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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1968

Page

2

Chromosomal RNA May Lead to Grow New Limbs

A Pasadena California science briefing reports chromosomal RNA as a key to turning genes on or off in cells. Dr James Bonner and colleagues describe how chromosomal RNA binds histones to suppress specific genes, a step toward controlled growth of organs and limbs, amid Vietnam War battlefield context and radio updates.

Havana Associated Press Blell Ralph Dighton Pasadena Calif Lunc J. D. Gainey James Bonner Cornia Institute of Technology Science Writers Bonner

Marines sweep Hue as Viet Cong flag still flies over Citadel

UPI reports in Hue, Brig. Gen. Lahue leads Marine and South Vietnamese forces against snipers while napalm rains on Viet Cong positions. Marines raised the U S flag atop the Citadel as the battered flag of Hanoi’s guerrillas fluttered in orange flames. Reports cite 3 000 Communist and 100 Marine deaths in Hue and 543 American deaths nationwide last week with 2 547 wounded.

South Vietnam U.S Huc VC Fing UPI Richard V. Oliver Hue Saigon Oliver Jwatch Foster C. Lahue Leatherneck Lahue Perfume River

New Mexico Teachers Press Call for Special Session on School Finance

The New Mexico Education Association urged Governor Cargo to convene a special legislative session in the week of March 2 to consider an improved education financing plan. The NMEA warned of a statewide action if a foundation program and tax support are not adopted, with Cargo saying he would not be pushed and promising a carefully planned approach.

New Mexico Education Association David Cargo NMEA Cargo Las Cruces

Troop Buildup in Vietnam and Hijacking Incident Reported

Dispatch of 10 500 troops raises U S forces in Vietnam to about 70 000 with 6 000 Marines included United States military studies shorter post tour return times while examining Marine Corps plans The hijacking of a commercial airliner landed in Havana marking the first U S hijacking to end in Cuba since 1961 Passengers reported cordial treatment and Cuban souvenirs as U S aircraft monitored the flight and passengers were escorted by Cuban militiamen on arrival at Havana

Tampa Florida Lake Okeechobee Havana United States Miami Cuba Pan American Flight Hawkins Des Moines Iowa Golter Bedwell Jack Estabrooke Lake Oswego Ore

Snow and Ice Sweep Northwest Texas and Nearby Areas

Weather observers report a winter storm across Northwest Texas with snow and freezing drizzle. Amarillo and Wichita Falls show multiple inches of snow and deep freezes, while Lubbock and Abilene report snow and trace accumulations. The system spreads toward North Central and Northeast Texas with arctic air pushing temperatures into the teens in the deep South.

Amarillo Childress Wichita Wichit Falls Dallas Abilene Austin Lubbock Shamrock College Station Fort Worth Houston Longview Lufkin Mineral Wells Texarkana Tyler Waco Wichita Falls Perryton Dan Amaro Big Spring Midland Alpine McAllen Brownsville Texas Northwest Cf Nation Meandaiena Dallas-Fort Worth Alabama

President Johnson Urges Open Housing and Mortgage Measures

In a Texas ranch message to Congress, Johnson calls for open housing legislation and starts a 75,000 program with 65 million for rent supplements and 1 million for model cities. He seeks to loosen mortgage funds by permitting FHA and VA increases and shifting secondary mortgage operations to the private sector amid urban crises.

Federal National Mortgage Association Texas Congress

Exposition drive, health updates, and council events in Lubbock

Community notices outline a ticket sales rally at Hodges Elementary School to support the annual Council Exposition of the South Plains and Boy Scouts of America. The exposition is set for April 6 at Lubbock Municipal Auditorium. Also covered are church services for Mrs. Huldah Manning and updates on Dr. W M Turner recovering after surgery. Local officials comment on poverty and housing issues amid cold regional weather.

Hodges Elementary Ave.p South Plains Boy Scouts of America Lubbock Municipal Auditorium Lubbock Pbx Club School Nurses’ Emergency Fund Lubbock Public Schools Joan Kindred Guadalupe Elementary School Emma Sorenson Lubbock PBX Club

City Council Considers Expanding Precincts For April 16 Vote

Lubbock City Council approves study to enlarge city precincts from 29 to 30 and aligns numbering with county lines to reduce voter crowding at Mackenzie Junior High School. Mayor Rogers says new precincts will simplify voting and match county registration slips.

Fred Senter Rah Burr Mackenzie Junior High West Lubbock Rogers

Marines Push Toward Saigon Suburbs Last Red Stronghold

A U S Army 25th Infantry Division officer said large Communist forces faced heavy resistance as they moved toward Saigon and warned that a major attack could follow the Jan 30 Son Nhut Air Base assault.

Saigon U.S Army 25Th Infantry Division Son Nhut

Amaryllo Woman Drops Bid for Russian MS Vaccine

Mrs. Wilford S. Brashears of Amarillo who sought a Russian made experimental vaccine for multiple sclerosis said she will abandon further efforts. The 38 year old MS patient received hundreds of letters from other sufferers while her husband noted no proof the serum was effective and health officials called it rabies vaccine.

Ganda Don Bedwell Miami Herald Barbara Rok Sacramento Callf U.S. Air Force Homestead Air Force Base Amarillo API Wilford S. Brashears Brashears Dis Cave

Texas Police Destroy Marijuana Patch

In Weslaco Texas police removed an apparent marijuana patch found in a residential area. An estimated 250 dollars worth of cannabis was destroyed after officers could not catch the suspected harvester.

Texas Weslaco Tex Harold George Oscar Garcia

Lucas rises to Senate Majority Leader after Truman win

Scott Lucas, a diligent and approachable figure, becomes Senate Majority Leader following Truman's upset victory that returned Democrats to control Congress. He previously served as Democratic whip in the Republican-led 80th Congress under Sen. Alben Barkley and began his career as county state’s attorney in 1900s Illinois. He studied at Illinois Wesleyan University Law School and served in World War I, helping organize the American Legion.

Lucas Senate Truman Congress Alben W. Barkley Mareon County Ill Illinois Wesleyan University Law School Bloomington American Legion

Veterans and wives back flag effort for Khe Sanh troops

Mrs. Castillo says veterans and wives support a tough flag for Hill 881 at Khe Sanh amid supplies prioritized. Maj. Caulfield notes high winds have frayed the flag, with a replacement awaiting needs like food and ammunition for the battalion.

Matthew Caulfield Castillo

Lombardo Recovering After Surgery At Houston Hospital

Band leader Guy Lombardo is reported to be resting well at Methodist Hospital in Houston after surgery. The Baylor College of Medicine team led by Dr. Michael DeBakey performed the operation, with details still unavailable and no further remarks from hospital spokesmen.

Houston Guy Lombardo Methodist Hospital Houston Chronicle Baylor University College of Medicine Michael DeBakey Radio Knuz DeBakey Methodist

Cantrell Dies in Tahoka After Meningitis

W E Cantrell of Tahoka dies from meningitis aged in Tahoka. Services set for Friday at First Methodist with Rev Hugh Daniel and Rev Aubrey White. Burial in Dalhart Cemetery with Masons involvement. Survived by widow Vida two daughters Betty Green Dalhart Kathleen Teel Tulsa and two sons William Jr Houston and Earl J. Roundup documentary Hollywood (UPI) Henry.

First Methodist Hugh Daniel Aubrey White Ida- Too Wil Masons Dalhart Cantrell Poka-Lambro Tahoka Methodist Church

Merit Scholars Named From Local High School

The list includes Van A. Davis Jr of 6014 Vernon Ave Amy Hammer daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Hammer of 2122 Vernon Ave Havens son of Mr and Mrs Winfred G Steglich 5421 8th Place Randy Phelps son of Mr and Mrs Earl Phelps Bosna Lubbock High John Durham son of Mrs Jane Durham 3205 40th St Ralph Durham 6405 Memh ia Ave Emily Wu burn daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Weiturn 3606 Mth St

A. Davis Jr Vernon Ave Amy Hammer Allen Memhia Emily Wuburn Mire Marvin’ Weiturn Mth

Five Dollar Theft Repaid After Six Years in Rochester

A former department store employee in Rochester confesses to stealing five dollars of merchandise in 1903 and says he has suffered remorse until now. A five dollar bill was enclosed with the note. The writer does not reveal the store or identify himself.

Rochester N.Y Stone

Trash Dump Operator Found Dead in San Antonio

AP reports 68 year old All Techichart, operator of a north side trash dump, was found beaten to death and robbed. City patrolman A L Domid suttered.

San Antonio

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