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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
1
Local notices show a wide range of items from postal delays to government committees and national issues. Lubbock area headlines reference postmaster pleas for mail, zoning talks at City Hall, Gov. Connally's water recreation study, and upcoming President handling domestic and international matters. The roundup includes Congo UN debate, Western critiques, and editorial features.
Prime Minister Harold Wilson said Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin accepted an invitation for a visit to Britain early next year, the first senior Western contact since Kosygin and Brezhnev succeeded Khrushchev. Wilson plans trips to Paris and Rome and hinted at new international nuclear security concepts while pressing the US to share policymaking.
President Johnson said he would spend the Christmas holidays at his Texas ranch. He did not specify departure or stay length and would be in Washington at least through Friday to light the national Christmas tree. Officials say he may meet with government aides about forthcoming messages to Congress.
Western sources report the United States deployed atomic demolition charges in West Europe to destroy bridges and mountain passes if war arises. McNamara told NATO ministers the nuclear arsenal is so large that further arms spending is hard to justify, while U S control over use was noted.
Ezra the Trader recalls humble beginnings in Bethlehem and his rise to camel-owner after an orphaned start and a Moabite caravan master. He reflects on Christ’s birth era and a recurring bond with Joseph the carpenter seen in Jerusalem markets.
The Goodfellows charity announces finalizing the 1964 Christmas gift list for children 14 and under. A canvass by screening volunteers began Wednesday at 9 a.m. to identify needy families, with gifts including toys candy fruit and nuts funded by local contributions. Contributions through Wednesday totaled 3207.74 dollars and the program plans to serve about 8000 children, cost roughly one dollar per child.
Luther Hodges resigns as commerce secretary effective inauguration day January 20. President Johnson selects John T. Connor of Merck & Co. to succeed him, praising him as loyal and patriotic. Connor’s appointment signals continued close ties to industry. Hodges had previously served as North Carolina governor and was JFK’s second cabinet choice. Kennedy had also resigned as attorney general, marking a year of cabinet turnover.
Connor, a lawyer and former official and industrialist, told reporters he is an independent Democrat or liberal businessman. The President expressed deep regret at Hodges departure as Cabinet speculation swirls in Washington about Douglas Dillon possibly the third to leave. See CONNOR Page 14.
UNITED NATIONS AP says UN spokesman reports U Thant's physicians note the duodenal ulcer has healed and he will leave the hospital Friday. He will convalesce at home for a week before returning to his UN post.
A severe norther swept from the Rocky Mountains into the South Plains bringing freezing temperatures, wind and snow flurries. Amarillo dropped from 59 to 17 degrees, while Plainview reported 28 and Lubbock 41 at 11:30 p m. The front moved on, with colder air and warnings extending into Saturday.
Nat King Cole, 45, has started cobalt treatments for a lung tumor at St John’s Hospital in Santa Monica. Doctors advised canceling engagements for months to allow full recovery, with an optimistic prognosis. No surgery is planned. he may go home in about 10 days.
A regional survey initiates today to map the future needs of Lubbock’s economy. About 1,200 questionnaires will be mailed to firms across 24 industries, guiding vocational education plans for the public school system with TEA and TEC collaboration.
The weather map lists 24 hour highs and lows for cities including Abilene Amarillo Oklahoma City Dallas Fort Worth Denver and Albuquerque. Temperatures range from the mid 30s to mid 60s with some locations showing light precipitation and varying wind directions.
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