Predictions for 1964 in South Plains face prosperity and perils
A South Plains forecast notes politics will shape 1964 with a Texan in the White House and local officials atop state offices. It predicts growth in Lubbock with 5,600 new residents and $40 million in new construction, plus ongoing downtown revitalization and debt-funded capital projects. Weather and cotton markets loom large as a fifth straight crop year nears, while hopes rise for industry like a Litton electronics plant and stronger regional commerce and arts.
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Kenneth
South Plains
White House
Lubbock
Arca
Weil
Lawhock
Anen
Texas Tech
Municipat
Iconomy
Litton
Latch
Ee Amental Setar
Ares
Plainview
Littlefield
Dimmitt
Johnson
Mrs Oswald Confirms Husband Shot At Walker
Mrs Oswald confirms her husband was shot at Walker location and states he had not returned. The report notes uncertainty about his condition and ongoing search by authorities.
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Oswald
Walker
Prayers For Peace Mark New Year Across World
Leaders and citizens mark 1964 with prayers for peace and calm after months of tension. Khrushchev praises a relaxations of war talk while warning against capitalism as leaders Johnson Douglas-Home Erhard prepare for new year duties and meetings in Texas and Moscow.
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Red Wall
Kremlin
Schamparne Mast
Khrushchev
Khrushthey-ofen
Khrushiches
Svith J
Johnson
Johnny Kennedy
Britain
Alec’ Douglas-Home
West Germany
Ludwig Erhard
Erhard
Texas
Charges Filed After Levelland Killing Shock Residents
In Levelland a 12 year old boy was shot and killed Tuesday night after he and another youth retrieved a yo yo from the yard of an elderly woman. Ruben Loa died at 7:21 p.m. after arriving at Levelland Clinic. District Attorney E W Boedeker filed murder charges against Emma Hihei Bassett 84 who was placed under a $1000 bond by Justice of the Peace Hart Ford. |
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Levelland
Ruben Loa
Levelland Clinic
Dist
Atty
E. W. Boedeker
Emma
Hihei Bassett
Justice of the Peace
Hart Ford
Johnson signs public works bill after veto threat
President Johnson considered vetoing a 4.4 billion public works measure but signed it, protesting a section that would force congressional committees to approve transfers of Panama Canal Co. property. He said the provision oversteps constitutional boundaries and directed committees to be kept informed. Cyrus R. Vance, Sec Army, clarified the company is not required to seek committee approval for transfers.
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Associated ” Press
Johnson City
Johnson
Panama Canal Co
U.S
Panama Canal
Sec
Army
Cyrus R. Vance
Bill Johnson
Ales
Prayer and Public Works Mix On New Year’s Eve
A fragmentary note recalls prayers for relief from suffering and faith in future glory while listing construction funds for flood control navigation and reclamation by Army Engineers and reclamation bureaus. It mentions the Tennessee Valley Authority and other power administrations and notes a delegation from Washington visiting Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Engineers
oAtontic
Ene
Tennessee
Bonney
Rockefeller Father-To-Be Fuels 1964 Nomination Talk
AP reports Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller and his second wife anticipate the birth of a child in June 1964, a detail seen as shaping GOP prospects before the July convention in San Francisco. The announcement follows a prior divorce and remarriage in his personal life.
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New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
San Francisco
White ‘House
Clark Rocker
Michael
Three Die In Charleston Fireworks Blast Tragedy
A fireworks blast in Charleston South Carolina kills three people and injures others. Authorities investigate the blast site and have not released all identities or causes at this time. Local officials urge safety and review of storage procedures following the incident.
Winter Storm Slams South and Midwest with Snow and Ice
A severe Arctic chill spreads from the Great Plains to New England as New Orleans is buried under nearly four inches of snow. Temperatures plummet with record lows in Wisconsin and Georgia suffers roof damage from heavy ice and snow. Power and telephone outages spike in Alabama and Mississippi as utilities struggle to cope.
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Johnsvity
Lone Rock
Wis
Lebanon
New England
Grear Plains
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Lake Pontchartrain
New Orleans
Alaama
Chatons
Dalton
Dacksim
Lansing
Orleans
Pqtice
Mississippe River
Jefferson Parish
Lake
Pontchartrain
Maesiri
Nanrent
New ‘Orleans
Eines
Alker
Comney
Sons Caarolina
YMCA
Columbbus
Atlanta
Antidoges
Antiheart
DIXIE
Stern
Military plan details shift in overseas forces reduction
The report outlines a proposed base reduction and overseas cadre reshaping with seven designated units to be shot down and about 2,600 personnel to be reassigned. Officials insist combat strength remains unchanged while additional air force units return or redeploy.
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Pegon
Ite
HY Lee
Dererisa Riert S. McNaudra
Denisé McNamara
Boeigne
Bertin
Air Force
Pevannuel
Enapf
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Public Works
Charleston
S.C
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Bs Ag
Phipss
Wien
Japan
Wil siPenethen
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Hasis
Brandt
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Ferlan Mayer
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