waco Crescent Foundation Harris County Community Self Improvement Board of Taylor County Abilene Independent School District

Population Density in Manila and Quezon City Reported

National Geographic reports that about one in thirteen Filipinos live in or near Manila and nearby Quezon City, the capital region. The finding highlights the concentration of residents in the metropolitan area and its urban footprint.

Manila Quezon City Capital National Geographic

West German Peace Corps to Send 165 Members Abroad

The West German Peace Corps said 165 volunteers will depart for Africa Asia and Latin America next Thursday The largest group of 38 volunteers will go to India The move reflects a broad international aid program initiated to boost development and cultural exchange

Germany Bad Godesberg Peace Corps Movement Africa Asia Latin America India

Hague Increases Food Imports

The Netherlands reports rising food imports with The Hague noting expanded purchases to meet domestic demand. Officials say imports are up amid supply concerns and price pressures, aiming to stabilize groceries for Dutch consumers.

North Koreans Signal in Hanoi Viewed as Twist in Vietnam War

Washington officials described North Korea sending pilots to North Vietnam as a symbolic gesture with limited impact. U.S. sources said 25 to 50 North Korean pilots may be used for training while flying in North Vietnamese aircraft. Moscow and Beijing are cited as aiding North Vietnam with personnel and equipment.

Washington North Korea North Vietnam State Department Robert J. McCloskey U.S South Korea South Vietnam Saigon Soviet Union China Hanoi

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