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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1966
Page
5
Commanders postponed the EVA as Gemini 9 struggles with a stubborn shroud and repeated target hunts. Gene Cernan plans a 9 10 a m CST space exit with a 25 foot umbilical and a 150 foot tether, aiming for a watery Atlantic landing south of Bermuda at 10 01 a m Monday.
The page blends fragments about space rendezvous tests with numerous birth notices. It records astronaut missions and simulated rescues while listing births at Methodist and other hospitals and noting parents' occupations and addresses.
Three people were injured in traffic incidents around Lubbock on Saturday. Joel Quintella 20 of Reese Base suffered facial lacerations and was listed in serious condition after his car left the roadway and hit a telephone pole. Ameria Gaitan 34 of Colate Avenue rode as a passenger in a two car crash on U S 84 near the city limits. she was treated and released. Antonio Perez Moreno 49 of Avenue L received emergency medical care after a two car collision at E 19th Street and Loop 289 where Martin G Rodriguez and Aubrey Pounds were the other drivers.
Martin Crawford, a longtime Texas public servant born in Hillsboro, clinched the Democratic nomination for attorney general after a May 7 runoff with Sen. Franklin Spears. A former Secretary of State and state senator, he survived a 1961 auto collision that cost him sight in his left eye and left him with a black patch. He emphasizes decades of public service and moderate stances as he campaigns with support from figures like John Connally. He served in the Coast Guard, chaired local offices in Hillsboro, and sponsored major welfare and securities reforms. He is married to Margaret Ann Mash of Brandon.
Temple Houston Morrow 87 a retired timber and insurance executive and grandson of Sam Houston died after a serious illness in West Texas Hospital where he had been twice admitted following a hip fracture from a fall and a pneumonia. He lived in Lubbock after retiring as president of a Dallas insurance firm and was active in Masonic and Knights of Pythias circles. He and his wife had been staying at Ray's Hospitality House since the fall.
Selma Alabama report says Sheriff Clark will run as a write-in candidate for Dallas County sheriff in the November general election. He cites party trends and seeks GOP voter support after Dullis County Republicans failed to nominate a sheriff candidate.
In a close Dallas run off, several Barnes allied candidates fail to clinch nominations. Oscar Maury, backed by the Dallas AFL CIO, loses. James L. Maury defeats Don Garrison in a redistricting influenced race as part of a broader setback for the Barnes team.
A severe weather outlook reports hail in Topeka and nearby areas while a tornado sighting noted near Kimbell, D.C. Mail Hits. Joplin, Missouri lost power during the disturbance as cold spots are listed in Oregon. Lubbock forecasts show continued cool conditions with limited rain across parts of Texas.
The Office of Education moves to cut federal funds for 18 southern school districts failing to desegregate requirements. Commissioner Howerton warns Alabama districts may face further losses if voluntary compliance ends. At least 42 districts nationwide have already lost funds.
Dr William W Akers of Rice University chairs the key chemical engineering team in a Baylor Rice collaboration. The LVP left ventricle pump was developed with Dr DeBakey and Dr Kantrowitz aiming to ease heart load and extend patient life. Biographical details note Akers born 1922 in Pa cenola County Texas and faculty roles at Rice.
Viet Nam era reports describe Buddhist protests against President Johnson and Ky Thieu regime in Saigon. Banners demand army intervention while monks and nuns die by suicide during clashes near Vien Hoa Dao pagoda Hue reports tension as American officials face growing antiwar sentiment. A three page NYT ad lists 6 100 signers protesting U.S. policy.
A cow named Daisy is ceremoniously presented to her new owner at the Metropolitan Water Board offices in Tameresmith. Albert, retiring after 35 years, receives a gold watch waived by the board as Daisy helps fulfill his dream of a few chickens and a milky future.
Communists fired about 80 mortar rounds at Binh Long airfield 70 miles north of Saigon injuring four and killing one civilian. U S aircraft bombed North Vietnam as forces strangled a Viet Cong unit in the south and 71 to 470 Reds were reported killed in ongoing operations.
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