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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1968

Page

4

Murder charge in drifted killer trial at Silver City

Riley Iven Gillihan 37 faces the death penalty for the March 30 mass shooting on Georgetown Road near the Gila National Forest. He allegedly killed his girlfriend Maria Rodriguez 44 her sister Andrea 55 Andrea's son David Rodriguez 21 and Moses Rodriguez 38 with a rifle during an afternoon out.

Aransas Pass Tex Riley Iven Gillihan Maria Rodriguez Andrea David Rodriguez Moses Rodriguez Georgetown Road Forest Service Gila National Forest Here

DeBakey Affirms Mechanical Heart Program Ongoing

Dr. Michael DeBakey said he has not abandoned mechanical heart research and that heart transplants remain the best option to keep patients alive. He noted a team continues work on an artificial heart to address donor and rejection issues, despite staff changes.

Houston UPI Michael DeBakey DeBakey Charles Hall Hall

Soviets Bluffing Officials Claim Propaganda Tone

Washington officials say Soviet warnings over West Germany and West Berlin are mainly propaganda not backed by troop movements. They believe Moscow knows direct military intervention would trigger a war with the United States.

Washington UPD Soviet Union West Germany State Department Germany West Berlin Moscow United States

Dense fog causes massive Turnpike pileup in New Jersey

A four hour northbound crash on the New Jersey Turnpike near Camden injures 25, with two in critical condition. Initial reports of two deaths were corrected. 35 vehicles collided in a chain wreck sparked by a speeding car rear ending another. Fire and ambulances affected traffic between Exits 4 and 2 near Bellmawr.

New Jersey Turnpike Camden N.J Here Turnpike Eastern Seaboard New York Washington Swedesboro Bellmawr

Honk Warning System Guards Saigon Bridge

In Saigon the 199th Light Infantry Brigade uses six white geese under the Y Bridge as an early warning sentry. Tests called Hank Report measure goose honks at 5 daily checks with cages 15 feet from troops. Cage placements vary and soldiers joke about potential meals if the system fails.

Saigon Capitol Rome Mario Palabrico Jr Hawaii 199Th Light Infantry Y-Bridge Palabrico Hank Furio Camillo Jupiter Sgt. Baughman

Smith Gratified By Endorsement Of Labor Unions

Lt. Gov. Preston Smith reacts to the Texas AFL-CIO endorsement in his governor bid. He pledges an open door and fair hearing for labor views and says the union backing marks unity and progress for Texas. He emphasizes partnership with labor and other groups to push his policy agenda.

Austin UPD Preston Smith Texas Afl-Cio Smith

Christmas catalogs omit firearms in Sears Roebuck listing

Chicago AP reports Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward exclude guns from their holiday catalogs. Sears bans mail order firearms since June and Ward policies require in person pickup or order outlets. The changes follow the Kennedy assassination.

Chicago Sears Roebuck & Co Sears Montgomery Ward and Co Wards Robert F. Kennedy

Wallace Worker Gives Up Post

Mrs. Martel Ford an early participant in George Wallace's campaign resigned from the American Party's state executive committee citing differences with Austin state chairman Bard Logan. She said she mailed the resignation Wednesday and criticized the party's dictatorial manner.

Fort Worth Martel Ford George Wallace American Party Bard Logan Austin Ford Star ~ Telegram Logan

Malaysia Philippines Sabah dispute sparks embassy attack

Malaysian students attacked the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur tearing down the flag and displaying a Marcos pirate image amid Sabah ownership tensions. Prime Minister Rahman praised the protest but pledged tighter security and no further demonstrations at the embassy.

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Philippines Sabah Ferdinand Marcos Tunku Abdul Rahman Rahman Marcos Manila North Borneo Sulus Britain

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