06 Nov 1966
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1966
Page
1
A garbled AP report discusses U S troop drawdown plans and an upcoming Texas voting scene. Mention of Senators Tower and other figures appears amid confusion over timetable and political stakes.
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara told President Johnson that fewer Americans would be sent to Vietnam next year and draft calls could be cut in half. He based this on a stabilized, improved military situation and cautioned against any large air raid increases on the North, while outlining budget and economy implications of shifting from wartime to peacetime needs.
Tech staged a warmup game described as a home folks showcase as the Raiders face tribute to fathers amid a 5-5 season. Coach Griffis aimed to win for the home crowd while the crowd cheered and players honored fathers before a long SWC run.
In a crowded DC area rally, Senator Tower praised Republican efforts in the ToS Senate race and dismissed Carr camp attack lines as campaign claptrap. Tower urged supporters to stay energized, highlighting recent opposition activities as signs of desperation.
The senator expresses preference to focus on burning issues but says charges must be confronted and pledges to finish the campaign on a positive note. He asks workers for commitment in the final three days and comments on ads described as vitriolic and distorted.
Progress Day activities mark the rededication at the West Texas Air Terminal with events and displays. Mayor Rogers Jr. leads ceremonies noting a 5.5 million capital improvement program and enhanced air transportation progress.
U S forces in a major jungle battle northwest of Saigon repelled six Viet Cong banzai offensives with up to 12 000 troops engaged. The clash near a key supply base produced numerous casualties over two days as Allied air and naval units shelled and supported the action.
Fragmented devotional text expresses a belief in life's appointed time to die and asks for divine help to endure. It references seeking spiritual guidance and healing through faith.
Reports from Florence and Trento describe floods devastating Italy and adjacent regions. Italy faces hundreds of casualties, thousands injured, and tens of thousands homeless as Alpine rivers flood towns and museums endure damage.
Two deaths in Orion Township are linked to a Halloween prank. Charlotte Hin ton, 13, reportedly shot herself with a rifle, and Alfred Howey, 39, reportedly shot himself after being harassed by phone calls blaming him for a deputy’s visit to Hin ton’s home. Authorities say Howey refused to name three girls caught spraying paint on mailboxes. A separate report cited malicious property destruction and a chase incident, with no evidence that Hin ton’s family participated. Captain Leo Hazen noted the chain of events tied to the prank and subsequent harassment.
Voters in Texas face marking decisions on 16 amendments in Tuesday's election. An editorial on the amendments appears on Page F and a full proposition summary is on Page 4 Section F.
A forecast by the Lubbock Cotton Exchange and Plains Cotton Growers lowers the November cotton yield to 1,478,600 bales from 1,700,000 earlier, reflecting mid October freezes. Northern counties show up to 3 percent losses while southern areas stay steadier. mechanical stripping pushes harvest to a mid month peak as stripping expands statewide this week.
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