20 Feb 1966
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1966
Page
1
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Lubbock era with a display at the West Texas Museum. Investigators continue to probe the explosion and fire that gutted a residence and killed one person. Authorities report on state and national issues across multiple pages and sections of the newspaper.
A T 38 jet trainer crashed on takeoff from Reese AFB killing its student pilot and scattering wreckage over a wide area. The plane struck two trees then fell 100 feet short of a farm house after crossing a dirt road and blocking traffic. Air Force investigators began probing the crash while securing the site and guarding the perimeters.
A warm Texas spell continued as a weak front failed to change the weather, with Lubbock and nearby areas forecast for a high in the upper 60s. Meanwhile a massive 13 state cold wave sent readings plummeting across the upper Midwest and Northeast, with Roseau at 44 below and Bismarck at 34 below, drawing down temperatures from Montana to New England.
Plains health officials report a virus infection spreading across counties with many students missing school and adults staying home. Officials say four counties are in outbreak or epidemic stages while others show slowing after a peak. Viral pneumonia appeared in one case with symptoms including sore throat, upset stomach, headache, and cough lasting about a week to ten days.
In Houston AP report the widow of Rep Albert Thomas announces plans to seek the congressional seat once held by her husband. The move follows his long service and is expected to attract attention from local political figures and party committees.
Susan Logan a Texas Tech freshman from San Angelo was crowned Miss Lubbock 1966 at Municipal Auditorium. The 18 year old beat 3,000 fans as Pat Merritt and Jyn Fincher earned first and second runners up. Logan will represent Lubbock at the Texas beauty contest in Fort Worth this summer.
The state rested its case against James C. Cross Jr. in a UT campus incident as prosecutors describe UT coeds in his apartment. Dr. David Wade testified observing Cross, a former UT student, during the weekend review and noting the flashing flashlight episode.
Dist judge Mace B Thormen heard testimony from Bill Wilson as he described a defense theory and locations related to Shirley’s case. The exchange referenced cross examined statements and a disputed scene where a light and sea name were noted by the witness.
The report notes helicopters delivering thousands of U.S. Marines to Phuoc Valley a Saturday clash with Viet Cong near Saigon. Small arms fire hit a bare camp as units from the 1st Cavalry Division and other forces engaged. Damage and casualties were light.
A fragmented report notes Texas Tech bursting at the seams with a record 15 700 students enrolled for classes. The piece describes daily commutes and a preference for driving to a local Beechcraft tied down at the airport nearby, illustrating crowded campus life and travel.
Fragments indicate tension between President and labor leaders with AFL-CIO figures criticizing policy. Sources reference George Meany and rising political pressure as parties prepare for intensified confrontation.
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