25 May 1966
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1966
Page
1
Rebels in Hue reportedly waver as Brig. Gen. Pham Xuan Nhuan signals allegiance to Ky. Demonstrations draw about five thousand at a pagoda while Buddhist-led barricades persist and the city’s radio airs antigovernment propaganda.
In Oregon, EP Robert B. Duncan tops Democrat contenders for the Senate nomination with Howard Morgan a distant second. Florida's Robert King High upsets for governor, while Burns concedes Florida contest. Kentucky and Oklahoma nominate. Cooper wins Kentucky Senate renomination. Young Brown takes Democratic nod for the rematch.
Dr Oswald H Lange of Redstone Arsenal says the Nike-X system has evolved beyond city defense to offer a defensive cover for the nation. Two interceptors Zeus and Sprint would target ICBMs and satellites, though officials deny reports of destroying satellites.
Caprock Town formerly Rimrock City and Zoological Gardens will reopen Friday under new ownership. The brief item notes the change appears in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal with details on page 2.
A tornado struck a house in Plant City Florida injuring a 44 year old Rosalee Reed as golf ball sized hail pummeled Texas during a broad severe weather outbreak. The U S Weather Bureau forecast scattered thunder showers across the South Plains with mid eighties expected and cool nights ahead.
Observers note the Moon dominates as a large close satellite influencing Earth tides, days, and night illumination. The article suggests lunar exploration could unlock Earth’s early history and the origin of the planets, tying lunar geology to Earth’s formation.
A Tuesday evening blaze at 1317 College Ave damaged a second floor workroom above the Uni que Gift Shop and sent acrid smoke through four businesses. Capt. Lee Turner said investigators consider a ventilating fan motor on the east wall as a possible ignition, noting an old motor was found plugged in when first responders arrived.
A devotional prayer requests hearts of compassion and understanding to pray for others as if they were dear. Anonymous presentation frames a plea for empathetic intercession and benevolence.
A $1.704 million contract awarded to Boswell and Crafton Inc. of Lubbock and Sira and Payne Inc. of Dallas will build an 84 mile four lane bypass of New Deal, with three overpasses on Highway 87. The project extends from the Monroe Overpass north of Farm to near Abernathy, including widening and reconstruction to ease traffic through New Deal. Construction is expected to start within 40 to 60 days.
Partly cloudy today and a little warmer with possible afternoon thundershowers. High in the mid 80s, low 60s, southeasterly winds 15 to 25 mph. Maximum 77, minimum 56. Humidity figures and sunrise sunset listed. Abilene, El Paso, Albuquer que, Houston, Amarillo, Okla City temps noted.
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