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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1967
Page
1
After six years of work Russian scientists have devised radar guided pinpointing of hail and silver iodide shells to destroy storms. A translated English report says the method could cut crop and property losses and be used nationally. U.S. meteorologists view tests as feasible and promising multi million dollar savings.
U N S E N Mansfield and Fulbright urge a third UN driven effort to end the Vietnam conflict. They call for a halt to North Vietnam bombing, while Rusk says Hanoi has not yet responded to Johnson’s peace talks.
The 50th Panhandle South Plains Fair drew 56,226 on the finale, pushing the weeklong total to 262,355 and surpassing last year’s mark. Weather and a full schedule aided success with top shows including Eddy Arnold performances and the Kids Next Door ventriloquist act drawing thousands. Fair officials hailed the strong crowds and noted the event’s milestone dedication to “Mr. Fair” as it nears its quarter‑million weekly attendance again.
Upstream residents repair amid continued silt covered homes as the Rio Grande's crest nears the sea. Brownsville and Matamoros gauge flood levels drop below 18 feet while Mexico floodway measures limit damage. Beulah’s 20 to 30 inch rains drove the historic floods.
Three young girls at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver survive and thrive after the first enduring human liver transplants. Julie, Paula, and Kerri show improved health with jaundice and undernourishment resolved, though long term prognosis remains uncertain. Surgeons note cautious optimism and emphasize the procedure is not yet perfected, reserved for hopeless cases, with animal research preceding the human operation.
President Johnson urged Congress to approve a 10 percent surcharge on income taxes to curb inflation. At a Texas ranch news conference he announced Erwin Griswold as U.S. solicitor general, succeeding Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court. Johnson did not elaborate on policy shifts about Vietnam bombing, saying the Friday speech would speak for itself. See JOHNSON Page 10
The Soviet people were assured the armed forces proved tough and ready in wide publicized maneuvers. The war exercises, largest in years, highlighted mechanized mobility and alertness amid heavy publicity through press and radio. More attention will focus on Nov 7 with new weapons displayed in Red Square parade.
Washington reports the Post Office Department will remove railway post office cars from 162 passenger trains nationwide by year end. Railroads face more than 17.1 million dollars in lost annual revenue, plus potential discontinuance of some unaffordable services. Assistant Postmaster General William J. Hartigan defends the move as improving efficiency and argues railroads could be grateful if unprofitable passenger runs end.
A prayer sentiment urges readers to seek closeness to a higher power amid war, crime, and illness, asking for guidance and strength in these troubled times. It emphasizes faith as a response to fear and division.
John Scovell led Texas Tech to a 19-13 upset over Texas at Memorial Stadium Austin before 66 000 fans. Scovell rushed 25 times for 175 yards, threw a TD, ran another, and faked his way to a standout performance while Kenny Winyard added field goals to seal the victory. Chris Gilbert anchored Texas with 80 plus yards but Texas Tech seized momentum in the SWC race.
In Austin, Johnny Scovell and Texas Tech toppled Texas 19 to 13 in a tense Southwest Conference clash. More than 6,000 Red Raider supporters roared as Tech broke through late, ending UT’s bid in a dramatic upset at the tower.
About 7,500 fans rushed Lubbock Municipal Airport to welcome Texas Tech Red Raiders home from Austin. The Braniff jet circled for 20 minutes then diverted to Amarillo around 12 40 am for safety reasons. Lubbock officials, Mayor Rogers, and police assessed crowd danger before the decision. The team planned to return to Lubbock by air later.
Fair day and night with a high near 90 and a low in the mid fifties. Light to moderate southerly and southwesterly winds. Humidity around 80 percent during the day and about 19 percent at midnight. Temperatures data for Abilene to Amarillo and Denver listed.
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