Renewed Battle Rages Near DMZ as Forces Clash
UPI reports renewed heavy fighting between allied troops and Communist forces south of the DMZ in Vietnam. U.S. command says at least 56 Communists killed as Marines and South Korean troops push near Quang Ngai and Dong Ha. Air raids target anti aircraft sites and storage areas in North Vietnam. Marine and Air Force aircraft claim multiple explosions and storage facilities destroyed. South Vietnamese forces also go on the offensive in the Mekong Delta Rice Bowl, with 156 Viet Cong killed and 68 captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
UPI
Viet Nam
U.S
Quang Ngai
Dong Ha
North
London
Soviet Union
South Korea
Quang Neal
Lycene
Robert D. McCann
Phoenix
Ariz
Mekong Delta
Fo Long
Connally predicts larger turnout in Texas race
Connally says turnout on Nov 8 could favor Republicans while Democrats hope to mobilize voters. He cites a general election estimate of 2 to 2.5 million ballots and says he has not ruled out a fourth term for governor in 1968, but will support Carr’s campaign as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Texas
Senate
Connally
Carr
Rio Grande
Capitol
Connally Urges Revenue Push and Branch Banking Debate
Texas Governor Connally cautioned against relying on northern funds and urged new revenue sources. He backed a two thirds legislative vote for branch banking expansion and opposed universal statewide branches. He questioned a state minimum wage amid federal expansion and cited farm income gaps and county banking dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
East Germans Start New West Berlin Border Barriers
East German troops moved to erect a modern barrier around West Berlin including a nine foot deep moat like trench near a U S Army training area while police noted hundreds of East Germans gathering at the border then dispersing. Customs officers in Goettingen reported about 400 workers along another border stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inl Goettingen
West Berlin
U.S. Army Traiing
Man Dies in Rural Truck Tractor Crash Near Gainesville
Henry Weldon Cooper age 61 of Whitesboro was killed when his car and a tractor mower collided on a farm road miles northeast of Gainesville on Monday. Cooper died at the scene and investigators began a routine inspection. The crash occurred on a rural road, authorities reported no further injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainsville
Henry Weldon Cooper
Whitesboro
Gainesville
Birth notices and guardian details from local hospital reports
A long list of birth announcements from multiple families across Lubbock area clinics and hospitals. Each entry notes the baby’s sex and weight, time of birth, location, and parental occupations or employers. Names include Davis, Contreran, Ortega, Medina, Cortez, Villarreal, Garcia, Bartlett, Hernandez, Hatchet, Roedler, Washington, Beaudoin, Pena, Wright, and others with addresses like Laut Clinic, Lauf Clinic, West Texas Hospital, and Methodist Hospital.
UNIQUE FAMILY SHOW ERNIE FORD WINS FULL HOUSES AT FAIR
Avalanche Journal reports Tennessee Ernie Ford headlined the Panhandle South Plains Fair at Fair Park Coliseum with the Young American Singers drawing full matinee and evening crowds. The show, praised for wholesomeness and audience connection, features Ford performing with a youthful ensemble and a nostalgic set of songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Ford
Fair Park Coliseum
Tennessee Ernie Ford
He Ford
Cindy Howell
South Plains
Duff
East Tennessee
Jane Howell
26Th St
Tennessee
Eric Ford
Pase WY Amatall
Chic Sale
Carr Urges Firm U S Policy On Viet Nam
El Paso AP Carr Democratic candidate Waggoner Carr says the United States must stand firm in Viet Nam while seeking an honorable peace. He argues against appeasement of communist aggression and says aid to South Viet Nam should continue to minimize American casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nguyen Cao Kyi
Saigon
Viet Nam
United Nations
Abdul Razak
Malaysia
U.N
Marcos
Honolulu
Jose Aspiras
Aspiras
Razak
General Assembly
U.S
Thailand
Philippines
Peking
Paul Martin
Andrei A. Gromyko
Gromyko
Dean Rusk
Rusk
Hanoi
United States
North
Czechoslovakia
China
Russia
Arthur J. Goldberg
Carr
EL Paso
Waggoner Carr
U.S. Senate
South Viet Nam
Near 90 Fair Weather Expected Over Plains Today
The South Plains and state enjoy fair weather with only isolated afternoon and evening thundershowers along the Panhandle. Tuesday is forecast to bring similar conditions with near 88 degree highs in Lubbock. A 10 percent rain chance remains on the South Plains western quarter as a more cloudy, cooler Wednesday brings more showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Plains
Panhandle
Lubbock
Odessa
Midland
Morton
Clovis
Hereford
Dalhart
New Mexico
Injunction Sought Over Picketing at Five Plants
Testimony continued after a temporary restraining order to curb intimidation of non striking workers. Union and coop witnesses described threats and name calling at a Southeast Drive incident. Court expected to sign final injunction today as wages and conditions dispute persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Nelson
Fort Worth
Tom Griffith
Marion Ramon
Ramon
National Labor Relations Board
Tom Brown
Co-Op
Southeast Drive
City Youth Arrested for Burglary in Kool-Aid Case
A 10 year old Negro youth was arrested by local juvenile officers for burglary at the home of Bibble Wynn Howe at 802 Fig. The suspect allegedly took apples a pitcher of Kool-Aid and seven books of trading stamps which he then gave to his sister. He was held in city jail pending juvenile probation procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bibble Wynn Howe
Antique Cars From Page One
Lubbock collectors value restored antique cars for hours of work and rarity. Older pre 1915 models draw higher prices due to scarce parts while brass detailing and overall condition boost value. Some parts are found via Sears, Roebuck, or national publications, but many pieces require custom crafting and local know how.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Brightwell
Lubbock
Brightwell
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Cain
Dr. Cain
Firestone Rubber Co
Larry Bridges
Auto Mechanics Lourse
William Harrah
Nevada
National
Opening Day Highlights at Lubbock Fair Exhibition
A 52 950 crowd gathered at the fairgrounds for opening day activities. Winners in swine shows include Stanley White of Lamesa with the best Duroc boar and Curtis Shaefer of Olton with the grand champion Berkshire boar. Coronado High School and other educational booths won awards, bands earned prize money, and visitors enjoyed displays from Shetland ponies to army missile models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley White
Lamesa
Curtis Shaefer
Olton
Berkshire
Trotter
Hereford
Leon Cooprider
Mayfield
Okla
Chester
Coronado High School
Lab
Welch
Future Farmers of America
Moon
L. W
Skeet) Forrester
W. D
Dub) Rogers Jr
Levelland
Seminole
Muleshoe
Denver City
Hale Center
Abernathy
Idalou
Dunbar
Lubbock
Monterey
Coronado
Broadway
Fairgrounds
Powell to Stand Trial on Contempt in Libel Case
Rep. Adam Clayton Powell was ordered to stand trial on criminal contempt for defying court orders in the 1960 libel case that found him libeling Esther James a Harlem widow. The total judgment reaches $160,000 with Powell paying $600 weekly. five subpoenas remained unanswered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Adam Clayton Powell
D-N.y
Appellate Division
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Irving H. Saypol
Powell
William C. Hecht Jr
Esther James
Police Department
James
Saypol
Judiciary
Texas King Ranch heir estate audit unfolds in court
Attorney Thomas Hart Fisher, tied to Alice Atwood's joint account, cannot fully account for 5.6 million dollars withdrawn since 1950. Court examines estate assets, with $1.6 million already recorded and hearings extended to October 17. Atwood died at 85, with conservator appointed for assets.
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Chicago
Alice Atwood
Texas
King Ranch
Thomas Hart [Fisher
Anthony Kogut
Circuit Court
Fisher
Continental Tlinois Bank and Trust Co
Miss Atwood
Des Plaines
Edwin
Continental Tinois Bank
Cook County
Fairly Strong Tremor Hits Matsushiro Town
A fairly strong earthquake struck Matsushiro in central Japan. The Central Meteorological Agency measured 4 on the Japanese scale, strong enough to topple objects, but no damage or casualties were reported. Matsushiro sits in Nagano Prefecture near Tokyo and has endured daily minor tremors since August 1965.
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Tokyo
Matsushita
Japan
Central Meteorological Agency
Matsushiro
Nagano
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tad
aUee Watts
California
Harris County
Berlin
East Germany
Paul 3
Davis
Son
Highland Hospital
Texas Tech
Fred Contreran
Texais Ave
Laut
Marvin Davis
Route 6
Pasquel Garcia
Lauf Clinic
Oscar Falcon
Waco Ave
Fowler Manufacturing Co
Delfino Ortega
Tauf Clinic
Augustine Medina
E. Araline St
Caprock Business Co
Florentino Cortez
Wellforth
Latif Clinic
Gualdalupe
Villarreal
Avenue Q
Bencelads Garcia
Newtome
Lauf
Wilson's
West Side
Bob Bartlett
Methodist’ Hospital
Southwestern Public Service Co
Placido Hernandez
Erskine
Methodist Hospital
Bill Hatchet
Methodist Hosital
Farmers Group Insurance
Jerry Don Roedler
N. Ave. D
Apt
Werching & Pounds
Methodist ‘Hospital
Mancock Manufacturing Co
Max Washington
Bun- Iowa
Ms & Orthall
Bundown High School
Joseph R. Beaudoin
West Texas Hospital
Modern Electric Co
Emile Pena
Route 5
H. C. Lewis General Contractor
Moscow
By Jack Sheridan
Avalanche-Journal
Helen Kane
Mr. Ford
Mr. .Ford
Tennessee Ernie
Charissa Tooke
Billy Tooke
Slaton
Panhandle South Plains Fair
Charissa
Don Ellison
Antique Auto Club
Ellison
Flint
Bridges
Gatesville
Berry and Bailey
Pennsylvania
Gene Ledel
Texas’ King
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