29 Nov 1966
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1966
Page
1
The government plans to stabilize prices to world levels for cotton and related markets to support domestic sales. It aims to retain producer income, encourage planting, and maintain a protected yield while continuing payments and safeguarding the wartime agriculture effort.
Western sources report a decision on a Vietnam truce expected in a few days as White House officials say consultations with South Vietnam are not complete. Premier Cao Ky reportedly returned from the field and talks remain at a low level with a possible 30 hour pause favored by the Americans while the Viet Cong announced two eight hour cease fires over Christmas and New Year.
Soviet news agency reports successful launch of a new Cosmos satellite as world observers note U S and Soviet rhetoric around a possible ceasefire. Pass correspondents describe satellite tracking and widespread calls for peace, while analysts warn of potential treaty violations.
A fragmented prayer and community notes appear alongside a report on CAP funding and farm program approvals. Officials indicate anticipated approval for funds to service additions while CAP applications may proceed, with references to county government and ASCS committee involvement. Located on Portales Page 10.
A garbled 19th century note outlines a local threat to extinction linked to pestanmare and Danville area concerns. The fragment mentions four phate hast wench and a fleeting reference to a wirepstitter error, implying confusion over a proposed remedy or reporting method.
The readable OCR fragment mentions a page section and a date sequence but lacks clear events. It references people and places with garbled names and unclear actions, offering no definable outcome or concrete facts to summarize.
Cabinet member Boyd arrives in Lubbock today to confer with Rep. George Mabon and attend a luncheon hosted by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. The discussions focus on setting up a new Transportation Department and the four lane interstate system through Lubbock, with no local officials required to join the talks. Attendees include the Lubbock legislative delegation, county commissioners, city council and chamber executives.
The Baypist missionary Herbert Caudill from Omega Georgia has been released from a Cuban jail. The report notes his liberation and includes wirephoto coverage.
President Johnson ordered release of 50 million dollars in federal mortgage funds to support new home construction. Funds target insured mortgages and bond issuance for houses costing under 1000 in most areas and up to 2500 in Hawaii Alaska and Guam. The move aims to spur about 800 new units amid softer economic housing activity.
A report from 1966 indicates the U S Department of Agriculture may announce changes to loan programs for next year. Officials discuss widening quality differentials, with prior patterns tied to spot market spreads. Mahon cites ongoing studies and top-level talks with Freeman and other USDA leaders.
Mostly fair today and tonight with warmer conditions. Highs near the upper 60s and lows around the middle 30s. Winds southwest 15 to 25 mph. Sunrise 7:32 am, sunset around 6:26 pm. Humidity at midnight about 36 percent.
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