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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1966

Page

3

Fort Worth DeMolay leader marks 33 years of service

H Malvern Marks has served as adult advisor for the Fort Worth Chapter of DeMolay since 1933, guiding 12 000 Texas DeMolays. A past Grand Master and 33rd degree Mason, he travels about 40 000 miles yearly, chaired civic roles, and credits DeMolay with shaping young men through seven precepts.

H. Mal‘vern Marks Fort Worth The Order of DeMolay Marks Avalanche-Journal Texas Life Underwriters Association Fort United States Texas Lillis Tho Masonic York Ohio DeMolay Edna Gladner Home For Unwed Mothers

New Mexico Man Killed In Mishap

Gregory Howard Gilchrist 18 of McDonald N M died after a tractor flipped while making a U turn on State Road 18 near McDonald N M about 530 p m Saturday. He was pinned beneath the tractor and died en route to Lea General Hospital Lovington state police reported.

Tatum N.M Gregory Howard Gilchrist Lea General Hospital Lovington McDonald

Woman in Critical Condition After Bicycle Auto Crash

Mrs. Leon Harris 43 of 3501 39th St and her husband 45 were injured in a bicycle auto crash on 50th St. Mrs Harris remained in very critical condition Saturday night at Methodist Hospital in ICU. Her husband was listed in fair condition. he works as a partner in Webster Harris and Welborn advertising firm.

Leon Harris 39Th St Lubbock Methodist Hospital Harris Webster, Harris and Welborn

Cage may return to Dallas in about a month

Dallas Dist Atty Henry Wade says BenJack Cage may be back in Dallas within a month. Wade notes the city needs him and knows his location. Cage was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 1957 for embezzling.

Benjack Cage Dallas Henry Wade

Senators Prepare Roll Call Vote On HEW Funds Amid Inflation Debate

GOP leaders plan roll call votes on $490 million in HEW fund increases from the House, arguing the administration must show restraint to curb inflation. Dirksen says the test will reveal Johnson’s stance on spending while Proxmire seeks to trim space and public building programs.

Jack Bell Johnson Washington Senate Congress Everett M. Dirksen Ofllinois GOP House Dirksen Presi Dent Johnson Johnson Butl Dirksen Health, Education, and Welfare Department William Proxmire D- Wis Avilation Agency Gerald R. Ford Michigan

Pharma firm to reimburse hospitals for 25 percent drug costs

Hoffmann La Roche will reimburse hospitals 25 percent of the cost of Roche drugs used by Medicare patients. The plan aims to reduce Medicare costs and aid doctors, with quarterly refunds processed by computer. Letters go to 8,000 hospitals and physicians nationwide.

Nutley, N.J V.D. Mattia Hoffman-La Roche, Inc Roche Mattia Hoffman- la Roche Medicare

Rusk Eyes Soviet Spirit of Compromise on Disarmament

Secretary of State Dean Rusk voiced cautious optimism that the Soviet Union will negotiate a broad disarmament accord in a spirit of compromise. He cited aims to curb nuclear spread and cut weapon material production amid Geneva talks and U.S. opposition to German independent capacity. Two burglary suspects were described after a Carlisle incident at FLW Boyd grocery and Gamble's Bar-B-Que reported thefts of a cash register and telephone cord.

Washington Dean Rusk Soviet Union Rusk Geneva U.S Rusky Moscow Germany Wremlin NATO United States Southeast Asia Johnson Russia America FLW Boyd Grocery Carlisle Homer Gamble Gamble E. 19Th St

Controversial Jobless Pay Issue Sparks renewed Democratic pledge

Democratic readers pledged to renew their fight for federal minimum standards in unemployment benefits. The plan faced two Senate shocks as a standards provision failed twice. Senate debate centered on weeks of eligibility and minimum weekly payments amid opposition from Republicans and Southern Democrats.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Russell Long D-La Johnson Congress House Long

Two Plainview Men Charged In Thefts

Plainview deputies charged Donald Ellege and George Anderson with misdemeanor theft after a series of thefts of irrigation well accessories. They also faced burglary charges for a barn raid at the Tull Thompson farm southwest of Plainview. Ellege pleaded guilty and received 50 days in jail and a fine of 195. Anderson posted bond totaling 3500. Welding equipment and wrenches were recovered.

Plainview Charles Tue Hare County Donald Ellege George Anderson Tull Thompson Elege Anderson

Attempted Burglary, Theft Incident Probed

Lubbock County sheriff's deputies investigate an attempted burglary and theft incident. Law enforcement is reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to determine suspects and timeline. Local residents are urged to report any information to the sheriff's office.

Ten Years of Silent Cinematography Ends Series

The Tech Union Coronado Room hosts a free 8 p.m. Tuesday screening to close a ten year silent cinema series. Five prior installments drew standing-room crowds as the Ideas and Issues Committee sponsors plan a fall followup. Featured reels include Whose Baby, Hired and Fired, Boobs in the Woods, and three Tom Nix shorts with Cactus Jim's Shop Girl and Loreal Color listed among the program.

Yesteryear Tech Union Coronado Ideas and Issues Committee Bobby Bennon The Sennett Hal Roach Charlie Chase Mas Sennett Harry Langdon Tom Nix

Beatle John Lennon Backed by South African Clergyman

In Johannesburg a South African minister, Rev. Mervyn Moore, supported John Lennon and his remark that The Beatles are more popular than Jesus Christ. Moore said Lennon is a silly young cuss but correct about popularity.

Johannesburg South Africa UPDA John Lennon Jesus Christ Mervyn Moore Gohn

Open Defiance: 19-Year-Old Fired After Aiding Victims

Austin firm superintendent Jim Carey fired Bill Davis Jr. for leaving his post to aid victims during the Monday sniper shootings. Davis helped two wounded civilians, a jewelry store manager, and an ambulance driver despite live gunfire, and declined to return after being offered his job back.

Davis Guadalupe Street University Charles Joseph Whitman University of Texas Carey Peace Corps

California GOP Urges Rumford Act Repeal or Amendment

The California Republican party urged repeal or amendment of the Rumford Act banning racial discrimination in housing sales and rentals. Ronald Reagan pressed repeal, while the convention approved a plank allowing repeal or amendment and its replacement or amendment.

Sacramento California Republican Party Ronald Reagan GOP

Convention Triggers Battle Over Housing Discrimination

A California convention action sparks a heated debate over racial housing discrimination influencing the upcoming gubernatorial campaign. Separately, Stockholm banks announce plans to offer free coffee and cake to customers.

California Stockholm

Miss Dee Ann Walker Named Maid of Cotton Contender

Miss Dee Ann Walker 19, chosen by Post Chamber of Commerce as Post's first Maid of Cotton representative in 10 years. She will compete August 29–30 in the South Plains event at Lubbock. Walker, Baylor University sophomore education major, teaches music to about 100 children and serves as youth director and organist at First Methodist Church.

Dee ‘Ann Walker Post Chamber of Commerce South Plains Lubbock Pat N.walker Baylor University Post First Methodist Church Baylor Miss Walker

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