09 Nov 1966
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1966
Page
1
The Tower secured a solid victory over Carr as the GOP made gains in the House. The article notes impressive historical momentum in balloting and highlights several big outcomes across states and districts.
The weather map indicates clouds today and tonight with windy, cooler conditions. Highs around 60s and lows in the 30s, northerly winds up to 25 mph, and a chance of rain. Regional temperatures and forecasts are listed for cities including Albuquerque, Houston, Dallas, Denver, and Amarillo.
County voters faced a mixed election with absentee ballots and local contests. Carr Tower led the Senate race in several counties, while Green faced Weaver in Precinct 2. Nationwide results showed Reed, Brooke, and Romney figures shaping the political drift.
Officials delayed the Gemini 2 mission to Thursday after a booster problem disrupted Tuesday launch plans. The setback also thwarted a bold attempt to photograph a total solar eclipse from space as astronauts Lovell and Baldwin prepared for liftoff.
The four day rendezvous and spacewalk mission was rescheduled to begin at 1 p m CST Thursday with the Geminis target rocket launch. Astronauts Lavell and Aldrin were disappointed by the delay but not deterred as the team prepared for the power supply failure detected in Titan 2 rocket emergency guidance system.
Republican George Bush and Bob Price won decisive Texas congressional seats, with Tower securing a historic Senate victory the first by a GOP in a Texas general election this century. Democrats claimed several state and local wins as amendments moved toward approval.
Result highlights include Ter pougnties topping northern taostan district vote. In Midland area GOP incumbents prevail with Frank Cahoon winning easily, while Jean G MfeMibban sr captures county judge seat. Sheriff race sees Ed Robinson winning and Eric Skinner trailing. write-in candidates Charles Skinner and Kenneth Mas fail to gain. Page 1 references MODERATE.
An Air Force industry team launched a Thor Agena D booster bound secret satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base California. The chief Air Force statement notes the launch occurred Tuesday at 1 52 p m CST.
A state motion for rehearing in the AACE REBY case awaits the appeals court's decision. The case involves high court questions and potential rulings that could affect broader state powers. Details are sparse in the available text.
Former Pennsylvania Governor David L. Lawrence remains in a coma and is described by doctors as the beginning of the end. He collapsed with a heart attack Friday night and began laboring for breath Tuesday afternoon in Pittsburgh.
A Weather Bureau forecast warned of a sharp end to Texas mild conditions as a Rockies snowstorm moves into the region. Gusty southerly flow shifts to northerly by noon with 35 mph winds and cloudiness. central Texas could see below normal temps by Thursday. Snow to 4 inches possible in higher New Mexico elevations. most of Texas enjoyed a warm day with a 78 degree high on the South Plains.
A parishioner offers a heartfelt plea asking blessings for young men serving in Viet Nam and comfort for their families. The note asks for faith in their courage and for their sacrifices to honor God, signed Anonymous.
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