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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1966

Page

4

New Storm Boils From Midland Toward East

State police report heavy snow drifts impede roads from Midland toward Tupelo and Culpepper as Florida visitors stock up on long underwear heaters and bottled gas amid bitter cold. Heatless tenements in New York City evacuate 19 percent of occupants.

Tupelo Culpepper Ala New York City New York Acros Pennsylvania Grand Central Station Delaware Virginia Pennsylvania Turnpike

Stormy weather sweeps Panhandle and Eastern states

A cold front brought light snow to Friona Plainview and Dimmitt with dust in the Lubbock area and gusty winds across Texas Panhandle and South Plains. Forecasters expect a second front to drop temperatures further with clearing later in the day. statewide fog drizzle rain affected many areas while New York and Ohio faced heavy snow, closures, and emergency conditions.

Friona Plainview Dimmitt Littlefield Floydada Panhandle South Plains Lubbock Lamesa el Paso South Texas Alice Weather Bureau Gulf of Mexico Port Arthur Brownsville Wichita Falls Dallas-Fort Worth East Texas Lufkin-Nacogdoches Piney Woods Dalhart Amarillo East Texas Middle Panhandle Upper Panhandle West Texas Ohio Cleveland Florida Lakeland Fla Clemus Mutual Tempe Kassee Jacksonville Tampa Orlando Miami Washington D.C Hospictus Arlington Maryland Baltimore Bethlehem Steel Baltimore Transit Co Lume Norfolk Missouri Arkansas Kansas Ilinois Wester Tennessee Kentucky Colorado Central Plains Midwest Grand Junction Colo Flagstaff Ariz Silver City Bayard New Mexico Oklahoma

Poll Tax Totals Lag Across Texas Counties

Poll tax tallies look lower than last year in Plainview and surrounding counties. Hockley and Lamb report declines from 1964 with provisional totals showing 3 766 and 3 025 exemptions respectively. Other counties list varied figures amid lingering litigation and non presidential year slowdowns. Final data hinge on delayed store and substation tabulations.

Plainview Hockley Lamb Lamb County Bailey Gaines Dawson Swisher Cochran J. Crosby Floyd Garza Lynn Terry Travis County Fritz Robinson Austin Houston Carl Smith Ben Gentle Dallas Bexar County Charles Davis San Antonio Edinburg Hidalgo County Bob Lyon

Negroes occupy deactivated Greenville AFB in hunger protest

A small band of about 53 African Americans occupies a deactivated Greenville Air Force Base in Mississippi citing hunger cold and lack of jobs or land. They announce support from the Poor People's Conference and say they will stay until demands are met as FBI and local law enforcement monitor the situation. The base, idle since March, is near the main gate as tempers run high and a federal law violation is cited for breaking a lock.

Reenville Greenville Air Force Base Air Force George BR. Andrews White House A Force Chief of Staff Andrews City FBI Walter Prosper Greenville Char Aids Poor People’s Conference Mimi Shaw National Council of Churches Delta Prosper Justice Department

Canada minister hopes bombing pause may continue

Rae Lester B Pearson said the government hoped the bombing pause could be extended if North Viet Nam showed flexibility. He told the House of Commons he was informed of the U S decision. The British Foreign Office denounced Ho Chi Minh for demanding the Viet Cong be the sole representative in any peace conference. Tokyo Prime Minister Ep sak Soto said he would continue efforts to end the special envoy tour to North Viet Nam and other Asian nations to push negotiations.

Lester B. Pearson Canada North Viet Nam House of Commons U.S Foreign Office Ho Chi Minh Liertion Front Tokyo Epsak Soto Parlament Yok Viet Nam Johnson Senate Democratic Mike Mansfield Montana Bret Mo Dirksen Hines Gerald T. Ford Michigan House Carl Albert Oklahoma United Nations George de Aiken Aiken McNamara Sen Norns Cotton Rene Sec Robert McNamara Cotton McNmara Congress Viet Wayne Morse Dore United Nations Senate EW Ful Mnicht de Ark Johnsens

Rockport Sinks in Pacific Ocean Northwest of Midway

The Liberian freighter SS Rockport radioed that she was sinking in heavy Pacific seas about 600 miles northwest of Midway Island. A two man crew reportedly launched a raft but it was unclear if the Rockport had been abandoned. Swells ranged 11 to 14 feet with winds 20 to 30 knots.

Honolulu UPI Rockport Pacific Midway Island

Pioneer Hotel sale reported off as agreement reached

Attorneys said there will be no change in sale or ownership of the Pioneer Hotel. A trustee sale scheduled for Monday night was canceled after the parties reached a suitable agreement for future operations. The foreclosure hearing was postponed pending temporary restraining action.

Pioneer Pioneer Hotel Hoday Robert Ho Bean Homer Go Mayes Plaza Tutte Ine Corp Citizens N Bank Great Southern Life Insurance Co Homer J Roper

Turbulent Career of Rooney Linked to Marital Strife

The report outlines Rooney's volatile marriage history, including alimony disputes and bankruptcies, with notes on his latest reconciliation and statements about family happiness. It also covers Mille Milocjevic's alleged past film roles and social details, plus surrounding domestic and legal developments.

Rooney Barbara Estine Milocevic Minos Milos

Texas Senate Terms In Question Over Start Dates

The majority opinion examines whether Senate terms begin on election day or when the next legislature convenes. Calhoun and Spears argue terms start with election, while Norvell and Griffin discuss constitutional provisions, redistricting effects, and a staggered start to Senate terms. The document notes inconsistencies and reviews historical constitutional references to determine the proper commencement timing.

Texas Spears Calhoun Senate Tait House

Fragmented OCR yields scattered names and events in a local notice

The readable fragments mention various names including Mut Mesana and Steven, with stray references to locations, times, and a distant public or school event. The garbled text preserves little coherent narrative, but centers on individuals, a schedule, and possible notices from a community or school, all embedded in an OCR noise.

Navy wife dies after Lovington crash in Viet Nam era

Carol Sue Blackwood 20 wife of a Navy man stationed in Viet Nam died in Lovington San Geral hospital after a car collision at the intersection of 4th Street and Avenue Boat. Investigating officers said her car collided with a vehicle driven by Richard Allen Shelton 15. Shelton was uninjured. Mrs Blackwood employed at Lovington Credit Bureau, survived by husband John Wayne Blackwood Jr. and son, plus her mother sister and grandparents. Police investigation continues.

Lovington Carol Sue Blackwood Navy Viet Nam San General Hospital Weaih Blackwood Richard Allen Shelton Ath St Shelton 4Th St Joy Sue Markham Laington Mes Dora Markham Tatum

U S Planes Wreck Convoy Bridges In New Assaults

U S planes hit North Viet Nam targets wrecking convoy bridges and barges while attacking coastal routes. Heavy anti aircraft fire and shore batteries challenged operations as a pilot was rescued from the South China Sea after a mutt bombardment.

U.S Saigon South Viet Nam North Viet Nam Militar Deen South China Sea

Communists Increase Offensives Across South Vietnam

Intelligence reports from Saigon indicate North Vietnamese forces expanded raids as US and allied troops mounted scattered offensives during a relative lull. Air strikes targeted routes along the central coast and Thanh Hoa while reports say traffic moved freely from Hanoi.

Reds Saigon Hanoi Haiphong Mir

Cotton policy clash and Texas vote in farm plan dispute

The article details a heated debate over a cotton assessment and a Texas delegation vote. Randolph disputed the plan citing political opposition and potential impact on the industry. The Texas vote faced procedural questions under a state unit rule, with debate over a revote and the plan’s broader consequences for research and promotion.

Texas Twio Randolph Rolling Fork Miss Conright Earrier Cortriott UTP Congress Cortricht

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