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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1966
Page
5
A state water plan outlines reservoirs and high costs to develop and transport water, with an estimated 165 per acre-foot pricing cited as a key factor in the proposed program. The plan envisions new storage and delivery systems to meet regional demand.
The West Texas Washington group seeks to divert river water and Texas join the alliance. The Texas Water Development Board outlines steps including federal regional plans, underground water recharge in West Texas, Piaya Lake modification, a West Texas office for research, a large inland desalination plant, in-state water imports feasibility, and upper Red Brazos Colorado river waterquality improvements to enable multiple uses.
Premier Ky faces pressure as Buddhist leaders and family ties surface amid protests against military rule. In Vietnam, U.S. troops clash with North Vietnamese forces while South Vietnamese operations claim Viet Cong losses as fighting intensifies near Pleiku and Da Nang. A Texas water plan outlines a multibasin 1980–2020 conduit, reservoirs, and coastal water transfers to reach 21 30 million population projections by 2020.
The State Water Development Board chaired by Mills Cox will hold river basin hearings across Texas on a statewide water plan. Locations and dates include Longview June 20, Orange June 22, Sulphur Springs June 28, Mount Pleasant June 29, Paris July 1, Nacogdoches July 6, Beaumont July 8, Arlington July 11, Liberty July 13, Conroe July 15, Abilene July 18, Waco July 20, Richmond July 22, Odessa July 25, Austin July 27, Bay City July 29, New Braunfels Aug 3, Victoria Aug 3, Edna Aug 5, San Antonio Aug 8, Goliad Aug 10, Carrizo Springs Aug 12, Corpus Christi Aug 16, Laredo Aug 18, Wichita Falls Aug 22, Amarillo Aug 24 and Lubbock Aug 26.
Lawyers for Leslie Douglas Ashley asked for a second change of venue in his murder trial in Gatesville after the eighth juror was selected. Judge Truman Roberts adjourned court and planned to reconvene Tuesday while denying several earlier motions. The state seeks the death penalty in the 1961 murder. Ashley has been through prior trials, insanity rulings, an escape, and a later determination of sanity.
London reports a government court of inquiry will open Tuesday to investigate Britain's 15 day maritime strike. The National Union of Seamen and the Shipping Federation will present evidence before Lord Pearson to break the deadlock affecting 651 ships and 18 947 seamen. Prime Minister Attlee’s government has declared a state of emergency but has not yet used emergency powers.
Italy faced a second nationwide walkout as 166,000 state workers and a million construction workers protested for higher wages. The 48 hour strike began Tuesday, with only direct-dial telephone service remaining and no regular maintenance staff to fix facilities. It will take a week to reduce mail backlog to normal levels.
The Surveyor probe from Cape Kennedy began its 63 hour flight toward the lunar surface. It unfurled solar panels, stabilized, and aimed for a gentle sea of storms touchdown guided by retro rockets. Officials forecast first images within hours and mosaics and maps from JPL for Apollo planning.
Sen Joseph Montoya of New Mexico will serve as Congressional adviser to the FAO sponsored Sixth World Forestry Congress in Madrid June 6 to 18. He travels with his 19 year old daughter Linda, with USA Forest Service chief E M Cliff heading the U S delegation.
Soldier Jimmy Williams was buried with full military honors at Andersonville National Cemetery on Memorial Day. His parents, who faced segregation in Alabama, attended along with immediate family. Chaplain Maj. James M. Reaves led a simple service at grave Section E, Grave 163, as a 21 gun salute rang out.
Soviet Party Chief Leonid Brezhnev arrived in Prague to join delegates from more than 50 countries at the Czechoslovak Communist Party Congress. The five day meeting will center on far reaching economic reform to be phased in Jan 1 1967 for industry and agriculture.
Several couples report births with details of weights and times. Included are Mr and Mrs Joe Garcia at 2624 1st Place with a daughter 6 lb 11 oz. Mr and Mrs Loner at 2002 Ard Place with a daughter 10 lb 434 oz. Mr and Mrs Barton Reid Long at 3214 26th St with a daughter 6 lb 64 oz. Mr and Mrs Alfredo Gomez at 2125 Mornell with a son 6 lb 2% oz. Mr and Mrs Robert Sekoll at Abernathy with a daughter 6 lb 12 oz. Mr and Mrs John P King at 2008 41s? Si with a daughter 6 sounds 7 oz. Mr and Mrs Marcos Davila at 111 R Ave with a son 5% oz.
In Clovis a three year old girl named Beth Ann Lynch died after being struck by a car in front of her home. Frances Wicker drove the 1965 vehicle and swerved to avoid a dog but could not avoid the child. Police continue the investigation as funeral services are pending.
In Vermilion Parish Louisiana two workers Kermick Nero 20 of Scott and T H Jones 22 of Jacksonville Texas died when a work over rig collapsed while pulling pipe at J R Roberts Drilling Co Rig No 3. Van Higbee 28 of Oklahoma City survived with minor injuries. The rig operated for Southern Natural Gas Co. at Pecan Island near the southwest Louisiana coast.
In Alabama runoffs Tuesday 26 Negro candidates face white opponents for 16 county offices and legislature seats. Victory hinges on newly registered Negro turnout and whether they vote as a bloc. statewide contests include state auditor and agriculture commissioner plus Congress seats.
Police accuse Thomas J L Penn 18 of four murders and rape during a two month spree. His older brother William 24 is jailed for murder. Penn surrendered after warrants for attempted murder and rape of a 14 year old. Victims include Cynthia Johnson Addison I Wilkins Malcolm L Norment Jr Mosselle L Spencer and James C Carter. Bodies found in East Richmond and Henrico County.
Of 111 volunteers, most completed 60 days with some extending their time. One left after a week. Dr Herschal Douglas of Lovington NM and Dr Joseph Fazekas of Washington DC have returned to work regularly. Dr Douglas named regional health director for the southern Viet Nam region serving 8 million people. Dr Fazekas will work at Cho Ray Hospital in Saigon.
Memorial Day was observed with military rites at three Lubbock cemeteries and government offices closed. Texas Tech announces a record 7,000 summer students, with dorms opening at 10 a.m. for a six week session June 3 to July 9, then July 11 to August 20. Memorial activities included posts from American Legion and VFW members, wreaths, and a cross city flag distribution by Lubbock Jaycees.
John W. Heek an 18 year old Levittown resident was charged with manslaughter for allegedly aiming his car at a group of about 30 youths at a Wantagh luncheonette causing the death of Ralph Krudler. Heek posted a 5000 bond and faces a later hearing.
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