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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1968

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Frail man travels 1000 miles for new heart transplant

Cape Town reports Christiaan Barnard treats Horace de Jesus Mesquita who arrived by train from Lourenço Marques weakened by the journey and required oxygen in Groote Schuur Hospital emergency room. Barnard plans a second heart transplant on his return, while Philip Rubbers remains in satisfactory but slower recovery.

Cape Town South Africa Masaibique Groote Sehuur Christiaan Tarnard Horaeis de Jesus Barnard Founape Philip Rhuibers

Rusk Says U S Exercised Restraint In Vietnam Bombing

Secretary of State Dean Rusk on Sunday said the United States had shown restraint in bombing North Vietnam while exploring peace talks with Hanoi. He cautioned the week ahead could bring a major Communist offensive against South Vietnam and noted possible troop deployments if requested by commanders.

iAe Associated Press Washington Sec. of State Dean Rusk United States North Vietnam Hane

Secret Truce Talks Cited on Pueblo Crew Release

South Korean sources report a secret U S North Korea meeting may have made headway toward freeing the Pueblo crew with possible steps to return the dead and injured. US forces spokesman offered no confirmation as panmunjom talks continued amid conflicting reports of meetings.

ORY Pregsy Seoul Pueblo Korea Panmunjom United States Park Cinwine Kwoke Military Armistice Commission Panmuniom Wonsandan Robinson South Woreign U.S

Spy Ship Pueblo Assignment Seen as Routine Mission

Washington reports frame the Pueblo rescue as a low risk operation intended to gauge possible surprise invasions of South Korea. The 83 crew faced capture after a North Korean patrol boat approached, while nearby air and sea assets were not positioned to intervene. Congressional review will probe whether Washington policymakers were alerted in time.

Foun M. Hightower Washington Css Pueblo U.S Military High Command South Korea Navy Ean Puebla Pueblo

Convenient Pay Phones Do Big Business In City

Avalanche data show Lubbock residents average about 1 2 calls daily from pay phones. Southwestern Bell operates 67 public and 502 semi public instruments with maintenance and security concerns. Home pay phones show three of four users have home phones, and 19 percent use pay phones five or more times daily. Most calls go to family and friends.

Joe Gordon Journal COLN Lubbock Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Trubbock

Prayer Aim for Grace Beyond Criticism

A brief devotional note urges readers to seek grace from God and refrain from criticizing those who have erred, offering guidance for thoughtful Christian living.

Nine Die In Boston Hotel Fire At Roosevelt Building

A pre-dawn blaze gutted the six story Hotel Roosevelt in the Boston South End killing nine occupants. Fire crews searched the debris for additional victims as officials said no one was officially missing and the dead were not identified. The building housed shops on the ground floor.

Associated Press Boston South End Hotel Roosevelt

Rain Chance Slight Here And Across Texas

The forecast shows mild temperatures and overcast skies with a slight chance of rain across Texas including the South Plains. Northerly winds 10 to 20 mph and a high in the upper 50s are expected while other areas report above normal temperatures.

Texas South Plains North Texas Delhis Ort Worth Litthy Vilage Lubbouk

Battle for Survival as Bull Snake Outsmarts Rattler

Spur resident C. A. McClain explains how a bull snake can intercept a rattlesnake’s meal. The rattler coils to feed while the bull snake nips at the victim, prompting a dramatic struggle described as a roundabout victory.

C. A. McClain Spur

Assaults Signal North Vietnamese Offense Near Khe Sanh

U S Marines repelled a ground assault on Hill 861 near Khe Sanh as heavy artillery and rocket fire pounded the base. Hue house to house fighting reported while the DMZ front and Saigon saw renewed clashes. U S command said North Vietnamese losses reached about 16 976 with 1 477 allied deaths.

Associated Press Saigon Khe Sanh South Vietnam Hill 861 Hue USS Igisoeas Haar U.S William C. Westmoreland

Tragic Parachute Collision Ends 17 Year Old’s Jump

A formation jump in Salt Lake City ends with Beck y Rechtenbach 17 dying after a collision with Larry Boyd. Eyewitness Steven Biljanic reports five jumpers began from 7 500 feet, separated at 3 500 feet, and Rechtenbach released her harness at 500 feet leading to her death.

Salt Lake City UPI Becky Rechtenbach Salt Lakes City Larry Boyd Steven E. Biljanic Biljanic Miss Rechtenbach Boyd

Sign Urges Care as Children May Disobey

In Lebanon Pennsylvania a roadside sign warns drivers to slow and drive carefully, stating Our children may be disobeying us. The message highlights concerns for child safety in the central Pennsylvania town.

Lebanon, Pa Pennsylvania

Not Impossible Red Attack Threat Warned by U S General

Brig. Gen. Phil Davidson said thousands of North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops could launch a new offensive at almost any time across South Vietnam. He estimated 60,000 guerrillas active in the current drive, with 40,000 in central forces and five divisions in the DMZ region, plus other units along the coast and highlands. He predicted a next phase against Khe Sanh and noted weather could limit U S air power. the aim was urban turmoil and suppression of Allied airfields, with a countrywide plan seen in intelligence.

Robert Os Me Namara Rusk Vietnam McNamoara Hanne Ebsaphon Viet Hoa Wo O Saigon Phil Davidson U.S South Vietnam Davidson Vames Davidson Vietnams Dmz Khe Sanh

Be The WEATHER Lubbock sees fair, light temps

The outlook for Lubbock and vicinity is fair with little temperature change today and tonight. Daytime highs will reach the upper 50s while tonight’s low will dip to the low 30s.

Lubbock

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