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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1966

Page

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Model City to offer rural, urban life in Maryland project

The Associated Press reports James W. Rouse plans Columbia as a 110000 resident model community between Baltimore and Washington. Bulldozers start this month transforming Ho ward County land to blend rural village and urban life by 1980 with housing and industry over a Manhattan scale.

Associated Press Incott City Howard County Columbia James W. Rouse Baltimore Washington Rouse Isone Harvard Berkeley U. S Manhattan

City Council Runoff Set In Lubbock Vote

Polls open at 7 a.m. for runoff between Ray Diekemper Jr and Roy Middleton for Place 3 on the Lubbock City Council. Eighteen polling places repeat from the first ballot as voters consider the two independent candidates amid light to moderate turnout and a dispute over a half mill tax for the Board of City Development.

Ray J. Diekemper Jr Roy A. Middleton Lubbock Rolan Simpson Diekemper Jand Middleton Middleton Board of City Development BCD

South Plains bank robbery case enters new trial phase

Thirteen witnesses testified Monday as the Idalou State Bank holdup case moved into a second chapter. Juan Usasaga faces robbery by firearms charges as the first of three suspects to be tried, with jurors chosen and jurors and press crowding courthouse hallways. The trial began last week and reflects the same tense atmosphere that followed the November 26 incident.

Bert Neelley Avalanche-Journal Statt James A. Ellis

Mystery of 10s fate sparks speculation in Red China

A partial clipping notes speculation about ten factions in China and a possible shift in power as US military command in Vietnam releases an official statement on reported shortages. The page also lists various sections and column features including Market Reports, Women’s News, Comics, Radio TV Columns, and a humorous note about a kittenish muse.

Red China U.S Viet Nam Noroscor

Lubbock runoff vote details and city growth debate

In the runoff Middleton leads by 48 votes in a 12 706 turnout as traffic and city services revenue loom. Diekemper urges unity and a revival of earlier city spirit while calling for younger men to run government. Voters may cast ballots at their residence precinct with poll tax box numbers ignored. See CITY RUNOFF Page 16.

Middleton Diekemper Lubbock Skemper

Pulitzer Prizes Highlight Veteran Journalists and Dynasties

The Avalanche Journal News Services records Pulitzer winners across reporting, drama, and photography with ties to families and major outlets. Notable names include James and Clifford Berry in 1944 1950, Kath Erine Porter, Peter Arnett, Muhammad El Farra, and the Washington Evening Star in national reporting. The awards recognize coverage from wars to civil rights, with prizes for literature, public service, and journalism.

Avalanche Journal News Services Johnson New York Sun Viet Nam Star Rights Selma Ala Clifford M. Berry Blackman James A T. Berryman Arthur Jett M. Schlesinger Jr Boston Globe Pulitzer Francis — X.morrissey Mass Ravenne Anne Furie Ameri Mendation Kyoichi Sawada United Press Jury Board Muhammad el Saigon Farra Council Raphy J. G. de Becuf Ington Evening Star Malcolm

New Chance Offered On Deferments For Students

The Selective Service announced another testing chance for college students who missed the April 2 deadline for deferment qualification tests. About 1 million applied by the deadline. thousands more were turned away as boards were closed. The late June test will cover 150 questions in three hours, with a 70 score for undergrads and 80 for grads guiding continued deferment.

Ny Ninsted Reas Internationa Ashington Selective Service Washington, D.C Canal Zone Puerto Rico

Jordan Charged Israel With Naked Aggression at UN

United Nations report states Jordan accused Israel of naked aggression against Jordanian territory and said it reserved the right to bring the issue before the Security Council. The charge came as tensions rose and regional diplomacy continued through U N channels.

United Nations UPI Jordan Israel Security Council

Alabama Primary Spotlight as Six States Vote Today

Voters in Alabama and five other states participate in the first round of 1966 primaries with national focus on Governor George C. Wallace and the rise of Negro voter participation. Republicans watch Vietnam war and cost of living concerns as campaigns move toward November elections. Mrs. Lurleen Wallace could win the Alabama nomination to succeed Wallace, potentially continuing the family influence. The piece notes historic context and local political tensions in Montgomery during the period.

Iy United OTERS George C. Wallace Alabama Florida Indiana Ohio New Mexico Oklahoma GOP Kinnieie Tatat Lurleen Wallace Wallace Usband Senate Montgomery U.S Nellie Tayloe Ross Ist

Prayer meditation on God's omnipresence and guidance

A devotional note speaks of conversing with God anywhere and feeling His hand in all places. The anonymous author urges awareness of divine presence beyond heaven, inviting personal talk with the deity in daily life.

Heaven

Red Lines Of Supply Smashed In Viet Nam War Drives

U S air and ground forces hit Communist supply lines in North and South Viet Nam and knocked out two North Vietnamese SAM sites. A pilot performed a daring escape under fire as U S troops swept toward the Cambodian border pushing into Viet Cong warehouses and factories. Navy and Air Force bombers struck sea and air routes, while ground forces reported limited combat with heavy infiltrations from the North amid ongoing border operations and a major helicopter airlift.

Winked Press Internationaly Saigon U.S South Viet Nam U.S. 1St Infantry Division U.S. Navy Air Force North Viet Nam Vinh Tokyo South Viet Nam

First Negro Federal Marshal Takes Office

Arthur Raymond Gary, oilman and former chief referee Elliott, sworn in as the first Negro federal marshal for the Southern Ohio District. The oath was administered by District Judge A John W Peck as political contests and nominations unfold in Ohio and beyond.

Cincinnati UPD Arthur Raymond Gary Vandenberg Afb Calif Elliott Montrancher Fred UPI R. Harris United States Lengers Ohio Pacific Lee Ocean John W. Peck

Dog Dior Stylist Sees Beatle Look For Beagles

Walter Ellson, known as the dogs Dior, says Britain's pet industry can boost exports and the economy. He plans leather coats with Beatle caps for dogs at a Leicester trade fair and cites growing foreign demand. Ellson, 46, formerly a corn merchant, also markets dog perfume, nail varnish, jewelry and wafer-thin beef crisps.

Associated Press ONDON Walter Ellson Dior Britain Ellson United States Canada Sweden Finland South Africa Leicester Ellison Jor

Uranus Key to Other Finds A Space Discovery Lesson

A historical note on Uranus, the seventh planet, discovered in 1781 by William Herschel. Once seen as a star, it required larger telescopes to reveal a disk. Uranus diverged from predicted orbits, prompting recalculations of gravitational pulls by other planets. The early observers and methods are described, with a nod to its distant position in space.

Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn William Herschel Herschel Bath England Thearenesh Uranus Earth Space

Weather Map Page for Lubbock and Vicinity

Mostly fair and warmer today. High near 70s, low around 50. Southeast to southerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Maximum humidity 86 percent. Precipitation and detailed hourly readings are partially garbled but indicate typical daily forecast from the Southwest Weather section.

Lubbock Bam Midagne Dallas Denver

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