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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1966

Page

5

McNamara Urges Universal Youth Service Plan

In Montreal United States Defense Secretary Robert McNamara argues for universal service for youths to address inequities in the draft. He proposes two years of service, usable in military or peaceful civilian work at home or abroad, to bolster national and international security.

Montreal Robert McNamara United States Pentagon McNamaras Peace Corps Washington Defense Department J. Mendel Rivers DSC House Armed Services Committee Wellcome Red China China America

Headstart program aided by poverty areas in Lubbock district

The 1966 Headstart plan targets districts with high poverty from the 1960 census. It lists schools in Guadalupe Harwell Jackson Martin McWhorter N Ave U Posey Sanders and others to receive training centers and bus routes. Enrollment is for six year olds by Sept 1 for the 1966-67 term with a teacher orientation slated.

Guadalupe Harwell Jackson Martin McWhorter N. Ave South East Hodces Thompson Honey Lubbock

Sudan Cotton Mill Fire Suppresses After Blaze

A Sudan cotton mill fire was discovered at 3:15 p.m. by Raul Gonzalez with two workers inside. Fire units arrived by 4 p.m. and had the blaze under control around 5 p.m. Crews used oxygen bottles to navigate the heavy smoke and sourced more air from Lubbock when needed. Cause of the blaze could not be determined.

Raul Gonzalez Sudan Nickels

Allied Force VC Toll High In Two Saigon Area Battles

Allied and South Vietnamese forces killed 133 Viet Cong in two battles near Saigon and in the Vinh Thanh Valley, bringing Communist deaths to about 496 since Tuesday. U.S. air power pressed the North Viet Nam campaign with 26 missions targeting radar sites, bridges, and the Mu Gia Pass. In the south, eight engine B-52 bombers hit a suspected Viet Cong HQ and a race area in Quang Ngai province.

Saigon API U.S Cong Vinh Thanh Aus Navy Jebe North Viet Nam Mu Gia Ho Chi Minh Guam Quang Neal Province

Gemini 9 Teen Aide Mission Faces Agena Uncertainty

Officials weigh availability of an Agena stage for the Gemini 9 mission amid questions over launch timing and readiness. The contingency centers on whether the Agena booster will be ready for the planned rendezvous and docking test.

Gemini

New Strain Of Malaria Health Hazard To US

Reports warn a Viet Nam malaria strain could reach the United States via soldiers and Atlas launches. Defense officials say the pathogen, carried by mosquitoes, may delay or halt planned spaceflight testing including the Delta rocket missions and lunar satellite programs.

ATDA United Aeena Viet Nam Shirley C. Sr Fisk Atlas Air Force Ben J. Funk Juleiparim Matatia Servatory Red Ree Amnar Iisnd Ex-Fisk Earth Space Agency

Rubber Set Teeth In Hay Rake Developed

Akron engineers unveil a flexible rubber jointed hay rake tooth system. The rubber joints reduce wear on metal parts and prevent teeth from falling into feed, increasing rake life and reducing cattle damage.

Akron Gorriyear Copen PN Rubber Gas

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