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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1965
Page
5
Tass reported a Cosmos series launch carrying five satellites in a tightly packed cluster 341 miles above Earth. The craft orbited every 99.5 minutes with apogee 375 miles and perigee 114 miles, inclination 63.5 degrees, amid plans for a possible two ship link up in orbit.
Leiko Arakaki, half Okinawan and half American, came to the United States to find her father, an Army officer in World War II. She hopes winning Miss Universe will help her gain a birth certificate and better work prospects in Okinawa.
Fragments describe a bank robbery with a hostage taken and later released. The text mentions a Fort Worth store executive named James Waite and a second robbery attempt at Texas Bank and Trust Co with wounded guards and a death, plus a suspect named Ashey.
A Boeing 707 fitted to mimic an SST will undergo four months of landing tests at Langley Research Center to study handling of the giant aircraft and aid SST design and flight plans. The tests use a computer to simulate SST approaches and elephantlike response to controls, helping prepare for potential Concorde competition and a 1974 US passenger service timeline.
Pravda dedicates a large portion of page three to Adlai E. Stevenson’s death in London. The dispatch from London quotes the U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations dying of a heart attack.
A survey of retailers and banks reveals a widening shortage of half dollars and other silver coins. Clerks report customers hoarding JFK halves, change trays sit nearly empty, and merchants substitute quarters where possible. Banks say supply is dwindling as mints alter silver content and publicity amplifies the issue.
Namu the killer whale nears Seattle after capture near Namu B C as a jealous male tries to raid Namu s pod in Seymour Narrows. The expedition faces a two mile channel passage and a wary Seattle welcome planned for July 23.
More than 100 retired Korean generals urged government efforts to normalize relations with Japan. Their statement rebutted a recent call by 11 former generals who opposed normalizing ties with Korea's former colonial ruler.
Mars data from the Amazonis region suggests a thin atmosphere and no oxygen, with life forms on Earth inspiring caution. Photographs indicate features as small as three miles across, with later images expected to reveal finer detail and possible vegetation-like areas near the equator.
Haiti told the Organization of American States that more than 2000 Cuban indoctrinated Communists are poised in the Dominican Republic to invade Haiti. The Haitian government asked the OAS to investigate and take measures to end the Castro Communist plot and urged vigilance near the frontier region.
In Geneva talks will begin to reconcile the Eastern Orthodox church with five ancient Oriental churches Armenians Syrians Copts Ethiopians and Indians. The split dates to a seventh century conflict.
Prestie arrived in Paris on Friday from Rome for a private visit and has been living in Rome prior to the trip.
Fragmented OCR lists many birth announcements with partial names, addresses, and weights. The father occupations include tire company sales, service station manager, fruit business, painter, and Kerr Paper. Several lines mention Methodist Hospital and Beews AF Howpial with garbled data.
Dr Horton Smith formerly of Baptist residence now in Huntsville Alabama used three intra uterine transfusions to aid an unborn child. The method developed in Australia aims to address RH negative blood factors. Hospital staff had attempted the procedure before with an infant dying. The mother stated full confidence in doctors and outcome remains hopeful.
The board receives flowers and candy from taxpayers while planning 9 am sessions led by E. W. Williams Jr. Citizens praise honesty as discussions on residential property appraisal intensify. Board chair Ray Diekemper notes few attempts at deception as policy decisions loom.
Idalou resident J F Sitton 85 died at home at 10 10 pm Funeral services pending at Rix Funeral Home Idaalou move from Abernathy after 13 years He was a former PeShe Baptist Church member Survivors include his wife Vera Mae a son J F Jr two daughters Emily Denison and eight grandchildren
State Banking Board postponed decision on chartering the Texas Bank of Commerce in Longview as four local banks opposed the move amid discussion of post slant hole losses and regional growth. Beaumont and Ozona applications were also decided or deferred as officials cited slower city expansion and ongoing industry shifts.
In Sudan three provinces face curfew amid anti government clashes. Juba and Wau report calm after last week's deadly fighting with over 120 killed. Equatoria Bahr el Ghazal and Upper Nile remain under sunset to dawn curfews. Ugandan reinforcements reportedly deployed to supervise security as refugees flee.
Fragments indicate a Friday announcement about Ecuador enacting a development law linked to Catholic aid. The text mentions collection efforts for fellow Catholics and mentions South Vietnam context, suggesting regional aid or influence.
The New Mexican reports Los Alamos will mark the bomb anniversary with a rare open house. More than 20 000 visitors are expected to tour laboratory facilities once off limits, as the public glimpse the secret city and its famed project work.
Police filed murder charges against Robert Earl Mcllwain twenty in the slaying of Amarillo Air Force Base sergeant Staff Sgt Robert J Roeske thirty eight of Lincoln Nebraska. Roeske's body was found six days later stuffed in a wall locker after a fight. Mollwain tied a necktie around Roeske neck and strangled him with a pillow.
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