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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1964
Page
6
Speaker John W. McCormack of Massachusetts chaired the convention and denounced Goldwater as impulsive and extreme. He labeled the GOP as captive to totalitarian movements and hailed President Johnson as the nominee, framing the choice as stability versus risk.
Governors and party leaders from Georgia Massachusetts New Jersey and Virginia weigh the backlash to the Civil Rights Act during a Monday night speech to Republicans. They urge nonpartisan enforcement and stress the platform as a peacekeeping force amid White House politics.
Mr and Mrs Mantle Daniels welcome a daughter at West Texas Hospital weighing 6 pounds 15 ounces born 1 10 pm Tuesday. Jimmy Patton and spouse greet a son 5 pounds 2 ounces at Methodist Hospital born 1 48 am Tuesday. Dan Gurley and spouse announce a daughter 7 pounds 8 1/2 ounces at Methodist Hospital. Gilbert Rodriguez and spouse welcome a daughter 8 pounds 5 1/2 ounces at Methodist Hospital. Dan McCutcheon and spouse greet a daughter 8 pounds 3 ounces at Methodist Hospital.
The city filed a $13.9 million budget with hearings planned. General fund expenses total $6,339,591 while electric revenue fund disbursements run $2,076,098. water and other funds list capital outlays and fixed costs. Population and staffing figures projected for next year.. The document outlines a new salary plan, fire department shifts, a suburb fire station project, tax administration expansion, admin restructuring, and system upgrades at city facilities.
Major cities see Cleo shift as forecaster Gordon Dunn cites a weakening high pressure north of the storm causing slower erratic movement. Cuba orders evacuations of over 10 000 people from low areas amid damaged homes and crop losses linked to Flora's long- lasting impact while recounting historic hurricane drains and regional displacement.
A pair of tornado funnels dipped from thunderheads west and south of Fort Stockton, one touching ranch land south of town and moving toward the south within about 18 miles. Trail Twister Newmen and a highway patrol unit followed the twister in cars. Temperatures statewide ranged from highs of 106 at Presidio to 68 in Lubbock with several readings in the 90s.
Doctors explain encephalitis as a viral brain disease spread by insects from animals to humans. The St Louis, Western and Eastern Equine strains are noted with varying severity and regional patterns, and fatalities can be high especially among young or elderly patients.
Sleeping sickness was blamed for the 18th encephalitis fatality in Houston as the six week outbreak nears its peak. Doctors from Southwestern Medical School planned to confer with Houston officials on preventing spread to Dallas amid about 194 suspected cases in Houston.
Reported remarks show Kennedy's camp pressing twin aims of Democratic carpetbagging and boss control as South Vietnam reels from Khanh's government collapse. US officials warn rioting continues amid troops in Na Dang and Mounting political friction over qualification for the U.S. Senate.
At the Democratic convention the gavel fell as ayes were called amid lengthy platform debates. Hubert Humphrey’s standing grew after his handling of Mississippi Oregon Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands disputes with strong backing from governors and city bosses. Sen Gene McCarthy remains a contender but Humphrey led in observers' views as a VP pick.
Texas Congressman George H. Mahon urged Congress to pass federal security for presidential and vice presidential candidates from both parties similar to that given the President. He warned violence by mentally unbalanced individuals could occur during campaigns and called for Secret Service and other protection for party leaders.
A town braces for a presidential visit on his 56th birthday with shop ads urging locals to wear hats like the President. CORE and other groups protest school integration while well dressed parents oppose bussing for desegregation, drawing mixed sympathy and political backing.
Attendees at the convention found a booklet titled Texas America’s Fun, a promotion by the state tourism commission led by Gov. John Connally. Lubbock is highlighted with Prairie Dog Town while New Jersey Gov. Richard J. Hughes touts his large 10-child family as a political asset. Some liberal group members refer to the Texas president as Uncle Cornpone.
A local report outlines upcoming discussions on redistricting within Chillicothe as Democratic convention activity draws attention. Sparse text indicates officials’ involvement but details remain unclear.
A fragment notes Lubbock County projected cotton harvest reaching about 260000 bales as of August 1, reflecting a large regional crop estimate amid uncertain market conditions. The text references a textile context and broader supply implications.
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