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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1963

Page

7

Protests Rise Over Pentagon Base Shutdown Plan

Washington reports that lawmakers protest a Defense Department plan to close bases, with two in the state facing economic harm. Senator Kenneth Keating criticizes the move calling for job creation programs and warning of unemployment impacts in hard-hit districts.

Serviers Washington Desfense Robert S. McNamara Kenneth Ho Kecting RNY Bat Edward BO Hebert Abe Armed Services Leroy Johnson New Orle Tge Orval E. Faubus Arkansas Iit Faubus Samuel S. Stratton Nyi Schenectady Defense Department New York State Pentagon Chica Chatter Pagar Lema Johnson Greenville Miss Air California Islesine Texas Aricana Louisiana Ariezona Georsit Clinots Nevala Mississippi New Hampshire North Carolina Olen Naval Stockton Calif NAV Army Depot McSamara Kennedy Johnson

Johnson orders tighter budget and program curtailment

President Johnson moves to tighten the budget with lean spending, postponing nonurgent programs and curtailing expansions. Projections show built in increases from prior laws straining the budget as Defense cuts and base closings spark political debate across states.

Uoen Kennedy Congress Neilan Defense Department

Franchise pact approved with city review clause

The agreement sets a one year expense for franchise rights with a five year look in review option. SWPS will pay 2 percent of annual gross receipts for street use, a provision unchanged from prior operations. No emergency interchange or joint pole use is included, per officials. Attendees included Mayor Alderson, City Manager Pitstick, City Attorney Senter Jr, and SWPS representatives.

SWPS Municipal Utilities Advisory Bob Brummal Gene McDonald Jim Milam George W. Dupree Alderson W.vin McLarty Jr Rolan Simpson Bill Pitstick Fred O. Senter Jr

Mystery occupant of Kyraroid House under federal scrutiny

Neighbors describe a well dressed unidentified man living near the Kyraroid House, moving in mid November. A carpenter, John Nelson, reports the man was in his 30s, blondish, with an English or Australian accent, seen in a late model white car and keeping to himself. Federal agents gave no confirmation of raid details.

Pias FED John Nelson Nelson Ile

Storms Disrupt Travel Along Eastern Highway Corridors

Storms blocked highways from the Northern Plains through Minnesota and Wisconsin to the East, snarling air and road travel. Officials urged motorists to stay off the roads as heavy snow and treacherous conditions surged across the region and clogged New Jersey traffic toward New York City.

Towa Minnesota Wisconsin New Jersey New York City George — Washington Hudson River Holland and Licoln

Lubbock Youth Hii Y Governor Named At Annual Meeting

Johnny B Walker of Lubbock elected a former Thursday night of the Hi Y Legislative with about 700 teenagers attending from over 12 cities. Barry Rountree of San Angelo named lieutenant governor Gill King of Dallas attorney general Jimmy Hollad secretary Semple of El Paso comptroller Judy Hutchison of Austin treasurer. Widespread snow and cold affected the Panhandle and several states with heavy impacts on travel and daily life.

Austin Johnny B Walker Lubbock Nnual Hi-Y Barry Rountree San Angelo Gill King Dallas Jimmy Hollad Paymoni Semple FI Paso Jcamptroller Judy Hutchison

South City discusses Sunday closing law enforcement

City meeting reviews Sunday purchasing emergency affidavits and penalties as police cite manpower limits. Officials debate whether signs and statements can justify Sunday sales and warn merchants to certify purchases amid vague emergency criteria.

Miserable Christmas Letter Highlights Local Charity Need

A reader writes about Goodfellows in Lubbock and demands better toy and meal support for hungry children. The writer recalls a violent incident near a Texas Tech student’s home while urging residents to ensure no child goes hungry this Christmas. Potential donors are called to fund the Goodfellows effort.

Fr Dent Christi Texas ‘Tech Goodfellas Res Satheny South Americ Innett Lubbock

Yule Lights Parade Opens Across City With 108 Entries

City residents begin judging as lights turn on Thursday night at 4 pm for the Yule Lights contest. Eight day display runs 6 to 10 pm through December 19 with 108 entries across Exterior Doorway and Window divisions. Highlights include neon deer Santa figures and religious tableaux on homes and yards drawing visitors from near and far.

Lahbock Elhot Ciizens Lubbnek Santa Claus Indore Vane Yard Lubbock Yule Trail Divisi STED India Window Dixon

Local residents listed in mixed street directory fragment

A fragmented OCR listing names and addresses appears. Entries include John Ford at 8122 21st St and Mr and Mrs Chick Trout at 8016 2nd St among others like Jimmy and John Shipley at 3005 25th St and Bob Hunter at 1626 20th St.

John Ford Chick Trout E.W Hob Renfroamily Jimmy John Shipley Ernest Conley Merrintt Darling Bob Hunter

Local Residents Listed on 34th Street West of College Avenue

A long OCR fragment lists numerous residents and addresses along 34th Street West of College Avenue, including Helen Kay and Andy McNally at 3715 16th St and Mrs. J.C. Vandenberg, with many other names and street corners indicated. The snippet reads like a neighborhood roster or directory listing with scattered initials and family names.

Helen Kay Andy McNally 16Th St LD. Hornsby Big Sith Charles Stewart J.C. Vandenberg Brnauth Jackie Kakle Miny Carter Carol O'Connell Paul Farris Mes Provence Cy Aro St. St Mb. Dozier Mamily Sath Ronnie Routan Willian AL Conley St. OE W. Donieners Gary

Local Residents Listed in Community Directory Snippet

A partial OCR listing shows residents and addresses, including Lou Ann Donley Ricky Knowles Kathy Woodside Betty Scott St. Lou Andy Saddler and family, with assorted street addresses such as 2012 Ave M and 1910 2st St. The fragment hints at a neighborhood tapestry with varied initials indicating possible demographics or housing designations.

Lou Ann Donley Ave. M Ricky Knowles Kathy Woodside Betty Scott Andy Saddler

Fragmentary Street Pedestrian Names in Obscure Local Registry

Fragmented OCR text lists assorted street addresses and personal names including Horne, Walker, Newman and others near 615 38th St and 2012 1st SW, with references to Alton Odom and Mrs. duck Walker. The legibility is poor and multiple garbled fragments appear without a clear event or notice.

Very Cloud Wes Mero Vis Tont Horne Alton Odom Ted St Duck Walker Mary Ann Axth R. Newman

Firemen Battle Lovington Blaze and Pipeline Fire

A Lovington blaze erupted near a Texas-Mexico Pipeline four miles west of town causing an explosion that sent debris across the area. Firefighters from Lovington and nearby units responded promptly but no injuries were reported.

Lovington Texas Mexico Cig Here U.S. Hwy Aresia

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