Yanks Survive Amid Grim Chu Pong Mountain Fight
American forces of the 1st Air Cavalry, surrounded by a much larger North Vietnamese force, held a tight landing zone near Chu Pong Mountain. Air strikes and helicopters sprayed suppressive fire as troops endured sniper fire and hand to hand combat. Casualties were heavy but initial U.S. reports warned of continued fighting as recapitalized units fought to break the siege.
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Chu Pong Mountain
U.S
1St Air Cavalry Company
Jinto
Air Force
1Ath’ Cavalry
1St. Cayalr
UPS
1St Cavalry
South
Viet Nam
US Ary
Head Start plan approved for 900 preschoolers this summer
In Lubbock area, school trustees authorize a Head-Start project serving 900 preschool children this summer. The item appears on page 1, section B. Officials outline program scope and funding details as part of a broader district plan. The decision reflects ongoing investment in early childhood education within the district.
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West Tenas
New Mexico
Standby Installment Controls Move Forward in House
The House Banking Committee approved standby authority to curb installment buying, with President Johnson to oversee the tool if needed. Treasury official Stanley S. Surrey urged a temporary rise in personal income taxes to cool the overheated economy, paired with corporate and capital gains tax hikes, while opposing excess profits, excise, and investment credits. A Senate subcommittee heard that tax action could quickly dampen inflation, though no figures were set, and a 5 percent personal income tax rise was commonly discussed.
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Assoc Tashington
House Banking Committee
Johnson
Senate House
Treasury
Asst
Stanley S. Surrey
Surrey
House
Senate
Dohinson
Federal Reserve Board
Henry S. Reuss
Wis
White House
Reuss
Continued Warm After Cool Week Across Texas
Fair skies and warm readings return to Texas after a week of cool damp weather. Lubbock reached 80 degrees after a cool start of 38. Other towns reported 60s to 70s with record readings at Presidio 80s Galveston 68 and highs in Austin Wichita Falls and Childress.
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Texas
Lubbock
Larbhew & Wedneday
Presidio
Galveston
Wer
Austin
Wichita Falls
Childress
Last Minute Medicare Sign-Up Rush Stirs Nationwide Activity
Officials report 16.5 million seniors enrolled in the voluntary Medicare plan by Tuesday night, about 8 percent of eligible elderly Americans. Commissioner Robert M Ball notes many have not yet replied and warns late sign-ups face delays and higher premiums.
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Milllion
Driller Uses Pick and Dynamite To Hit Oil at Newcastle
Wycan Inc. founder AL Smith drilled a 21 foot oil well near Newcastle using only a pick shovel and dynamite after a delayed rig. The well produced five barrels the second day and about one to two daily since. The first three feet were frozen, rock required blasting, and the Newcastle sandstone now yields oil.
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Ewcastle
AL Smith
Gene Ser
Wycan, Inc
Newcastle Smith
Wyoming
Avaitante Smith
Neithin
Wyc Ean
Ss-Yoar
Smith
Squire
Newcastle
Memphis Train Wreck Causes Big Cost and Delays
A Fort Worth and Denver Railroad fast freight derailed in Memphis Texas causing about 150 feet of track to be torn up and delays to through traffic. Estimated damage reached 600000 with no injuries. Railroad spokesmen blamed a broken journal on a car and county city bulldozers helped clear wreckage. Six loaded with potash, four with grain, and six covered hopper cars were derailed.
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Memphis
Tex
Fort Worth
Denver
Annual ABC Rodeo Opens With Parade Crowd At Municipal Coliseum
Opening night of the ABC Rodeo kicks off in Lubbock with a parade down Broadway and a crowd of about 30,000. Despite rough stock, riders from 20 groups provide fast action as 5,100 fans watch under warm weather. The event continues with four nights of performances through Saturday.
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Joe Gordo
Avalanche-Journal
ABC
Municipal
Atown
Clem Mespatten
J Protemn
Oklahoma Senate
Sheriff's Posses
Brnenbield
Birthday Rodeo Lights Up Lubbock Country Fair
Melvin Ratheat and families in Texas celebrate the founding of Lubbock County while fans enjoy the county fair. Leon Adis performs as a western star, riders showcase trick riding and costume changes charm the crowd. Wilbur Plaugher’s dog act and the clown routine entertain as the rodeo spans four days.
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Texas
Lubbock County
Coanery
von Batman
Leon Adis
Lester
Amis
Hus
Hines
Wilbur Plaugher
ABC
U S DOJ Seeks Extra Voter Registration Periods for Texas
The U S Justice Department asked a federal court to order Texas to reopen free voter registration for a brief period from April 8 to April 19 and again from Aug 22 to Oct 8 to precede elections. The move argues current registration periods were too short and cites past registration figures and impacts on upcoming May 7 primaries and general elections.
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The
Associated Press
AX Tin
U.S. Justice Department
U.S. District Court
FBI
Texas
Mars Wins Over Venus Space Plan Faces Budget Scrutiny
A House committee rejects a Venus flyby in favor of continuing Mars exploration under a $5 billion NASA program for the year starting July 1. The panel defers a $9 million Houston lunar sample lab and may shift funds to support two Mariner missions while weighing practical limits.
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Houston
NASA
George PL Miller
Calif
Miller
Joseph E. Karth
D-Minn
Venus
Big Day for Dodge Car Exhibit Draws Crowds in LA
At the Los Angeles County Museum of Art a controversial 38 Dodge exhibit by Edward Kienholz drew 400 visitors in an hour after opening and 10 000 more outside. Only adults or accompanied youths could enter, and most viewers paid a dollar. The two labeled pornographic items prompted a closed door viewing policy amid a county board dispute over removals.
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OS Angeles A
Os Angeles County
Ann
Edward Kienhols
Los Angeles
Warren Dorn
$25 000 Is Waiting Plea By Kidnapped Boy's Parents
Parents of Daniel Goldman in Florida pleaded publicly for the kidnapper to contact them. In a radio broadcast they offered $25 000 in ransom and said they would meet any terms for his release, allowing contact through any intermediary. They urged immediate contact after Daniel was abducted at gunpoint from his home.
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Daniel Goldman
Miami
Fla
Qureside
Goldman
Danny — Goldman
Traung
Aaron Golde Seman
Daniel
Imedia
Thrush
Weather Brief From Muu Oleey Report
Fragmentary weather note mentions Lee Hase and Kone Bo with unclear locations. Details are unreadable. no definite forecast, temperatures, or dates can be determined.
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Susan Logan
Max ‘Tidmore
G. I. Nelson
ABC Rodeo Committee
Stull
Tanner Laine
Lubbock, Area
FBL
Tance
National Age IL
Defense
Robert McNamara
Communist Congress
Wilson
Sect Comics
Cen
Deadline
Robert M Ball
Social Security
Ball
Melvin Ratheat
Carr
Mars
Probe
Justice Department
Justice
Marinthe
DODGE
Lee
Hase
Muu
Oleey
Kone
Wuurin
Ian
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