U S Viet Nam Troops Soon May Top 100000
The President signaled a major troop expansion in Viet Nam beyond 75 000 with the addition of major U S Army divisions. The Pentagon expects continued increases while draft calls and reserves stay limited. U S forces plan to operate from secure enclaves with helicopter mobility to target Viet Cong locations. Local progress notes cite 101st Airborne and 1st Infantry as units already tapped.
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Viet Nam
Pentagon
U.S. Army
101St Airborne
Fort Campbell
Fort Riley
Kaw
United States
South Viet Nam
U.s
South China Sea
Philippines
Malaya
Tax Hearings Set as Equalization Board Prepares
The city Equalization Board will convene at 8 a.m. Monday in the City Council room to organize and review the Citizens Advisory Committee report. Hearings run three weeks Monday through Friday at the Municipal Building 916 Texas Ave with all parties urged to register early for scheduling.
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Equalization Board
Citizens Advisory Committee
E. W. Williams Jr
Texas Ave
Ray Diekemper
Diekember
Diekemper
Leroy Land
Gene Anderson
Hill Baggett
Charles Cathey
Henry Holmes
Dorman Igo
Frank Jonell
J. G. McClendon
Marion Sanford
Haskell Speer
James E. Walker
Byron Martin
B. C. McMinn
Roy Middleton
Joe Harkey
J. C. Chambers
Sam Strong
Citizens Advisory Group
Max Tidmore
Board of Equalization
James Whiteside
Doctors threaten mass walkout over fees in UK health system
Swansea AP reports British doctors at the BMA conference threaten to quit the national free health scheme unless they may charge consultations. Delegates back a resolution criticizing free access as a "soup kitchen" while negotiations with the Health Ministry over pay and conditions continue.
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Swansea
Wales
National Free Health Scheme
British Medical Assn
Alan L. Bussey
Soup Kitchen of
D. L. Williams
Medical Association
Health Ministry
J. C. Cameron
BMA
Blast Following Train Collision Kills Seven
An predawn explosion near Malatya Province killed seven people and gravely injured four when two freight trains collided a crude oil tanker exploded setting tanks and boxcars ablaze. Engineers and workers on both trains were among the dead.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Malatya
Italy Appropriates Emergency Aid After Tornado Toll
Rome reports the government earmarking 39.68 million US dollars in emergency aid for north Italian tornado hit areas. The disaster plus a southern heat wave killed 25 people and damaged homes crops and power lines.
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Rome
Boumediene Names 20 Member Algerian Cabinet
Col. Houari Boumedienne announced a 20 member Algerian cabinet amid the June coup. The list includes nine holdovers from President Ahmed Ben Bella’s prior cabinet with Boumedienne asserting control of government institutions.
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Algiers
Col. Houari
Boumedienne
Ahmed Ben Bella
Boumedienne Ue
Fire engulfs Lubbock rendering plant causes heavy smoke
Firefighters battled a stubborn blaze at a Lubbock rendering plant sending traffic reroutes. The two story building proved too hot to enter as walls threatened collapse. About 60 000 pounds of grease fed the fire while a second tank car carrying 150 000 pounds was moved nearby. The Burlington Route engine helped remove the oil laden tank car. The home office is in Indianapolis with another Texas plant and three units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Delph
Lubbock
Delph
South Lubbock
Texas
Indianapolis
Ind
U.S. Jets Score Air Victories Over North Vietnam
The U S Air Force reports Phantom jets downed two MIG fighters with air to air missiles during deep North Vietnam strikes. Additional attacks destroyed bridges buildings and ammunition dumps near Hanoi. Ground fighting near Saigon killed 13 guerrillas and captured many, with a helicopter gunner among the dead.
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Saigon
U.S. Air Force
U.S
Phan- Phntom
Viet Nam
Sen Yen
Hanoi
Coral Sea
Go Cong
U. S
Breweries to Can Beer in Capetown South Africa
South African breweries plan to can beer, signaling a shift to packaged beverages. Industry sources cite rising demand and export potential as local producers adopt canning lines and expanded distribution.
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Canscapetown
Zuckert Rowan Resign in White House Personnel Shakeup
President Johnson announces changes in administration staffing. Zuckert and Rowan resign, Brockway McMillan leaves as under secretary of the Air Force. Thomas D. Morris named assistant secretary of defense for installations and logistics. Davis becomes assistant secretary of the Treasury. Clifton retires as military aide. James A. Cross named new military aide. Loomis and Wilson leave Voice of America and USIA roles.
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Davis
St. Joseph, Mo
Bureau of Customs
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Bureau of Narcotics
Coast Guard
White House
Johnson
Chester W. Clifton
New York
Jetstar
James A. Cross
Cross
Rowan
U.S. Information Agency
Voice of America
USIA
Donald W. Wilson
Time- Life International
Henry Loomis
Five Missile Sites Located Near Hanoi
Five antiaircraft missile sites near Hanoi, capital of North Vietnam, are ready to guard the city from U S air attack. Haiphong is also said to be guarded, though officials deem the sites of minor importance unless Hanoi is targeted, which is unlikely for political reasons.
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Washington
Hanoi
Viet Nam
State Department
U.S
Haiphong
U. S
Roy Acuff Recounted Amid Tragedies in Country Music
The article notes Roy Acuff, age 70, living six miles west of here, known as the king of country music. It recalls his Smoky Mountain Boys tours, three million miles traveled, and recent performances for U S troops in the Dominican Republic. It also mentions his 27th year with the Opry and 32 years as a country music entertainer, while recounting a series of 1960s tragedies involving Cline, Copas, Hawkins, Anglin, and Reeves.
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Acuff
Smoky Mountain Boys
Maynardville
Tenn
U.S
Dominican Republic
Roy
The
Opry
Camden
Patsy Cline
Cowboy Copas
Hawkshaw Hawkins
Randy Hughes
Jack Anglin
Miss Cline
Nashville
Jim Reeves
Brentwood
Bomb Explodes In Chicago Wholesale District No Injuries Reported
A strong blast shook Chicago's South Franklin Street sparking window breakage but caused no injuries. The seven story Custom Coat Co building at 420 S Franklin was hit as police investigated another nearby explosion at Masonite Building. Police deem the blasts crank related with extensive property damage.
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Chicago
UPI
Franklin St
Loop
Customcote Co
S. Franklin
Pakistan Stockpiles Pesticides Amid Agricultural Push
Karachi reports Pakistan increasing pesticide stocks as part of a broader agricultural push. Officials cite supply security and farmer support while monitoring import costs and regulatory rules.
Tragic double death after car crash near Idalou and Lubbock
Two students, Vaughan and Shirley, died after a vehicle collision that trapped them in the wreckage. Vaughan, a junior accounting major at Tech, died shortly after arrival. Shirley died at the First Baptist Church in Idalou. Funeral services and graveside rites were planned in Texas with Phi Kappa Alpha and church affiliations noted. Survivors listed include parents, siblings, and grandparents from multiple states.
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Vaughan
First Baptist Church
Idalou
B. H. Kendrick
Hugh Daniels
First Methodist Church
Wellington
Tex
Rix Funeral Home
Quenton Hancock
58Th St
E. T. Vaughan
F. C. Murray
Shamrock
Texas
Robert Neff
Billy Pat Swann
Carl Meers
Sam Stranathan
Phil Russ
Ute Becton
Tech Fraternity
Shirley
W. H. Cook
Dale Leggett
Seagraves
Levelland
Levelland High School
South Plains College
Tech
E. C. Seay
Odessia
Willis Shirley
Mount Ida
Ark
T. F. Suttle
Rodeo at O'Donnell names 1965 winners in seven events
O'Donnell hosts a 1965 rodeo finale naming winners in seven disciplines. Jim Brock of Dimmitt won bareback bronc, Sam Groves of Lubbock claimed saddle bronc, Reagan Henry and John Fox from Lubbock and Abilene shared top spots, Glen Williams of Tahoka tied in bull riding, Burl Mardis of Muleshoe won calf roping, Joe Hall of Eunice New Mexico earned rib bon roping, Margaret Brewer of Lamesa was girls sponsor, and Jay Hart of Tahoka won junior rib bon roping.
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O’donnell
O'Donnell
Jim Brock
Dimmitt
Sam Groves
Lubbock
Reagan Henry
John Fox
Abilene
Glen Williams
Burl Mardis
Joe Hall
Eunice
N.M
Margaret Brewer
Lamesa
Jay Hart
Tahoka
Births Listed in West Texas Hospital Notices
Mr and Mrs Edwin Merris man celebrate a daughter born weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces at 2 52 Friday in West Texas Hospital. Mr and Mrs Joseph Rangel announce a son 7 pounds 14 ounces at 6 21 p m Friday in West Texas Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jerry Hall report a son 8 pounds 8 ounces at 9 10 p m Friday in West Texas Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ronald Eugene Byers welcome a daughter 6 pounds 6 ounces at 11 50 Friday in West Texas Hospital. Mr and Mrs David Parks record a son 7 pounds 6 1/2 ounces at 2 53 p m Friday in Methodist Hospital. The father is a professional football player for the San Francisco 49ers. Mr and Mrs Vernon Albrecht announce a daughter 7 pounds at 12 58 p m Friday in Methodist Hospital. The father is in the U S Army stationed at Fort Hood. Mr and Mrs Hubert Anderson report a daughter 6 pounds 4 1/4 ounces at 8 45 a m Saturday in Latif Clinic. The father works for Wallace Construction Co.
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Williams Robert Foster
S8th
West Texas Hospital
South Plains Associated Groceries
Edwin Lawrence Merrisman
45Th St
Joseph A. Rangel
N. Ave. R
Jerry B. Hall
Hall Engineering, Inc
Ronald ‘Eugene Byers
Route 1
Soevara
Wei
Mgr
David Parks
44Th &T
Vernon Albrecht
Methodist Hospital
U.S. Army
Fit Hood
Hubert Anderson
Latif Clinic
Wallace Construction Co
Testimonial Dinner for Texan Congressman Joe Pool
Washington report details a July 21 cocktail party at the Sheraton Carlton to honor Rep. Joe Pool of Texas. Tickets cost 25 dollars, with proceeds likely benefiting his 1966 campaign. The event lists four officers, including lobbyists, and frames fundraising as a Washington tradition.
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Leslie Carpenter
Avalanche-Journal
Washington Bureau
Washington
Joe Pool
Dallas
Iposh Sheraton-Carlton
Pool
Cong
Texas
Congress
Capitol
House
Senate
U.S. House
Dean Martin
Sheraton-Carlton
Congressional
Popal
Shooting, Vehicle Crash Reported In City
Rebecca Mims, 45, of 2512 Ave A, treated and released at Methodist Hospital after a Saturday shooting in the 1700 block of Ave A, wounding her right foot. James Curry, of 3207 43rd St, received emergency care and was released from West Texas Hospital after a 46th Street and Quaker Ave crash around 9 p.m. Saturday.
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Amarillo
Texas
Presidio
Red River
Galveston
Rebecca Mims
Ave. A
Methodist Hospital
James Curry
West Texas Hospital
46Th St
Quaker Ve
Fly Cast By Angler Saves Drowning Boy
Allan Hold a 46 year old fly fisherman on a bridge over the St. Croix River saved an eight year old boy named Michael Snowman who fell into the water. After a splash he cast his line catching the youth by the wrist and pulling him to safety.
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Princeton
Maine
UPI
Allan Hold
St. Croix
Michael Snowman
Portland
Hold
Post Couple Injured In Two Car Collision
A couple from Post sustained injuries in a two car crash on U S Highway 84 about 1 mile south of Post. Henry Hart, 66, and his wife were listed in fair condition at West Texas Hospital in Lubbock. The Hart vehicle collided with a car driven by a man from Lorenzo around 7 50 p m Saturday.
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POST
U.S. Highway 84
Henry Hart
West Texas Hospital
Lubbock
Hart Lalso
Lorenzo
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