05 Jul 1966
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1966
Page
1
Mrs David Hersh of Tonawanda gave birth to her third child, a girl, on Labor Day at Children's Hospital in Buffalo. Her son Edward, 13, arrived on Columbus Day, and Alfred, 11, came on Veterans Day. Mrs Hersh notes she was born on Labor Day about twenty one plus years ago.
Lubbock area golfer Robert McWinney wins the Brownfield Golf Tournament as reported on page 2. The brief notes his victory among regional players and highlights the event’s local impact on the standings.
A U S Marine unit of about 200 killed 50 Viet Cong in a July 4 battle near Dai Nang with Marine reinforcements and artillery. Green Berets and South Vietnamese fought a larger force 70 miles north of Saigon. air action near Haiphong targeted oil depots as Admiral Reedy said half of Hanoi Haiphong oil storage may be destroyed in a week of raids.
Lubbock police were late at night investigating an armed robbery at Godwin's Service Station located at 2918 Avenue A. Two Black men were being sought by officers in connection with the case.
About 400 protesters gathered opposite Independence Hall as Undersecretary Ball spoke on Vietnam policy. Thirty-seven were arrested for breach of peace and disorderly conduct while leafleting visitors despite police orders. Ball urged defense of independence and a united Europe in the sea.
In the background, the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial appear dimly as the AP photographer Charles Tasnadi captures the view from the Virginia side of the Potomac River.
Patricia Brunt 23 defended sunbathing in a two piece bikini at a Cub Scout rally for 20 000 attendees in Dingford. Akela leaders and observers called the sight surprising and shocking though camp officials and a magistrate found no active disruption. Brunt said she wore the suit only to dry the swimsuit after swimming.
A personal prayer note from Mrs McLelland of Fieldion thanks the Lord for a loving Saviour and asks divine power to reach into every nation. The brief reading expresses gratitude and faith rather than public events.
Thousands of South Plains residents marked Independence Day with bells in Lorenzo and Crosbyton, weekend feasts in Hale Center Muleshoe Snyder and Stamford, Fourth of July fireworks in Lubbock, and a courthouse lawn program in Hereford. The events honored the 1776 signing of the Declaration beginning with when in the course of human events.
In Breckenridge a man was abducted from a service station and found murdered seven miles southeast of town with nine bullets in the body. The missing attendant reported $270 taken. authorities pressed five airplanes in the search for the killer, who likely fled southeast on FM 207. The victim, a longtime resident, was identified as Swaim. his wife was injured and rushed to hospital. Community celebrations across the district marked Independence Day with large crowds and patriotic observances.
Traffic deaths around the holiday include 540 on West Coast and 874 total across categories. In Texas 42 fatalities so far with a head on collision near Sterling City claiming a Lubbock couple and a parent. NSC warns 510 to 610 traffic deaths expected weekend. Texas trails California in toll. Fireworks death reported in Tucson after explosion from dropped cigarette near firecrackers.
A head on crash north of town killed Ricardo Medellin 24 and Nora 22 of Lubbock and Jose D Medellin 68 and Marina 67 of Ontario. Their three children Carolyn Grace and Nora Alice were injured as were Juan Cruz 20 of Del Rio and Trinidad Fuentes Jr. 20 of Odessa. The bodies were sent to River Welch Funeral Home while relatives arrive from Oregon.
Clearwater AP reports eighty-two light planes carried by 143 women pilots cleared to fly for the first leg of the Powder Puff Derby. Forty-seven planes landed in Boise Monday evening as faster machines were forecast to reach Wyoming and Nebraska.
Louisville resident Story began a twice yearly Christmas 16 years ago after missing celebrations. He hosts a large buffet, hires Santa, and hands out candy canes to about 100 neighborhood children. He also keeps three used caskets, 396 ice tongs, and 400 walking sticks as store merchandise.
A brief item reports the drowning of three young children. The incident occurred in a local area with authorities noting an ongoing investigation. No further victims or details are provided in the readable text.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk says nearly one million strong outside forces support South Vietnam to prevent a communist victory. Weather notes predict a Fourth of July with possible showers on the South Plains, while Texas towns report scattered rain and high temperatures.
Partly cloudy and hot with isolated afternoon thunder showers possible. Fair and warm tonight. High near 100. Low around 70s. Southerly winds 10 to 20 mph today.
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