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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1967
Page
1
A hazy wartime exhortation at HSU urged youth to seek peace as midwestern snowstorms paralyzed the region. The blizzard left at least 20 dead, many in Illinois, with cities across the plains buried under record accumulations. Speaker warned destruction in a future war would be unimaginable and urged a steady course toward durable peace.
NASA to press ahead on space program as United States mourns Apollo crew deaths. President Johnson and NASA Administrator Webb extend condolences to families and vow continued effort. Lubbock listed among 24 Cleanest Cities by national program.
Gus Grissom Ed White and Roger Chaffee perished when a flash fire trapped them in the Apollo capsule during a full scale launch simulation at Cape Canaveral. The blaze started in a pure oxygen environment as investigators probed the cockpit for causes. The tragedy halted the new space effort and drew NASA and Air Force officials into a four hour probe.
A brief from Lubbock notes First National Bank in Dallas trims prime rates, with Lubbock impact delayed. Coronado’s district cage action reported as late results. Construction on Loop 28 segments in south and north Lubbock may finish by fall. Jury deliberations begin in a state case and peace talks with U S and Russia are noted in partial headlines.
A Lockney mother mourns her son a soldier who perished doing his duty in a war zone. She expresses pride in his courage and faith that he served to protect others. The family remembers his sacrifice amid ongoing conflict.
A Mishap aboard a mission led by Schirra drew attention to the backup team including Seivillan and Walter Cunningham as NASA spokesmen reported from the staff at a force base near Houston. Astronaut Eliott See Jr 29
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