27 Nov 1966
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1966
Page
1
The season closes as the Reds push a holiday truce offer amid damaging winds. Top bowl fees face disruption, while the Mustangs secure SWC titles in a tight finish.
Masked robbers entered a local store using ski masks, tied two women clerks, and escaped with cash before fleeing in a sedan. Police describe a vehicle and partial suspect details as they investigate the daytime theft.
Page snippets show multiple sections including MARKET NEWS HOROSCOPE FINE ARTS CHURCH NEWS and EDITORIALS. A humor item on COURTSHIP defines a deceptive game where a girl who seems a dumb blonde is actually a smart brunette.
A garbled report notes five deaths blamed on slick roads across plains. The text references a crash situation, police activity, and mentions Dallas and Parson fields, with unclear names and figures.
A Pittsburgh couple welcomed quintuplets born at Magee Women’s Hospital two and a half months early. Weighing between 1 lb 7 oz and 1 lb 12 oz each, three were in serious condition with breathing difficulties. Doctors showed cautious optimism as two were improving while three faced critical care.
The CAT transport cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Saigon airport killing 27 Americans aboard. Officials say mechanical failure caused the twin engine aircraft to lose power on one engine. no ground fire was observed. Rescue teams found only wing and tail debris amid the wreckage.
United Press International reports 38 states faced deadly weather conditions during the Thanksgiving period. About 500 highway fatalities are expected, with New York and Texas recording the most deaths. A severe Texas crash killed four, including Cathryn McCown and Thomas McCrary, amid multiple accidents across the region.
fragmentary text shows a devotional line urging mindful prayer and strengthened devotion. No clear event or named individuals identified.
Vietnamese Communists say they will observe 48 hour truces in South Vietnam for Christmas and New Year’s, urging an end to military attacks. The National Liberation Front orders pause on all liberation forces but warns that using weapons near front areas will be punished. Truce would run from 7 am local Dec 24 to 7 am Dec 31, aiming to calm air raids and reduce reinforcements during the holidays.
U S officials warn a Viet Cong Christmas truce proposal may be a trap to gain a bombing respite for North Vietnam. They fear halting air strikes would boost NVA movement and complicate peace talks while a military diplomatic split grows within the Johnson administration. General Westmoreland cites continued North Vietnamese infiltration and defends air bombardment as essential to limit mob infiltration.
The CHL Goodfellows begin their annual drive to locate names and needs of city families with underprivileged children. Last year about 11 000 children were aided by nearly $9 862 and four hours of volunteer work. The coupon is on Page 8 and donations are welcomed to the Chief Goodfellow.
Weather data for Lubbock and vicinity notes fair and cooler today with windy early. northerly 20 to 30 mph winds subside this afternoon. High near 60, low in the mid 20s. Temperature and humidity readings include maximum 72 and minimum 0, humidity 78% max, 48% midnight.
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