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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1968

Page

12

Intelligence Reports Signal Red Offensive Plans in South Vietnam

UPI reports say captured documents and interrogations indicate Hanoi plans a fall winter offensive for 1968 69 in South Vietnam. Despite a lull in fighting Saigon remains a key target as major forces pull back to sanctuary areas and across borders for rearmament.

Washington UPI South Vietnam U.S Saigon Cambodia Laos North Vietnam

Thant praises Apollo 7 flight as milestone toward moon

United Nations leader U Thant congratulates President Johnson and the American people on the Apollo 7 mission. He calls the flight superb and outstanding, noting its contribution to outer space science and its televised achievement that captivated millions.

United Nations N.Y U Thant Johnson Outer Space

Tech Grad Area Pilot Awarded Silver Star

Capt William J D Scott 50 son of Mr and Mrs Paul W Scott of Denver City formerly of Big Spring received the Silver Star for heroism over Hanoi December 17 during a raid. He flew 105 combat missions in North and South Vietnam in an F 105 Thunderchief while with the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing. He is stationed on Okinawa and has also earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and 10 air medals. His wife Sallie and daughter Susan 5 accompany him. The award was presented by Gen Joseph J Nazzaro.

Wiliam JD. Scott Paul W. Scott Denver City Big Spring Scott Vietnam Kadena AB Okinawa Hanoi Worat Royal Thai Air Force Base Thailand Js88th North Vietnam Alith Air Division Sth Air Force Texas Tech Nadena AB Sallie Susan AL Ho LeMond Monterey High School Joseph J. Nazzaro Pacific Air Forces

Suspects Hunted In Girl's Death In San Antonio Park

Police pursue two men in the killing of 21 year old Martha Rodriguez in a San Antonio park. George Mendes 31 testified the assailants slugged him with a pistol and ordered them from the area before firing at the couple as Rodriguez clung to Mendes.

San Antonio UPI George Mendes Martha Rodriguez Miss Rodriguez Mendes

New Blast Rips Ship Off English Coast

A new explosion ripped through the beached Norwegian tanker Sitakund off Eastbourne England. The vessel remained afire and firefighters abandoned efforts after flames rekindled. Four of the 36 crew members were injured in a prior blast as authorities evacuated a local school and closed a two mile coastal road.

Eastbourne Eengland UPD Sitakund English Channel

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