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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1966

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Wing Commander Change at Reese AFB Here

Col. E. T. Cragg named to replace Col. Dudley Faver as wing commander at Reese Air Force Base prompting a reshuffle. This item appears among a page of brief military and local notices.

Earthquake reported in China sparks global seismology debate

Reports from UPI and Tass describe a strong quake centered about 175 miles south southwest of Peking with magnitudes ranging from 6.0 to 7.7 on various scales. Observers note no confirmed damage in Beijing while Hong Kong and Tokyo commentaries place epicenters in east central China and Henan.

Unaited ONG K Ong China Peking Red Chinese Radio and News Agency U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Washington James F. Lander Skopje Yugoslavia Lander Red China Mainichi Tokyo Royal Observatory Hong Kong Tass Honan Central Meteorological Agency Japan Tie Fordham University Seismology Observatory New York

Robbery Is Third In A Row In Lubbock

A bandit hit a 7 11 in south Lubbock for the third time in as many days late Tuesday night. He robbed the cash register and opened an unlocked floor safe, taking about $50. Storekeeper Dave Boyd and witness Nathan Luger gave a matching description of a man about six feet tall, 145 pounds, with a ruddy complexion, wearing cream corduroy pants jacket and hat. The suspect, aged about 25 to 26, fled past Boyd as he commanded to sack the bills.

Phil Hamilton Avalanche-Journal South Lubbock 52Nd St College Ave Nathan Luger 67Th St Lubbock Dave Boyd 23Rd St Boyd Luger

Free Agent Again Ex-Gl Leaves Pen Voicing Complaints

Ex gl George John Gessner freed from a federal prison after the government dismissed charges for nuclear secrets to Russia. The 29 year old, once an army nuclear weapons specialist at Ft Bliss, said justice favors money and criticized the system while leaving the penitentiary.

Associated Press George John Gessner Russia Federal Gessner 10Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Ft. Bliss Texas Jeast Newell George United States Kansas Federal Penitentiary

City Races Ballot Order Beats Odds

In a city council race all seven candidates drew ballot positions matching filing order for April 5. Ballot spots were set in city hall with all candidates present except the Rev John H Johns. Mayor candidate Rolan Simpson witnessed the drawing.

James Granberry Howard J. Shipley Millie Monte Roy Middleton W. R Bill) Watkins

Governors to brief Johnson on foreign policy Saturday

Most of the nation s governors will meet with President Johnson on Saturday for a foreign policy briefing by him and other administration leaders at the White House, the White House said Tuesday.

Washington UPI Johnson White House

Long Island Teachers Strike Defies State Order

A teacher strike in defiance of a state order forced the closing of seven of the 12 Plainview Bethpage schools. About half of the district’s 590 teachers stayed away, and roughly 200 joined early morning picket lines outside the buildings.

Plainview, Nay Plainview-Bethpage Long Island

New Silverless Dimes and Kennedy Halves Reach Circulation

The Treasury announced these week that silverless dimes and Kennedy half dollars with reduced silver content will enter circulation. The copper-nickel dime and copper bonded half dollar are designed to work in vending machines. all three coins bear the date 4965 to deter counterfeits. The old silver coins remain in circulation and banks receive coins as needed.

United Press International Ashington Treasury Federal Reserve The

Preview of Spring Weather and Unsettled Conditions

Forecasters predict above normal temperatures across Texas with a few weekend showers in Southeast Texas. Lubbock expects a high near 74 and a low around 26, while the five-day outlook calls for continuing warmth and no rain for the South Plains. Oregon and Georgia report heavy precipitation and flood conditions as the northern plains dig out from a major blizzard.

Dave Knapp Journal Texas South Plains Weather Bureau Lubbock U. S. Weather Bureau Oregon Georgina Pacific Coast Cape Blanco Ore Red River North Dakota Grand Forks N.D Plains

Prince Philip Visits Houston for Charity and Trade

The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip will visit Houston Thursday and Friday to raise funds for the Variety Boys Club and promote British goods. The one day U.S. tour began in Miami with aims to support youth programs globally.

Houston UPI Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip Variety Boys Club United States Miami

FDA Orders Halt of Nonprescription Antibiotic Cough Drops

The FDA moved to stop future sales of all nonprescription antibiotic lozenges used for sore throats, deeming them not effective. The action covers about 250 products under 500 trade names from over 70 manufacturers, worth an estimated 25 million dollars annually. Some products may be used up immediately, with 30 days for objections. no recall planned. Sucrets cited as a market leader. many lozenges lacking evidence have been sold for up to 15 years.

Ashington Food and Drug Administration Asteir FDA

FDA moves to yank questionable antibiotic products

FDA Commissioner James L. Goddard says the agency will order off the market any antibiotic ointments deodorants sprays and other preparations lacking substantial evidence of effectiveness under the 1962 Kefauver Harris amendments. AMA declines comment until study of the order is finished. Government page 8.

FDA American Medical Association Chicago AMA James L. Goddard Goddard

Coquettish Judy Faces Rare Heart Operation

Judy Lynn Funsch, five, admitted to University Hospital Ann Arbor for a delicate pulmonary venous obstruction surgery. Doctors express limited optimism and warn without operation Judy might not live many years. if successful she could lead a normal life.

Herschel P. Fink Flint Journal QLINT Mich Judy Lynn Funseh Judy University Hospital Ann Arbor Clarence Punseh Genesee Township

Pamela Sue Smith to attend Beatrix wedding in Amsterdam

Pamela Sue Smith of Patchogue Long Island 12 will join VIP guests at the Westerkerk in Amsterdam for Princess Beatrixs wedding after a mix up over a class letter to Queen Juliana. Onno Lecbaert arranged the official invitation and travel for the four day visit.

York Westerkerk Amsterdam Beatrix Pamela Sue Smith Patchogue Long Island Pamela Netherlands Juliana The Washington

War tax bill amended to aid 1.8 million elderly

The Senate approved a Republican amendment to a six billion dollar war tax bill, extending monthly Social Security like payments to about 1.8 million seniors aged around 70 not covered by Social Security. The plan costs an estimated 750 million annually and faced opposition from Sen. Long who argued it diverges from war funding.

Associated Press Senate Long Sen Russell B. Long D-La Washington Monument

Weather Map Page Four B Lubbock Forecast

Cloudy this morning with clearing this afternoon and tonight Highs in the mid 70s Lows around 30s Winds mostly 15 to 25 mph Humidity readings vary Through the day sunrise 7 00 am sunset 6 50 pm Maximum humidity highest early afternoon. A Southwest weather table lists temperatures for Paso Albuquerque Houston Amarillo Oklahoma City Dallas Roswell Denver and Fort Worth.

Lubbock Paso Albuquerque Houston Amarillo Bsa Okla Dallas Ayota Roswell Denver

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