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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1966

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UFO Sightings In Michigan Debated By Air Force Expert

Dr J Allen Hynek, Northwestern University astrophysicist, heads a two day investigation into Michigan UFO reports. He says swamp gas explains many sightings but notes other witnesses remain unconvinced. Hynek stresses his study covered specific days near Ann Arbor and Hillsdale and cautions not to generalize beyond the observed cases. The piece cites weather and winter conditions as factors and questions a tire moon exposure photo as a cause of certain lights.

Associated Press Etroit Michigan Special Air Force J. Allen Hynek Ann Arbor Hynek Northwestern University Air Force Smen Poamonet Hanek Dexter Svetroit Hillsdale Hayamek

Ford Calls for Congress Probe of UFO Sightings

United Press International reports that Gerald Ford urged a full congressional investigation into rising UFO sightings. He warned Americans are alarmed and proposed calling Air Force and civilian witnesses, noting Project Blue Book has not yielded conclusive explanations.

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Virginia Hell remembered as sleeping pill death headline

A onetime gangster pinup girl Virginia Hell reportedly died from a sleeping pill overdose. The page notes sections on Congress spending critiques, supreme court decisions, ecumenical theology, Indonesian press expulsion, editorials and various column pages.

Virginea Hell

Senate approves building a new official residence for the vice president

The Senate backed a House approved bill to spend 1200000 for a 2 acre site on the Naval Observatory grounds along Embassy Row to house the vice president. The measure now goes to President Johnson for signature.

Washington Senate White House Vicw Johnson House Naval Observatory Embassy Row

Rusk Seeks Strong Nuclear Arms Ban Agreement

Secretary of State Dean Rusk voiced strong hope that nuclear powers may soon agree to ban the spread of atomic arms. He cited a central underlying attitude among nations that proliferation is dangerous and undesirable, at a news conference in Washington.

Washington Cap Dean Rusk France Red China Rusk

Churches Dilemma on Federal Aid Studied by Ministers

At the Lubbock Ministers Association meeting the debate over federal aid to higher education was split. Dr. Dudley Strain argued churches may need federal funds to sustain colleges, while others warned against standards that could limit religious teaching. Mattox of Lubbock Christian College noted restrictions in the Higher Education Facilities Act and PCC’s stance against accepting federal grants for religious facilities. The discussion continues.

Avalanche Journal Sprainer Lubbock Ministers Association Oat First Baptist Church Dudley Strain First Christian Church Mattox Lubbock Christin College Sigus Instruchon Ambertux Sind Pac PCC Avalanche-Journal

Weather Outlook With Rain From Cold Front Crossing Texas

A weak cold front from Missouri toward the Texas Panhandle is expected to bring widespread rain showers across North and West Texas. Friday saw light showers from the South Plains to the Gulf Coast with Lubbock recording .01 inch and Alpine reporting similar amounts. Temperatures ranged from 63 in Lubbock to 80 at Presidio, with mild conditions continuing as rain prospects shift eastward.

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Nationwide Viet Nam War Protests Turn Violent

New antiwar demonstrations swept the nation as police clashed with protesters. At least 27 persons were arrested amid fighting and sit down protests reported by Dotted Press Internationals.

Protests Spread from Boston to Berkeley and Beyond

Demonstrations across Massachusetts California and other states clash with pro government counter protests. Eleven people jailed after sit down in front of the Boston Army Base amid a draft card incident. Berkeley sees Arthur Goldberg address students as antiwar action continues.

Massachusetts California Boston Roosevelt University Antiewar Draft Board Ann Arbor Mich Cambridge, Mass Southeast Asia Goldberg University of California Berkeley Arthur J. Goldberg U.S United Nations

Andrews Youth Found Dead After School Swim

Morgan James Hay, 15, an Andrews High School sophomore, was found drowned in the school pool Friday morning after gym class. A golf coach cleared the pool as students played keep away, and Morgan reportedly stuck a ball in his swim trunks before disappearing. two boys from a later class found him in two feet of water. Coach Max Goldsmith failed to revive him, and he died at Permian General Hospital.

Avalanche Journal Sos James Hay Morgan Andrews High School Abs Sam H. Morgan G. W. Warden Suu Young Morgan Morgan Morgan O Max Goldsmith Permian General Hospital Justice of the Peace Andrews

Suspect Held In Houston Linked To Lubbock Robberies

A Georgia resident orally admitted to Houston police involvement in one of the Lubbock city robberies while a Reese AFB airman in Wichita Falls was identified as the suspect in another heist. Meanwhile the bank bandit case at Security National Bank escalated with a drive in window hijack and a chase. John P. Garrett, recently charged in the Tower of Pizza hijacking, remained at large after escaping from Wichita Falls police.

Dave Knapp Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Georgia Houston Kenneth Wayne Herndon 64Th St Reese Afb Wichita Falls Seymour Henrietta L. W.skeer Forrester Wiliam J. Whitman Williams Grocery Dartmouth R. D. Wiliams Security National Bank FBI Texas Rangers Texas Highway Patrol Garrett John P. Garrett Reese Whitman North Texas Tower of Pizza Main St Linda Walker

Robber James Burton Granted Parole in Michigan

James Burton, 71, released on parole after 48 years in prison for a 1924 armed robbery in Detroit that netted $1.25. He told the Michigan State Parole Board he fears dying in prison and wants to work, watch television, and visit his mother’s grave. Burton served in WWI and spent time in UK and Canada prisons. parole to take effect once a job is secured.

Mich. Capi Michigan State Parole Board James Burton Burton United States Canada Great Britain Parole Board Detroit Europe London

Mao Tze Tung gravely ill diplomats report

Diplomatic sources in London report Mao Zedong aged 73 in frail health with no official confirmation. He has not appeared publicly for some time and is described as a driving force behind China’s policies despite signs of weakness.

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Weather Update for Lubbock Area May Page Four

Clouds linger with occasional light showers this evening. Temperatures reach the upper 60s tonight with a cool low. Winds from the south and southwest at 10 to 20 mph.

Lubbock Pardy

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