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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1968

Page

2

World News in Brief Die in B52 Bombing Error

A raid near Saigon caused 42 to 44 deaths and 54 to 57 injuries as B52 bombers dropped 30 ton payloads outside the target zone. Civilians and women were among the casualties, with the operation cleared by Vietnamese and American commanders. Separate reports noted antiwar protests at UK bases with base curfews and alert status for nuclear-capable aircraft.

Saigon Air Force U.S. Air Force Saigon Military Cambridge University England Cullen Brannon Laken Lakenheath U.S Waston Daman

Britain May Seek Full Common Market Membership

Paris reports British leaders push for full entry into the European Common Market with a wide free trade zone plan. West Germany hints at reconsideration if they can join and other nations outside the bloc would be excluded. Reactions from Paris ministers cite two annually scheduled talks amid the complex talks on Europe’s economic bloc.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Kurt Georg Kisbinger Britain Ania Bri Graman Felon Minster Wiliep Parle Madrid de! Sciences Gadile Iself France West Germany Italy Belgium Nether Disorragads

He's Good Sport map who had been reported

A fragmentary note traces a local figure described as a good sport and previously reported in community circles. The readable text hints at a personality involved in school or neighborhood activities, with no clear dates or affiliations.

Fidel Castro Offers Aid to Vietnam Votes and Praise Reported

Fidel Castro signaled Cuba will send volunteers to support Vietnam when leaders in Hanoi deem it necessary. Cuban media praised Communist successes of the past two decades while Athens reports or remarks about political figures and a Greek deputy premier are noted in the dispatch.

Havana Apy Fidel Castro Vienam Vietnam Cur ‘Ban Communist Party

Garbage strike eases as officials push for quick cleanup

Reported improvements in New York sanitation amid a nine day strike threaten public health fears. Mayor Lindsay advocates National Guard aid while Gov Rockefeller and VP Nixon press for a swift contract settlement. Negotiations continue as the city weighs interim measures and state involvement.

NEW York (Ap Eaweralinioes O’rourke Manchester IIH John V. Lindsay Lindsay National Guard Paul O'Dwyer Rockefeller Romney Nixon Banis Dwyer Anm Albany New Orleans UPI Gus Thomas Beckman Omaha Neb Garbagemen Dist Aim Garrion George Romer Corre New Hampshire Pri James Olmary jeoch_ sala Beckman New York Sanita Orleans Parish Mary Romney Rockefeller and Lind

Army Interferes Again Over Bride To Be

Mary Helen Campos clung to hope of a wedding next week as fiance Pvt Richard Diaz was drafted for Korea delaying the ceremony. A possible intervention by Diaz’s superior officer offered a faint chance, while invitations cake and dress remained ready. The couple faced a second postponement as Diaz, 24, left San Antonio for duty and a grand jury appearance was postponed.

Mary Helen Campos San Antonio Korea Army Richard Fen Bog Saturda Cuple Diaz Antonio Beckman Alcock

No Cure for Hemorrhoids Says Authorities

A medical expert chorus states there is no cure for hemorrhoids except surgery. An advertised product named M.P.O. Thelatum Pile Ointment claims to relieve hemorrhoids though its efficacy is not established.

Denture Invention Uses Membrane to Protect Gums

Readable fragments describe a denture innovation with a membrane to cushion gums and support biting. The text mentions protection of gums and a harder bite, though many words are garbled.

Minor injuries from two car crash at Mth Street and Orlando Avenue

Walker Dabbs 29 of 1920 HK rt Place received minor injuries at 9 am when two cars collided at Sith Street and Avenue. He was treated at West Texas Hospital and released.

Sith Street Avenue West Texas Hospital Releas Walker Dabbs Rt Place Vora

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