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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1966

Page

5

Private White House Visit Trails in Red River Ski Trip

President Johnsons daughter Luci Nugent and her husband Patrick Nugent vacationed in Red River New Mexico with friends from Amarillo. Residents confirmed their presence but avoided comment as Secret Service agents and beagle dogs accompanied them during a private stay with Batsons.

Red River N.M Johnson Luci Patrick J. Nugent New Mexico Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Glen Calhoun Ernest Batson Joe Batson Nugents Batsons

Levelland Boy Okay After Shooting Mishap

Five-year-old Roy Benito Munga was treated in good condition after a gunshot wound to the right leg from a dropped 22 caliber pistol at a farm home near Levelland. The child had been playing with a BB gun before the accidental discharge.

Levelland Roy Benito Munga Maria Maldeglian Munga

Nigerian government to host eighth African Economic Conference

Lagos will host the eighth conference of the Economic Commission for Africa. The meeting will discuss economic cooperation among African states, development laws, and methods for obtaining foreign financial assistance.

Lagos Nigeria UPI Economic Commission For Africa

Britain Told Hong Kong Visits Risk U.S. Base Status

In Tokyo a New China News Agency dispatch from Peking warned Britain that allowing U.S. Navy ships to visit Hong Kong amounts to courting disaster. The report said the British Labor Government toed the U.S. line and was transforming Hong Kong into a U.S. military base.

Tokyo UPI China Britain U.S. Navy Hong Kong China News Agency Peking U.S Vietnam Coral Sea Perkins Warrington Uhlmann John R. Craig Newman SR Perry Point Defiance Red China

Dinner Honors Retirement of Robert Poynor

Robert W. Poynor, vice president and sales manager for Lubbock Manufacturing Co., was honored at a Thursday night dinner at the Lubbock Country Club as he retires in January after thirty years. He began as a machinist in 1937 with Lubbock Machine and Supply Co. and later became production superintendent during World War II.

Robert W. Poynor Lubbock Manufacturing Co Lubbock Country Club Poynor Lubbock Machine and Supply Co Succe Lubbock Manufacturing

Veracruz Port Posts Best Year With $80 Million in Revenue

VERACRUZ MEXICO AP The Gulf coast port recorded an all time high yearly intake totaling 80 million dollars from January through December. The facility hosted at least one foreign vessel in port on every day of the year.

Veracruz Mexico Gulf of Mexico

Casals Celebrates 90th Birthday in Puerto Rico

Pablo Casals marks his 90th birthday with a beach stroll with his wife, Bach piano recital, a birthday Mass, and an evening reception and concert. Isaac Stern and Alexander Schneider perform with Casals amid attendance by Vice President Hubert Humphrey and wife, visiting from Washington for Johnson.

San Juan Puerto Rico Pablo Casals Johann Sebastian Bach Isaac Stern Alexander Schneider Carals Hubert H. Humphrey Washington Johnson Humphreys

Perry Singer Honored By Alpha Phi Omega At Minneapolis

Alpha Phi Omega members from Texas Tech presented Perry Singer with an honorary citizenship citation in Minneapolis. The group, appointed ambassadors by Mayor Rogers, plans to return to Lubbock after the national convention and shared a park proposal for Singer’s father’s old store site, noted for archeological value and a 10 acre fenced area.

Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Texas Tech Minneapolis Minn Perry Singer Lubbock Singer W. D. Rogers Jr Alpha Phi Omega Tech Dean Lewis Jones Luibbock Lake

Bahai Faith Opens Classes for All Races at Local Hall

General classes on the Baha i Faith and its teachings offered Saturday and day from 9:06 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Members of all races and ages welcome at 2104 26th Street.

Aioe Veene

First Group in New Airlift Arrives From Cuba

Jubilant Americans arrive in New Orleans as Cuba relief airlift ends. A housewife and an accountant express longing for freedom while Lopez speaks of his delayed departure, his degree from Emory, and his family. The report notes one woman’s joy and another’s caution about quitting jobs for emigration.

John Lang New Orleans Free Country Cuba Lopez Emory University Atlanta Gloria Raul Jr

First Cuban Exiles Reach U S After Talked Negotiations

About 88 U S citizens and relatives arrived in the United States from Cuba with Fidel Castro's consent after lengthy talks with the State Department. The group traveled via a Pan American jet, some in plain clothing, others with worn luggage, and were greeted by Cuban patriots in Merida and at New Orleans. State Department officials said further flights were not yet arranged.

Cuba U.S Fidel Castro United States U.S. State Department Castro Pan American World Airways Merida Mexico New Orleans State Department Raul Lopez Los Angeles

Charles Roe runnerup in national singing contest

Charles Roe, Texas Tech instructor, placed second in the National Association of Teachers of Singing national Singer of the Year contest. He tied for first in the first round with Catherine Burriss of North Carolina, then finished second after the re audition. Roe joined Tech faculty in 1964 and has since performed in university civic and church programs.

Charles Roe Texas Technico National Association of Teachers of Singing Catherin Burriss North Carolina Washington D.C Roe M.A.T.S Tech

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