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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1965
Page
6
Famed humanitarian Albert Schweitzer died at 90 in Africa after a long life as a doctor, minister, and scholar. Tribesmen and hospital staff mourned as his body lay in a plain coffin beside his wife Helen, who died in 1957.
W T Collins of Minneapolis denies governor’s claim that two towers were poorly built after a ride collapse. A tickets seller, Mrs. McArthur, was injured when a tower crashed into her booth. Witnesses recall people falling, a man saved by a canvas rescue, and riders scrambling as the cable gave way.
U S Marines and Army units push through the central highlands around Pleiku and Qui Nhon. Air forces bomb Viet Cong positions north of Saigon and Ha Tinh barracks are hit 100 miles north of the frontier.
A Weather Bureau forecast indicated Betsy would have little change in size or intensity for 12 to 24 hours with highest winds near 125 mph. The storm hovers offshore north of Florida, generating 16 foot waves and threatening rough seas from Cape Kennedy to Sandy Hook. Beaches along the coast are deserted as small craft are urged to stay in port. Tokyo plans to promote tourist sites.
Shelby Kerit ser, chairman of the Texas Aeronautics Commission, said Saturday seven more towns received state funds under the airport aid program. Cameron 10000 Hearne 2000 Jacksboro 10 GW Konitz 7500 Clarks ville 12000 Floydada 12000 Post 12000. The program funds airport construction as authorized by the last legislature.
Windy weather hit the region with damage near Littlefield and at Municipal Airport. Forecast calls for unstable conditions through today with possible thundershowers this afternoon or evening. Lubbock reports light sprinkles totaling about one tenth of an inch.
The agreement includes an 11.5 cent interim wage hike, early retirement after 30 years, improved vacations, life insurance, and medical benefits. It covers about 50,000 steelworkers and aligns with White House guidelines while leaving some price-raise questions open. President Johnson praised his role in securing the deal as industry observers note potential effects on prices and labor costs.
Reports say Pakistani forces pressed into Indian Kashmir near Jaurian with tank units and heavy fire. Indian statements claim heavy attacks halted, while Jaurian could threaten supply routes to Jammu as cease-fire talks stall.
The 1964 65 New York World's Fair set a single day attendance record Sunday with over 301 000 paying visitors by 6 p.m. surpassing the previous Memorial Day 1964 peak of 568 000 and signaling strong interest in the fair as Japan also notes rising car prices.
Dedication ceremonies at Lubbock Christian College unveiled a oil painting of Betty Hancock donated by J B Hancock. Dr L H Mattox thanked donors and introduced Mrs Hancock, noting the center honors his daughter and supports the college's Christian mission.
Mr and Mrs Charles Vo Conway of 7210 am Ki Texas Hospital welcome a daughter weighing pounds 12 ounces at 4 33 am. The father is unemployed. Mr and Mrs Cletus Phelan of Plains Lom announce a son born at 34 pm in West Texas Hospital weighing 4 pounds 1 ounce. The father is a lawyer and the mother Mia eyes Willington of 4927 ith Ht.
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