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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1964
Page
1
Representative Daniel West faces arrest on a tax charge based on alleged financial irregularities. Law enforcement officials did not disclose further details and the case remains under investigation. West represents his district in the state house and has declined comment pending arraignment.
Michigan State Representative Daniel W. West of Detroit was arrested on income tax return false information charges in a possible $250000 tax scheme. IRS and Secret Service seized records amid over 120 charges and potential grand jury indictments as West faced arraignment and a voter registration case in Detroit.
Dean Burch and Senator Barry Goldwater may back a Governors statement urging drastic GOP reorganization after a defeat. John Grenier resigned as executive director, accusing governors of contributing to Goldwater's loss. Governors meeting in Denver called for ousting Burch amid overall party turmoil and calls for broader reform.
Mike Gowen filed the 91st entry in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 18th annual Home Christmas Lighting Contest. Gowen’s display features cowboy paper mache figures, a mesquite tree, wagon wheel lights and a lit lantern. Entries total 62 Lubbock homes with 38 Exterior 22 Window 31 Doorway. entry period ends today and Wednesday with phone signups at PO3-4343.
A child offers 1.72 in pennies from a piggy bank to support the Goodfellow Fund. Donations from residents and local businesses total more than 551.00 to help Christmas for needy children. the convalescent home and others contributed as the campaign continues.
A large meteor or fireball was sighted over the eastern South Plains late Monday night. Crosbyton resident Harry Kelsey saw a bluish green light from the east northeast sky at about 10 58 p.m. The FAA spokesman said no sighting locally but an airman from Reese AFB reported a bright object at the same time.
Thousands of homes were without heat and light as a frigid wave swept the northeast after heavy snow and ice. Ten traffic deaths occurred in New England on treacherous roads, with three more deaths in New York State attributed to the storm.
Billie Sol Estes challenges his 1962 Tyler Texas conviction arguing that blanket television coverage swayed jurors. The high court will decide Canon 35 vs Canon 28 on courtroom photography and broadcasts. In a separate report, a severe winter storm crippled power for tens of thousands in Massachusetts and New York, with Governor Rockefeller touring affected areas.
Comic Dictionary notes a punchy definition comparing a hypochondriac to a woman who continually checks herself in the mirror and reads between the linen, delivering a lighthearted aside in the humor section.
President Johnson and Harold Wilson met to discuss NATO stresses and the Multilateral Nuclear Force. Reedy said talks were frank and not decision meetings. They debated nuclear policy while also reviewing East West relations and cost-sharing research and development.
A Christmas message from Mrs Lester Orr of Littlefield urges giving of oneself as the greatest gift. The prayer reflects on grace, faith, and sharing heart with a brother or sister as a lasting donation.
The Fifth District Court stayed the 15th execution delay for Joe Edward Smith 22 as he awaits a Jan 12 hearing in Atlanta Ga in a capital case. Smith was convicted in 1960 for the 1959 murder of 12 year old William Bodenheimer II and received a new date of Feb 6 after a prior stay. His attorney argued improper confession procedures and the judge denied habeas relief. The Parole Board previously denied clemency and Bodenheimer's mother has opposed capital punishment publicly.
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko calls for a stronger United Nations to preserve peace while denouncing U S policy in Western Europe Asia and Africa as threats to global stability in a General Assembly policy speech. U S delegate Adlai Stevenson replies that Soviet aims remain unchanged and harsh Cold War rhetoric dominates.
Weather map notes show clear to partly cloudy conditions across Lubbock and nearby areas with warmer today high in the low 50s and light to moderate westerly winds. The forecast includes hourly readings and regional temperature, humidity, and wind details for Abilene El Paso Amarillo Dallas Roswell Denver and nearby locales.
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