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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
8
President Lyndon Johnson and Hubert Humphrey faced a packed Atlantic City Convention Hall as Johnson nominated Humphrey for vice president. Brown and Connally praised Johnson’s leadership while Alabama and Mississippi factions clashed over loyalty pledges.
A tornado lifted and reappeared north and then south of the city, destroying three barns and other outbuildings, damaging a house roof, and felling trees. No injuries reported as severe weather lines move through the Red River Valley with heavy rain forecasts and temperatures in the 90s to mid 100s across North Central Texas.
The bulletin lists numerous birth announcements from Levelland and surrounding areas. Partners include Andres Ramirez, Jesus Ortiz, Wilbert Nelms, Frank Ojeda, Jesus Hernandez, Jerry Wayne Shobers, Oliver Preston Harlan Jr., Donald Klaus, Bob Guy Stevenson, Charles LeRoy, Patrick M. Allen, Edwin Townsend, Floyd Mullenix, William Dodgan, Jerry Hutson, and others. Detailing weigh-ins from 3 a.m. to 10:17 a.m. on Wednesday at Laus Clinic, West Texas Hospital, Taylor Hospital, and Methodist Hospital with fathers noted as farmers, engineers, students, and workers in various trades.
The radial engine tore from the frame of Pilot Ty Caen’s aircraft. George Mitchell, manager, said McCown served about 10 years with the air service firm, and had been a shop employee at Beaumont before becoming a pilot two years ago. The company runs training at Seminole, Lamesa, and Beaumont. Gaines County sheriff Floyd Taylor, deputies, highway patrolmen and others aided the investigation. Funeral services were pending Wednesday night at Seminole Memorial Chapel. Survivors include his wife, a son Rodney, Gene, two daughters Teresa Arleen and Melissa Darlene, his parents Mr and Mrs McCown of China, Tex., a brother Jerry Dale McCown Beaumont, and two sisters Mrs Betty Watson Nome, Tex., and Mrs Patsy Brady Houston.
Texas newspapermen recount a secret Texas caucus claim that John Connally was chosen as vice president. They say President Johnson planned a surprise Atlantic City visit 24 hours early, with details leaking in the convention press room.
A group of Texas congressmen met Wednesday to discuss redistricting following recent Supreme Court decisions. Rep. Wright Patman and Senate co-chair Cotton Moffett led the session with attendees including George Mahon Jim Wright John Young Jack Brooks Omar Burleson Ray Roberts Olin Teague Bob Casey Graham Purcell and others. Not present were Walter Rogers Lindley Beckworth and Henry Gonzalez.
Carr recounts eyeing a hallway sign misread as Levelland in 1968, then realizing it read Cleveland in 1968 after a stretch reveal. He notes the humorous mixup as harmless publicity for Levelland Chamber of Commerce amid Democratic powwow chatter.
Cleo threatened Florida as gale warnings spread from Sombrero Light to Cape Kennedy. In Key Largo and Miami area, residents rushed to stock emergency supplies while the missile center at Cape Kennedy prepared for the blow. About 12 000 small boats fled inland to safe ports as bridges remained up to let vessels pass. Army Engineers battened down dredges and would man hurricane gates around Lake Okeechobee.
Report notes that West Germany eyes tempered border controls and a quiet accord with East Germany. Observers compare the potential move to a tacit U.S.–Soviet nuclear restraint-style understanding to ease tensions and stabilize relations.
Moffett holds hearings in Lubbock on how to apply the Supreme Court one person one vote ruling. Cellar proposes a 95 percent tolerance within the 415 000 to 420 000 population districts. Senate and House expect smaller leeways. constitutional amendment likely needed. hearings to continue next week.
Readable fragments indicate GAM RICHARDSON of Lame and local officials discussing preparation for a forthcoming meet. The note hints at civic involvement and a convention with the mayor linked to La.
Attendees at a Houston convention found a Chronicle fly sheet praising the new domed stadium on Buffalo Bayou. Roy Hofheinz estimates total cost near 31 million dollars, with 21 million for the building and grounds, about 6 million for access roads, and remaining for fixtures and parking. The project suggests Houston may host the 1968 convention, aided by bond-funded planning and potential revenue from delegate seating.
Police identified a Curly-haired youth thought to be 18 or younger and four companions ranging from 30 to 40 as robbery suspects. They described a short light-eyed man, a tall dark man, and a 35 to 40 year old leader believed headed for New Mexico. The loot included five hundred dollar bills and a 1338 caliber pistol, per officers. London theater owners note a shift toward romance and candy time in films.
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