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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1966
Page
6
Diaz Ordaz greeted Johnson in a lengthy address and noted the primary reason for the visit to dedicate a statue of Abraham Lincoln for whom.
A split among ruling generals over staying power in Viet Nam fuels protests led by Buddhist groups and anti-government factions. Da Nang Hue and Saigon see clashes, grenade attacks and casualties as U S troops face urban rioting while Nixon visits Mexico City with heavy crowds greeting the Johnson party.
A jumble of birth notices lists fathers, mothers, and addresses for newborns, with weights ranging from ounces to pounds and hospitals from Reese AFB to local clinics. Details include occupations such as farm laborer and warehouse worker, with various relatives named and dates scattered.
The downtown weather station reported 3.49 inches. An Aldine area resident said water entered several homes when Greens Bayou spilled over. Classes at St Plux X School Houston were called off due to access issues. Crosby School in Harris County closed when high water flooded the cafeteria.
In a tense city race, supporters urge unity to back the Board of City Development. Rogers, who leads the administration, argues strong financing is essential to bring new industries and jobs, while opponents push for a public vote on the BCD and related measures.
UPI reports two seamen killed as a car split by a bridge sprang apart and partly sank into ground. Seaman Kyle Davis, 23, and Seaman Robert M. Kelly of Bethlehem were aboard when the vehicle was struck by a clock-equipped bridge device that allegedly began ticking and caused the crash.
A two day convention by Citizens' Crusade Against Poverty ended amid shouting and boos directed at Sargent Shriver director of the Office of Economic Opportunity. Organizers charged the outburst was planned by vested interests while Shriver defended his agency’s achievements noting Negroes sit on boards and poor people should have a say. Mayors and local leaders debated funding and public policy as dissidents pressed for action during the disrupted luncheon and closing sessions.
The Lubbock council delayed funding to add signals for 19th Street to handle traffic and keep 15th and 16th Streets one way. Eastman argued left turn lanes on 19th may ease flow, while opposing the longer term plan for 15th and 16th. The measure includes bids for police cars, a truck cab, and three police vehicles, with a study planned before any final changes.
Beaumont AP reports plans for a Ku Klux Klan rally on May 4 about 15 miles from President Johnson's ranch at the TRI Ran field. Grand Dragon Jack Danny says Klan membership from the South is expected with Robert Shelton of Tuscaloosa listed as the main speaker.
A line from Tomball to Houston describes a tornado outbreak with barns wrecked and garages overturned. Power cuts affected 1,300 customers around Beaumont and widespread outages hit Bolivar Peninsula Winnie Stowell area. Flooding snarled traffic in Houston and Galveston while the Dallas suburbs report lightning and a disabled police radio transmitter in Grand Prairie. Cooler weather followed the showers as Lima seeks new administrator.
City Councilman Medlock planned a resolution to ban closed door meetings after a disclosure that salaries were raised in a private session. Medlock intended to present the measure in May after refining it with City Clerk Senter, seeking a formal rule to require public council meetings.
Washington based National Gallery confirms purchase of a postcard sized St George and the Dragon for 616000 dollars, a per square inch record. The 15th century Flemish work from the Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund was bought at Sotheby’s London March Sale, attracting sensational attention at the time.
Don Ladewig, 20, of 2101 49th St, was shot in the back during a dispute at 48th and College Ave at about 1 pm Thursday. Officer B G Carr said Ladewig and the unidentified assailant had been arguing and Ladewig drove off as shots were fired. five rounds were heard though only one struck the victim. Ladewig was taken to Methodist Hospital. his condition was not determined Thursday.
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