California auction of Salvo campus sells for 525000
The Sacre campus near Bel Air California owned by Brethren in Christ was auctioned in 30 minutes. Salvation Army bid 525000 to win the entire school as around 150 attendees watched the event.
27 Oct 1966
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1966
Page
1
The Sacre campus near Bel Air California owned by Brethren in Christ was auctioned in 30 minutes. Salvation Army bid 525000 to win the entire school as around 150 attendees watched the event.
Levelland Ohio based attorney hints that for the first time Dr Sam May may name a specific other person as Marilyn Sheppard’s killer. In the retrial defense counsel Bailey questions a potential juror as he discusses circumstantial evidence and possible alternate perpetrators.
The school board defers planned improvements as equipment prices rise, delaying upgrades at Estacado High School. The action reflects budget challenges and financing constraints facing the district.
Comsat satellite nicknamed Lani Bird launched from Cape Kennedy aboard a three stage Delta rocket. The craft aimed for a 22 300 mile orbit above earth with three day testing before a stationary position 22 300 miles above the Pacific. Comsat president Joseph V Charyk said data looked normal and a Pacific position was favored with test transmissions planned between Brewster Flat Washington and Hawaii by November.
PMG continues its streak with another bold move in St Louis as the Post-Dispatch reports on the latest development. The piece highlights PMGs expanded role and its impact on local media dynamics, signaling a new era for the company in the city.
United Nations notes a revived spirit between the United States and the Soviet Union as Canada pushes for a five nation nucleus in any nonproliferation treaty. Canada collaborates with eight other nations on a resolution urging restraint in the nuclear arms race and a step toward general disarmament.
Avalanche-Journal reports Civic Lubbock Inc presents Half a Sixpence at Lubbock Municipal Auditorium with about 1000 in attendance for opening night. The National Company, fresh from Dallas Summer Musicals, promises another 8 p.m. performance tonight as the show follows Kipps tale of a poor draper’s apprentice and his romance.
Fifty Red Chinese students saluted Stalin with wreaths in Red Square before leaving Moscow on Kremlin expulsion orders. Police blocked Lenin’s mausoleum, then relented to allow entry by bus, while the students posed for photos with wilted wreaths as the mausoleum stayed closed.
An observer notes tense events as students confront police at Red Square. A wreath is placed by Chinese nationals near the embassy while the crowd sings Hast Is Red and police respond with guarded actions.
The World Health Organization warns of a renewed plague threat as rat populations surge in 16 nations. Plague cases rise to 3295 with 114 deaths this year, surpassing 1965 figures. rodents spread bacteria causing food poisoning and dysentery in humans.
Washington AP reports four Texas training projects approved by Labor and Welfare Departments will be financed. Allocations listed include El Paso Independent School System 145,722 dollars Ler Callese Baytown 52,230 dollars EL Centro Dallas Junior College Dallas 72,700 dollars and Texas Southern University Houston 48,247 dollars.
President Johnson arrived at Sattahip Air Base southeast of Bangkok for a three day Thai stay before continuing to Malaysia and South Korea as part of a 17 day, 24000 mile Far East tour. He planned meetings with Thai Premier Thanom Kittikachorn and cabinet members with Secretary Rusk and aides aboard Air Force One. Local crowds offered slim welcome as Johnson prepared to depart for Bangkok and a royal reception.
President Johnson flew into Cam Ranh Bay in South Viet Nam to meet 320 000 American troops. He spent over two hours with the service members shaking hands awarding medals and signing autographs amid fighter planes and armed helicopters overhead. He praised the troops unity and sacrifice and expressed hope for a peaceful return home. The secrecy surrounding the trip underscored the intensity of the conflict.
The Oriskany, scarred by a devastating blaze that killed 43 and injured 16, limped under its own power to Philippe for repairs. Navy officials say the 42,000-ton carrier will be replaced in action by the Constellation or Coral Sea while in dock. Air strikes in the Tonkin Gulf continued with F-4s and Skyhawks involved.
Weather report notes a temperature change through Friday with gusty winds from the south and southwest up to 20 to 30 miles per hour. Tonight will be partly cloudy with cooler temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s.
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