12 Nov 1966
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1966
Page
1
Gov. John Connally told executives that he will recommend increased state spending across key areas and a broad administrative reform. He urged a defined direction for budget growth and legislative action ahead of the Tamar legislative session, signaling emphasis on future government oversight and revenue use.
Thunderstorms lashed the upper Gulf Coast of Texas with more than six inches of rain causing street and underpass floods. Beaumont and Port Arthur reported significant downpours up to six inches. several football games were canceled as roads flooded and buses stranded in heavy winds.
Vietnamese and American forces reported ongoing combat around Tay Ninh as mortars struck two tactical command posts of American divisions. Casualties were described as light to moderate for U S troops while Vietnamese sources claimed 106 Viet Cong killed in the central highlands. Air forces and naval aircraft continued heavy bombing across North Vietnam amid sustained Operation Attleboro.
Spokesmen reported the enemy fired around 40 to 60 rounds of mortars at the command area four miles west of Tay Ninh City. Casualties were described as moderate among U S troops after a second volley near Tao Ninh City. The 1st Division command post suffered damage two minutes after midnight, with follow up fire about an hour later.
Gemini 12 pilots Lovell and Aldrin captured a blinking target but canceled a planned 460 mile altitude ride due to Agena engine troubles. The launch and rendezvous went smoothly as the crew docked, then faced radar and timing issues that delayed the eclipse photography plan and spurred reliance on the secondary Agena engine.
Petition drive to prohibit the sale of all alcoholic beverages for on premise consumption in Justice Precinct 2 moves toward a June review after about 650 signatures were collected by Davis and Acuff. County officials verify eligibility, duplicates, and residency as organizers led by Earl Hammett Renny Sides Mrs Vance Lipps Ted Barnett and Davis press for the vote.
The report notes the death of a second mate in Viet Nam during a combat engagement. It states relatives of a widowed mother and references a sailor named William as a family member. The piece ends with a page citation indicating a continuation on page 18.
An archival newspaper fragment notes sections on supporters of West German chancellor candidates and an editorial page. It also hints at a punny definition of a wife who wants presents but not birthdays as she ages.
A chaotic Friday night in the North Zone of District OANA produced a triple deadlock as Odessa Peron upset San Angelo and Borger trailed. The night featured a schoolboy upset with Amontita and Borger involved in the close race for positions.
President Johnson, at his Texas ranch, sharpens plans for a Sunday decision on his double surgery to remove a throat polyp and repair a hernia. Doctors describe the arm pain as minor while Johnson signs bills, briefs Cabinet members, and monitors Viet Nam.
A four engine Convair Constellation carrying crew and electronics vanished after takeoff from Otis AFB Cape Cod. A fishing boat reported the plane burst into flames on impact and parachutes were not seen. Search efforts paused at dusk with light to return Saturday.
Markus Simon, a 57 year old Republican lawyer, failed in Michigan state elections since 1932 but won 20 percent of the vote in a race against State Rep. Daisy Elliott. He blamed Governor Romney’s landslide for GOP losses and noted enthusiasm from supporters and a curious turnout from local youths.
Partly cloudy and colder today and tonight with highs in the low 60s and lows in the mid 20s. Winds mostly east to northeast 12 to 20 mph diminishing this afternoon. Maximum 69 and minimum 42 reported with sunup at 7 16 a m and sunset around 6 00 p m. Humidity high 7 percent, midnight humidity 47 percent, four hour precipitation noted. Southwest Weather by PHL lists regional temps and wind for Abilene El Paso Albuquerque Houston Amarillo Oklahoma City Dallas Roswell Denver and Dallas area.
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