02 Jan 1965
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1965
Page
1
District and county officials sworn in New Year as 72nd District Coalition members take oaths in a ceremony. Weather, disasters, world news, and sports sections mingle with notes on snow and floods, helicopter flights, and national events.
A Dimmitt man died after a one vehicle crash near New sors on Friday night, as Texas tolls rose to at least 18 deaths statewide over the New Year holiday period. The wrecks, beginning at 7 pm, included a 192 model sedan overturning 1.25 times, ejecting passengers, with one victim identified as Roth Milholland and Miss Wazkener. Funeral arrangements were pending at Rix Funeral Home.
President Johnson opened the year with a focus on steel price increases and directed his economic advisors to study selective price advances. George Reedy said Ackley will decide on action, while steel firms stayed quiet. Johnson also reshuffled Latin American ambassadors and planned to present his state of the union message.
The Democratic Study Group plans to strip Reps John Williams of Mississippi and Albert Watson of South Carolina of party privileges and committee assignments for backing Goldwater in the 1964 presidential race. The paper, led by Rep John White of Minnesota, cites their actions as a challenge to party loyalty and notes most Southern Democrats did not endorse Goldwater. A vote on the move was expected Friday, though Watson vowed to appeal the action.
City and rural deliveries resume as post office schedules return to normal. Retail outlets and banks reopen with scattered exceptions after New Year holiday. Municipal offices except fire police and emergency utility services closed for the weekend.
Peter Fullard a 17 year old passenger on the Trier Edinburgh Castle was central to the ships Equator crossing ceremony. He earned a shellback certificate before the purser discovered his name was absent from the passenger list and he admitted he boarded on a visitor's pass. He was released on bail as inquiries continue.
A 1965 preview notes lingering unfinished business from the prior year. It contrasts hopeful resolve with harsh global challenges as the new year begins, while communities mark celebrations, games, and parades amid the mood of change.
A prayerful note contrasts with war news as Viet Nam reports a fifth day of heavy fighting near Ringh, with U.S. helicopters and fresh troops. In Congo, President Kasavubu rejects a UN cease fire proposal on January 1, 1965.
A well dressed bandit robbed a Lubbock store of about 1200 dollars in cash on a bank holiday. The unmasked thief walked through the market, warned workers not to look, demanded cash including 50 cent pieces, and carried the loot in a paper sack. He threatened to kill if noticed and left before police arrival.
Investor Pick, head of Pick Publica s Hinns, advised 1964 money markets and currencies as inflation hedges. He touted mercury as a hedge and cited a flask bought last year at 233 selling today near 385, a over 100 percent gain. He warned against predictions and noted art markets were mixed with Mercury tapestries strong but masters slow.
Forecasters said rain was only a possibility with winds up to 35 mph in the Lubhork and South Plaine area and cooler temperatures. In Hagerstown Maryland Fairchildthiler Corp won a 1.62 million Air Force contract for aerial cameras and another 3.6 million for electronic equipment on a reconnaissance program from McDonnell Aircraft Corp.
A brief weather notice reports scattered showers and light wind with approaching cold air. Forecasters expect a cool Friday night and a cool weekend ahead with patchy clouds and moderate humidity.
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