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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1966

Page

4

U.S. Officials Seek Peace Talks Amid Warnings

U.S. officials report ongoing efforts for peace talks with Poland and India as Harriman prepares to meet Indian leaders in New Delhi. Arthur Goldberg meets with President de Gaulle and conveys that President Johnson doubts a swift peace outcome, while leaving some uncertainty.

Wat Save Ih New Delhi U.S Harriman Paris Arthur Goldberg United Ions Charles de Gaulle Goldberg de Gaulle Johnson Wilson Viet Nam France

Ground War Intensifies In Viet Nam

Fierce ground fighting raged as a Vietnamese government force attacked a Vietcong unit near the Cambodian border. U S planes refrained from North Viet Nam strikes for the ninth straight day amid global peace talks and high-level diplomacy.

Viet Nam United Press Internationa Saigon U. S

Steel price fights widen as U S Steel faces bid from Bethlehem

The bulletin reports Bethlehem Steel raising prices amid a looming government stance on metal costs. Against a backdrop of Vietnam war turmoil, U S Steel maintains no price changes while observers expect others to follow. The tension echoes the 1962 Kennedy era dispute over steel pricing and inflation fears.

U.S. Steel Kennedy Steel White House

Birth Announcements From Local Families This Week

Several families report births with details such as parent names addresses and hospital times. Notable entries include a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Choate at West Texas Hospital and other births at Methodist and Highland Hospitals with fathers employed in construction metalwork and banking.

Floyd Leo Choate Erskine Ford West Texas Loss Sheet Metal Co Johnny Eskalerdo Son Frias Methodist Hospital L.G. Mores Jesse Velasquez Porter Larry King Abbock Weistirg Meroasst Cataman Witlaker Hal Joe Wayne Martin Eon Weighins & Pounde West Foxes Hospital Are. Mabry Rock Staburg West Texas “Hospital Joan Lubbock National Bank

Anthony Quinn Plans Marriage Soon

Hollywood reports actor Anthony Quinn intends to marry soon while Bob Hope returns from overseas Yuletide trip. Also noted quarterback Donny spurns higher oilers bid to sign with the Packers.

Anthony Quinn Bob Hope Yuletide Donny

Bob Hope returns from Asia tour with servicemen

Bob Hope and his troupe arrived home to greet family and reporters after touring Southeast Asia. Hope showed a bruised leg from a fall during a performance in Thailand and joked he would do anything for a laugh. He addressed draft protests and floated a jab at McNamara while in Asia.

Bob Hope Taywy Southeast Asia Encicf Anderson Strations United States Lubbock Avalanche Hope Journal Dolores President's Council of Economy Thailand Los Angeles Guam Viet Nam Carroll Baker Dianna Lynn Batts Jack Jones Peter Leeds Joey Heatherton Miss Batts

Packers get rich deal for Lombardi signing amid missing skiers

Vince Lombardi praises a high value contract as rumors swirl about a first draft year extension. The Green Bay coach discusses pay while New Mexico Civil Air Patrol aids search for missing skiers Juett and Dettle near Ruidoso.

Oilers bid for All American Anderson shifts amid rival offers

Houston Oilers reduced their bid for Anderson to 700000 after learning Packers plans, with lawyer Ernie Hearst in Jacksonville pursuing the deal. Bud Adams cut $200000 home and $3000 furniture from the offer, then restored some bonuses as the team stayed hopeful until the last minute. Anderson voiced happiness with Green Bay, citing heart and fit with the Packers.

Green Bay Houston Texas Tech Jeff White John Carrell Houston Oilers Donny Aorson K.S Bud) Adams Adams Oilers Avalanche-Journal Anderson Ernie Hearst Jacksonville Texas

Avalanche kills skier at Park City resort and closes slopes

A 200 foot wide avalanche at Park City, Utah, left one dead and two injured as volunteers and sheriff's deputies searched the hillside for missing victims. The resort, operated by United Park City Mines, faced ongoing rescue efforts and continued snow on the slopes.

Kier Park City

Georgia Fans to Proud Texans at Kickoff

About 500 people registered with the Texas Tech Ex-Student Association before kickoff and Dr. Byron Riegel spoke as Georgia fans gathered, highlighting cross state attendance and school pride.

Texas Texas Tech Ex-Student Association Byron Riegel

Corsicana Police Nab Teen Kidnapper After Ennis Abduction

Police overtook a kidnapper during a ransom attempt in a Corsicana case linked to Ennis Texas. Wanda Chandler aged 16 was freed unharmed. one officer J W Pritchett was wounded and the kidnapper's wife also injured. the caller demanded 5000 dollars and warned of a return call.

Corsicana Tex J. W. Pritchett Wanda Chandler Ennis Wanda P.m Davis Hilltop

Missing Men Found After Reservoir Search

The bodies of Robert M. Allen and E. J. Russell were recovered from Rayburn Reservoir near the water where their boat was found. A third missing man, Jerry Allbritton of Seattle, remains unaccounted for as a search continues.

Robert M. Allen E. J. Russell Jerry Allbritton Seattle Wash Riegel Bert Huffman Tech B. B. Kirk Raider Kirk New Boston Texas Red Raiders Florida J Raiders Shell Cody Joseph Abram Miami Pritchett Thelfrom Raiderland Wanda Sam Texas Tech Alj Little Hoy Rayburn Reservoir Ams Patt) Perkins Lubbock J. T. King Donny Anderson Tom Wilson Honolulu King Raiders George Washington Hotel

New Year Celebrations Across the Nation and World

Nightlife buzzed as party-goers packed venues while many offices and banks closed for New Year observances. Johnson sought a peaceful Vietnam settlement as New York braced for a strike and Times Square welcomed 1966 with a new clock. Roman Catholics marked a jubilee at the Vatican Council, Ramadan began, and Jewish Sabbath begins at sundown as Detroit rabbis condemn festive excess.

Viet Nam Linen Johnson White House New York City John V. Lindsay New Times New York Times Square Japan Detroit

Johnson's Campus Struggle Aided Johnson's Rise

UPI reports a new book on Lyndon Johnson's early years claiming a secret campus society shaped his political style. The White Stars used intelligence based nominations to control student government, the campus press, and student jobs at Southwest Texas State College.

David Anderson San Marcos Tex UPI Lyndon Johnson Johnson White Star Pol Southwest Texas State College Lyndon Baines Johnson Southwest Texas State College Press William C. Pool Amie Craddock David Eugene Conrad Texas Hill Country Moms Senate

Highway Deaths Slow. Toll Lower than Holidays This Year

The first day of the holiday period saw 147 traffic deaths with 11 five fatalities in other incidents. Ohio led the nation with 18 traffic deaths while California and Michigan reported high counts, and overall toll reached 174. The rate was about 10 percent below 1965 New Year levels and nearly one third down from a week ago.

South da Nang Chu Lai Saigon North Viet Nam Tay Ninh Dalat Ackley Guard Council Bethlehem Steel Dian UPI Steve Northrup U.S Dai Nang Chu’ Lai Minh Long Song Ha Dai Loc Robert Ibrahim Ohio California Michigan

Educator 148 and Ladies Lead Civic Improvements

Fragmentary notice honors an educator nicknamed 148 and a group of women who spearheaded civic improvements. The readable text credits leadership and community service while hinting at broader local efforts.

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