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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1967

Page

6

Communists Stage New Mortar Raids Amid North Vietnam Strikes

U S air units report heavy air combat near Hanoi with seven MIGs shot down Saturday and a two day total of ten in the North. U S forces say 60 MIGs have fallen in the war, while Dao Nang pilots claim wall to wall MIGs engagement. Reports cite Marine and Army units redeployed to strengthen forces near the DMZ as fighting persists across northern provinces.

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New Outlook Apollo Program In Action Again

New trio of astronauts, new management, and revised rules shift Apollo toward the moon. After the Apollo 1 tragedy, NASA overhauls teams at North American and NASA centers, shifting checkout duties to Cape Kennedy and Houston to improve safety and procedures.

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Unclear Weather Report Fragment Mentions Temperatures

Fragmentary weather notes describe daytime temperatures around 60 degrees and an overnight low near 4 degrees. The text mentions general cloudiness and a slight warming trend with a midweek high near a few degrees above freezing.

Seven Injured In Sunday Car Collision At City Intersection

A Sunday crash at a city intersection left seven people injured. The report lists drivers and passengers among the victims, with details incomplete due to damaged text. Emergency responders transported victims to a local hospital for treatment.

Auto Insurance Rates Face Pressure Across States

Insurance costs rise as accident payouts climb, prompting a push for rate reform. Illinois lawmaker Anthony Seahany proposes making all drivers pay basic coverage with no fault-based responsibility for others, aiming to cut costs about a quarter while debates across Massachusetts Florida Georgia Arkansas and Maryland focus on price controls and regulatory adjustments.

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Horned Toad lore charms Southwest fans and schools

A lively reminiscence traces the horned toad through Southwest culture, from beloved pets to school mascots and souvenir sales. The piece recalls the toad’s spearlike eye blood jets, color changing skin, and appetite for red ants, noting officials’ concern over overcollection and a Texas bill banning capture for sale. It also touches on cultural misnaming and a famous Texas toad used by a traveling USPS tribute.

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Little Birthday Party Goes Awry

A chaotic birthday gathering in Philadelphia spirals as a group of attendees clash over plans and safety concerns. The article details unexpected disruptions, clashes with authorities, and lingering tensions surrounding the event.

House Aims Tough Bills On Draft Debt Food Stamps And More

House action this week targets draft extension and lottery limits, debt ceiling rises, rent supplement expansion, and the sluggish start of President Johnson’s renewal plans. The food stamp program faces a local cost share rule, while Peace Corps and USIA authorizations move in Senate.

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Birth announcement for infant with partial details

Readable parts announce a newborn at an unnamed location with measurements of weight and date unclear. Father named, mother not specified.

Junk mail sparks ire of patrons and postman in multiple states

A Parsippany New Jersey woman, Conway Arkansas postman, and Alton Illinois man join hundreds writing Rep. Hechler as he pushes third class mail rate hikes to cover costs. Recipients demand refuse options and senders pay return costs.

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Lamesa Boy Drowns at Lake J. B. Thomas

Kenny David Wilkerson fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Leland Wilkerson of Lamesa drowned Sunday at Lake J B Thomas near the town while on a family outing. Sheriff Keith Collier said he fell into a deep hole while trying to retrieve a ball about 3 pm. The body was recovered before 4 pm and sent to Branon Phillips Funeral Home for services. Survivors include his parents a sister Judy Belinda two brothers Monty Wayne and Debhert Jack and his grandparents all of Lamesa.

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Old Emma Recalled Town Probed by Avalanche Journal

Ralls remembers Old Emma a thriving if railroadless town five miles south. The 19 year old daughter of Emma Sevill and H J Hume died in 1910 after missing a train. Courthouse church cemetery and two moved houses mark the site once called Old Emma.

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Plane crash near test site leaves pilot unknown

Investigators have not determined who piloted a Sunday night plane crash. The craft, a Revo used by the Rev. Mr. Nettleton of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church and Brownfield Good Shepherd vicar, is valued at about $5 000 with sale estimate around $50. Redden’s body was taken to Henderson Funeral Directors, with his wife away and his father and father in law en route back to Lubback.

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Parents appeal for missing boys after cave search

In Hannibal, parents Helen Howes and others spoke on television appealing for sons Joseph, William, and Edwin Dowell missing since Wednesday after returning home then exploring caves by the Mississippi River. Volunteers searched river stretches and caves, with authorities weighing kidnap or voluntary disappearance as candidates.

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First Family Enjoys Restful Interlude at Camp David

President and Mrs. Johnson spent a quiet day at Camp David amid fog and rain on a Catoctin Mountains ridge. No public appearances were made though religious services occurred at the Navy and Marine Corps retreat.

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