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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1964
Page
10
Walter Collins presents the 10000th Boy Scout to re enroll in the South Plains Scouting program for the year in Lamesa. James Slough, with his parents Mr and Mrs W E Slough and Scoutmaster R L Price, attended the ceremony Friday.
Shirley and Pat, Tech students, uncover their Lubbock roots linking to Tom S. Lubbock and Francis R. Lubbock. They compare family histories, discuss namesakes in Houston and London, and plan futures with Pat engaged to John Young of Texas A&M.
Italian Parliament again failed to elect a president harming Moro’s coalition. Official candidate Giovanni Leone drew 294 votes in the mass ballot while 482 were needed, with the upcoming cigarette and salt strikes and newspaper walkout adding to nationwide tensions before Christmas.
Wallace notes the building houses donated toys while Capt Hugh Stephens cites a record haul of used and new items. Fire Department Jaycees and volunteers repaired toys with cooperation from Lubbock Public Schools Salvation Army and local stores. Distribution will follow children's ages with limits on large items.
The South Plains Boy Scout Council reports 10000 active members after James Slough of Lamesa became the 10000th boy to join or re enroll this year. Since 1954 membership grew from 5934 to 10000, with 105 councils nationwide reaching this milestone.
The commissioners consider a $20 code system to assign long distance tolls to individual officials and require monthly verifications of official calls. They will study switchboard load and may restrict a county law library extension to curb personal use. Furgeson Shaw Lamb Brazell Derrick attended. Green absent.
Federal judges debated whether a district attorney must prosecute perjury in a civil rights case. Justice Department lawyer argued only certification by the grand jury is needed when prosecutors oppose action, while Cox’s attorneys pressed for collaboration between judge and prosecutor to avoid improper entanglement of powers.
In Fountaindown Indiana a nursing home fire killed 20 elderly residents after flames spread rapidly. The building, once deemed safe by state inspectors six months earlier, left fears over hidden risks as nurses survived and a physician reported pneumonia concerns amid the blaze.
The 1968-69 school year marks the largest bond authorization in Lubbock. the first $3 million issue was sold February 4. The board authorized architects to draft plans for a 1600-pupil high school in northeast Lubbock. Also approved were a Hardwick Elementary parking easement and personnel changes.
Newsmen discuss New Jersey pre trial reporting rulings and their impact on the public’s right to know. Tatarian notes divided editorials, warns lack of consensus risks losing balance between press freedom and fair trials, urging careful action by press, bar, and bench.
Harwell Heights Baptist Church at 302 Beth St. marks its 11th anniversary with Sunday services. The Rev J B Vickery, former pastor now retired in Lubbock, will preach at 11 a.m. A 2 p.m. program features Rev James Pope of McAdoo. History will be read. Current pastor Rev Ira Waddell presides. Former members and friends are invited.
Two defendants entered innocent pleas in Lubbock County Courts at Law on misdemeanor check law violation charges. Rodney Boykin and Lonnie Hereford faced $500 bonds set by Judge Pat Moore. A separate Friday session saw Wayne Parrish plead guilty to check law violation with a $75 fine and 10 days in jail plus costs. The text notes the first atomic explosion occurred in New Mexico in 1945.
Slaton will host the opening service of the Fret Will Missionary Baptist Church at 3 1 2 p.m. Sunday. Dr. M A B Fuller president of the Woman's National Baptist Convention of America will be guest speaker. Visitors expected from Roswell and Hobbs New Mexico and Austin. The Rev M P Swisher is pastor.
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