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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1966
Page
5
Conservative leader John B. Diefenbacker returned to Ottawa from a British Columbia trip to defend himself against accusations of inaction in Canada sex and security case.
Canada's justice minister accuses Prime Minister Diefenbaker of failing to act in the Gerda Munsinger case as Lucien Cardin, Liberal justice minister, presses for disclosure. Sevigny defends social links with Munsinger, while a judicial inquiry looms to test security claims and potential government upheaval.
The Bank of Canada raises its bank rate by one percentage point to slow borrowing and ease inflationary pressure. The rate increases from 4.5 percent to about 5.5 percent, similar in aim to the U.S. Federal Reserve discount rate.
In two weekly papers residents including Mrs Sweeney and Lee Danz oppose a park project claimed to threaten lifelong homes. They allege losses and distress as officials, led by J Weldon Watson of the parks department, press on for a tourist park with restrooms and parking along a 50 acre site.
The Pitchfork Ranch in West Texas spans about 165000 acres across Dickens and Kin counties. Manager D B Gardner led the operation for 45 years and the ranch houses a large cattle herd, horses, and extensive crops. The article recounts the origin of the Pitchfork Kid nickname, the ranch’s historic spread, and its modern facilities including bunkhouses, a chuek wagon, and its famed horse breeding and breaking methods.
Aufill Rough Riders held their final playday Sunday at Aufill's Sports Arena marking the end of the year for the oS riders. A trophy party is planned at Carlisle Skating Rink on March 28 with winners named across multiple classes and events in a long, undisciplined roster of names and activities.
Police search for bandits after a week of robberies in Lubbock with no arrests Sunday night. Saturday's Jakey's Cleaners heist netted 184 dollars, while the Golden Horseshoe Drive-In Theater robbery topped 250. The series includes Preston's Stork Store, Williams Grocery, and Seven-Eleven incidents, with totals between 700 and 750 dollars in weekend losses.
Two separate crashes near Lubbock injure five people Sunday night. At US 87 north of Lubbock three Texas Tech coeds Linda Green Frances Blevins and Sylvia Curry were hospitalized after a rear end collision driven by Connie Bisage. Manuel Chapa Santos driver of the other car was treated and released. A second rear end crash on Acuff Road east of Lubbock injured Pete Garcia who was treated for facial cuts and released.
Two car burglaries and several thefts were reported to the Lubbock Police Department on Sunday. Charles Law reported the theft of bowling gear and clothing from his car at 303 Vernon, valued over $100. Jim Holder’s car had insurance papers stolen from an attache case. Don Booker reported two chairs stolen from his front yard at 2211 Quirt. Eddie Cantrell’s car on 2222nd Street had a transmission stolen.
Borrowers press on despite higher costs as banks raise prime rates from five to 5.5 percent. Economists warn demand may outpace supply with inflation risks tied to Viet Nam era growth and Federal Reserve actions.
Premier Fidel Castro delivered a fiery Havana University address blaming Beijing for a broken Havana Peking rice and sugar deal. He accused China of lies and calumnies and said relations have deteriorated over the past two and a half months as Latin Americans in Peking reported Chinese mockery of Cuba's revolution.
Five Americans held in Brasilia say they were kidnapped and terrorized by police while facing smuggling charges over tantalite ore. They allege prolonged jail terms, denial of consular visits, poor conditions, and coercion to sign Portuguese statements, urging US awareness and Brazilian government restraint.
An anniversary open house at Faith City Mission 1105 Ave G features a Mizpahy artifacts exhibit from the California Institute Berkley. Visitors see daily life items from Bible times including lamps bronze arrowheads slingstones mortars jewelry and pottery. The exhibit runs during the 10th anniversary celebration led by Superintendent Rev Bill Flygare.
An expectant mother at home fought off a man described as a Latin American intruder around 12:50 a.m. He entered while she slept, attacked in bed, and tore her clothes. She screamed for about 15 minutes, then he fled. She believed the man was her husband returning from a National Guard drill. no suspect arrested.
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