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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1966

Page

8

Allied Troops Encircle Large Viet Cong Force

Allied forces widen the siege around a large Viet Cong group in a valley while assessing enemy intent to blend with civilians. U.S. air units exploited improved weather to strike bridges and supply routes in North Vietnam following a two day monsoon lull.

Gree U.S U.S. Air Force Navy Viet Nam Hanoi Haanoi Radio Guam Saigon Ho Chi Minh Trail Nguyen Cao Ky U.S.5 da Nang Cambodia Election Commission Colombo Ceylon South Seoul South Viet Nam Peace Corps Canberra Harold Holt Mahament Australia Southeast Asia United Stes Holt Willy Brandt West Berlin Stockholm Sweden Geneva United Nations U ‘Thant Reporers

GM Auto Sales Dip In April Amid Safety Scrutiny

Ford and Chrysler beat last year in four month totals while GM and AMC lagged. GM’s April drop stemmed from higher prices and safety publicity, with Chevrolet Corvair cited frequently in hearings. GM blamed unfounded criticism for its decline and noted the 1964 strikes influenced earlier figures.

Donald N. Frey Ford Division New York Ford Chrysler AMC

Stock Market Tumbles As GM News Spooks Investors

Indecision surrounds the market amid Johnson administration tax talk and broker warnings about speculation risks. After a brief early rally, GM news triggered a sharp selloff, with prices slipping and the tape running several minutes behind as the session closed with slow trading.

Wall Street Tampan

Johnsons land at Texas ranch after Washington visit

President and Mrs Johnson arrived in Texas from Washington and traveled by small jet to the LBJ Ranch near San Antonio. They brought several guests from the White House reception, including Judge Roy Hofheinz, Houston Astros owner, for a short stay while Johnson oversees ranch duties. The president is expected to remain in Texas through Tuesday.

San Antonio Johnson Texas Washington Randolph ‘Air Force Base LBJ Johnsons White House Roy Hofheinz Mofhemz Houston Astros National Baseball League

Births and Families in Brownfield and West Texas

Birth announcements list multiple families welcoming new daughters and sons across Brownfield West Texas and Lubbock area hospitals. Notable entries include donors, occupations, and hospital timings with details on weights and birth times. Names include Don Osborn Robbe Nelms Gaste Rush Joe Rangel Robert Lee Parker Segundo Marvutta Theresa Wehster and others.

Afra Robbe Wane Nelms RSA Am Joe Rangel Auburn Dethorst ‘Hospital Magic Carpet Robert Lee Parker T'S. P.m West ‘Tevas Hospital Westen Warehouse

Visitor Port of Entry cuts campus traffic and logs daily visitors

Security chief notes daily visitor counts from 100 to 544 since April 21, with peak during engineering shows and UIL events. Temporary check points aim to ease congestion, restricting student drop off while welcoming visitors and guiding parking and building access.

Daniels Board of Directors Traffic Commission

Rezoning debate blocks new medical site near 3rd Street

City zoning commission splits over the Methodist Hospital vicinity project as residents fear traffic, loss of home values, and incompatible uses. Bowlin fights a blanket approval while supporters urge a mixed zone to allow a medical entrance, nearby church site plans, and limited commercial development. The board delays final action to study traffic impacts, parking, and long range planning.

St. Mary's Hospital Hugh Anderson Bowlin Faulkner Tom Johnson Sith Street 30Th Street Mont Bob Burr Nisi Long Sion Johnson iConnell Charles Cobb College Heights Mis Co Matheny Xemup Court Cunmssian Charles Jones San Cobley Edward 2 Smith Hess Aubrey H. Faulk Burr Ehareh Tts Zoning Board of Adjustment Thehiveh Beegan Mth Street Ken Bowlin Loc Walker 3Th Street Flint Avenue Dowie Rothwell I Street Avenue 2 Ted Quan 21St Street Nashville Ave WLPL Willis Avenue W Th Street JM. Collier's Hu5 Satheast Drive Mart Avenue Ihhy Kird Street Avenue L John Halbert Sth Street Gene Blackburn 2Nd Street Avenue Q Rawners Leonard Wilson Vickswig Avenue Litte Road Jan Fouts 4Th Street Petro Avenue S Marvel Roofing Co

Organized Crime Targeted in Johnson Plan Shrine DeMolay Banquet

President Johnson ordered a doubled federal effort to uproot organized crime with the attorney general coordinating reviews of crime programs and new investigations. At a Shrine DeMolay Founders banquet at Vanns Catering in New York, Mayor Rogers and Floyd Stumbo spoke on faith and optimism, praising the founders Neil Wright Sr. and two others.

Washington Johnson Soci Organized Crime In Atty Nicholas Katzenbach FBI J. Edgar Hoover Empire Katzenbach Vann 40Th St Ave. A W. D. (Dub) Rogers Floyd Stumbo Church’ of Christ Lubbock Childrens Rogers J E. Y. Lee Neil Wright Sr Wright K. N. Clapp Jack Lewis Mark Hall Sordon Treadaway South Plains Shrine Association Bob Stribling Rogers Waco Order of Jerolays

U S Accused of Instigating Aggressive Act

Cairo based Al Ahram accused the United States of instigating aggression by backing Saudi actions in Yemen. The UAR press highlighted a State Department statement supporting Saudi integrity and warned of possible renewed clashes similar to past 1963 border bombings.

Cairo API United States Yemen Republic al Ahram United Arab Republic Gamal Abdel Nasser U.S State Department Saudi Arabia Hashem Ben Haem UAR Beirut Kennedy Yemen

Juarez Residents on Voter Rolls

Juarez residents testified in a court inquiry that they qualified to vote in the Saturday primary by living in Juarez while holding U S birth and El Paso mailing addresses. Judge Ward called the inquiry after a candidate claimed as many as 5000 Juarez citizens may be illegally registered, with immigration sources suggesting the 5000 figure. El Paso Democrats said polls would be watched and unauthorized voters challenged.

Paso UPL Juarez Mexico United States el Paso Texas William Ward Dadiey Mann Immigration Office

Jewel Theft Reported at Ford Penthouse in New York

Mrs. Ford reports jewelry worth about 50000 stolen from a leather box in her Brownfield Road home after a burglary. Items included a pearl necklace a diamond bracelet and diamond earrings. Police identify the Park Avenue home of Mr and Mrs Henry Ford as the crime scene with initial details from Mrs Ford.

New York Park Avenue Henry Ford

China Population Set to Reach 1.75 Billion by Century’s End

London based World Today reports a study titled China's Population forecasting 1.75 billion by around 30 years if growth persists at about 2 percent annually. The analysis by Dick Wilson notes the rise could occur within existing borders and emphasizes projections for future demographics.

London China Dick Wilson Royall Institute of International Af ‘Air

British Minister Blasts Soviet Disarmament Stand in Geneva

In a bitter speech on the eve of six-week recess, Lord Chalfont accused the Soviet Union of refusing to join Western efforts to curb nuclear weapons. He criticized Moscow for rejecting U S proposals to destroy hundreds of weapons and turn fissile material to peaceful uses, and blamed Moscow for hindering a nonproliferation pact with West Germany in the background.

Geneva UPI Britain Soviet Union West Peta Chalfont Kremlin Moscow West Germany

Johnson and Rusk Confer on Pending Meetings

Johnson met with Secretary of State Dean Rusk and other officials to discuss talks planned next week. The White House said discussions with Lodge will focus on Vietnam policy and juvenile crime concerns as Carr and others review matters with the Spindletop Chapter of the American Youth Association.

Women’s Association Latin America White House Carr Lodge

Alabama Sheriff Election Suit Prompts DOJ Challenge

The Justice Department filed suit to force Dallas Alabama election officials to recognize Wilson Baker as the Democratic nominee for county sheriff. Baker, former Selma public safety director, led with 8,944 votes of 17,618, but six predominantly Black voting boxes were contested, risking a runoff with segregationist Jim Clark. The case marks the DOJ’s first Alabama election challenge.

Washington UPI Justice Department Dallas Wilson Baker Alabama Democratic Committee Baker Public Safety Selma Jim Clark Clark

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