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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1963

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Alabama Bible Reading Defies High Court Ruling

Alabama’s Board of Education, defying the Supreme Court, makes Bible reading part of the public school curriculum. Gov. George Wallace vows to read in class if needed, tying stance to ongoing segregation protests. The measure makes Bible study a course requirement alongside English and arithmetic in state schools, private schools unaffected.

Ontgomery Ala State Board of Education U.S. Supreme Court George Wallace Wallace High Court Alabama Door Stand University of Alabama Supreme Court Maryland Pennsylvania

Probes Under Way as Police Scandals Hit Two Kansas Cities

In Kansas City Missouri and Kansas, major police scandals trigger full investigations. In Missouri five officers including a sergeant face arrest on burglary charges while on duty. Two civilians are also accused.

The Associated Press Ansas City Kansas Citys Missouri Kansas Kansas City

Out of Blue Rain Hits Floydada and police turmoil in Kansas City

The Floydada area recorded anomalies with unexpected rain and hail despite clear skies elsewhere, while nearby towns noted light showers and high temperatures. In Kansas City Kansas, officials seek a police chief replacement after the state attorney general's investigation into brutality and liquor enforcement laxity followed a controversial resignation. Five patrolmen from the Country Club Station faced demotion and testimony about ignoring liquor and gambling violations. Police chief C. M. Kelley noted the district includes key business and upscale residential areas. Arrests in Missouri accompanied the probe.

Kansas City Kan John J. Theroff Theroff Homer Wayne Martin Paul F. Mitchum Mitchum William M. Ferguson Kansas Missouri Country Club C. M. Kelley Rob- Lee

Kennedy will not hold news conference this week

The White House said President Kennedy will not hold a news conference this week, confirming the change in the White House schedule.

Washington UPI Kennedy White House

Civil rights bill talks hint at compromise on public accommodations

United Press International reports that Kennedy's civil rights bill faces possible compromise between liberal Democratic and Republican constitutional routes. A plan may blend interstate commerce power with 14th amendment equal protection. A House floor vote nears next month amid private cross party optimism.

Ashington Kennedy Supreme Court

Douglas weds 23 year old government worker in Buffalo ceremony

Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas 64 marries Joan Martin 23 in a simple Unitarian Universalist Church service in Buffalo. The couple left for a mountain honeymoon after a family reception at the bride’s home.

Douglas Supreme Court William O. Douglas Joan Martin Buffalo N. Y Avalanche-Journal News Services Miss Martin Unitarian Universalist Church Mountana Washington Mercedes UI Allegheny College Meadville Agency For International Development John H. Martin Williamsville

Invasion of Haiti by Exiles Near Dominican Border

A force of about 250 exiled Haitian soldiers led by Gen. Leon Cantave reportedly landed on Haiti’s north coast near Fort Liberte to capture Cap Haitien and overthrow Duvalier. The operation, under the National Democratic Union banner, faced little resistance at landing sites.

Anto Domingo D.R Leon Cantave Haiti Cap Haitien Francois Duvalier United States Santo Domingo Duvalier Port Au Prince Citadel Radio Fort Liberte Dominican Dominican Republic Jtanton Macoutes

Dozens fatally injured in Colombia ambush

Bandits fatally wounded 43 people on three trucks and a bus on the eastern highway in Caldas state. Victims were peasants traveling to markets. robbery is the apparent motive. Bandits escaped.

Bogota Colombia UPI Caldas la Dorada la Victoria

Military Pay Raise Moves Through Senate Panel

The Senate Armed Services Committee pushed a military pay hike with an Oct 1 effective date, clearing the way for floor action. The bill would raise pay by 5 to 230 dollars monthly for about 2 million personnel, averaging 14.4 percent, at a projected annual cost of roughly 1.227 billion dollars. The measure, first since 1958, differs from the House version on pension provisions. final terms will be set in a House Senate conference.

The Associated Press Ashington Senate Armed Services Committee Senate House Senate House Subcommittee

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Tropic Blow Gains and Fizzles Versus Hurricane Arlene

The Tropic Blow storm near Puerto Rico showed winds around 100 mph but weakened as atmospheric conditions shifted turning toward reintensification. Forecasters tracked remnants 280 miles north of San Juan with potential westward movement and advisories possible Tuesday morning.

Associated Press Tami—Fanner Arlene Gordon Dunn Miami San Juan P. R Dunn Gilbert Clark

Demand Reignites Hope for Global Nuclear Test Ban

The United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union sign a treaty banning most nuclear tests in a move praised as a step toward peace. Khru shchev and others urge further pacts with Warsaw and NATO allies while opposition grows in Bonn and within the U.S. Senate. Pope Paul VI and Nehru hail the accord as a thaw in the cold war.

OSCOW Britain United States Soviet Union Khrushchev North Atlantic Treaty Organization West Germany Bonn East Germany Pope Kremlin Paul VI France Charles de Gaulle India Jawaharlal Nehru Geneva Rome

Land Speed Record Broken on Nevis Salt Flats Utah

Craig Breedlove of Los Angeles set a world land speed record at 407.45 mph in a jet powered Spirit of America on Utah's western salt flats. He posted 288.47 mph on the measured mile then 428.37 mph on the return for an average above Cobb's 391.196 mph from 1947. Breedlove, 26, claimed the speed and discussed future attempts while spectators watched.

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Prayer Text Directs Daily Thought and Deeds

Anonymous prayer asks for divine guidance this day to direct and sanctify thoughts words and deeds in accordance with Thy law and commandments. It prays for salvation through Thy mighty help as Thou liveth and reigneth for ever.

God Heaven and Earth

Weather Map Page 3 A Lubbock Thunder Showers Likely

Weather map for Lubbock and vicinity shows little temperature change with a chance of widely scattered thundershowers in the afternoon or evening. Winds become southeast light to moderate.

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