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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1968
Page
5
An advertising claim touts 2nd Debut with Cef 600 as a nightly facial treatment to smooth lines and restore moisture. The product is described as a licensed agent from Arrivals Ltd, marketed for women under and over 40, with prices and mail order options from Cosmetics Downtown in Monterey.
Soviet captain Vladimir Vlasevich says William Willis of Long Island is dead after his battered yacht was found adrift 330 miles west of Ireland on Sept 20. The yacht showed a broken mast, flooded cabin, passport, diary, letters, and little remaining supplies.
Lubbock High School sophomores collected over 600 dollars for the American Cancer Society during the second annual Tag Day. Over 100 volunteers canvassed downtown and at shopping centers. top student donor was Glenda Moody with 24 dollars. Dr. Cadman Chaffin led the event as tags highlighted the seven signs of cancer. Funds support the ACS drive in April 1969 by the Lubbock County Unit.
John Lo Becchio, 80, father of singer Frankie Laine, died of pneumonia Saturday in Burbank, California. Laine, who had been singing in Syracuse, New York, flew to Los Angeles to be with family.
A historical oddity states Colonel Quintus Icillius, born Gottlieb Guichard, lived 1709 to 1786 in Prussia. He allegedly changed his name after winning a bet with King Frederick the Great, who mistook a different officer named Scillius.
GOP leaders forecast House and Senate gains in the November election. Ford and Murphy predict Republicans will win 40 or more Democratic seats in the House and secure a Senate majority, while Democrats warn of smaller losses and possible gains in a few seats.
A Beirut disco club named The Purgatory caught fire on Saturday night during a film shoot. Four people died and 25 were injured as the basement venue with a single exit trapped actors, crew, and patrons while a mock hand grenade exploded nearby.
President Suharto confirmed ex leader Sukarno is detained and questioned over alleged Communist network control. Military sources say Sukarno, 68, admitted details of a coup plot during days of interrogation, with wife Hartini acting as courier from Bogor. Sukarno has lived under strict guard since 1965.
More than 1 000 teachers and administrators are expected at the Lub bock Area Reading Conference to be held Friday and Saturday at Coronado High School. Speakers include Dr Bill Martin Jr Dr Roy Kress and Dr Kate Bell with luncheon tickets available for 2. The event is sponsored by area schools and Texas Tech with pre registration required by Tuesday.
About 35,000 Filipino students protested in Manila against the United States Britain and Malaysia over Sabah while 8,000 anti Philippine demonstrators rallied in Malaysia. Malaysian officials voiced confidence as students pledged support for the government and more volunteers surfaced for possible Sabah duties. The recall of eight Malaysian embassy staff in Manila was announced with a date set for Oct 6.
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