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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1967

Page

8

Personal income slows in April amid manufacturing dip

The Commerce Department reported April personal income up at an annual rate to $614.1 billion but at its smallest monthly gain in 18 months. Manufacturing payrolls declined while government and service sectors boosted wages, with transfer payments down due to nonrecurring veterans’ life insurance dividends.

Washington Personal Inccome Commerce Department Veterans Life Insurance

Memorial Park proposals draw cemetery sign dispute near Dover

Tech Memorial Park Inc seeks a dignified institutional sign claiming land set aside for cemetery purposes. J C Chambers motion to allow the sign passed with four votes to one, John Flygare opposing. five members present.

Legislature debates college funding and teacher pay raise

The Senate approved a $55.5 million teacher pay raise while the House bill leaves funds unclear. The record shows legislative contention over college coordination board funding and related priorities.

College Coordinating Board Senate

Vietnam War Casualty Figures and North Vietnam Clash

U S spokesmen report at least 11 Marines killed and 41 wounded in a west Pleiku fight as a platoon clashed with North Vietnamese forces. Artillery and air support followed, with a Communist battalion engaged. End week totals show U S casualties at 69 644 including 9 916 killed and 59 143 wounded.

Border U.S 4Th Infantry Division Pleiku Sernia Green Beret Con’ Thien Saigon Free World Forces

War fears rise as Middle East tensions mount

Reports say Israel faces a potential second front with Arab states surrounding it and Syria and Egypt preparing for possible conflict. Jordan Lebanon and other nations promise support while the UN peacekeeping force along the Egyptian border faces withdrawal rumors and regional brinkmanship continues.

Yemen Mediterranean Israel Lebanon Syria Jordan United Arab Republic George Hakim iHe United Nations Iraq Gamal Abaterenin Beirut Egypt Cairo Damascus U.A.R

Local groups plan year end meetings in Lubbock area

South Plains Bar Association will elect 1967 1968 officers at a Caprock Hotel luncheon. Other business also on the agenda. Plans to return car crash victims Doug Howell and L D Whiteley to Lubbock announced. Howell remains unconscious in Little Rock after brain surgery. Whiteley listed in excellent condition in Boone County Hospital. Nursing Home Week events to be discussed at Ming Tree Restaurant. Realtor luncheon at Johnson House features Pat E Sasser. Wall Street Journal award goes to Texas Tech student Leo Dillon. ROTC cadets hold memorial retreat at Memorial Circle. Pan dolfi senior piano recital at West Texas Museum. Trial Judges Journal by Wallace Blanken at Lakeview Church. Hospital Auxiliary delegates to Texas convention will travel by train. Home Builders seminar features Finnell Mason Haynie. Dennis Thiel faces DUI charge in Mesa.

Labbock County Bar Association Caprock Doug Howell L. D. Whiteley Lubbock Harrison Ark Howell 58Th St St. Vincent's Infirmary Little Rock Whiteley Boone

Plainview Pair Faces Charges in Local Incident

Liiefa M Riojas aged 35 and Mary Riojas aged 2 of Plainview pleaded guilty to a shop incident and were placed under temporary custody. Billy E Huselman was charged with driving with a suspended license. Mrs Bill McGlain aged 27 of 4614 40rd St faced a check law violation. The note mentions a large kettle owned by the Oriental Tea Company in Boston.

Liiefa’ M. Riojas Mary Riojas Plainview Borien Billy

Water bills rise this month in Lubbock city

City residents face higher water charges as the $3.7 million treatment plant near Lubbock Municipal Airport continues tests begun May 9. About 28 million gallons have been treated for eastside customers, with 9 million gallons daily expected after June 1.

Lubbock Indiana Avenue Gordon W Doc) Willis Willis Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Sanford Bureau of Reclamation Authority Sand Hills Wahl

Demonstration Ends in Flag Altercation as Crowds Watch

A protest drew about 1,000 people as several flags were torn from poles. A bystander ripped the Nazi flag and the Russian banner. two aldermen were knocked down while grappling for the US flag. No serious injuries were reported as a demonstrator was halted before burning the Soviet flag.

Seri- OS

Births in West Texas Hospital Summary

Congratulations to multiple West Texas families on newborns. Individuals include Mr. and Mrs. Brice Sae Palmer at 2602 0th St with a son born at 9 56 a.m. weighing seven pounds Ly ounces. Others listed are Mr. and Mrs. Tony Alita at 3037th St with a son. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Moreno Dominguez at 4206 Grinnell with a son. Mr. and Mrs. Janes Roy McCay at 1909 Nixie with a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mar Bacher at 2002 S St with a son. Mr. and Mrs. George Arthur Foster at 10th St with a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Wayne Castle at 570 Ave HM with a son. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Burton McPherson at 121 Ath St with a son. All births occurred at West Texas Hospital or University Hospital with fathers employed by local firms or serving in the Army.

Brice Sae Palmer West Texas Libhock TV Cable Co Anit Is & Slirgical Cochinn Weat Texas Hospital Tony Alita 37Th St West Texas Hospital Cook Dover House Johnny Moreno Dominguez Grinnell Southwestern Brickhaving Co Janes Roy McCay Nixie West Texas T Hospital Texas Tech Jerry Mar Bacher University Hospital George Arthur Foster U.S. Army Ronald Wayne Castle Ave West Texan Hospital Plains Stanley Burton McPherson Ath St CeHoWwntt Bonner Upholstery Co

Marines Court Martial Details In Vietnam Death Case

Wilkerson faced a court martial after a Vietnam patrol death amid claims of stabbing and head blows by Marines during interrogation. An autopsy was not performed to determine death cause. Wilkerson received dishonorable discharge and pay forfeiture. a separate lieutenant’s trial is pending. The case awaits review by Maj. Gen. Bruno A. Hochmuth.

Lama Wilkerson Vietnam Yorck Bruno A. Hochmuth 3Rd Marine Division

Wounded GI Recalls Trip Wire and Evacuation In Vietnam

A wounded U S soldier from the 9th Infantry Division described a late afternoon patrol near a woodline when a trip wire triggered an explosion. He saw a friend killed by shrapnel and was evacuated by helicopter. Doctors say he is in good shape now.

9Th Infantry Division Vietnam Morrow

Compensation Suit Settled in 72nd District Court

Guadalupe M. Leal sued United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. alleging total permanent injury from May 5, 1966, with a separate claim from December 22, 1965. The workman’s compensation suit settled out of court and the civil jury was dismissed, Judge William R. Shaver presiding.

William R. Shaver Guadalupe M. Leal United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co Jr.cfor Tole Brownfield Highway

Condemnation Suit Involves Land at U S 7 And FM 1585

The State seeks an easement for widening U S 87 and building overpasses. Private owners Cadenhead Cadenhead Freida Shumate and Irene L Cadenhead dispute compensation after a 35900 award by a freeholders commission for 2.01 acres at Section 14 Block E G C S F RR Co Survey on the east line of U S 7. The case also names the Cooper Rural Independent School District and involves a liquor store leased by J C Roberts.

U.S. Highway 7 State of Texas and Lubbock County Commissioners Thomas. Lee Caden Dianne Caden Irené Cadenhead Freida Co. Shumate Cooper Rural Independent School District J. C. Roberts U.S. 87 Freeholders' Commission Cadenhead Freida Shumate Irene L. Cadenhead

Defection at School T Mee e and Familial Ties

A married daughter lives in Hungary as the Radvanyis’ northwest Washington home sits empty. The family is believed to be in safe hiding while federal officers question them. Telephones at the Hungarian Embassy go unanswered as sources note possible personal motives and possible defection, with Svetlana, daughter of Josef Stalin, mentioned in the context.

Hungary Radvanyis Washington Radvanyi Pest Svetlana Yeva Josef Stalin Arr Americ

William Glasgow obituary note from military career

William G Glasgow born May 18 1866 in St Louis. He entered West Point in 1887 and graduated in 1891. His first assignment was with the cavalry chasing Indians in New Mexico.

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Paralyzed Calif. Man Awarded 1.5 Million Verdict

Timothy M. Bleak a former Pacific Western Mortgage executive was awarded 1.5 million for injuries after a tree fell on his car causing paralysis. The case, cited as perhaps the highest personal injury award, stemmed from a freak mishap in California.

Mee Mee Calif Timothy M. Bleak Pacific Western Mortgage Co

Oil production limit set at 33.8 percent for June

The Railroad Commission fixed June oil allowable at 33.8 percent of potential, matching May and enabling a maximum of 3,046,218 barrels daily. The Bureau of Mines forecast June Texas crude demand at 2,880,000 barrels daily, up 50,000, with major purchasers nominating 2,741,990 barrels per day. Major firms listed daily nominations and several held unspecified percentage factors.

Austin The Railroad Commission Bureau of Mines Texas Sun Pure Oil Mobil Cities Service Gulf Sinclair Wre Standard of Texas Continental Phillips Atlantic-Richfield Humble Pan-American Shell Texaco

LCC Students Honored For Acting Ability

Three Lubbock Christian College students earned silver spurs for acting at a Delta Psi Omega banquet. Jana Massie, Paul Garrison, and Perry Silvey received top honors for promise and roles in department productions.

Lubbock LCC Delta Psi Omega Jana Massie Paul Garrison Perry Silvey Miasie L. M. Massie Garrison T. Garrison

Parks and Recreation Dept Offers Class Access

Obtained from the parks and recreation department, the classes may be accessed through official channels. The note indicates availability and eligibility processes for residents seeking enrollment.

Parks and Recreation, Department

Fragmented OCR Badly Sketched Safety Features Note

An OCR fragment mentions safety features and ranges from locks to interior protection. It is incomplete and lacks clear entities or events to anchor a full report.

Government acquires parcels for federal building site

Land parcels in the 2 block federal building area were owned by TT et ONE ly. The government bought two parcels directly. Condemnation actions are pending in U.S. District Court on the remaining 24 tracts.

Tom Dodd Dies in Caracas Burial Pending Services

Tom Dodd, 71, a longtime resident of Arlen Howe Avenue F, died at 6 45 Bee in Methodiat. He is survived by his spouse and two children. Dodd was retired. A funeral service is pending as details from Caracas are awaited about land lease plans.

Tom Dodd Arlen Howe Cn Avenue Methodiat Dodd

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