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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1966

Page

18

Lawmakers Move To Outlaw Electronic Snoopers

Reps John Moss and Cornelius Gallagher sponsor a bill banning intrastate and foreign commerce transportation of listening devices. Violators face up to ten thousand dollars fine and a year in prison as privacy advocates warn of a growing snooping trend.

Washington UPI John E. Moss D-Calif Cornelius E. Gallagher Dn.j Moss House Foreign Operations Gallagher Congress

New Lubbock Hospital Planned with 250 Beds and Hill-Burton Support

Officials from the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and local leaders including state Senator H. J. Blanchard and Rep. Delwin Jones announced a new Y shaped hospital. The facility plans 250 beds, expanded later, with nursing units, emergency services, radiology, five operating rooms, pathology lab, physical therapy, obstetrics and pediatric wards, and rooms with private toilets and air conditioning. The campus will feature a 100000 square foot grass area and close nursing station access.

Lubbock Texas Tech

British Aircraft Industry Objects To Pilot License Policy

The air craft industry in Britain protests a new policy for commercial pilot licenses. Trade groups say only four schools are approved and the course costs about 10000 dollars, with excessive emphasis on abstract theory.

London API Britain

Tech welcomes new students with campus pep rally kickoff

A one day tech event provides a fall atmosphere as students move into dorms west of the marching field. Fraternity members and pledges help girls carry gear to rooms. Friday night hosts a campus pep rally to start the fall schedule before Tech’s first home football game against the University of Texas on Saturday night.

Jon Hand Tech University of Texas

Presidents Wary Of Aides With Hidden Notebooks

UPI reports that past presidents feared aides kept notebooks and tape recorders to capture cabinet discussions. The piece notes Eisenhower’s fury at unauthorized memoranda and warns Johnson he may face similar intrusions from advisers.

Merriam Smith UPI White House Washington UPD John F. Kennedy Eisenhower Kennedy Ike Dwight D. Eisenhower Johnson

Burglaries Plague Lubbock Retail and Church Properties

A rash of burglaries in Lubbock including $1800 worth of air conditioner coils stolen from First Christian Church at 2520 Broadway. Other incidents include thefts from Lub bock Livestock Auction Co vending machines, a Conoco station, a coin operated laundry, a car wash, a service station, and Bob's Midget Mart. Vandalism reported at homes and a church construction site. A window peeping case led to release on bond for Thomas Flores Diaz. Losses vary from $20 to $1800 with multiple residences and businesses affected.

First Christian Church Lubbock John Davis 43Rd St Broadway Leroy Butler Slide Rd Bob’s Midget Mart 50Th St Memphis Ave Preston H. Funk Jr 11Th St Jerry Swain 16Th St 45Th St Stubb's Park Party House 35Th Avenue M Avenue O Larry Downey B. G. Willis Thomas Flores Diaz 3Rd St Joe Paulk 21St St Preston Blum 28Th St List St Kerr Furniture Ave

Air France Opens First Western Route to Communist China

Air France began the first Western service to Communist China with a weekly flight from Paris to Shanghai. The final leg over South Vietnam was approved minutes before takeoff after a handshaking ceremony with French and Chinese officials.

Paris API Air France China South Viet Nam Saigon Jeff Orly

Radar sign greets drivers on I 40 in Amarillo

A roadside message in Amarillo Texas greets motorists entering Interstate 40 with the phrase Smile You are on radar warning drivers to slow down. The sign draws attention as travelers pass the city’s gateway on the highway.

Amarillo, Tex Interstate 40 Amarillo

Promising Results in Aeromedical Treadmill Test for Pilots

Preliminary findings by FAA and Civil Aeronautics Board researchers show a new treadmill test can detect pilots prone to coronary events. The study also notes starvation diets disrupt nitrogen balance and may negatively affect the coronary system during rigorous dieting.

FAA Civil Aeronautics Board

Winners Named In 4H Contests

Theresa Marshall and Louis Pinkerton won first place in the senior division at the Hale County 4-H Fair. About 50 members displayed 600 items of produce and handicraft. Vanessa Brittian and Gary Ellison led the junior division. Electric project winners were Larry Hogge and Miss Marksall in the senior group, with Terry Terrell and Kirk Cobb taking junior honors. Eight winners received plaques. blue red and white tags determined overall scores.

Plainview Theresa Marshall Louis Pinkerton Hale County Vanessa Brittian Gary i Ellison Electric Project Larry Hogge Miss Marksall Terry Terrell Kirk Cobb

New Deal Pair Injured In City Crash

Two New Deal women were injured when a car collided with a truck at U S 87 and Erskine Ave near 4 p m Monday. Lupe Ortiz 22 driver of the car and Eladora Olivarez 25 both employed at Rays Hospitality Home were taken for treatment. Diane Dorsey 20 and Diane Stargel 20 were treated for minor injuries after a rear end collision at 4th St and Ave M about noon Monday.

New Deal U.S. 87 Erskine Ave Methodist Hospital Lupe Ortiz Roy Eladora Olivarez Ray Diane Dorsey 43Rd St Diane Stargel 44Th St University Hospital 4Th St Ave. M

Pioneer Child Study Club Hosts Dr Rankin Meeting

Dr J M Rankin spoke on Behavior Problems In Children at Monday night’s Pioneer Child Study Club gathering held at Mrs Ronald Strawn’s home 3709 26th St Co hosts were Mrs John S Payne and Mrs A C Bishard Officers introduced included Mrs Bishard chairman Mrs James Allison vice chairman Mrs Sandy Bane secretary and Mrs Strawn membership chairman

J. M. Rankin Pioneer Child Study Club Ronald Strawn 26Th St John S. Payne A. C. Bishard Bishard James Allison Sandy Bane Strawn

Couple Recites Vows In Slaton Ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Larry E. Wilke wed Sept 2 at Grace Lutheran Church Slaton and reside in Lubbock where he studies at Texas Tech. Mrs. Wilke is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert L. Blodgett of Post. Attendants included maid of honor Barbara Holleman and bridesmaid Laura Gerner.

Larry E. Wilke Grace Lutheran Slaton Lubbock Wilke Texas Tech Mrs. Wilke Gilbert L. Blodgett Post and Edmund Wilke Southland Barbara Holleman Laura Gerner Mike Schaffner Reuben Walters

ABWA Tea Courtesy At Texas Lamplighter Chapter Meeting

The Texas Lamplighter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association held its second friendship tea of the year at Mrs. Ed K. Querner's home on 56th Street. Tea chairman Mrs. Querner was aided by Mrs. Alton Steward and other hostesses as 26 guests and 27 members attended among fall floral decorations.

Texas Lamplighter Chapter American Business Women's Assn Ed K. Querner 56Th St Alton T. Steward Querner Mmes Martha L. Collins William S. Settler Dwight Biggs Marvin Perry

Indonesia Renames China in Broadcast Policy Shift

In Jakarta AP reports Indonesia's radio and TV now call China a Communist country rather than the People's Republic. The change follows accusations of Peking interference in Indonesia's affairs.

Jakarta, Indonesia Indonesia China The People's Republic

Artesia Couple Plans October Wedding

Mrs. Cliff Downs announces the upcoming marriage of daughter Linda Nell Downs to Geoffrey Lynn Hulse. Linda Nell, a 1964 Artesia High School graduate, attended Hardin-Simmons University and works for Yates Petroleum. Geoffrey Lynn Hulse, an Abilene Christian College graduate of 1965, will return to work as range conservationist in Artesia after Army service, with plans to marry October 7.

Artesia N. M Cliff Downs Linda Nell Geoffrey Lynn Hulse Curtis L. Hulse Meadow Tex Miss Downs Artesia High School Hardin-Simmons University Yates Petroleum Corp Hulse Abilene Christian College U.S

Fire deaths total 12000 in 1965 NFP A is Alarm

About 12 000 people died in fires in 1965 in the United States according to the National Fire Protection Association Nearly a third of the fatalities were children highlighting the danger to youths and families nationwide

Boston UPI United States National Fire Protection Association

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