Clown Bozo Visits Leukemia Patient Stephen Mokie Jr
A Boston mercy mission brings Bozo the clown to Clifton New Jersey to visit Stephen Mokie Jr who has leukemia. The hour long show thrills 500 students at St Philip's School as the boy enjoys a squeaky nose and magic trick. Stephen remains unaware of his illness during the surprise visit.
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Mercy Mission
Newark
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Tina
St. Philip’s School
Tragedy at Aberfan as 85 bodies recovered in Welsh disaster
Rescue workers comb through coal slag after a 800 foot heap engulfed a school and homes, with 85 bodies found including 77 children. Officials fear the death toll could reach 200 as Prime Minister Harold Wilson visits the scene amid heartbreaking scenes of miners and survivors.
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Progress toward new school to be established
In a Page A article, the school dean outlines steps toward founding a new school. The report frames the advance as steady and underway, noting administrative milestones and anticipated openings. Vice President Humphrey comments on Viet Nam policy, declaring communists defeated and checked.
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Humphrey
Tech Homecoming Parade and Football Fight Set
About 40 000 fans expected for the Lub bock Tech Homecoming parade at 10 a m with 26 floats six bands and marching units. At 2 p m the Tech Red Raiders host SMU Mustangs in a football game amid wind warnings up to 35 mph. Queen Carolyn Case 19 from Dallas crowned with a court including Liz Ger bert Mary Beth Hand Marcie White and Chris Adrean. The Ix-Students Assn backs a name change to Texas Tech University and C H Cummings is named president for 1966 67.
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Midland
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Troy V. Post
Century Club Hearing Highlights Business Education Ties
Century Club speaker Troy V. Post, financier and head of Greatamerica Corp., told Tech Homecoming crowds that business and education must unite to shape the world. He urged graduates to see themselves as part of a developing society, noting education and business share a focus on motives and personal growth. The event honored retirees, former directors, and Toreador staff, with honorary memberships awarded to RoC Goodwin and R. Wright Armstrong.
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Ex Recall: 50 Cents A Day Paved College Path
Retrospective piece recounts William C. Young and others who funded early college via frugal days in 1920s Texas Tech era. Young recalls hitchhiking from Ralls to Lubbock in August 1920, borrowing $25 after 18 days without work, paying $19.75 tuition to start at Tech as he househopped with a friend.
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Brigham) Young
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Congress Halts Adjournment Over Tax and Spending Bill
The 89th Congress stalled adjournment as a Senate impasse blocks a catch-all tax measure and a $9 billion appropriation. House leaders cleared calendars while Senate leader Mansfield pledged action today on the foreign investors tax bill and the 5 billion supplemental appropriation. The timing spots seven days until the November elections shaping the 90th Congress.
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Prayer and Senate Deadlock Reported in Brief Note
A troubled religious reflection opens the item as a local newspaper notes a political delay. The piece references Mrs. Tesse J. Raser and a tax measure, with a crowd waiting for Congress to act. The Senate adjourned at 6 14 p m as both chambers faced a stalemate.
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Blustery Cold Front Heads Toward Lubbock
The Lubbock Weather Bureau reports a windy cold front approaching the area. Temperatures may reach the 60s with gusts of 15 to 30 mph for Today’s Texas Tech Homecoming events and no precipitation is expected.
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Police Battle Sydney Mob During Johnson Visit
UPI reports wild street fights as hundreds of demonstrators breached police barriers in Sydney to confront President Johnson’s bubbletop limousine. Mounted and foot police restored order after injuries, with reinforcements called and a chaotic seven mile drive through the city.
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Sea Joinson
Man Fatally Shot Near Food Market in Lubbock
Gerald Hinojosa, 20, was shot in front of a food market at 224 Ave MH and died at West Texas Hospital at 8 05 p m. He had recently moved from Fresno and stayed at Ace Motel with relatives. Police seek a white over yellow 1954 Ford and question occupants amid a labor dispute at Farmers Co op Compress.
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Laos Coup Rumor Follows Air Force Bid In Vientiane
Tense calm fell over Vientiane after air force planes attacked military sites in a power struggle between top officers. Eleven killed four wounded amid coup rumors denied by Prince Souvanna Phouma who warned the rivals had momentum. Presence in Paris and UN meetings noted as shops closed and streets emptied. The government radio claimed control and urged calm while Gen Kouprasith Abhay described a revolutionary coup committee led by Brig Gen Than Ma who warned of a second bombing.
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Armed Forces High Command
Weather Update for Lubbock and Vicinity
Decreasing cloudiness and cooler night expected with windy conditions. High near the 60s with a low in the middle 30s. Northwest to northerly winds at mph with stronger gusts easing in the afternoon.
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