03 Jun 1966
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1966
Page
1
Hale Center residents recall the June 2 1963 tornado that hit at about 9 30 pm. Bud Law who sounded the first siren reflects on the nightmare and says the day remains vivid for many in the town.
The House Reclamation Subcommittee advanced toward votes on the 1.6 billion Lower Colorado River Basin Water Development Authorization Bill. The draft would authorize Grand Canyon region dams at Bridge and Marble Canyons and five smaller irrigation projects in Colorado and New Mexico, with West Texas seeking a share. Critics warn the Marble Canyon and Bridge Canyon projects would flood passages and reshape Grand Canyon National Monument, while proponents urge nuclear options and pumped storage as alternatives.
A House approved bill to promote cotton use moves to the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee led by Sen. Jesse L. Holland. The measure would fund additional cotton research and provide price support by market values to boost growers against costs.
A Buddhist nun Nu Dien Dinh self immolates at Hai Lac Pagoda in Da Nang during protests against Premier Ky. Peacemaker Thich Tam Chau resigns as rector amid rebel anger over a government settlement, threatening the fragile deal. Thich Tri Quang aims to keep the rebellion alive while McNamara denies U S Army reduction plan.
The Internal Revenue Service plans broad office and field audits of about 2 million individual returns this year with roughly 900000 already receiving refunds. Audits will require check stubs receipts and could lead to surrender of part of refunds. The program runs mainly from June through August and uses computers to screen returns before agents review files.
The City Planning and Zoning Commission rejected changes to commercial zoning at 3rd Street and Ave Q and at Loop 289 and S College Ave while recommending approval of shopping and apartment zones at 4th Street and Slide Road. Residents argued the vote would curb adverse impact from nearby traffic.
The planning commission refused a C23 commercial zoning petition for a 517 block avenue area noting it would disrupt traffic. No discussion was held and Ralph Brock’s appeal for a C-2 shopping zone at Loop 289 and College Ave was also denied. Nearby residents argued existing corners already serve business needs.
NASA announced Gemini 9 crew Lt. Col. Thomas Stafford and Cmdr. Eugene Cernan cleared to launch after technicians fixed an electrical issue. More than 100 tests showed the system works, with weather outlook favorable for the planned three day mission including a planned space walk and rendezvous with an orbiting target satellite.
About 12 billion grasshoppers threaten West Texas farms across Briscoe Floyd and Armstrong counties. State and federal agriculture officials plan three cluster airplanes and a trailing observer to treat 29 000 acres next week to curb a possible repeat of 1958 damage. Floyd County agent Joe Wile notes no current crop threat but warns of possible spread if the infestation persists.
The Surveyor 1 mission brings striking lunar surface pictures to Earth, signaling a major boost for US lunar exploration. Experts hail the achievement as a scientific milestone, noting the craft lands on a smooth plain and demonstrates a sophisticated landing system ahead of competitors.
Partly cloudy warm weather forecast for Lubbock and Viewity with scattered afternoon and evening showers. Winds become easterly. high temperatures near a certain mark and cooler overnight with lingering shower chances.
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