24 Nov 1966
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1966
Page
1
The fragment discusses criticisms of a defense policy. mentions McNamara and a slower draft buildup. references a reduced rate and timing concerns. It notes opinions on personnel needs and a seven month projection, with vague assessments of defense posture.
A Thanksgiving scene is depicted with a protest over pie as Lori seeks to protest. The photo credit goes to Pauline Warner, noting the staff image captures a moment familiar to many households during the holiday.
In the article a contrast is drawn between church led efforts to aid the poor and government programs. It discusses medical centers serving low income communities and debates whether relief should come from religious organizations or federal aid.
An article fragment discusses church plans and a proposed project funding totaling $800,000 for a new Presbyterian clinic and a second center. It notes church members, donations, and the idea of expanding services without government involvement.
The page lists multiple topics from state and national affairs to world events. It notes Dumas, Demolays, and Connally amid references to highway programs and inflation, plus sections on markets, radio logs, comics, editorials, and women’s news.
An interdenominational gathering at First Methodist Church hears Chaplain Nea Eo and speaker for the ertywire address how faith endured through trials since 1966. The talk references efforts against totalitarian ideas and honors history as attendees toast the spirit of gratitude.
Viet Cong ambushers killed 20 people this morning south of Dalat, including nine American civilian engineers. Ten others were wounded, among them American soldiers, as Vietnamese convoys on a routine route faced automatic weapon fire. A US spokesman said Page Communications facilities and vehicles were involved. the convoy traveled about 30 miles southeast of Dalat. The attack is among the deadliest on American civilians in Vietnam.
Buzz Aldrin reports a curious glow seen during a spacewalk on the four day Gemini flight. The astronauts James Lovell and Aldrin say the EVA went smoother than expected despite a brief radar lock issue on a rendezvous attempt.
United Press International reports seven deaths as storms and holiday travel created fatal plane crashes. In Pennsylvania two Colorado State University students died with two others injured after a high plane collided near Lewisburg. An ex Colorado student died en route to Pennsylvania when his plane hit a wheat field near Sterling Colorado. A missing driver alert followed a fatal hit and run in Texas after a boy was found dead in a ditch. Traffic agencies prepared for a dangerous Thanksgiving weekend with 619 deaths projected.
Considerable cloudiness and mild today with a high in the mid 70s and a few clouds tonight in the Lubbock area. Winds from the south to southwest at 10 to 25 mph diminishing at night. The report lists temperatures, humidity, sun times, and notes on a price index rise affecting family costs.
Governor John B. Connally reaffirmed belief in one assassin, dismissing calls to reopen the JFK inquiry. He urged investigating authors instead, citing critics of the Warren Commission and noting connections to authors like Lane, with the broader debate touching credibility and conspiracy claims.
In Baltimore a 61 year old mother of four, Mabel Stewart, cried in Criminal Court while summoned as a witness in a breaking and entering case. Deputy Greenberg noted her distress after she learned her son Wilbert, 20, had been killed in action in Vietnam. Judge Perrot postponed the case.
Light rain and breezy southerly winds spread across Lamb County and nearby towns as a weak cool front moves into Texas. Temperatures were in the mid 70s to upper 40s by Friday dawn with gusty winds and scattered sprinkles reported along the Panhandle and South Plains.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 0.1 percent CPI rise in October with food prices falling slightly while other consumer goods and services climb. Wages struggle to keep up as factory workers see a loss of buying power and the annual rise marks the ninth straight month.
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