25 Nov 1966
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1966
Page
1
The article reports a deadly crash on an overpass where three people died as a car plunged onto an electrified rail and burned. The National Safety Council notes the Thanksgiving weekend traffic toll rose with numerous fatalities, urging caution on holiday travel.
A warm wind from the Gulf kept temperatures mild as offices and schools shut for a long weekend. Lubbock residents enjoyed church services, holiday meals, and tranquil streets with light police activity reported after late gridiron action.
Governor John Connally released his 1867-89 budget plan calling for a 30 percent increase in about 83 million in state appropriations for hospitals public health and institutions for delinquent orphaned and neglected children. The package includes a general revenue boost and new programs such as air pollution control and tuberculosis programs as well as mental health facilities and juvenile parole staff.
U S air cavalrymen fought a five hour battle in Binh Dinh province about 300 miles north of Saigon, reporting light American casualties. The clash involved the 1st Cavalry Airmobile against an unknown size Communist force with two U S observation helicopters downed and a helicopter strafing incident that wounded several. South Vietnamese troops also reported killing Viet Cong in Quang Tri province as heavy air strikes hit North and South Viet Nam targets.
Brief note indicates the page contains zodiac readings and lifestyle tips for women, with daily guidance themed by sun signs. No specific people or events are named in the readable text.
Daibhoack residents gear up for the 20th annual Lambbock Avalanche Journal Home Christmas Lighting Contest. Entries showcase manger scenes angels choirs and Santa Claus depictions with themes ranging from nursery rhymes to Christmas legends. Winners from 1965 are shown on page 6 section A.
AP reports a lone sniper wounded several residents in Los Angeles area during a brief late night span. Police described random shooting as highly dangerous with potential for more fatalities. A 14 year old, Randy Scott Robbine of Van Nuys, was among the injured after being shot in the head near a circle station.
David Grant receives a major honor from the Baptists as he nears retirement after 40 years of pastorate. The Sunday service includes a farewell reception with congregation members and the church plans a post service gathering. Grant resigns Dec 3 after long service with the Foreign Mission Board.
A garbled text fragment appears to reference a prayer or religious expression with unclear names or places. The readable portion mentions heaven and sorrow but lacks concrete persons events or organizations to identify.
The Defense Department launches a broad crackdown on unscrupulous auto dealers and lenders preying on service members overseas. Pentagon officials cite hundreds of GIs duped this year for nearly $100,000 in GI pay, with cars sold abroad for delivery in the United States never arriving. Dealers, some on bases, made sizable kickbacks and offered high interest on loans, prompting a direct sales agreement with Detroit automakers to allow PX exchanges to sell autos.
Americans marked Thanksgiving with prayers and feasts from coast to coast. President Johnson hosted a Texas ranch dinner for family as millions traveled home while many others shared meals with troops in Vietnam and the homeless received aid.
Mostly cloudy today with a little change in temperatures. Saturday will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid seventies and lows around the low forties. Light to moderate southerly and southwesterly winds are noted.
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