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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1964

Page

3

Dirksen Seeks Civil Rights Compromise Amid House Bill Edits

The reaction to revised amendments shows Dirksen pushing to alter the House backed equal employment opportunity provisions. Key GOP senators Kravitz and Case voiced concerns as they and others warned changes would hamper federal enforcement while allowing states to handle complaints for six months before federal action.

Ot Senlating Jacob. Kravits Clifford P. Case Hewemen Thorn Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Federal Commission U.S

Racing Boat Rams Ashore Injuring Man on Lake

A racing boat ran ashore on Lake Havasu Tuesday injuring driver Kapa Lee Taylor, 29. Coast Guard Lt James Denia and Army Lt were involved in the rescue attempt as responders searched the shallow water.

Alesiegt Javasu Kapa Lee Taylor Chet N. Gala US Coast Guard Boulder City James Denia Belt

Tax Ethics And Honest Practice In Paying Dues

A fragment discussing income tax returns and honesty in reporting expenses. It contrasts religious duty with civic obligation and questions taxpayer reliability in fulfilling tax duties. The tone suggests a moral appeal to integrity in financial declarations.

Fort Worth Awards Highlight Long Service in Care

A 25 years of service ceremony at a hospital awards meeting honored staff in the care division. The event cited advances in modern techniques and noted patients faced limited nine month treatment periods in sanitarium settings, underscoring evolving medical practices.

Primm Suffering Heart Attack After Work Return

A man named Primm, 4, remained in fair condition at Methodist Hospital after a heart attack suffered shortly after returning home from work. He is employed in the circulation department of the Avalanche Journal inville.

Methodist Hospital Cireulation Jourmal

Rescue drama unfolds as boat hits shore and capsizes

A boat crashes into a beach near Las Vegas with engine running, injuring several men. Taylor lands in 100 yards from shore as helicopter moves in for rescue but Alfred falls into the water. Rescuers evacuate the group and Taylor is hospitalized in Nevada. The scene prompts comments on growing discord and social unrest.

4-H Members Named Favorite Foods Winners

Plainview 4H Club member Bet ty Moore and Elaine Pinkerton of Hallway Co. with Nickie Woelfel to compete in the District Favorite Food Show in Lubbock, Texas Tech in May. Karen will participate as county home demo.

Plainview Betty Moore Elaine Pinkerton, Hallway Co Nickie Woelfel Karen Texas Tech

Community 4‑H Fashion Show Showcases Local Teens

Twenty six girls participate in a 4-H fashion show with Miss Woelfel and Marshall Men. Lewis Titus and Mrs Herman Bonthe assist as judges and organizers, noting the participation of Sammann Jr. and others in the event.

Woelfel 4H Foods Marshall Lewis” Titus Herman Bonthe Sammann Jr

Four Hurt In Auto Mishaps Reported In City

Four persons were hurt Tuesday in three traffic collisions. Catherine Wootton 29 and her daughter Renee 4 received treatment. A crash at 10th Street and Avenue U occurred shortly before 1 PM. Malcolm Martin 17 and others were treated at Methodist Hospital after a smash on Avenue Land and 44th Street.

Catherine Wootonn 65Th St Renee Gah Wootonn Dixie Martin Patricia Ann Nelson Rin S 10Th St Ave. U Lewis Dixie Malcolm Joe Martin 7Th St

Tuberculosis Treatment Notes from Early Medical Sheet

A fragment from a tuberculosis treatment sheet mentions the era's limited therapies and states only known measures at the time, reflecting early medical approaches to the disease. The readable text hints at cautions and observational notes used by practitioners.

Midland Bank Opens in Midland Amid Construction

The First State Bank, Midland’s fourth bank, opened Tuesday with capital of 500000 and surplus of 500000. A charter was granted March 5. the new multi story downtown project continues as construction progresses.

Midland First State Bank

Nixon Voices Views On War In Viet Nam

Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon speaks in Tokyo about his stance on the Vietnam War. His remarks emphasize a need for firm policy and strategic considerations amid ongoing U.S. involvement.</s>

Nixon Viet Nam Tokyo Richard M. Nixon

Lovington charity volunteers honored and hospital report updates

Medical Auxiliary chairmen for tuberculin testing received pins for 50 plus hours of service. Roy Farr Jr received a bronze medal for Christmas Seal work in 1963. Dr Walter Vernon listed in fair condition after a two car crash near 42nd Street. his wife injured. Lovington TOPS group holds organizational meeting.

Walter Vernon 42Nd St West ‘Texas Hospital Neares

President Johnson Greets Jordan King Hussein At White House

President Johnson welcomed King Hussein of Jordan during a State Department luncheon and jazz concert. The king described his visit as aiming to share the Arab point of view, then walked with the president along Pennsylvania Avenue toward Blair House for the return trip.

Washington Johnson Jordan Hussein State Department Blair House Pennsylvania Avenue White House

Vickery Rites Slated Today

Services for Mrs. Anna J. Vickey will be held at 10 p.m. today at Harwell Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Ira Burial presiding. Interment is planned in Sanders Pines City Cemetery.

Anna J. Vichey 40Th St Harwell Heights Baptist Church Ira Sanders Pines

Thomas J OBrien Dies at 85 Longtime Illinois Democrat

Thomas J OBrien 85 longtime Illinois Democrat and third ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee died after a stroke at Naval Hospital. He lived in a Washington hotel with his wife of 42 years and was active in Illinois politics from Chicago. His death comes on primary day as Brenetta Howell vies for renomination, affecting the party balance in the House.

Hind-The-Seeries Naval O'Brien Pnd John Kaufer House Ways and Means Tallinois Delega Washington Chicago Oice Tor Congress Cook County Congress Illinois Brenetta M. Howell Clarence Cannan

John C. Smith Rites Set Today

Funeral services for John C. Smith, age 1, at 3 p.m. today in Rix Chapel. The Rev. Houston Dixon will officiate with burial in Idalou Cemetery under the direction of Rix Funeral Home. Smith died Sunday at a Big Sp hospital, survived by a wife, two sons and two daughters. The list of pallbearers includes Raymond Everett, L. A. Rolston, H. L. Charles Baker, Carl Jones and Ey g E. Harkey.

John C. Smith Emory Rix Chapel Houston Dixon Floydada Barina Idalou Cemetery Rix ‘Funeral Home Smith Eya Raymond Everett L. A. Rolston H. L. Charles” Baker Carl Jones Ey G E. Harkey

Beckwith Again Denies Slaying Medgar Evers

Beckwith testified from the witness stand that he did not kill Negro leader Medgar Evers. The day’s events included a schedule at 3 p.m. for a memorial service at Avenue B Church of Christ honoring poets Wayne Basham, a day-old son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Basham of Denver City. Burial arrangements were announced with Seminole Cemetery listed and Singleton Funeral Home handling services. survivors include a sister Kay at home and Mr and Mrs R Seminole and Joe Seminole referenced in the notice.

Avenue B Church of Christ Wayne Basham Stanley. Basham Denver City BL Proctor L. A. Harper Seminole Cemetery Lander Singleton Hime sis‘Kay R. ‘Seminole Joe Minole

Bowman Trial Jurors Named

In Fort Worth UPI reports six jurors were chosen Tuesday bringing the total seated to eight to hear the murder case of Doris Jean Howarth and her 21 year old boyfriend Clifford. The afternoon session seated four jurors including three men and a woman.

Republican nomination notional talk under fringe travel note

Fragmentary OCR text shows references to a person taking a trip to the Unite tion tour and mentions the Far East, Philippines, Formosa, Pakistan. It hints at a discussion of a candidate's intention to seek the Republican presidential nomination but is garbled and unclear.

Unite ‘Tion Far East Philippines Formosa Pakistan Chettenta Niwa

Britons to Visit U S Will Double Visits and Spending

AP reports that Ameri er 334 Service predicts British visitors will more than double the total who came in 1963 and will three times as much.

London Amerier

Air Force General Tours Reese AFB on Brief Visit

Maj. Gen. John K. re jassistant vice chief of staff for the Air Force arrived at Reese AFB for a quick inspection. The visit included a look at ongoing training and facilities as part of a routine tour.

John K. Re Jassistant Air Force Reese Afb Virginia Texas

Cattle Scabies Found At Hart County Oklahoma Texas Border

Texas cattle face a grinding quarantine after the State Animal Health Commission announced a scabies outbreak at a Hart County feedlot. Certificates of health and cattle free status are now required for movement. The discovery triggers preventive measures across involved markets.

Hart Austin State Animal Health Commission Texas West

Trade To Cuba Dispute Grows Over Engine supplies

London reports a U S Britain dispute over a Cuban deal to buy heavy cranes powered by Cummins diesel engines. Cummins in Columbus Indiana has supplied a dozen engines to Britain's Steel and Co. and threatens to cut off supplies if the Cuba contract proceeds. The Daily Mail linked a 1.4 million contract to the Cuban purchase.

London U.S British Steel Cuba Enco Wers Cummins Engine Co Columbus Ind Britain Steel and Co Bruce The Daily Mail Ae Aean

Webb Infant Rites Scheduled Here Today

Webb infant rites set for 2 p m today at Resthaven Memorial Park in Floydada under Sanders Funeral Home supervision. Survivors include two brothers and the infant’s maternal and paternal grandparents.

Webb Lae’ Webb

Warships to Move From Soviet Base to Java Port

The Antara news agency reported on Tuesday that warships will depart from the Soviet Union naval base in Surabaya East Java. The flotilla includes two destroyers two frigates two mine sweepers two transports and one tanker.

Jakarta Indonesia Soviet Union Surabaya East Java Antara

Mrs Sechrist Rites Set Today

Mrs Sechrist rites are scheduled today at Low Officiating will be Bruce Parks pastor Surviving are four sons J L Sechrist Aaron Sechrist Lorenzo Guy Sechrist and Ralis Sechrist three daughters Mrs Caudle Lee and Mrs McElroy and Mrs E Onse from Lorenzo four brother J L Sechrist

Pktober Methodist Bruce Parks J. L. Sechrist Aaron Sechrist

Mrs Lamm Rites Slated Thursday

Maria Lamm 73 a German immigrant who arrived in 1987 died at about 12:20 p m at her New Home community residence. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 3 p m at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev Elmer Neunscher officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park under White Funeral direction.

Tahokba Maria Lamm U. S Germany Trestiay the Redeemer Libherance Elmer Neunscher Es Resthaven Memorial Park White

Gordon Johnson Rites Set Today

Services for Gordon David Johnson Sr. 41 of Lubbock will be at 9 am at Our Lady of Ovens Cemetery. Burial follows at Hillcrest Cemetery under direction of Bee City Funeral Home.

Gordon Johnson Gordon David ‘Johnson Sr Rt. 6 Lubbock Hillcrest ‘Cemetery Bee Citer Gatte

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