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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1967
Page
6
U S infantrymen fought through the night in the central highlands to reach a possibly overrun platoon cut off near Pleiku 35 miles southwest, amid heavy jungle resistance. Reinforcements and relief units were also engaged as queries about the missing soldiers continued.
Report describes a lead platoon pinned by heavy fire while screening a multicompany border block to deter infiltration. Artillery and helicopter gunships supported a struggling element as others failed to link up under jungle and enemy fire.
President Johnson downplayed speculation on World War II implications of Vietnam and dismissed peace demonstrators’ petitions. He praised urban funding and model cities programs while noting Congress remains divided despite rising public support and persistent national heartache and dissent.
Egyptian leaders warned of a rapid assault if Israel attacks Syria or another Arab state. Damascus said Egypt and Syria have an arsenal ready, while Israel and Syria prepared raids along the frontier. UN and U S steps to halt drift toward war were reported as Thant and aides met.
In Baton Rouge Louisiana a resolution calls for a federal statute to outlaw burning ve or horse in the jurisdiction amid concerns over safety and property risk. The effort aligns with similar state level debates as lawmakers seek unified penalties and clearer penalties for arson and dangerous fire.
The notices record multiple births with parents named, addresses, and hospital locations. Details include weights from 3 pounds upward and times such as 3:20 a.m. and 7:08 a.m. at Methodist and West Texas Hospitals. Occupations shown include Texas Tech student and painter, with several fathers listed as farmers or unemployed.
The National Endowment for the Arts awards a $500 travel grant to a Lubbock artist named Self, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Self of Fort Worth. The grant funds a U.S. trip to Puerto Rico to study local architecture. A kitchen fire at 427 St. in the William H Stewart residence caused over $1,000 damage. Texas Tech President Grover E Murray urged restraint and respect for service members during an Air Force ROTC retreat, stressing that the defense of freedoms remains a serious duty.
Washington AP reports Lunar Orbiter 4 is transmitting moon pictures after a period of difficulties. The civilian space agency notes improved performance and ongoing capture of lunar images, highlighting the mission's progress and technical challenges overcome.
Legislators open conference reviews on a new revenue estimate tied to financeability, with clashes over a 9 million versus 7 million allocation for Mental Health and Mental Retardation, air pollution research restrictions, and a driver licensing bill. Sessions extend toward a report by Tuesday, May 29 deadline.
Ford states the company will bargain flexibly to reach a settlement that serves essential interests and preserves its ability to manage operations. He warns against unreasonable standards and threatening actions that would hinder cooperation and realism.
Henry Eugene McNew 81 died Tuesday in Methodist Hospital Lubbock after a short illness. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at the North 14th Street Church of Christ in Lamesa with Larry Marshall officiating. Burial in Lamesa Memorial Cemetery. Survivors include wife, five daughters, three sons, three sisters, five brothers, 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Lea Craver plans a three acre site south of Brownfield Road in Lubbock for a $100,000 hayloft dinner theater. A professional New York cast led by Tony Calabrese will present six days a week in the round with a 380 seat capacity and a buffet dinner prior to performances. The opening show will be A Shot In The Dark in September.
The text outlines a disputed assassination theory citing ITEK analysis. It argues the fatal shot did not come from a gunman on the grassy knoll and that visible objects were misread as a vehicle or station wagon. It questions timing and trajectory and mentions an GSA employee witness.
A steering committee will meet at 9 30 a m Saturday in the Panhandle South Plains Fair business office to finalize a loyalty day parade with 42 units and 11 participating organizations.
A loyalty day parade in Lubbock will include 42 groups led by American Business Club chapters. Participants from Post 2466 VFW, American Legion Auxiliary, Knights of Pythias, and local school bands join a two mile march to show support for U S servicemen in Vietnam and Americanism. The event forms at Globe Discount parking lot and proceeds toward Broadway with Mayor Rogers and Col Cragg leading.
Reports describe fines for insulting the U S flag linked to an anti American march. The text also discusses police weaponry and patrol methods including twelve gauge shotguns and tear gas rounds as part of security measures in the area.
William Henry Campbell a World War II veteran and car builder dies at his home in Edmond Oklahoma appeared in Tulia services set for 10 30 a m Saturday at Spears Baptist with Ev F W Eirk officiating burial in Frederick Oklahoma Cemetery at 5 p m Saturday under Williams Funeral Home direction He is survived by wife Margie son Rickey Don daughter Teresa Louise three brothers Lee Edmond Oklahoma one sister Mrs Edna Paul Madison Wisconsin and his parents Mr and Mrs William Campbell Sr Edmond Oklahoma
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