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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1966

Page

6

Russians Seek Base in Malaysia to Counter Red China

Article notes Soviet interest in establishing a base in Malaysia and Singapore to expand influence in Asia and counter China. It cites a Tass reporter's visit, a trade official seeking permission to visit, and Moscow's broader moves such as embassies in Japan and Thailand, talks of revived ASEAN ties, and a Tokyo-Bangkok view of limiting Beijing’s sway.

Malaysia Singapore China Tass Soviet Communist Party Ant Russia Red China Japan Thailand Asian Development Bank Moscow Indonesia Philippines Burma India Association of Southeast Asia Asia Pakistan Tashkent Viet Nam Soviet Union United States Bangkok Tokyo Peking

Strike time talks as Wirtz briefs LBJ on easing penalties

Labor Secretary W. Willard Wirtz met in late Thursday deliberations with Mayor Lindsay and chairman Harry Van Arsdale to review transport paralysis. Wirtz then returned to Washington to report to President Johnson on potential easing of punishments for jailed officials and unions amid ongoing bargaining talks and a stalled transport system. Bargaining remains intense yet slow as the city blocks clear and a Bellevue Hospital patient lies under guard after threats. A couple trapped on 3rd Avenue managed a brief pause to buy sandwiches before traffic moved again.

Harry van Arsdale John V. Lindsay W. Willard Wirtz Wirtz Johnson Lindsay LBJ Washington Quill Bellevue Hospital 3Rd Avenue

Warning of Break Ins At Power Facilities

Sam Hunter of Southwestern Service Co reports break ins at two fenced sub stations near E 26th Street Grove Avenue and at 96th Street. He warns the situation could be dangerous as wires and equipment were stolen and a ground wire severed. Police investigate copper pipe fittings theft at Bob's Ready Built Homes. A diamond ring is missing from Jack B Wright's apartment and a forced entry is suspected.

Sam Hunter Southwestern Service Co E. 26Th Street Grove Avenue 96Th Street Hunter Sheriff's Devue 26Th Street Outine Bob M Jack B. Wright Ave

Mrs Wartes Dies In City In Lubbock Home

Mrs Addie Wartes 72 died at 1 10 am today in a Lubbock convalescent home after a long illness. Services Sunday at First Baptist Church Lorenzo with multiple pastors officiating. Burial in Lorenzo Cemetery. Survivors include two sons a sister and many grandchildren. She moved from Fort Worth to Lorenzo in 1943 then to Lubbock in 1957.

W. C Addie Wartes Fordham Lubbock First Baptist Church Lorenzo Peyton Fullingim Plains Baptist Church Lubock Ting Roy’ Davidson Lorenzo Church Dwight EiLusk Emmanuel Baptist Church Lorenzo Cemetery Franklin Bartley

Nimitz Gets LBJ Telegram on Illness

Oakland California AP reports Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz, 80, hospitalized with a light stroke, received a telegram from President Johnson expressing concern and noting a stable condition. Johnson and Lady Bird recalled his indomitable World War II era leadership and sent prayers for recovery.

Oakland Calif Chester W. Nimitz Johnson Nimitz Naval Operations Lady Bird LBJ Fredericksburg

Two Plead Guilty In Misdemeanor Cases

Two persons pleaded guilty in misdemeanor cases before Judge Edwin H. Boedeker. Martin 36 of 315 Ave R and Albert Holder 43 of Teyok faced charges with DWE and a check case respectively, with minimal jail time imposed.

Edwin H. Boedeker Martin Ave. R Albert Holder Teyok Sheffield England Hannah Smith Britain Elmer Ave. A Evelynja James P. McCasland Boyne Western J. C Sherry Yates Sherry Yates, 36, 4104 32Nd St Smith

Viet Cong Caught With Large Explosive Charge

Viet Cong were detected with a large explosive charge at Neo Chuy outpost located about 60 miles southwest of Saigon. Night combat included artillery and fighter planes dispersing a mortar assault after Viet Cong strikes illuminated the area with flares.

Neo Chuy Saigon

Funeral services for Clayton Brownlow held in El Dorado

Funeral services were set for 2:30 p.m. today at First Baptist Church El Dorado Okla for Clayton Brownlow former Abernathy and Wolfforth resident who died Jan 1 in Santa Clara California Survivors include sister Mrs Ross Kirk of Lubbock two brothers Oscar Brownlow and Guy Brownlow of Abernathy and several grandchildren.

Clayton Brownlow Abernathy and Wolfforth First Baptist Church Eldorado Oklo Brownlow Santa Clara Calif Ross Kirk Lubbock Oscar IL Guy Brownlow Abernathy

Midwest Sees Mercury Drop To 34 Below Zero

Weather reports show temperatures plunging to 34 below in the Midwest with highs in the 20s to 30s through the weekend. California coastal towns brace for possible tides and rivers. rail lines reopen as Orographic conditions ease. Search efforts continue for missing climbers near San Francisco Bay as floods threaten coastal communities. power restored in Dunsmuir after outages.

Lubbock Crescent City California Nevada Escent City Eureka San Francisco Mt. Shasta Sierra Club San Francisco Bay Area Les Wilson Berkey John Crowley San Ease Ore

Unscrambled Names and Trials Mentioned in Court Notice

Fragmentary OCR text records names like Ailon Dean Weetart and Mra Majesen Hopper associated with Mato area, plus references to court action, hearings, and involvement of various individuals. The piece mentions a legal proceeding, dates, and potential witnesses, though many portions are garbled.

Ailon Dean Weetart Mra Majesen Ouiee' Hopper Ott Halle Far Reetemven Lashbock Tames Nemiin Cain Zh Mies Char ‘Eh Ana Wek Rotel Tarkan Mea Ruth Laben

Buckskin Bill Seeks Title to Longtime Wilderness Homestead

Buckskin Bill, famed for handmade rifles and solo forest life, claims land he has occupied since before World War II. He served in Army ordnance after Pearl Harbor and lived off hobby, tea, and rare trips. Federal Boise officials say he must refile by July 10 to pursue title.

Burgdorf Pearl Harbor Army Ordnance Buckskin Bill Hart Boise

1966 Labor Force Projections and Employment Shifts

Ross notes an expected 350000 more men under 20 in the 1966 labor force, versus a 300000 rise in armed forces. December civilian employment fell slightly from November, while agricultural employment declined by 500000, offset by about 100000 new jobs, with no clear sign of a general labor shortage.

Ross Bureau

Bagpipes Set to Enter Baltimore Public Schools

Baltimore plans to introduce a school bagpipe band as Mayor McKeldin and Superintendent Paquin push music instructors to recruit bagpipe teachers. Paquin joked about Celt roots while inviting kilts for the first public appearance.

Baltimore, Md Baltimore Theodore R. McKeldin Clan Campbell Laurence G. Paquin

Girl Scouts Plan Annual Cookie Sale Meeting

Caprock Girl Scout Council leaders met at the Villa Inn for a luncheon and training to organize this year's cookie sale. Lawrence Costa presented ideas to boost sales as five cookie flavors including chocolate vanilla creme acai te mint butter and 4 nut butter were highlighted with Mrs J B Maxwell as overall cookie chairman coordinating all sales.

Caprock

Weather Ends Ban On Slacks In Fairbanks

In Fairbanks Alaska the school board lifted a ban on girls wearing slacks. With temperatures between 45 below and as low as several weeks during the season, students urged comfort. The board ordered allowing proper slacks from October 13 to March 15.

Fairbanks Alaska Mercury Ski

Gas cloud prompts drive through illness in Allen Texas

A 6000 gallon anhydrous ammonia tank ruptured after a 15 inch hose split at Wells Grain Co. Employees said calm air trapped the gas near the ground and prevented immediate valve shutoff. Motorists misread the fumes as fog and continued driving through the area.

Lee T. Aland Wells Grain Co

Vietnamese refugee family begins new life in California

A Vietnamese family aided by attorney Robert and aides from the Air Force and government officials began temporary relocation to the United States. The father Lees is assigned to McClellan Air Force Base near Sacramento while his wife Thai Dam and their children flew to Francisess for temporary duty and await reunification. The article notes hopes to resettle before Christmas amidst ongoing legal and logistical support.

Ceremon Raymond Anthis 30Th St Rollen I. Anthis Bolling Air Force Base D.C Mr. Cain Southeast Asia Second Air Division Gen. Anthis Parnell Sullivan London UPI Debbie BBC Parnells Randy Ramph Robert 1 Get TH Cahe Prin Viet 3 Air Force Lees Viet Nam Mi Son Thai Dam Francisess Leese McClellan Air Fcrce Sacramento

Fire deaths and damage surge in 1965 nation wide

The day Fire Protection Association reports about 12,000 deaths in the United States from fires last year and property losses exceeding 1.7 billion dollars. Death toll rose about 100 from 1964 and neared the 1965 record, with damage over 100 million dollars higher than the prior year.

Boston United States Wis

Texans Reported Killed In Action In Viet Nam

Washington AP reports two more Texans killed in action in Viet Nam. Hace Kainer of El Paso and Jerry W Morton of Bridge City are listed as deceased, with wives Judith and Mary Lou noted as next of kin.

Washington Viet Nam Defense Department Hace Keiner Judith Polk Ave EL Paso Jerry W. Morton Mary Lou Morton Stapper Drive Bridge City Tex

Life sentence upheld for Texan in sheriff killing

A Texas man whose life term for the 1957 murder of Geneva County Sheriff James Woodham was upheld by Alabama Supreme Court after an earlier reversal. The case involved accomplice William Hable of Dallas, both linked to narcotics theft at a hospital and a fatal shooting after a stop and question.

Smontgomery Ala Alabama Suns Geneva County James Woodham Supreme Court Tiner William Hable Dallas Hable

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