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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1966
Page
2
Reports say several hundred persons were arrested as government troops pound rebel strongpoints in Da Nang. Forces clash near the 1st Corps Da Nang headquarters as mortars fire and tanks support curfew enforcement amid fears for the broader Vietnam War effort.
Multiple civil actions and probate matters are filed in the district and county courts, naming defendants such as J.B. McPherson Mortgage Co., James W. McPherson, Joe Raines and wife, and various individuals in divorce, damages, and account actions. The record cites estates, wills, and condemnation appeals touching Wilcan, Citizens National Bank, and Southwestern Public Service.
Texas Attorney General Waggoner Carr says the 10 cent college building tax may be allocated among 17 institutions to meet bond obligations if needed, with revisions to allocations to ensure obligations are covered and not exceed prior levels. Carr also says the Coordinating Board must approve or disapprove new construction over 100000, except when financed by junior college ad valorem tax receipts.
Registration for LTCs Teen Theater continues at the Lubbock Theatre Centre Playhouse 2508 Ave P from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday. Headed by Mrs. B C Harlien the classes cover oral interpretation acting technical aspects and will end with a recital including poetry prose readings pantomime and duet acting. Classes run Wednesday June 1 through the month with sessions from 1 1 15 p.m. The fee is 25 dollars.
President Johnson sends the nomination of W. Jack Ford to the Senate for confirmation as Plainview postmaster. If confirmed, Ford would receive a regular appointment to fill the position.
The Los Angeles inquest into Leonard Deadwyler's death was postponed as tensions surged in Watts amid protests over alleged police brutality. Witness Mary Jones identified the officer who fired, while guards monitored unrest after a night of rocks and harassment near a restaurant robbery scene.
The Miss U S A pageant announced its semi finalists in Miami Beach with seven blondes and fight brownettes among the 49 entrants. Eight are from west of the Mississippi, five from the East, two from the South. Names include Roxanne Neeley Arizona Maria emeny California Pat Denne Connecticut Suc counts District of Columbia Randy Beard Florida Judith Wolski Hawaii Elaine Richards Indiana Roselaine Zet Massachusetts Nancy Jackett New York Nancie Sell North Dakota Judy layton Ohio Karen Dietz Tennessee Mary Smith Texas Dorothy Picken Utah Denice Blair.
A northeast Cattle County field hosted a field day on mesquite eradication with a 90 foot foam chemical swath demonstrated. Norman Sachnik of San Angelo and James Powell of Eldorado claim the method kills mesquite and brush in under two years. The Southwestern Mesquite and Brush Eradication Association sponsored the event on J A Coch farm with state lawmakers and Texas Tech officials in attendance.
NAHA Okinawa UPD reports an Air Force KC125 tanker crashed on a highway near Kadena Air Base killing 11 aboard including at least nine Americans. Eight victims from the 481st Bomb Wing at Turner AFB Georgia were identified. One passenger was Sgt. C. A. Crow, son of William D. Cross of Deming New Mexico.
The Senate Armed Services Committee includes 546000 for Reese AFB in a 928 million military construction bill. The figure matches Defense Department requests with five Reese projects totaling 325000 for taxiway work and detectors, lighting, a high altitude training building, a corrosion control facility, and a flight line maintenance site.
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