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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1966

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Westmoreland lauds 12,500 infantry on Viet Nam front

Gen. William C. Westmoreland tours the Saigon area where American troops repelled a pre dawn Viet Cong assault. He commends their disciplined drive as 46 more enemy bodies are found, raising confirmed Viet Cong dead to 135 with 15 captured.

Thomas A. Reedy Saigon South Viet Nam William C.westmoreland U. S Viet Nam Epting U.S Vinh Hanoi 7Th Fleet

Brandeis Dean Calls Draft Deferment Policy Absurd

A Brandeis University dean criticized a new government plan for student draft deferments as totally absurd. The article notes confusion with examples from Harvard and mentions a draft plan continued on Page 14.

Waltham, Mass Brandeis University WWE UCEUS Harvard John A. Prot. Seeley Inter Monro

March Draft Call Shaved by Ten Thousand Volunteers

Amid wartime staffing, March draft calls were reduced by about 10 500 volunteers. The period marks the smallest enlistment level since August when 16 500 joined. Officials say the diminished pool reflects sum constraints and ongoing voluntary enlistments.

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Launch Set Saturday First In Apollo Manned Lunar Drive

The space agency aims to begin a sequence of Apollo missions leading to a manned lunar landing with a Saturday launch. Pentagon planning shows monthly draft calls and enlistment trends shaping overall military strength and training capacity. Marines added 7 000 new recruits in January an increase over 1965 levels.

The Space Agency Pentagon

Students March in Jakarta

In Jakarta students march in a public rally as authorities monitor the protest. The event mirrors regional unease and highlights youth participation amid political tensions.

Jakarta

Four Children Die From Fumes In Nashville Home

Police report four children Pamela Reed five Kim Reed three Terence Reed two and Michelle Reed two suffocated after kerosene heater failure filled their five room Nashville home with carbon monoxide fumes. Firemen evacuated the two story building where the siblings lived with their three sisters in a second floor apartment.

Nashville, Tenn Pamela Reed Kim Terence Michelle Ora

Snowstorm disrupts travel and politics in Northeast cities

A major snowstorm cripples travel in the Northeast with flights and roads delayed. In Britain, Prime Minister Harold Wilson hints at a national election amid a budget debate, as observers weigh the impact on his Labour majority and potential timing.

Arthur L. Garshon London Ee Mini Harold W. Wilson Ind Arch Oul Labor Wilson Tojnet Comaoane Serre Spolls Wilson Sali Ptment Britain Wime Pete

C C Groups Tour Plant

A tour of a manufacturing firm was conducted in January at its present location for over a year. The 25,000 square foot plant sits on a 3 acre tract north of Clovis Road in northwest Lub.

Ormal Neck Anuasy Fof Clovis Road Lub

Fire Threat Threatens Load Of Rockets In Boxcar

In East Los Angeles a fire endangered a shipment of air force rockets after New Year’s Eve. Laborer Sleukov, 43, saw a spark near a boxcar, firefighters controlled the blaze, and Sleukov suffered scalp injuries from debris while nearby jets and a sealed container were affected by the incident.

Los Angeles Calif UPS Mines Iam Sleukov Colorado Springs Air Force Sovcmans Springs Ee Rigas Fred Lauech Lausch Bleukov Vecal Olbere Ned Apc Sleukov

Texas Truck Driver Beaten Near Alabama Truck Stop

Amarillo truck driver Dia Cearlay, 58, was severely beaten near a Mobile truck stop and hospitalized Thursday. Police said he was rushed to the hospital after the blunt instrument assault.

Texas Mobile Ala UPI Amarillo Tex Dia Cearlay

Auto thief crippled by leg and toes draws judge’s praise

Milwaukee officials describe an armless thief who steered a car with a leg and toes. Circuit Judge Robert W. Climent weighs the case noting the remarkable act while detailing the suspect’s condition and alleged actions.

Will of Milwaukee Byes Fon Will Robert W. Climent

Defense wins motion in Mossler murder trial

In Miami, the defense rested after a motion to strike a key state witness who claimed a payment to kill for Melvin Lane Powers. The trial entered its sixth week with 38 defense witnesses and 70 for the state as court recessed until Monday.

Miami UPI Mossler Melvin Lane Powers Jacques Mossler Powers Messler

Lenten Guideposts Nurse Finds Her Calling Abroad

A nurse recalls reading a Peace Corps notice in 1961 promising service in Africa. She volunteers for 60 days of Swahili study and Moshi near Mount Kilimanjaro, facing death and ethical questions as a new nurse abroad.

Beverly Peace Corps Post Office Mramedl University of Arkansas Africa Moshi Mount Kili- Manjare

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