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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1963

Page

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Lawmakers split on voting-age change and loan rules

House members rejected a plan to lower the voting age to 19, tied to party gains, while advancing a loan regulation bill with a House Grandfather Clause differing from the Senate version. The loan bill sets up to 1,500 dollar loans, 10 percent interest, and limits on chain size. the grandfather provision shields pre January 8, 1963 firms from new restrictions.

Garth Jones Astin House A Texas Rep W. L Red) Berry San Antonio House Banks and Banking Committee Senate House Berry David Crews Conroe

Texas Weather Sees Showers Amid Storms South to Kentucky

A wintry blast from Canada dumps snow up to five inches in the upper Midwest and spurs tornado alerts in the East. Texas reports scattered showers from Lufkin to San Antonio as a cold front passes, with highs near 97 in Laredo and cool air in the Panhandle. Frisco, near Dallas, cleans up after a Monday night tornado causing about 200000 dollars in damage. other towns report hail and damaged structures. Freeze warnings stretch across Ohio to Kentucky with ongoing cold in Minnesota Wisconsin and the Great Plains reaching Kansas.

Canadian Prairies Midwest Kentucky Illinois Indiana Virginia North Carolina Texas Lufkin San Antonio Panhandle South Plains Dalhart Corpus Christi Mercury Laredo Frisco Collins County Dallas McGregor McLennan College Station Waco Ohio Michigan Missouri Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Great Plains Kansas

Staten Island Fire Tour Under Helicopter Scrutiny

Mayor Robert F. Wagner tour of Staten Island after brush fires and storm damage described the scene as severe. Fire crews battled spread along the coast with dampened conditions and snow in some areas, while Eastern states reported widespread fire threats and property losses.

Robert F. Wagner New York Staten Island Ocean Atlantic Seaboard New Jersey

Jury Frees Relief Critic Of Bribe Charge In Newburgh Case

Joseph Mitchell, Newburgh City Manager and national critic of welfare handouts, is acquitted of bribery in a $20 000 rezoning plot. Co defendant Lawrence DeMasi, a New Jersey real estate operator, is also acquitted but rearrested on grand larceny charges tied to the same alleged payoff.

Tes Prees York Newburgh Mgr Joseph Mitchell Mitchell Hudson River Valley Barry Goldwater R-Ariz State Supreme Court Criminal Courts Man Hattan Lawrence DeMasi New Jersey DeMasi Manhattan

Speed Limit Bill Backed by Local Traffic Council

A Lubbock Citizens' Traffic Council committee endorsed a 70 mph speed limit bill now pending in Austin in a split 11 to 7 vote. The panel named seven members to study related legislation and report back, with H.R. 50 cited as near final passage.

Lubbock Terry Condrey Harold Spears Dave Fawcett James Cranberry James Walker Elmer Herbert W. E.medlock CTC Walt Lindsey Texas See

Postal Service Cuts in 68 Cities Amid Budget Clash

The Post Office Department orders new hiring and overtime curbs in 68 largest offices to meet congressional budget cuts. Some lawmakers support savings, others seek alternate economies. Day warns the restrictions may spread if Congress does not provide needed funds.

Ashington Post Office Department Congress J. Edward Day House Charlies A. Halleck Indiana Sauid Day Arthur Summerfield Dwight D. Eisenhower Summerfield Asm Frederick C. Belen Department Bureau of Operations Mwo Belen Day

Largest Polaris sub joins U S Navy in Connecticut

Lafayette the 7,000 ton 425 foot Polaris missile firing submarine joins the U S Navy as America's 28th nuclear vessel. Commissioning occurred in drizzle near Roton Connecticut with Mrs Kennedy in attendance. The Lafayette leads a 2,500 mile missile capable class and follows sister ship Daniel Webster nearby.

U.S Roton Conn Lafayette Uncle Sam Navy America John F. Kennedy Triton Firet Ciasa Daniel Webster Portsmouth N. H., Naval Shipyard

News Under Your ROROSCOPE and Page Sections

A catalog-like listing maps various newspaper sections including editorials columns women’s news sports highlights market reports radio and TV programs and a comic dictionary. It outlines page ranges and topic areas without specific events or people.

Postal Service Faces Staff Shortages For Cutting Service

A statement from Beren signals personnel pinch may force reductions in mail and service levels. Officials warn staffing gaps could impact delivery schedules and customer support across regions.

Beren

Russian roadblock to Laos peace bid sparks fresh fighting

The United States rejected Soviet charges that it aids Lao factions after a joint British Soviet statement stalled. In Laos, Gen Kong Le’s forces drove back Pathet Lao units at Tha Thom and shelled Xieng Khouang as fears of civil war rise. Britain rejected Moscow’s bid to accuse Washington and discussions continued with Harriman, Macmillan, and Home.

Frome Avatenchs Carnal News Servtesa United States Laos State Department Lincoln White Britain Soviet Union Far Eastern U.S Moscow Vientiane Kong le Pathet Lao Plaine Des Jarres Tha Thom Xieng Khouang London Lord Home Home W. Averell Harriman Harold Macmillan Harriman White Hee

Prayer to God and Neighbor in Lubbock Reader

A personal prayer from a Lubbock Reader expresses devotion to God and love for neighbor. The writer seeks forgiveness for injuries caused and asks for pardon from those harmed, emphasizing wholehearted faith and compassion.

Von Braun cites moon shot data amid Soviet power boost

At a news conference during the 2nd Manned Space Flight meeting Werner von Braun warned the Soviets may have strengthened their upper rocket stage while noting a nuclear powered first stage is unlikely soon. NASA official John W. Stone described ongoing studies of giant rockets for planetary and lunar missions including concepts named Rama and Renova with huge oxygen tanks and stadium sized bases.

Ise Press Inten Werner von Breun von Braun Cape Canaveral John W. Stone NASA Renova

Church Is Given Okay By Zoning Board Approval

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a request to locate a church at 18th Street and Slide Road amid residential-area opposition. The American Luther Church won a second effort to establish a mission in West Lubbock despite earlier denials and deed restriction concerns. A Northwest corner site at 18th and Little Board was continued for study, with traffic and zoning objections noted but not deemed sufficient to block the church's conditional use.

Vauguen Bendriez Avelanche-Journal 18Th St Zoning Board of Adjustment American Luther Church Weat Lubbock Slide Road Pic Oo Arnold Maeker Metcalf

Weather Map Page 9 A Forecast and Winds

The forecast notes temperatures reaching the low forties and fifties with light to moderate southerly and southwesterly winds. The page lists sunrise and sunset times and mentions a main weather feature ending at midnight tonight.

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