14 Jul 1966
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1966
Page
1
A car fire Wednesday afternoon near the Central Fire station endangered Fireman David McMath whose pickup held trash and fishing gear. Fire spread from sunlit debris in the back, burning tackle and a tire, just feet from the station.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled population need not be the sole factor when redrawing county commissioners districts. It said voters' numbers, land area geography road mileage and taxable value may all influence lines. The decision, in a Midland case, marks a shift from the one man one vote doctrine in local districts.
U S jets from the carrier Constellation engaged MIG I7s over Hung Yen and Ha Tay provinces while bombing Co Tri bridges southeast of Hanoi. Four Navy planes returned safely as pilots claimed five enemy aircraft down and noted a MIG21 among the downed types. Viet Cong gunships shot down three U S helicopters as U S raids intensified in North Vietnam.
Republications report that rumors of antitrust actions against campaign contributors have been dropped. The note appears on page 6 section B along with Tennessee officials capturing three escapees from Marshall Texas jail.
A Wednesday noon fire at the First Baptist Church in Petersburg caused extensive damage to the pastor’s study and offices, with smoke and water damage to the building. Fire units from Petersburg and nearby towns contained the blaze in about an hour. damage estimated up to 100000 dollars.
City officials propose enclosing and air conditioning 14 blocks around Texas and Main streets to create a seven block mall with three level cooling, balcony shops, open air restaurants, and a 500000 square foot expansion aimed at drawing tourists like Times Square. The project would cost 30 to 40 million, funded by increased rents, with no taxpayer cost, and expected rental income of about 2.3 million annually if fully leased.
A proposed Space Hall of Fame project includes a $6.6 million music hall and a $2 million theater with a city hall and courthouse. Plans show a concrete roof, glass walls rising to six stories, extensive excavation of Main Street, pedestrian bridges, overhanging balconies, electric shopper vehicles, and tunnels linking parking, the library, and the Civic Center complex.
Mrs. Bill McLaury reported a 1500 pound buffalo at the Brazos River Bridge five miles north of Clairemont then it moved south to the old O O Ranch. Sheriff Bob Gallagher photographed the shaggy intruder from 20 feet away. Cowboys near Motley Hall county line had previously captured the animal on May 4.
A blistering heat wave and violent storms pushed the national death toll past 90 as tornadoes and windstorms damaged property from the Middle West to New England. In St Louis 68 deaths were blamed on heat, with 106 degrees recorded. outbreaks damaged airports, homes, and vehicles across several states.
Popeville school trustees approved a 16.6 million dollar budget for 1966-67 by a 4 to 1 vote with no tax rate change after a public hearing. Four people attended the hearing which included a philosophical debate and a split vote. A. Doyle Justice opposed the budget citing a 110 thousand dollar dip into reserves. James R. Cochran moved to adopt, supported by Dr. James M. Reynolds, Bill Kingsberg, and James H. White. Watson Carlock and J. Owen Gilbreath were absent.
Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow announced their engagement after a two year romance. The couple plans a wedding between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Farrow 21, Sinatra 50, with Farrow’s mother Maureen O’Sullivan praising the match. Sinatra carries a nine carat pear diamond ring and heads to London for a film.
Clear to partly cloudy today with highs in the mid 90s and a low near 70 tonight. Isolated thunderstorm chances late afternoon or nighttime with a 5 percent rain probability. Southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Sunrise 5 47 am sunset 7 47 pm. Maximum 95, minimum around 70s, humidity fluctuates with a humid day. Southwest weather section provides 24 hour precipitation and temps for nearby cities including El Paso Albuquerque Houston Dallas and Denver.
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