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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1968
Page
6
An enemy assault at the Dong Ha base near the DMZ was repelled with one U S Navy sailor injured. Four boats sustained moderate damage and were beached following the attack.
Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms moved across North Texas after a weak cold front stalled over the Panhandle. Temperatures rose into the 90s with 104 in Wichita Falls and 86 in Alpine. Rain fell from Texarkana to Gainesville, with brief heavy downpours and showers easing into coastal areas from San Antonio to Beaumont.
Teresa McGovern 19 daughter of Sen George McGovern faced illegal possession charges after state agents raided a motel during a canvass for his re election. Also charged were Barry Magin 19 of Silver Springs Maryland and Mary Shantey 24 of Evanston Illinois. Bail set at 2500 dollars. The incident occurred amid broader war news and regional military actions.
Stinson R. Behlen of Slaton crafts dulcimers in three and four string forms, shipping to all states and abroad. His redesign of the sound box to a figure eight shape boosted orders, earning praise from a Philadelphia critic who compared his dulcimer to a premier Amati violin.
Civilian political leaders debate the impact of President Rene Barrientos's new military cabinet amid fears of a possible junta. Barrientos says the military-based cabinet is temporary, while Ovando weighs his influence as Bolivia confronts a Che Guevara diary leak scandal and a broad coalition breakup.
Police battled a crowds of 1500 to 2000 including cowboys hippies and students dispersing with chemical mace after arrests for drinking underage and disturbances. Police chief Byrd said the flare up followed arrests and the crowd, though not violent, resisted moving. Wyoming National Guard was alerted but not deployed.
American and Thai officials hold high level talks to upgrade security at U S bases in Thailand following Friday's Udorn raid. Embassy says security forces patrol several miles from Udorn and defenses were boosted at five other large U S bases in the country. U S planes carry about 85 percent of bombing missions against North Vietnam.
A mother recalls the legend of the love vine as a couple watches a West Texas sunset. The article describes the dodder plant Cuscuta, its parasitic nature, color variants, and effects on crops, noting how petals and charms were used to test fidelity in youth.
Mrs Thomas Davy reported a purse stolen from her auto in the 300 block of East Purdue Street on Saturday. Bill Garza said two women beat him and took five dollars. Irene Cain filed a vandalism report after eggs hit her house and an air conditioner was shot with an air rifle. juvenile officers investigated.
A wind whipped sagebrush fire burned several homes in an exclusive Kings Canyon area near Carson City. Gov. Paul Laxalt activated 200 National Guardsmen to battle the blaze and prevent looting of evacuated homes.
German atomic research pioneer Otto Hahn 89 decades after Nobel Prize wins dies after a long illness in Goettingen. The chemist helped prove atomic fission with Strassmann in 1938 and received the 1944 Nobel Prize. Funeral services set for Thursday at Goettingen University church.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Nerios of Hale Center announce a daughter born weighing 3 pounds 12 ounces at 5 19 am Sunday in Methodist Hospital. The father works for Hale Center Gin. Mr and Mrs Rayburne Lee of 2516 STth St report a son born weighing 4 pounds at LOS pam Sunday in Methodist Hospital. The father is employed by Lubbock Office Supply. Mr and Mrs John Hunter of 424 Sand St report a daughter born weighing 3 pounds at Fis aan Sunday. The father is an employee of Firemans Fund Insurance Aly. Mr and Mrs Freddy Ambrig of 217 No Gary report a son born weighing 9 pounds 9 ounces at BIA pan Saturday in Methodist Hospital. The father is an employee of Bell Products Co. Mr and Mrs Carl Miller of S508 Whrd St report a daughter born weighing 7 pounds at 0.60 ppm Sunday in Methodist Hospital. The father is a glove maker for Farm Pak Kitchens.
Aden Radio said Sunday fighting broke out between the South Yemen army and counterrevolutionary elements backed by Saudi Arabia about 35 miles north of Aden. The British trained army security police and national guard clash with forces blocking roads between Dhala and Lahej.
Washington senators debated Abe Fortas’s nomination to Chief Justice. Sen. John Tower opposed citing his liberal record, while Sen. Hart praised his intellect and career. Byrd Wood Hart and Percy offered mixed views, with most rejecting cronyism claims.
Eight people died when two light airplanes collided in the air over East Farmingdale New York. Wreckage fell on Pine Lawn Cemetery as bodies were recovered by Suffolk County police. one craft was single engine and the other twin engine. One plane had taken off from Republic Field. the origin of the second aircraft was not known.
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