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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1967
Page
6
A nationwide strike disrupts freight and regional rail service as scheduled legislation from President Johnson remains promised but unreached. The disruption snarls transportation and heightens calls for action amid ongoing labor tensions.
Congress debates a 90 day no strike period and a five member presidential board to mediate and set terms. Senate and House bills diverge on compulsory arbitration as unions press for delay and avoid binding terms. Rail traffic halts strain freight and passenger service across major routes and cities as government moves to ease shortages.
UN observers face delays as Cairo says cease-fire supervision will start later. Sweden and France officers form the initial 16 member teams on each side of the Suez Canal with Finland and Burma joining later. They can only monitor breaches and report findings to Gen Odd Bull and Thant in New York.
Five communist rebels were electrocuted during a raid on a Rangoon railway station as they attempted to strip wiring. Other attackers escaped with cash receipts and medicine, according to a Sunday report from Burma.
Mrs. Virginia Wheat, new business manager of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, urges subscribers to renew seats at once by committing to the office at 1625 Ave. Y. The 1967 68 season will feature Jean Fenn as soprano in October, James Dick in November, a Texas Tech faculty pianist in February, and Skitch Henderson conducting the annual Pops Night in April.
In Crosbyton, seven year old Joann Munoz of Star Route Ralls remains in serious condition after being struck by Ruth Myrick of Ralls near the Chieftain Theater. The incident occurred about 8 50 p m as she ran across the street and was clipped by the car, suffering a broken leg and head injuries. Meanwhile New Delhi officials plan to fill a mosquito breeding hole in Connaught Circle and build the citys first drive in restaurant on the site.
The Pentagon plans to double the warplane strike force at Homestead AFB near Miami, across the Florida Straits from Cuba, a move that has sparked widespread attention and unconfirmed rumors in Miami and beyond.
Police and British troops conducted daylight raids across Hong Kong island Kowloon and Tsuen Wan arresting at least 575 suspected Communists. In pre dawn actions two terrorists were killed, 10 wounded, and union headquarters plus weapons stockpiles seized.
President Gamel Abdel Nasser met Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Jacob Malik in Cairo, according to the semi official Mideast news agency report.
In New Jersey a week of looting and gunfire leaves 23 dead and over 1,100 injured as officials extend curfew and keep National Guardsmen on patrol. Gov. Hughes and Mayor Addonizio flag suspected outside involvement and urge tighter gun control amid food shortages and aid from Red Cross and YMCA.
Governor Hughes keeps troops in Newark waiting for order to return as snipers shell the city. Civil rights leaders demand troop withdrawal and call for housing, jobs, schools, and police reforms. Police report 1600 arrests, with hundreds jailed on high bonds as churchgoers hear ministers urge calm.
Kent Leroy Gibson, 25, of Big Spring died on arrival at Crockett County Hospital after his sports car left State Highway 137 about 17 miles northwest of Ozona. An ambulance carrying him to San Angelo burst into flames en route, and the driver pulled Gibson to safety before the vehicle exploded. A second ambulance transported him to the hospital where he died.
Light showers cooled the South Plains and Texas Panhandle with 0.03 inch in Amarillo and 1.11 inches in Dalhart. Midland reached 93 while Lubbock stayed in the 70s then rose to 84, and Austin Corpus Christi set July record lows at 64 and 68. More unsettled weather and possible showers were forecast through Tuesday. Tornadoes and funnels were reported in Minnesota with damage at Gilmer City Iowa.
Two of the nation’s big five rubber firms prepare to resume bargaining with United Rubber Workers. Settlements at General and Goodrich push early wage hikes and SUB benefits, as 76,000 workers nation wide are idle and 15,000 are set to return to work.
A four car crash on 50th Street and College Avenue Sunday afternoon left three people hospitalized. John A. Herndon suffered minor injuries, Ellen Haney head injuries, and Bernice Chaffin leg and head cuts.
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