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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1966

Page

6

Wildcatters Spur Ohio Oil Boom Amid Lasting Aftermath

Mount Gilead Ohio AP report describes Ohio oil wildcatters boosting output to levels unseen since the boom. The development spurred new acreage searches, gas finds, and higher quality Penn grade oil while county life shifted with rising tax revenues and revised drilling rules. Sheriff Bud A. Bratton notes the scene has changed but not returned to former days.

Robert B. Miller Mount Gilead Ohio Wildcatters Bud A. Bratton Tistics Morrow County Kirk Jordan The Oil and Gas Association Guy Stitler Here in-Ark Oil Co Huron County Sam George Bratton Morrow Indus Donald L. Norling State Oil and Gas Division

Virginia bus workers threaten midnight strike in two cities

In Richmond and Norfolk bus drivers and maintenance workers vote 468 to 46 against a Virginia Transit Co proposal. They demand wage rises hospitalization and pensions with arbitration as an option. Governor Harrison previously intervened to avert a strike as a three year contract expired.

Richmond Virginia Walter Bierwagen International Amalgamated Transit Union Norfolk Virginia Transit Cy Biersen Washington Albertis, Harrison Jr

Cafe Revolves Faster To Cut Waiting Time

A Chicago Near North Side cafe sped up its rotating dining platform to reduce space sickness from long waits. The restaurant now turns once every 48 minutes, down from about 40 minutes previously, improving guest comfort.

Chicago Washington Agriculture Department Reign Service North America Seattle Franklin Gar CIA Thej John Bogardus Wheat Board

Girls Of Month Recognized At B P W Luncheon

Four high school girls were named Girls of the Month by the Lubbock Business and Professional Women's Club at Caprock Hotel. Speakers included Sharry Lott Patricia Moore Candy Lovell Sharon Young. Awards were presented by Stella Sawyer with plans announced for a workshop at Hardin Simmons University and a January 21 22 session for about 700 students. Nancy Talley presided and the next meeting was set for January 11 at the Lubbock Women's Club.

Lubbock 16Th St Patricia Moore Dunbar High D. C. Moore Candy Lovell Lubbock High’ School M. Set Richard Lovell 21St St Sharon Young Monterey High School D. L. Young 33Rd St Hardin-Simmons University Nancy Talley Lavenia Lowe

Fed study shows $32 billion in paper currency held

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston estimates the public holds 32 billion in paper currency. Per capita averages range from 335 dollars in New York to 79 dollars in Dallas, with Boston at 190. The report notes a typical family may hold 50 to 200 dollars while some hoards reach thousands, risking loss by fire or theft.

Dick Turner Boston Federal Reserve Bank of Boston New York Federal Reserve Chicago Philadelphia Dallas

Gift Lift Letter From Viet Nam GI Expresses Thanks

A Fort Worth woman receives a thank you letter from a Viet Nam stationed GI unit. The note from Bien Hoa AB reflects appreciation for a package sent by Mary Find and other squadron members despite ongoing investigations and a serious health issue.

Viet Nam Fort Ft. Worth Mary Find Bien Hoa AB Fort Worth Miss Findley

Raft Tests Jury Over Cosa Nostra Money Deals

George Raft, famed film star of gangster roles, appeared briefly before a federal grand jury in New York investigating money dealings linked to the Cosa Nostra. The appearance was sudden and not previously announced.

New York UPI George Raft Cosa Nostra

Chicagoan Killed Walking After Car Strikes Near U S 90

A Chicago man, Frank J. Nerode, 52, was struck and killed on U S 90 near Cit by a car while officials say he was walking in a lane of heavy traffic. The incident occurred Tuesday night.

Losing Tex Frank J. Nerode Chicago Cit U.S B'Way Bill McCaffrey Columbus Hospital Anne Ford Tony Tony Soma Ricky Soma John Huston Madlyn Rhue Hillard Elkins Ed McMahon O'Brien

Pat Nugent the clever lad in Luci Johnson romance

Luci Baines Johnson's fiancé Pat Nugent the 22 year old Air Force man from Waukegan uses discreet public relations tactics to help avoid leaks about engagement rings. He privately arranged for rings through Harry Winston via a Washington socialite as a test.

New York Luci Baines Johnson Pat Nugent Air Force Waukegin LBI Washington Harry Winston Lady Bird Elizabeth Carpenter Luci

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