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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1965
Page
6
In the Mekong Delta a government sweep killed 30 Viet Cong and captured six others about 155 miles southwest of Saigon. Separate actions 35 miles south of Saigon left additional Viet Cong deaths and riverine targets sunk by artillery and air power.
Festivals span three towns with large cotton themed centers and crowds for contests, harvest queens, and music. Brownfield and Shallowater host two day events with parades at 3 pm and 10 am. Officials cite record cotton crop nearing 2.14 million bales valued at 320 million dollars and a 500 million dollar agricultural boost for the region.
Marine private Michael Strong said Milwaukee police jailed him for two hours for an unpaid ticket issued to another man. He argued he served in Viet Nam when the ticket was written and a warrant was issued with a wrong address. Deputy Inspector Lund said a mistake was made and a refund was ordered by County Judge Krueger after Strong’s claim was reviewed.
The newspaper notes four births on a Thursday at West Texas Hospital. Oscar Geneil Busby and wife of 1712 16th welcomed a 6 lb 10 oz son at 2 37 pm. Haskell Lee Chaffin and wife of 4056 th welcomed a 6 lb 9 oz daughter at 3 pm. Randallee Rieger and wife of 2703 soth welcomed an 8 lb x oz son at 5 59 pm. Cart Winn and wife of 1505 52nd welcomed a 6 lb 9 oz son at 5 22 pm. Fathers' occupations include truck driver, switchman, farmer, and track driver.
Rep. John M. Ashbrook cited a Gouldsboro North Carolina Klan rally leaflet urging anti communism and segregation by influencing elections. The handbill attacked a black vice president and his white wife while Klan leaders remained uncooperative under questioning.
Senator Kennedy describes Morrissey’s background from a twelve-child family in hardship and expresses hope a court nominee can be confirmed with a record clear of controversy. He notes some senators remain uncertain about final support despite preliminary indications.
Report notes marks of violence not found and death not believed to be self-inflicted. Medical history includes hemorrhoid surgery, stomach removal, ulcers, and a recent eye infection. McDonald rose to fame as a singer with Dorsey and Sinatra, later involved in high‑profile headlines including an alleged abduction in 1957 and a desert recovery near India, California.
Two men used a key to enter the Holden Massachusetts bank and robbed it of 108000 dollars. Police reported the bandits wore sunglasses and chauffeur style coats and caps before fleeing. Two suspects were captured.
The clipping records multiple birth announcements from hospitals in West Texas and Laut Cline detailing infant weights and delivery times. It also recounts a daytime bank robbery in central Massachusetts, with no injuries, detailing suspects, vehicle, and method.
The Liberian vessel Tradeways SL, 700 miles off Land's End, reported taking water and breaking up as 35 knot winds halt rescue efforts. The British ship Londoner reached the scene but cannot deploy lifeboats until daylight. Number of crew aboard Tradeways unclear.
Premier Fidel Castro announced an open door policy for Cuban refugees during a surprise speech at Cuba's first national track and field games. He said he aims to dislodge the population toward true revolutionaries true socialists and true Communists, reasserting the policy first proclaimed September 28. Amman Jordan awaits a new shipment of wheat.
Wichita Falls police chased false leads Thursday in the two state search for Delbert Harmon Garmon the mass kidnapper. officers investigated a reported sighting in Dallas and a white car downtown but found no trace. Family and legal advisers shifted roles as the fugitive remained elusive and authorities urged surrender.
San Antonio the HemisFair won provisional approval as an international exposition from the Bureau of International Expositions in Paris. The final 32 nation committee must approve at its Nov 17 meeting in Paris.
President Johnson, optimistic about recovery, will spend four to six weeks away from the White House. He walked carefully to a limousine, thanked hospital staff, and recalled the sacrifices of service members while reflecting on his own two week hospitalization.
Albert Du Ponce, 17, of Spur remains in critical condition at Methodist Hospital after a Spur area crash. Ronaldo Rivera, 21, listed in fair condition after a collision at 47th and Ave T. David Billingsly, 18, treated and released after scooter car crash at Ave Q Drive and Ave P. Rodney Morrison Wren, 17, driver involved, Sam Cox escaped injury. Charles Hall released after a crash into a utility pole on Memphis Avenue.
Lee Graham a 16 year old sailor on a 24 foot sailboat Dove has reached Apia Western Samoa after 37 days at sea with two cats Suzette and Juliet as his only companions. He began from Los Angeles July 27 and left Honolulu September 14 but could not proceed to Pago Pago American Samoa due to a broken mast. His mother Norma Graham of Honolulu and aunt Wanda Fischer of Torrance California await further word.
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