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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1963
Page
7
The Texas Tech Student Union presented a live show featuring the Kaleidoscope Players reviving a Shaw play. The reviewer notes the act capitalized on the 1982 touring troupe’s success and delivered witty humor for Lubbock audiences.
The Planning Commission denied several commercial zoning requests at S2nd St and College Ave, sticking to a planned area use for apartments or offices. Nearby opponents urged joint hearings, while other zoning actions approved C-2 and industrial designations on scattered blocks and a committee was formed to study service stations.
Directors approve a 2320 increase over the 1963 budget of 205000 and raise chamber executive vice president John Logan’s salary from 14000 to 15000. Logan reports a note from Representative Mahon that Post Office real estate reps will tour Lubbock August 13 to view sites.
Justice Archie Marshall delayed sentences until Ward could appear in court. Public sentiment toward Ward shifted from scorn to pity as the Profumo Keeler affair prompted Harold Macmillan's government strain. Miss Keeler pleaded guilty to parking meter offenses and was fined 16.80. Ward sold artworks to fund his defense, raising over 25 200 dollars.
A national data processing association sponsored Tech’s accounting department in presenting a new course for high school students. Master of ceremonies Dr Reginald Rushing led the program with Dr George Heather distributing completion certificates. Guests included Hancle Stevenson, J D Wilkinson, and L C Carothers.
Reports indicate the United States refused India a missile deal while the Soviet Union agreed to supply ground based anti aircraft missiles mountain artillery helicopters and other items Britain and the United States seek to keep the weapons separate from Soviet materiel A foreign ministry spokesman said security precautions are taken for all military equipment in the interests of all parties involved Cabinet approval is still required and financial arrangements are pending emphasis is on establishing a plant to manufacture the missiles with the Soviet Union supplying missiles until the Indian plant is ready
The Texas Water Commission endorsed the Corps of Engineers Trinity River basin plan and sent it to Gov. Connally for action. It backs the project but calls for further studies on a Houston to Dallas Fort Worth barge canal and on a water pipeline from Tennessee Colony Reservoir to Benbrook Reservoir. Opposition cites cost estimates, while Trinity River groups support the plan and Corps figures.
A printer's luncheon for members of the Lubbock Association of Credit Management will be at noon Monday at Chicken Village. St Pauls Baptist Church dinner today offers southern fried chicken with sides and delivery available. tickets $1. A spinal check up week planned in Lubbock August 26 27 at Dr Day’s home.
Texas AFL-CIO president Hank Brown warned that demonstrations may be staged along the Texas border to push Congress on jobs and wages. The Latin Affairs Committee met in Laredo to study cross border labor issues with officials including U.S. Rep. Henry Gonzalez and Texas leaders planning further sessions.
The mayor and City Commission spoke at a breakfast urging residents to learn the facts and understand what is at stake in the bond election. They emphasized responsibility and continued cooperation as they addressed attendees. Tondon pay TV expects okgy soon.
John H. Young a 39 year old resident of Lubbock suffered first and second degree burns over 40 percent of his body when a gasoline tank exploded Friday morning while he welded an air compressor at Mannard Sheet Metal Works 1303 N Ave T. He was listed in fair condition at West Texas Hospital with burns on arms hands and body.
Richard G. Parks of Houston and the Houston Independent School District spoke to about 100 South Plains residents studying to become tax assessors. The second day of instruction for 93 students at the Texas Association of Assessing Officers school aims to qualify attendees for Certified Texas Assessor credentials.
The United States and West Germany will jointly develop a battle tank for the 1970s era. Defense Secretary McNamara and German Defense Minister Von Hassel announced the plan and agreed to continue studies on forces needed for the forward strategy. The communique noted ongoing high level talks between Generals Taylor and Foertsch.
Ottawa AP report says Canada will sell China 112 million to 186.7 million bushels of wheat in a new three year deal starting Aug 1. Trade Minister Mitchell Sharp's office notes the same totals as the expiring 1961 pact, with no barley mentioned and an initial delivery of 18.67 million bushels from Aug 1 to Jan 31.
The Dutch government announced a new law regulating pharmaceutical drug distribution will become effective October 1. The measure follows thalidomide related deformities and creates a state committee to supervise new patent drugs.
Travelers Aid in Amarillo searched Friday for Eugene Mihaley of Wichita after he abandoned a six month old girl on a Santa Fe train traveling from Wichita to Amarillo. Mihaley left the train at Alva Oklahoma with his son and told a passenger the child would be cared for by his sister in law Mrs Marina Long. His wife Mary Jo Mihaley 29 was arrested in Wellington Kansas on a felony theft charge and returned to Wichita county jail. she said her husband was wanted on a California charge. The infant remained in Amarillo Travelers Aid custody.
Dallas aviation director testifies FAA questioned Love Field parallel runway ILS viability as early as 1960 61 and warned of noise issues officials say no definite statement that Dallas ILS would not work was made FAA sought but letters were withdrawn
Robert Ernest Blair, 50, who has spent 35 years in confinement, stole a car in Chico California and parked it across from a federal building in Oklahoma City. He appeared before Judge Luther Bohannon and received a five year sentence to return to prison where he will work in the shoe shop earning about seventy dollars monthly, hoping to build a bankroll for his release and claiming he is institutionalized from lifelong imprisonment.
Church groups mobilize behind the nuclear test ban pact with calls for Senate ratification. J Irwin Miller urges as nearly unanimous approval, while the Catholic Assn for International Peace backs bipartisan support in the Senate where a two thirds vote is needed. The Christian Century warns against Senate rejection, calling the Moscow agreement a turning point in history and urging action to curb the arms race.
The Rev. Daniel Morocco, Dallas missionary and evangelist, will preach and sing at 1 a.m. worship Sunday at First Assembly of God Church in Dallas. He attends the West Texas District camp meeting in Lubbock after eight years in India and three in the Philippines, followed by four years in the Far East. He was born in Italy and plans to resume missionary work after a year in the United States. Transistor radios noted as common tourist accessory in London.
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