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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1964
Page
10
President Johnson holds a large lead over his GOP rival as results filter in from early returns. The article notes strategy and public sentiment shaping the campaign as observers weigh the implications for the coming election.
The piece recounts the Dallas shooting of President Kennedy and the Tippit murder nearby. It notes Lee Harvey Oswald as the alleged shooter, Tippit family Christmas in Dallas, and broader Nixon Johnson race readings, with Gallup trial-heat results showing Johnson leading Nixon in the South and outside regions.
Police say a grocer lied about a dual robbery incident to cover domestic problems and money troubles. The report notes discrepancies in the grocer White's account about masks and bandits. Separately, three Latin American suspects robbed Kwik Stop Grocery at 4th Street and Quirt Avenue of 296 dollars the same weekend.
Rep Mahon and the president discuss budget study details and possible savings over two to three months. He argues Americans favor security over pure economy while defending defense cuts as not reckless and notes Congress increased U S military mobility amid dollar drain and Far East concerns.
Transit EDRs report a third fewer passengers over 538 miles of streets. The TWA originally demanded a 32 hour work week with no take home pay loss to replace the 40 hour week. It also sought an 18 percent wage increase, with average hourly pay at $2.83 under the old contract.
Road moving action includes a 66 wheel tractor trailer set carrying a 525 horsepower generator from Amherst to Plant X amid hot early morning hours. South Plains College Levelland begins senior resident course with first session titled Who Wants A Rocking Chair. Three-Way Hale County Lions Club charter forms with seven initial members.
The annual Rose Parade in Pasadena features 62 floats 22 bands and 245 horses along a 54 mile route. The theme Symbols of Freedom appears in about 10 million flowers while sunny conditions expected with 68 degree start and 80 degree midday high. Notables including Mary Pickford Harold Liev Edgar Bergen and Chief Justice Earl Warren expected to attend. Tournament Queen Nancy Kneeland and six princesses from Pasadena City College to participate.
Texas Attorney General Waggoner Carr warned that school funds would be dramatically affected if FPC suggested gas price rates are applied. He filed to intervene in hearings to set Gulf Coast and Panhandle gas prices, with a plan to fix 21 cents per MCF for Permian Basin casinghead gas and 9 to 12.7 cents for other gas. The report mixes local events and unrelated notes from the same page.
An Amman report notes Jordan to issue commemorative stamps and conduct bingo games as part of a 1904 initiative amid social and economic pressures. Officials discuss potential profits and national branding while facing hardship and religious considerations.
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