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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1968

Page

6

Allies Halt Reds Desperation Push at Hue Citadel

Allied fighter bombers targeted anti aircraft guns on the citadel walls as the battle for Hue continued with heavy fighting. The U S Command reported enemies holding two corners of the citadel while allies claimed over 300 enemy killed. Johnson cited multi million dollar losses as American air assets suffered dozens of aircraft destroyed or damaged and Viet Nam food shortages worsened in Saigon amid barricaded streets and closed shops.

U.S Hue Johnson Vietnam Saigon

Johnson Affirms Caution In Vietnam War Outlook

President Johnson cautioned against predicting major new troop moves in Vietnam while noting the U S has under 500000 troops there toward a 529000 limit He said no immediate need for extra Congress authority and stressed uncertainty about a broad offensive amid the Khe Sanh area push He argued Communist morale questions do not signal victory or defeat.

Khe Sanh Demilitarized Zone Johnson Vietnam Joint Chiefs Congress United States Khe Sand Saigon Pentagon Detroit Washington National

Viet Cong Attacks Across Vietnam After Curfew Lift

Widespread Viet Cong assaults hit Dalat Nha Trang and Saigon regions as curfew ends. U.S. and South Vietnamese forces defend as towns like Ben Tre Can Tho Mo Cay Vinh Long face attacks with mortars rockets and gunfire. One Marine killed and another wounded as operations attempt to divert focus from the north.

Tn Can Tha Delta Soth Saigon U.S Mo Cay Vinh Lai Vinh Long U.S. Navy

Quake Shakes Mexico City for Three Minutes

A powerful earthquake struck downtown Mexico City on Friday night, lasting nearly three minutes and knocking out power across the northern half of the city. Shocks were felt as far as Acapulco, with buildings swaying and a street boulder toppled near the UPP bureau. There were no reported casualties or damage estimates available.

Menico Cipy Mexico City Capi al Acapulco UPP Bureau Cits

Secret Panmunjom talks on Pueblo crew fate revealed

U S military confirms secret Panmunjom talks with North Korea about the Pueblo crew and ship, with no results reported. Park Chung-hee and US Ambassador Porter discussed the case, while Washington signaled no breakthrough after a half hour session.

John Wooosauih Pak Chunn-Kuk Park Chung-hee William J. Porter Johnson Washington Panmunjon Park Porter Pat Envox Seoul Panmunion United States South Korea Panmunejong Karesan Mop Woreans Macht Purdie Iooo South Koresa

McNamara Hails AWACS Based Air Defense Overhaul

McNamara outlines a shift to an airborne radar system using AWACS style planes to detect and intercept Soviet bombers, with 20 to 50 aircraft orbiting the continent. The plan promises cost savings, but faces debate over scale and readiness amid new interceptor technology.

Pentagon AWACS Enedy McNamara

Black Brothers set 32 hour rock marathon record

West German group the Black Brothers claimed a world record for a 32 hour nonstop rock and roll marathon in Oldenburg. Bandleader Manfred Schwarz, 19, said the five member group exceeded the previous 281 hour mark, with only one member allowed to rest at a time during the session.

Oldenburg Germany UPI Manfred Schwarz

Nuclear power advances cited for irrigation water storage

Scientists predict cheap energy could cut water import costs by storing Mississippi River diverted water for High Plains irrigation. Teller proposes underground storage using clean explosives to access aquifers with minimal radioactivity, enabling selective seasonal use.

Mississippi River High Plains Teller Taree University of California Tech Dewehos Fredel Aml

Wasteful Woody Plants and Soil Water Threaten States Farms

RB A Stewart of the Agricultural Research Service at Fort Collins warns millions of acres of worthless woody plants waste water and threaten soil health. He calls for intensive study of how agricultural practices affect soil and groundwater and questions denitrification rates below root zones to curb contamination while maintaining efficiency.

RB. A. Stewart Acuiculttural Research Service Fort Collins Colo Maxton Stewart ARS

Three Hurt When Auto Rolls Over in City

A weekday car crash near City left three people injured as the vehicle overturned. Eyewitnesses reported chaotic moments before responders arrived, with minor injuries and no immediate threat to life. Authorities are investigating the cause and will release details as available.

First Regular Meet of Dabborek Osee Car Alamagers Assoc

The first monthly meeting at Johnson House Restaurant includes election of officers and discussion of Smarkelines issues. Jim Kelly of the new group says the aim is to improve used car quality for Labbork market and local transaction conditions.

Dabborek Osee Car Alamagers Association

Unclear gang links and legal case from Baton Rouge notice

A garbled OCR text from a Baton Rouge page mentions Hells Angels links to Slavine Eved and Texans, questioning Sherer POW, and a commission related to judges or officials. The defendants were held on a certain charge and for a stated duration regarding driving after an issue at a park. No clear names, dates, or places are decipherable.

South Korea asks United States for more troops

South Korea seeks additional American troops under the mutual defense pact to guard against a possible invasion by North Korean forces. Washington reportedly weighs calling ground-force reservists while U S troops in Korea may be reinforced. North Korea infiltrates Seoul and a platoon attempts an assassination of President Park.

Shou South Ores United States Saturs Seon Washington Johnson South Kore U.S Seoul Chunsi Hee Park Korea

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