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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1964
Page
1
Grand jurors said evidence does not prove criminal acts but cites inadequate procedures in charging collecting and recording tax certificate monies. They urge tightening controls as county tax money handling in Lubbock County is not unique and call for a formal restitution study to begin today.
The Senate blocked a bill to require television debates between President Johnson and Republican nominee Barry Goldwater. Sen. Norris Cotton said Democrats acted on high level orders to junk the bill. Sen. Hugh Scott and others criticized the move as political. Senator John C. countered by noting Goldwater did not debate Scranton at the Republican convention. See DEBATES Page 10.
Capt Kenneth W. Bainum, 34, of Friona Texas, was killed when his F-101B Voodoo crashed on takeoff at Glasgow AFB. Lt John Edgar, 23, of Levelland Texas, survived with minor burns after ejecting. he was treated at Glasgow AFB Hospital.
The report describes widespread rainfall with high rates around 1.40 inches per hour and gusty winds up to 35 mph. It mentions the Morton area and northeast to North Central Texas, noting slow movement of the downpours and varying regional impacts.
UPI report says U.S. government moved in a federal district court in El Paso to revoke Billie Sol Estes 100000 bond so he can be jailed to begin a 15 year federal fraud term. Estes also faces an eight year state sentence on related fraud charges.
A severe electrical storm damaged the Gemini Titan 2 launch complex and ground support equipment delaying an unmanned flight planned for Oct 6. Engineers report no visible Titan 2 damage but expect equipment replacement and revalidation, possibly postponing the manned mission with Grissom and Young planned for December.
Legislators won a key victory Tuesday as Congress passed a bill to establish a flexible quota system on foreign beef veal and mutton. The House approved 232 to 149 and the Senate followed by voice vote. President Johnson was not expected to veto. The measure targets imports if they exceed about 6.5 percent of domestic cattle or lamb production, aiming at Australia New Zealand and others replacing U S market share. Domestic beef raisers welcomed the policy while critics warned price impacts for American households.
A brief definition explains a daywalker as a person largely covered by social security who rarely receives retirement benefits. The entry notes the unusual contrast between eligibility and benefit collection in common usage.
Northeastern Nevada endures a disaster as six major range fires burn unchecked under high winds. About 2,000 firefighters struggle while BLM and state agencies seek rain via cloud seeding. New fires break out. 350000 acres scorched and aid appeals rise as helicopters and Air Force support join the response.
A short prayer requests fortitude and discipline to guard the tongue and to be clothed with beauty. The note invites sharing more prayers but imposes word limits and signs off with a religious tone.
Fragmentary OCR outlines Roy and Dale Evans with references to Roy’s first wife’s death in childbirth in 1946 and their son Roy Jr. surviving. Mentions of Dale Evans’ marriage, a 1990 film context with Robin, and an unclear reference to Pale Face with Bob Hope appear, but most facts are garbled.
New York Senator Keating said he will seek re election without tying to the Goldwater national ticket. He defended his stance as honest and refused lip service while noting deep differences with Goldwater. He emphasized personal convictions guiding both his and Goldwater's records.
A brief UPI report from Paris notes the former American ambassador to Saigon, Henry Cah Lady, has developments of significance on a Tuesday in South Vietnam.
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