This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1966
Page
6
A cold front pushed temperatures down to 30 degrees at Rio Grande City and 31 at Raymondville early morning. The coldest dawn of the year struck many parts of the state with San Antonio recording 26 degrees and light crop damage reported in the valley.
In 1964 President Johnson warned Turkish Premier Ismet Inonu that a Cyprus invasion would trigger a Greek war and possible Soviet involvement. He cautioned NATO allies might not help Turkey without full consent. Inonu replied that NATO unity was fragile and deferred decisive action. The White House released the letters after Turkey moved to sue an Istanbul newspaper over their publication.
London from UPS reports Christine Keeler, 23, separated from her husband James Lever, 24, after a three month marriage. Lawyer Walter Lyons says she is pregnant and may seek divorce, noting no reconciliation prospects.
Four men were jailed in Alameda County on charges of illegally dropping leaflets from an aircraft over Oakland and San Francisco. Anthony Broskley Raymond Tiernan Gwen Fowler and James Petrie were identified as suspects. The district attorney may pursue conspiracy charges. The unsigned leaflets showed a photo of a mother and child killed by napalm.
Avianca Airlines reported 54 dead after its DC4 plummeted into Caribbean waters off Cartagena Friday night two miles offshore. Seven passengers and a crew member survived. the plane carried 57 passengers and five crew. Most victims trapped in the cabin as it sank quickly. Survivors were rescued by launches and fishing boats amid overcast skies and rough seas.
Wilson area deputies search for an possibly wounded Negro man who struck Deputy Doyle Woody at a grocery store door and fled. Woody fired one shot. surrounded officers check area hospitals for a gunshot victim as the search continues.
The Italian Postal Ministry plans a two stamp series to honor the world bobsled championships at Cortina d Ampezzo from January 23 to February 6. The stamps will feature key scenes from the Cortina event and celebrate Italy's role in the sport.
In Lubbock 1,750 pupils enrolled in three levels of Adult Basic Education under the Economic Opportunity Act, with 90 percent federal funding and 10 percent by the local school district. Classes run 7:30 to 9:30 pm at multiple elementary schools, with volunteers noting remarkable progress and daily enthusiasm.
Mrs Daisy Brown Vansanten aged 41 of Odessa sustained slight injuries in a two vehicle collision at the junction of Highway 7 and Farm Road 2053 near Odonnell around 4 pm Saturday. The car was driven by Vansanten and the truck by Clais Lee McCormick of ToHoka. Vansanten was treated and released from Medical Arts Hospital in Lamesa.
In Ulan Bator Brezhnev says U.S. leaders ready to end Vietnam war must acknowledge the Vietnamese people’s just demands and open peace talks. He notes Soviet support to North Vietnam and cites a Hanoi visit by Shelepin with plans for further aid and defense strengthening. Brezhnev led a delegation to Mongolia for a mutual assistance treaty with China.
A war casualty notice states Capt Donald Blair was killed January 8 in Vietnam near Saigon. Burial at Dream Lane Funeral Home with Rev Strauss officiating. Services scheduled today in Canyon for the late captain, reportedly missing earlier and now confirmed dead.
The article notes Mrs. Indira Gandhi backed by left wings amid opposition by Desai and others as she vies for Congress majority leader. Y B Chavan remains a rival supported by allies after Shastri’s death. Kamaraj seeks consensus to avoid ballots as 11 of 14 officials back Gandhi. Gandhi’s long political career and family background highlighted.
Amid fresh peace talks, Saigon's atmosphere grows tense with reports of a possible coup against Premier Ky. A South Vietnamese troop convoy violated a police checkpoint near Saigon ten miles south. Marines enter the city to boost security, described as a normal operation. Rusk and Harriman met with Vietnamese officials all day to assess the situation.
Tehran announced on Saturday that Iran has decided to accept the Premier Abdul Ratimns Bex settlement and address other problems through discussions with Iraq. Officials from both sides were not immediately available for further details.
U S sources viewed Nigeria's military takeover and unrest as a blow to stable democracy in Africa's key nation. About 6 000 Americans reside there, with 400 technicians and some 650 Peace Corps volunteers. U S aid totals roughly 18 million yearly plus 15 20 million for capital projects.
Saturday traffic crashes in Lubbock injured five people including three in a three-car collision involving a city bus on 2nd Street near Ave U. Ronnie Barton, 20, Sterling Colorado, rear-ended a Lubbock Transit Co bus driven by Martin Salazar, with the mishap sending Barton into a parked car owned by Kenneth White. Barton and two others were treated at West Texas Hospital. A separate motorcycle car crash at 41st Street and Salem Avenue injured David Newton, 13, who had a fractured leg and was in good condition at Methodist Hospital. Another minor crash occurred at 19th Street and Ave A injuring William Elrod, who sought medical care at a local doctor’s office.
Leonard J. Clements, 52, died of gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead on arrival at Stanley Hospital Matador. Funeral services are set for 3 30 p m today at First Baptist Church Afton with burial in Afton Cemetery. An inquest was ordered. Survivors include wife a daughter Mrs Wayne Ethleredge of Muleshoe a son Jerry of Afton five sisters and three brothers including Dick Rotan Jim and Joe all listed by the obituary.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.