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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1966

Page

5

Oregon and Florida contests shape national primary scene

The article notes Oregon's upsets as Tom McCall leads the Republican gubernatorial race and Pat Patterson vies for a Senate seat, with Duncan Morgan and Morse shaping the Oregon contest. In Florida, Burns clashes with High over race and turnout, while Claude Kirk Jr. secures the Republican governorship nomination amid a long open field.

Roman Gary Patterson Moore Dewey Bartlett Tulsa John N. Happy Camp Pat J. Patterson Oklahoma City Fred RB. Harris Oregon Tom McCall Robert ‘Straub Oregon Senate Florida Burns Scott Kelly Miami Mayor High Burns-High Nextro High Alabama John F. Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Kelly Kennedy Claude Kirk Jr Jacksonville Oklahoma Henry Bellman Senate Fred Warris Robert F. Kerr

Hue Buddhists Defy Regime as Saigon braces for elections

About 1,000 representatives from army, religious sects, and parties attended a meeting amid Buddhist boycotts. U.S. Ambassador Lodge observed as Lt. Gen. Thieu pledged a Constituent Assembly by fall and possible civilian expansion of the ruling directorate. Protests occurred in Saigon with monks marching to the U.S. Embassy. Da Nang unrest eased after authorities replaced its mayor. U.S. aircraft ferried back to Da Nang after mortar attacks, and Ky defended the regime while promising lawful political activity and a Sept. 1 or sooner election deadline.

Military and People's Congress U.S Henry Cabot Lodge Viet Nam Nguyen van Thieu Congress Saigon da Nang Buddhist Institute Anhiy Quang Ngai Washington Dean Rusk South Viet Nam Man le Chi Cuong Nguyen van Man

Former Reese Commander Col George W. Pardy Dies

Word reached Lubbock of Col George W. Pardy death in La Jolla California late last week. He commanded Reese Air Force Base from October 1 1949 to October 15 1950 and later led a USAF base in Japan. Friends Mr and Mrs L E Jacks received the notice from Mrs Pardy. No further details were available. After retiring from the Air Force he returned to La Jolla to resume his investments business.

Lubbock la Jolla Calif George W. Pardy USAF Pardy

Train strikes car. Andrews family killed near Earth

A family of Earth residents en route to Lubbock was hit by a slow moving train. Mrs Janice Andrews died at Medical Center Hospital about three hours after the crash. Bert Andrews and two children had minor injuries. Funeral plans were pending in Lubbock. Survivors include her husband, two sons and a daughter along with extended relatives. Bill Holland investigated the collision. The family had lived in Earth 12 years and were associated with Hillcrest Baptist Church in Muleshoe.

Andrews Earth Lubbock Jerry Janice Andrews Bert Andrews Medical Center Hospital Methodist Hospital Bill Holland Plainview Police Department Franklin Bartley Funeral Home Fit Slaton Jack Farris Cecil Faulkner Rankin Marvin Taylor Crane

Johnsons foreign aid plan faces one year limit

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to restrict the presidents foreign aid bill to one year and to drop open end authorization. The panel began shaping its version of the 3.39 billion dollar request with Johnson seeking five years. Chairman Fulbright changed stance and backed a one year limit by 11 to 6, while open end authority was rejected 17 to 1. Only Senator McGee supported the administration.

Washington UPI Senate Foreign Relations Committee Johnson Inj J. William Fulbright D-Ark Gale W. McGee D-Wye

Weather fronts push east with storms across Texas

Storms along a line of thundershowers formed Tuesday and were expected to move eastward, dissipate by daybreak Wednesday, then reform along the coast Wednesday afternoon. A cool front inched into south Texas slowly Tuesday, extending from Larkin to College Station to San Marcos to Fort Stockton.

South Texas Larkins College Station San Marlcos Fort Stockton

Texas Liquor Board reports single illicit still seized in April

The Texas Liquor Control Board said its inspectors captured only one illicit still in April. The device had a capacity of 55 gallons and was found in Red River County.

Austin Texas Liquor Control Board Red River County

Birth notices from various families in West Texas region

A flood of birth notices lists multiple families from Idalou, Levelland, Lubbock, and nearby areas. Newborns include several girls and boys with weights ranging from under 3 pounds to over 7 pounds, with times and hospitals noted, and fathers' occupations spanning farmer, Navy, Army, Xerox, salesman, and machine shop work. Publication continues to report these births alongside appellations of family residences and employers.

Governor's Race Seen Narrowing After AG Runoff

In Odessa after visits to San Angelo and Abilene Crawford Martin said a strong showing in the June 4 Democratic attorney general runoff could end Franklin Spears’ gubernatorial bid two years hence. He predicted 65 percent or more would dissuade Hank Brown and labor leaders from supporting Spears. Spears campaigned in Beaumont Port Arthur and Orange with much of his effort via direct mail and phone outreach.

Associated Arena Crawford Martin Odessa Franklin Spears Hank Brown Texas Afl Cio Martin San Angelo Abilene Spears Beaumont Port Arthur Orange

Edward G. Robinson to cameo in Naples film The Biggest Bundle

Edward G. Robinson will appear in a cameo role in The Biggest Bundle of Them All, filming in Naples. The UPI report notes the veteran actor joins the project as shooting unfolds in the Italian city.

Hollywood UPI Edward G. Robinson Naples

Moon Mystery and the Space Race Through Time

A historical overview traces Ranger lunar visits and Soviet probes, showing early Moon photography and surface tests. It discusses back side glimpses, deposits from volcanic activity, and questions about Moon origin, volcanic history, and possible ancient life.

Earth Solar System Moon Lunar Space

Fire damages shop in college area building

Fire broke out on the roof of a building near College between 13th and 15th streets. Ken Abraham owner of a gift shop said damage amount is yet to be determined as the downstairs wood shop suffered extensive damage. Firefighters from 11 units finished at 10 28 p m with water and smoke caused by the blaze.

Ken Abraham 9Th St Turner College 13Th 15Th

Lunar Alphonsus glow linked to interior gas escape

Ranger 9 photographs show Alphonsus exhibits a misty red glow that turns bright white and suggests gases escaping from the Moon’s interior through surface cracks. Whether these emissions indicate volcanic activity remains unresolved amid a cratered lunar surface.

Alphonsus Ranger 9 Lunar Ranger

Nike X modules use radars to form scalable defense blocks

Lange describes Nike X at the Kwajalein Test Site employing three radar types and data processing gear with two missile types. He calls the setup a building block concept where one radar acts as the basic module and can be augmented for varied target handling. The number of blocks defines defense level.

Kwajalein Pacific Lange

Civil rights panel urges massive job program and new laws

The 36 member Citizens Council appointed by President Johnson urged federal action to create jobs for African Americans, including a large scale federally financed public works program. It backed enacting pending civil rights legislation with federal civil damage suits for victims of racial violence and a federal housing discrimination law covering all sales and rentals. The White House conference on Negro rights meets June 12 in Washington.

Washington UPI Citizens’ Council Johnson White House

Vought Awarded Quick Strip Job for V/STOL Landings

The Air Force granted a 355000 contract to Ling-Temco Vought Aero Space Corp of Dallas to develop spray on landing strips that set in one hour for vertical and short takeoff aircraft and helicopters. The resinous materials would support at least 100 pounds per square inch and be usable by unskilled workers in remote forward areas, with potential dual use as floors for shelters.

Washington Air Force Ling-Temco Vought Aero- Space Corp Dallas

April trade gap narrows as exports fall and imports rise

UPI reports April shows exports dropping 10 percent to 2.331 billion while imports climb 3 percent to 2.138 billion. The seasonally adjusted 4 month rate puts the trade surplus near 41 billion, with January–April exports at 28.5 billion and imports at 24.4 billion.

Washington UPI U.S Commerce Department

Reforms Sought By Student Mob In Jakarta

More than 10,000 students marched on Lt. Gen. Suharto’s headquarters to demand the People’s Provisional Consultative Congress convene and curb President Sukarno’s powers. The action was organized by the Students Action Command as they press for rapid political reform and stronger parliamentary authority.

Jakarta UPI Suharto Students Action Command KAMI Sukarno Parliament Armed Forces People’s Provisional Consultative Congress MPRS Chough

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