30 Nov 1966
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1966
Page
1
The edition reports Allied forces pressing the Viet Nam conflict with a Christmas and New Year frame, noting seven allied factions fighting Communist forces. It cites a sense of military moves, government actions, and public notices as the page covers political and wartime developments.
The four day old infant Roni Sue of a quintuplet birth handled jaundice and a blood transfusion was postponed. Doctors say the baby is doing well and was fed formula for the first time Tuesday.
Weather and budget notes mix with uncertain text. Officials say federal spending cuts aim to curb inflation, while transportation planners emphasize coordination and continued projects. Forecasters predict mild to cold temperatures with possible snow late in the period.
Avalanche-Journal reports Furr's Supermarket at 26th St and Boston Ave robbed by two gunmen in multicolor ski masks at closing time. About $7 058 mostly cash stolen. getaway car found abandoned two miles away and linked to a hospital theft. Victim manager Gerald Harris described the holdup and the suspects as possibly linked to a Saturday heist at Starter Bros Food Mart No. 1. The incident prompted police to pursue the bandits as a similar crime with the same method.
News briefs outline various topics including European politics with West Germany and Soviet diplomacy, a national entertainment feature for a Youth Center benefit, and ongoing world affairs. The page also lists horoscopes and radio TV logs with market reports and notices across sections.
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal opens the 20th annual Home Christmas Lighting Contest with 490 in cash prizes plus 100 in bonuses. First 20 entrants get cash bonuses if they light displays when judges visit. Entry hours start today at 8 a.m. and run through next week, with details required: name, address, division, and telephone.
Partly cloudy today tonight and Thursday with much colder conditions this afternoon. Highs near 60 to 65 and lows in the 20s. Northerly winds increasing to strong this afternoon. Sunrise 7:38 am sunset 5:39 pm. Humidity around 47 percent high, 17 percent low. Precipitation data and city temperatures for Abilene Albuquerque Amarillo Dallas unavailable.
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