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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1963

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JFK In Plea To Steelmen Union Moderation In Pricing

President Kennedy urges steelworkers to moderate wage demands and pricing for national stability. He calls for selective wage boosts aided by union moderation, framing targeted raises as constructive rather than objectionable.

JFK Steelmen Union Avalanche-Journal News Services Nashington Kennedy Florida Wheeling Steel Corporation Fust New York U.S. Steel Corp

Texas House votes 33 million tax bill for higher education

The Texas House approved a 33 million tax package 131 to 12 to finance higher education expansion. Key provisions targeted sales tax changes, franchise tax extensions, and a vehicle tax increase, with several amendments defeated before sending the bill to the Senate.

Ustin House John Connally Texas Senate YMCA YWCA

No Hope Left Navy Asserts Thresher Loss

anguished parents wives and children recall the 129 men lost in the Thresher disaster as reactions range from grief to tears. One Navy wife, Mrs. George J Kiesecker of Exeter New Hampshire, recalls her husband saying he feared going to sea in the submarine.

Avalanche Journal News Services Thresher Navy George J. Kiesecker Exeter N.H Navy Department Manning J. Harvey Philadelphia Pakipper Cmdr John W. Hervey Irene Hervey Naval ‘Public Information Office Thresher Fee

Navy declares all 129 Thresher crew lost in Atlantic

Navy confirms 129 men aboard the Thresher are lost after debris and oil sheen are detected 220 miles east of Boston. A bathysphere will be brought from the West Coast to probe deeper in an effort to determine the cause of the disaster. Secretary Fred Korth condemns rumors and promises stability for grieving families.

Prema Ashington Navy Thresher Seach Atlantic Boston Korth Fred Korth

Murray Cites Pressure On Slant Hole Probe

West Texas oil deal allegations surface as U S Railroad Commissioner William J Murray Jr resists calling off the slant hole drilling probe He welcomes a grand jury review and cites public knowledge of his past involvement The Carr administration says Murray resigned under conflict of interest concerns and offered state resources to Travis County authorities for possible action The replacement timing is set for next week at earliest.

Murray Waggoner Carr Carr Travis County Dallas Morning News Throckmorton County Railroad Commission John Coninally Tthe McCamey Sor Murray

Senate rejects faster Nike Zeus anti missile push

The Senate held a secret session and voted 58 to 16 against Thurmond’s bid to speed $196 million in Nike Zeus production. Opposition from Sen. Russell and McNamara cited weapon risks while Thurmond warned of Soviet milestones.

Ashington Senate Strom Thurmond Ichard Bo Russell D-Ga Armed Services Committee Russell Sec. of Defense Robert S. McNamara South Carolina Soviet Union Sputak Ite

Representative Albert Thomas Announces Retirement

Rep. Albert Thomas of Texas, a 26 year veteran, announced plans to retire in January 1965 citing health reasons. The AP photo note directs readers to page 2, section D for the full story.

Albert Thomas D-Tex Congress Thomas Sec. D

Cotton Use Promotion Discussed At Meet In Hartsville

National Cotton Council president Robert R. Coker spoke at a Palins Cotton Growers meeting in Hartsville, praising High Plains leaders and outlining efforts to build markets and strengthen cotton’s competitive strength amid ongoing policy challenges. About 70 attendees, including PCG directors and key committees, heard Coker emphasize NCC’s role in market development.

Duane Howell Avalanche-Journal Robert R. Coker National Cotton Council Hartsville Coker Palins Cotton Growers, Inc PCG National Cotton Leader High Plains

Where Sub Presumed Lost Thresher Sunk Deep Atlantic

Associated Press artist John A. Carlton depicts the presumed Thresher submarine resting in deep Atlantic waters off the continental shelf. The sketch notes the depth at mile and a half and cautions that the map is not to scale.

Associated Press John A. Carlton U.S Atlantic Mile

Pilgrims Fill Jerusalem for Easter Observances Across Faiths

In Jerusalem over 10 000 Easter pilgrims from many nations filled the ancient streets. At the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Catholic and other Christian groups prayed while Ethiopians held services on the roof. Moslem police controlled crowds at dawn as Arabs and UN blue berets watched religious processions from Mount Olives to Gethsemane.

Associated Press Jerusalem Earth Church of the Holy Sepulchre Jesus Mount of Olives Europe Egypt Gethsemane

Prayer text credited to Mrs. Jesse J Rasor

Daily Bible devotion requests the Lord fill our lives with the Holy Spirit and align will, character, and love to God. The prayer signature shows Mrs. Jesse J Rasor of Lubbock.

Jesus Jesse J Rasor Lubbock

Sinking of the Thresher prompts deeper dives and photos

Inside pages offer more on the Thresher disaster with a look at the Deep diving craft scene and casualty lists. Former tech student Balgar 8S, Bobbitt 2 from Midland aboard may be among those surveyed.

U.S Thresher Tech Balgar Bobbitt Midland

Weather Map Page for Lubbock Area Forecast

Forecast indicates clear to partly cloudy skies for Lubbock and vicinity with cooler temperatures and little overall change. Highs expected mostly in the middle 70s with light and variable winds.

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