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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1965
Page
5
Marines and 19 others wounded as three U.S. advisers are ordered out. A U.S. helicopter braves fire and rain to fly into the front at midnight to pull out personnel by daylight amid ongoing resistance north of Dong Xozi.
In Sanderson a quiet night yields to relief efforts as water is trucked in from surrounding towns. Fort Bliss soldiers set up a field kitchen and medical dispensary while Red Cross teams vaccinate over 1600 for typhoid. Army helicopters mingle with church Mass as villagers rebuild and reflect on the losses.
Lubbock police investigate theft and vandalism incidents after a late model sedan rammed into a wall near Southwestern Public Service Co. on Avenue C. The car, warm and missing its cooling fan, was found by officers with $550 in damages. owner reported it stolen later that night. Additional thefts include a suitcase and clothes worth $45, $46 cash, a $165 two inch pump, and $30.90 from eight choir members at First Baptist Church. A broken door glass ($65) and a burglary involving multiple checks were also reported at 2002 Weber.
Severe weather moved through northern Texas near Lubbock and Wichita Falls with hail and rain totaling over two inches in several towns. Midwest flooding caused at least five deaths, widespread property damage, and a $1 million loss including a garment plant. Temperatures plunged across the region, with record lows in Michigan and Montana and boats swept by floods in Utah.
Viet Nam's leaders discuss a war oriented plan with Maj. Gen Nguyen Van Thien as minister or deputy premier under a civilian government. Eight months of civilian rule hindered anti Communist work as Thieu urges nationwide unity. He vows tougher policies and broader alliance ties while Catholics threaten civilian control.
Ted Tyler and the Notations, composed of former Nite Owls and Nite Beats members, toured Scranton and New York. The Texas Tech students previewed in Scranton on Sid Freeman’s Coca-Cola Bandstand and booked future shows at Mount Airy Lodge and Kayroc Inn in the Pennsylvania mountains. The mission was to take a Texas band East, with tentative engagements to follow as they seek area dances and further bookings.
Dr Yoshie Setoguchi reports David can walk between classes and enter a car using rudimentary legs. A 24 inch limb prosthetic and a lunar walker adapted for terrain provide new mobility. The family allows this story to help others with similar limitations. Irish car clubs see growth.
President Johnson named Edward A. Clark a Texas banker-attorney and longtime associate to serve as ambassador to Australia. Clark, aged 58, was previously Texas secretary and a prominent figure in the state’s political and legal circles.
After a ticker tape welcome in Chicago, Maj. Edward White and James McDivitt will attend homecoming parades in Jackson Michigan and visit the University of Michigan for honorary doctorates. NASA officials noted civil rights protests while Chicago leaders promise a record parade and a lakefront fireworks display.
The report states there were no public events for guests during Luci’s visit. Mrs. Ray described it as a private visit with her husband and Luci expressing desire for a return visit. Secret Service route to the Plains area was not disclosed.
The Lubbock Field Archery Club hosted 48 participants for the Inter-Club monthly shoot. Winners in women's class included Barbara Wossom Ollie Jen er Ronna Large D Wanhna Whitener and Lenda Tarlton, men's class saw Ronald Wossom Taroy Barrara William Nelson Ropr talh Charles Curry and Bus r Whitener. A championship shoot is scheduled for July 11 with Texas Field Archery Association or National Field Read Association eligible for competition.
Nancy Malinosky, 21, who uses a wheelchair due to polio since age six, walked a few steps at commencement with help from Dr. Bonds and friends. She plans to study religion at Madison Theological Seminary in New Jersey and may continue efforts to regain leg use.
Five people were injured in separate Sunday incidents around the area. Robert Smith 41 of 3620 E 14th St was in fair condition at Methodist Hospital for a gunshot wound to the right forearm. Christine Carter 55 of 3508 Ute treated at St Marys Hospital for a gunshot wound to the left hand. Kendall Shaw 21 of 4106 41st St received emergency care at Methodist for injuries from a nightclub altercation near Hurlwood. An 88 year old man was attacked by a 12 year old on O L Slaton school grounds suffering facial cuts and bruises. Charles Hibbler of 1700 Ave A Apt 12 treated at Porter Clinic for knife wounds from a disturbance on Ave A. No charges had been filed in any case by late Sunday.
Four Kansans were killed when their Beechcraft crashed in heavy rain nine miles south of Maryville Missouri. Victims named include pilot Sam A. Klema 41 of Russell and his wife Louise K 39, Jes L Brack 48 of Sharon Springs, and a woman identified as Brack’s wife Elema. They were en route to a Chicago business meeting. authorities say the pilot appeared lost in the rain before the crash near Pumpkin Center.
A weekend air search by three Colorado Civil Air Patrol planes focused on mountainous terrain near Cortez southwestern Colorado for a private plane missing since Friday on a Salt Lake City to Farmington route. The aircraft carried driver Jeansonne of Hobbs and two passengers believed to be his wife Genevive and their 16 year old daughter Susanne.
A recent earthquake affected a remote island area in the Pacific, with initial reports noting tremors felt across coastal communities. Local authorities urged calm while assessing infrastructure damage and potential aftershocks.
A Senate battle over state legislative reapportionment unfolds as Dirksen proposes amendments to one house basing plans on non population factors. Javits and Bayh advocate referendums every decade and voter approval of specific plans to guard against malapportionment.
Arnold Peter Moeller known as A P Moeller, billionaire shipowner and Maersk founder, died in Copenhagen after a long illness. He built diverse global interests from shipping to factories and East Africa holdings, with his fortune sustaining Denmark’s economy. His son Maersk McKinney Moeller will continue the enterprises. Moeller lived modestly and continued to collect a monthly old age pension.
ALNWICK England AP the dowager Duchess of Northumberland died at her home Sunday age 78 widow since 1930 she served as mistress of the robes to Queen Mother Elizabeth and chief trainbearer at coronation. Known as Auntie Comfy for running a WWII comforts fund she was robbed of jewelry worth over 110000 two years ago before a royal banquet attendance by the queen was planned.
The international trade fair begins in Warsaw with participation from sixty countries. Delegates from across Europe and beyond attend as the Foreign Trade Minister Witold Trompczynski notes a balanced representation from both sides of the Iron Curtain.
A Tunisian site will produce automotive spark plugs under a new arrangement. Details on the joint venture, investment, and production timeline were announced by the company and local authorities.
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