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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1968

Page

8

Reds Khe Sanh Attack Signals New Hue Drive

AP report notes Khe Sanh assault may indicate a new push as Marines fight through Hue. Navy cruisers shell key positions offshore while house to house combat continues near the Perfume River and Saigon braces for a possible second wave of Viet Cong forces.

Demilitarized Zone Hue U.S Associated Press John Lengel Perfume River 3Rd Marine Division Phu Bai Saigon

Pay Phones in Lubbock See Daily Calls and Cash Flow

A survey shows 7 800 daily pay phone calls in Lubbock with about 65 percent cash and 35 percent credit or reversed charges. Most use is at travel centers and airports with 800 dollars cash revenue daily and 280 dollars from credit calls. Impulse purchases dominate, and change availability is common. vandalism and coin-box theft are noted security concerns.

Lubbock C. H. Chambers Chambers Texas Tech Union Robert L. Metts

Johnson rejects Dien Bien Phu fate for Khe Sanh outpost

President Johnson warned against turning Khe Sanh into any damned Dien Bien Phu as North Vietnamese forces pressed the siege. The Defense Department stressed the outpost could and should be defended, while Time magazine noted the Joint Chiefs signed a statement affirming defense.

Washington UPI Johnson Khe Sanh Dien Bien Phu Defense Department Time Magazine Joint Chiefs

Bright Red Object Seen Over Dallas Firecracker Like

Dallas observers reported a bright red object that seemed to shoot off firecrackers Sunday night. It drifted, grew still, then vanished minutes later and sparked lively sky watching around Love Field. Local officials offered no official explanation for the apparent aircraft and fireworks.

Dallas Love ‘Field

Trant Ww Family Receives Support After Roadside Incident

A late night incident near DM Avenue left a man named Peto injured while his father Ta Tap A aided at the scene. Local authorities say a bystander group gathered at Trant sun Tai to assist and record details for the inquiry.

Trant

Miners to Return to Work After Narrow United Mine Workers Talks

The United Mine Workers announce a plan to recall about 11 000 miners from five states after a week long strike at Pennsylvanias mines. Governor Po Shafer supports limited state media coverage as police release 14 arrested protesters near Johnstown. Joseph Yablonski says Solar Buell Co agrees to bargaining with the union and officials plan talks today.

Pipyisburghid Cabs Water Mine Workers Sundas Dinton Pennesylvania O Smadl Peneunion Johnstown Joseph Yablonski Saturdiss Solar Buel Co United Mine Workers Pennsylvania Raymond Po Shafer Yablonski Solar

Press reports in London urge Westmoreland dismissal

British papers cite behind the scenes demands in Washington to fire General William Westmoreland, citing perceived military missteps in Vietnam and questioning his strategic view. London’s The People and observers in Washington discuss Johnson's stance and Westmoreland’s influence on policy.

London Washington William C. Westmoreland the People Terence Lancaster Koener LBD Vietnam Willam Westmoreland U.S Johnson Westmoreland

Snake Fight On Page Weaves A Curious Duel

A fragment describes a bull snake challenging a rattlesnake. The bull snake signals with vigorous rattling, advances to strike, coils around the rattler by its head and neck after swift circling, and holds the rattler in a coil for about ten minutes before the outcome.

C. A. McClain Spur Don Johnsons

Snake Fight Near Spur Reveals Bold Ratler Exchange

Witnesses describe a snake battle southwest of Spur in the Kent Garza area with a bull snake engaging a ratler in a looping figure eight. The attacker remained defensive throughout the encounter despite efforts to intervene.

Twusy Spur Kent-Garza

After Party Man Robbed Beaten In Alley Here

Police report multiple burglaries and robberies across the city. A man was assaulted in an alley and robbed of cash and valuables. Purses, purses from sorority sisters, and a Delta Tau Delta house item were stolen. Local homes and a service station were also burglarized with electronics, currency, and personal items taken. Evidence includes a burglary at Kay Carter Elementary and a Delta Tau Delta house break-in.

STO Phillips Bh Parkway Dome Oliver Jones Sandra Dee Sterns Roberta Garay Doak Phi Mu Sorority Lodge Delta ‘Tau Delta Broadway Burrell Overstreet Zeadat St Hoth St Deonird AL Warren Jerry Lee Sora St Cornell Kay Carter Tilt Street Avenue Q Randy Cope Ta. McNeely Sth David Conn 85Rd St Sheriff's Deputies

North Korea Breached Rules During Pueblo Seizure

The Pueblo incident prompted officials to discuss policy and risk in intelligence operations. North Korea’s boarding attempt and radio silence broke expectations, while U S officials weighed the danger, potential war risks, and the limits of electronic eavesdropping near North Korean shores.

Pueblo Bucher Buecher North Korea Liberty National Secure Agency Ckise Sinail Johnson Japan Pacific Congress United States Russia Bone

Pueblo Incident Text Reveals Feasibility Doubts On Rescue

In Washington, Secretary McNamara and Secretary Rusk discuss the Pueblo affair. They note a rescue of the Pueblo was not feasible and emphasize careful verification before any military action. Officials cite international law and the risk to ongoing missions in the region.

Pueblo Senoor Tanna Grant Sharp Pacific John J. Hyland Paciic Pear Frank T. Johnson Tos Japan Lid M Bacher Nein Johnsen Flobmeon State Department Washington Wonsar Mediterranean Savtet Rewplian McNamara U.S

Kennedy Suffers Brain Vessel Spasm in Palm Beach

Joseph P Kennedy father of President elect John F Kennedy reportedly suffered a slight spasm of a brain blood vessel Sunday night in Palm Beach Florida. Dr Saul Rotter said his condition remains about the same and tied to age and underlying illness.

Palm Beachis Fla. Cap Joseph Po John Ff.kennedy Saul Rotter Kennedy Rotter

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