Apollo Tests On Button Brown Trial Picks Up Steam
Fourth day of the trial in 34th District Court features testimony on timing of the deaths of D J Brown and his wife. Pathologist Dr John P Ray Jr signals a broader time frame from April 17 to April 18 1967. Witnesses include Ben Houchins Carol Cochran and Emmett Caddell as jurors hear about the crime scene and stolen items.
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Dave Knapp
Avalanche-Journal
EL Paso—Dolphus
Jack Brown
34Th District Court
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D. J
Buzz) Brown
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Lubbock
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Alton R. Griffin
Ben Houchins
Shallowater
Carol Cochran
Killeen
Germany
Emmett Caddell
Mackenzie State Park
William FE. Ward
Apollo 7 Crew Opens Moon Mission With 18 Orbits
Three Apollo 7 astronauts Walter Schirra Donn Eisele and Walter Cunningham launched from Cape Kennedy aboard the Saturn 1B for an 11 day test flight. They reported a smooth ride in an almost perfect orbit and prepared for a seven day cycle of activity including sleep shifts and cabin comforts.
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Moon Trip Prelude by Three Astronauts in Earth Orbit
Three U.S. astronauts remain in Earth orbit for a manned rehearsal of lunar missions. The briefing notes describe their orbital activities as a preparatory step toward future Moon landings and related operations.
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Mars
United State
Earth
Army Raiders Invade Aggies For Southwest Conference Clash
Tech fans travel by car plane and bus to College Station to back the Red Raiders in a pivotal SWC game against Texas A&M. A&M led Tech for last year’s title and Cotton Bowl berth, while Tech buses depart at 7 am with saddle Tramps and ROTC units joining ex-students for the trip.
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Mike Read
Avalanche-Journal
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Prayer Note From Mrs. B. L. Swift
Today's Prayer asks for divine grace to face new day challenges. It seeks comfort in God's nearness when discouraged and requests guidance to share joy and love, signed by Mrs. B L Swift of Lubbock.
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B. L. Swift
Lubbock
Witness in Court Described as Compelled to Lie
A courtroom scene centers on a person forced to lie due to circumstantial pressure. The testimony hints at coercion or conflicting loyalties shaping the witness's statements. The report notes the impact on the case and potential credibility concerns.
Apollo 7 launch praised as step toward lunar goals
Lt Gen Samuel C Phillips and Dr George E Mueller hailed the Apollo 7 lift off as a demonstration of schedule discipline and progress toward a manned lunar landing, predicting bigger events soon as Apollo 7 entered orbit. They credited the launch crew for meeting the Oct 11 target date and keeping to the plan.
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Samuel C. Phillips
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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NASA
Liquor Vote Drive Gathers Signatures in Justice Precinct 6
Liquor supporters in Lubbock push local option election by filling homes and businesses with petitions. Loyd Dunlap collected 100 signatures as backers target 4000 to exceed a 3350 threshold based on governor race votes. signatures must be from registered voters and returned within 30 days.
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Howard Swindle
Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock
Loyd Dunlap
48Th St
Justice
North Lubbock
Bush warns voters Wallace vote equal to Humphrey choice
Solon rally in Houston features George Bush telling about 250 Nixon supporters that voting for Wallace in November equates to voting for Humphrey if the election goes to the House. He notes polls favor Nixon and cites his own 1966 comeback to Congress in Harris County.
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Mel Tittle
Avalanche-Journal
Houston
George Bush
George Wallace
Hubert Humphrey
House of Representatives
Richard Nixon
Coronado High School
Bush
Congress
Houstonite
Nixon
Ralph Yarborough
Harris County
Humphrey
Wallace
Thirteen Arrested in West Lubbock Narcotics Raid
Police detectives arrested 13 people, seven men aged 17 to 27 and six women including one juvenile, at 2109 8th Street West Lubbock. A 22 year old former merchant seaman was held on a vag rancy charge. Evidence on site included marijuana and related items. Charges expected Monday. The raid followed another major narcotics operation in the city last month.
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West Lubbock
Wayne Love
Carroll Bartley
8Th St
Asst. Dist
Blair Cherry
Lubbock
Panama Leader Flees After Bloodless Coup
President Arnulfo Arias fled to the U S Panama Canal Zone as a National Guard officer declared military rule after a bloodless coup. Lt Col Omar Torrijos said the coup against Arias’ 11 day old government had broad guard backing.
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Special Session Eyed As Congress Faces Absenteeism
Absenteeism blocked final adjournment of Congress as the House and Senate awaited a quorum. The Senate reconvened briefly and adjourned until Monday while President Johnson weighs a possible special session before January. House leaders doubt a Friday quorum and plan to pursue adjournment Monday.
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