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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1964
Page
8
Pravda links liberalization to Stalin era violence saying reforms were halted after his murder. It cites Khrushchev comments and alleges Stalin used the event as pretext for mass reprisals and purges during the late 1940s.
The Hague reports Princess Irene of the Netherlands plans to marry the Spanish nobleman she loves, risking her place in the line of succession. The decision follows her conversion to Roman Catholicism and causes constitutional uncertainty as Queen Juliana’s heir contends with dynastic rules.
Dr. Haugh describes arts integration linking writing speaking reading and listening as crucial in democracy. The West Texas School Study Council session notes fuse several criteria for effective language instruction amid plans for future talks and court appearances involving local educators.
The meeting opened with Ella Johnson and Joyce Cox among attendees. Lubbock County Bar Association leaders noted discussions on judiciary tenure and salaries while Texas State Bar President Buster Cole highlighted nationwide survey topics.
Hobbs police hunt two men about 29 years old in a daytime robbery at a Finn Service Station. They confronted clerk Joe Overfelt, demanded cash, and struck him with a pistol butt. The suspects fled after taking money and entering a rear money compartment. Residents heard a commotion and a possible alley run by the attackers.
A juvenile court in Lubbock issued orders after a boy and a Latin American student were involved in a knife assault near a local school. The 11 year old Negro boy was ruled delinquent and placed on probation following the incident.
Slaton Chamber of Commerce and Board of City Development receive a $1000 grand champion steer shown by Lile Lewter 19 a Texas Tech freshman at the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show. The steer bought by Lone Star Brewing Co Fort Worth distributor Donated to Slaton with proceeds to fund projects at Slaton's Mens ey Hospital.
West Germany continues rural to urban migration as city populations rise rapidly. About 27,100,000 people, roughly half the population, now live in 420 large towns and cities.
In a damage suit filed by Mrs. Tunnell against Otis Elevator Co and the Methodist Medical Building, the court ruled for the defense. The judge awarded $98,000 in favor of Otis Elevator Co with the hospital exempt as a charitable institution. Jurors were set to hear Lanane Mr. and Ralph E. Tumell in the action.
Prophecy Congress set for Sunday at Tabernacle Baptist Church 1911 34th St to mark the pastor’s 25th anniversary. Dr. Wilson, long studying prophecy, will discuss prophetic scripture and show biblical places. He received a anniversary gift to fund a Jerusalem trip. three youths face felony theft charges related to an irrigation meter stripping case near Lubbock County.
The Rev. Richard Casey will be installed at 10 a m in Slaton to lead Holy Cross Church. He comes from St Anthony's Dalhart and will also oversee Blessed Sacrament Mission. The Rev James Erickson has served as pastor for nine years.
Garden and Arts Center sale proceeds near three thousand dollars at 4215 College Ave Lubbock. Deputies report theft and burglary linked to the sale with items from a motor and a school break in. New Deal area projects aim to raise funds for Arboretum and Garden initiatives as measles outbreak hits New York City with over two thousand cases.
Plans under direction of John Hutton director of music for First Methodist Church and Bob We Asbury Methodist Church. Mrs Joanna Barrett will be the organist.
Walker, a Mississippi National Guard and U S Army Ranger veteran, praises training that focused on survival and guiding soldiers. He stresses he does not seek combat but aims to prepare his unit for danger and maintain morale, recalling his Korea era service and education at Mississippi College.
Evangelist Loura Neely of Midland will speak at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday at HigH Assembly of God Church in Levelland. The event is part of a three day circuit meeting with delegates from 16 congregations across Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma attending.
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Former Abilene Christian College track coach Oliver Jackson Ricahville Tennessee recently resigned to enter the insurance business in Lubbock. He will speak at area Bible classes on March Sth during morning hour sessions and attend Regular worship at Vandalia Village Church of Christ, with services listed for 1:30 p.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:80 a.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Midweek services noted for 1730 Wednesdays.
The third annual Levelland Music Contest begins at 8:30 p.m. in the South Plains College Auditorium with eighty one students from grades four through twelve competing. Participants include Harley Bulls, Ralph Benningfield, Wilbur Cleve Daugherty, Danny J Stroud and C B Wiley. Mrs Wiley is guild president and Mrs Stroud the secretary treasurer. HRD select edges will be Hubert Carson of Olton and Mrs Samuel Pendleton of Lubbock.
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