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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1966

Page

3

Wage Hikes Demanded By Rail Workers Union

Cleveland AP The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen demands 25 percent wage increases plus cost of living adjustments and other improvements for about 30 000 workers on around 190 railroads. They seek higher arbitration rates guarantees and lodging allowances with near record railroad profits cited.

Cleveland The Brotherhood of Union H. E. Gilbert Blf&e Hostlers Gilbert

Sitka Fire Destroys Cathedral in Alaska Blaze

A $23 million fire ripped through Sitka Alaska destroying the 12 year old Greek Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St Michael and much of the business district. No casualties were reported and Gov Egan asked for a disaster declaration while Sen Gruening raised funds for reconstruction.

Sitka Alaska St. Michael St. Michael’s Ernest Gruening Juneau William A. Egan Egan Johnson Rental Unite Fan Gruening Vince Challis Alaska Disaster Office Ambrosiy Merejko North America Baranof Island Groening Lincoln Street

Carl W. Murz Found Dead At Home In Lubbock

Carl William Murz aged 58 of 314 East Fourth Street was found dead at his home about 9 a.m. Sunday. George H. McCleskey justice of the peace conducts an inquest. Services planned Wednesday in Fort Worth under Shannon Funeral Home direction. Burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery Fort Worth. Native of Fredericksburg he had lived in Lubbock seven years and worked for Mc Millian Trucking Co. Five sisters survive.

Carl William Murz Henderson Funeral Home George H. McCleskey Fort Worth Shannon Funeral Home Mount Olivet Fredericksburg Murz Lubbock McMillian Trucking Co

Smith to Seek Fourth Senate Term in Maine

Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Maine announces a bid for a fourth term during the New Year weekend. If reelected, she would become the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Skowhegan Maine UPI Margaret Chase Smith I.maine

Lubbock Court Records Mix Civil Actions and Divorces

A garbled_Lubbock Court listing shows multiple cases including damages from an airplane crash near Wealber, a divorce petition in McKinney, and a work accident demnity claim. Names such as Gabriel Sauceda M Elsa and Ming Kereda appear among diverse parties in various courts.

Dera Jean Randin Gabriel Rangel Sauceda M. Elsa Tes Ang Mise Violet Varqnes Lubbock Martianne Waldron Mics Sammre Eatelee Chalker Labete Wiliam W. Rt Leceiant Mere Francis Ned Stewart Lebeort Onare Wayne Shaver Ming Sardra Kereda John Warne Titer B. Geriend Letick Lubbock Courts S. Pestant Court Witlass Naeehageinet Piper Aircraft Lowone Pivieros Avro Corp Ated West'Tee Aircraft Ateut Wealbereee Fer Judermmert Abe

Gem and Mineral Society to Hear Tech Professor

Texas Tech associate professor Zukauckas Jr will speak on opal polishing at 7 30 p m Tuesday to the Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society The meeting at Precinct 1 Clubhouse SH 50th St will feature a door prize and a solicitation for memberships Officers for the new year include W E Foster president and several named members Visitors are welcome to attend The society plans an April 10 May 1 show at the Texas National Guard Armory

FW. Zukauckas Jr Texas Tech Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society Precinct 1 Sh2 50Th St Zukauckas W. E. Foster Foster P. C. Lee Cascio Bula Beard Jack M. West Pat VanBibber Dalton Parker LoCascio Miss Beard Charles Bessent Bessent J. C. Richards M. H. Womack W. T. Beard Fred Young Texas National Guard Armory

Grand Jury Sworn In For New District Court Here

Judge James A. Ellis swore in the first grand jury for the 7th District Court. District Attorney Alton Griffin has set 72 felony cases for presentation. Jurors include B. B. Hobgood and Nell Preston among others. commissioners G. T. Doggett M. N. Lasater Robert M. Lugo C. S. Denham and Jack Claitor were named. A jury report is expected Wednesday.

U7th District Court James A. Ellis Dist Alton Griffin B. B. Hobgood M. J. Williams Nell Preston Bob Grice Foy Hudson FL Pruett Maurice Scott S .S. Gallegos Andrew Rice A. C. Verner H. A. Padgett Jr

City Man and Son Hurt In Mishap

Charles Dickson 26 and his son Michael 4 were hospitalized at Methodist Hospital after a 800 block Avenue H crash at 10 10 a m. Dickson’s pickup struck three parked cars and a trailing tire smoke prompted a fire call. Driver of a stopping pickup at the signal was Antonio T Borjas Ri 1 Ida fous.

Charles Dickson 14Th St Michael Methodist Hose Pital Dickson Antonio T. Borjas Idafous

Burglary and theft cases under investigation after quiet holiday

Police report a relatively quiet holiday weekend though several burglaries and thefts were under investigation. Incidents included broken glass at Horkey Oil Co, van break in on Loop 289, a missing gum machine, jewelry store break in, stolen tires, and a condo break in with items like a record player and cash missing. An 18 year old male was held in connection with a window shooting at a nursing home. charges expected today.

Horkey Oil Co Erskine St Joss Loop 289 8Th Street Cement Supply Co Avenue LA Pool Hall Ave. A Cizon Jewelry Broad Way Mack Hartgrove 8Th St Olen Summers Igarage 50Th St Paschal Strong 43Rd St Steve Covarrubio Bates Bobby Snodgrass 26Th St Tom Lara Emory Edward Morlan E.ast St Avalanche Journal Callie Grassland Albuquerque N.M Lubbock Julis Tipton 16Th St Miami

Researcher Dr Mary Blanchard Millikan Dies in Pasadena

Dr Mary Blanchard Millikan a pioneer in aerodynamics and guided missiles died at age 62 in Pasadena California He helped guide the early days of Cal Tech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and research in propulsion systems as a leading scientist.

Pasadena Calif Mary Blanchard Millikan California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory

December Weather Warmer Than Normal on South Plains

December brought higher than normal temperatures across the South Plains with below average rainfall. Lubbock reported 0.15 inches for the month and 14.15 inches for the year, while many areas saw 0.3 to 0.5 inch of moisture and several stations logged light snow flurries.

South Plaine U. S Lub Lubbock South Plains Dickens Terry Sann Ta High Plains Linton Caprock Post and Spur Hereford Mthly Av Pepa Big Spring Brownfield Floydada Smereford Lamesa Morton Plainview Post Seminole Silverton Spur Tohoka Lockerville

Jury Pool System Starts in Lubbock County Court

A central jury pool went into service in Lubbock County this morning following the fourth district court’s organization. Sixty-two appeared, 37 remained after exemptions, with civil juries to be selected at 1:30 p.m. from a central room for assignment to district or county courts.

Lubbock County Fourth District Court

John T. Smith Jr. Rites Scheduled After Fort Worth Crash

Funeral services are set for John T. Smith Jr., 37, of Fort Worth and former Lubbock resident, killed in a two car crash on a Fort Worth freeway. His daughter Donna was injured and listed in fair condition. Surviving are his wife Ruth James, son Curtis, daughter Donna, parents, a brother, and in laws Elton James and Ruth James of Lubbock. Burial will be in Decatur Mississippi and services in Jackson Mississippi.

John T. Smith Jr Fort Worth Lubbock Jackson Miss Decatur Right.Ferguson Texas Tech Ruth James Curtis Donna John T. Smith Donald L. Smith San Francisco Calif Elton James Ave. D

Outlook for New Programs in 1966 Budget

Washington reports that the federal government will increase spending on health and education in 1966 but less than hoped due to the Vietnam War. Health Secretary John W. Gardner says 1966 won’t be a slowdown year despite new elementary and secondary education medicare water pollution and disease control programs. He notes some programs may be started slowly and not all details will be identified.

Washington UPI John W. Gardner Health, Education and Welfare

Deficit Listed By Red Cross

Washington (UPI) The American Red Cross reports a 3,051,487 deficit for the year ending June 30. Revenue reached 105,029,833 with expenditures at 108,081,320 due to Viet Nam commitments and U S disaster relief. Despite record fundraising, the year saw the highest total raised 90,463,761.

Washington UPI American Red Cross The Red Cross Viet Nam United States

Longevity Regimen Reported in Folkestone Rest Home

A Sunday feature from Folkestone describes Edward J Jamieson at a rest home as he dips his head in a bucket of water claiming it to be his recipe for a jong life. He speaks of the unusual practice as a personal regimen.

Folkestone England Edward J Jamieson

City Sunday School attendance soars across 65 churches

Sunday School turnout reached 38 225 across 65 churches up from 9 957 in 58 churches last week. The report lists per church figures including Agape Methodist Asbury Methodist Epworth Methodist and many others across Baptist Nazarene Christ and Assembly of God congregations.

Agape Methodist Asbury Methodist Ee Ceee Epworth Methodist Hee Sw First Methodiat Forrest Heights Methodist Latin American Methodist Oakwood Methodist Overton Methodist Pioneer Memorial Methodist St John’s Methodist St. Luke's Methodist St. Matthew Wesley Methodist Cooper Methodist St Mt Vernon Assembly of God Highland Assembly of God Riverlawn Assembly of God Na Oa Redeemer Spanish Assembly of God Westmoreland Assembly of God Ity

Pedestrians Walk Brooklyn Bridge in Lindsay Promenade

Police report an eight am pedestrian traffic jam on the Brooklyn Bridge as thousands follow Mayor Lindsay's call to walk to Manhattan jobs. The scene shows mass transit by foot rather than vehicles, highlighting a civic engagement event in New York City.

New York Brooklyn Bridge John V. Lindsay Manhattan

Weather Across U S Cities Reported by Weather Bureau

The Weather Bureau release lists 24 hour readings ending at 6 00 a m with high and low temperatures across U S cities reported from Labhock district weather stations.

U. S Labhock High Plaine U.S. Weather Bureau Lubbock Mick Lew Brownfield Floydada Morton Plainview Siiverton

Jordan to Build Modern Airport in Amman

Amman plans a new international airport capable of handling modern jet airliners. Information Minister Abdulhamid Sharaf offered few details on cost or location. Local reports cite a French firm proposing a $15.4 million project. Civil Aviation Director Emile Quebaisi said Jordan reached agreements with London Paris and Rome to organize regular air trips between Amman and the three capitals.

Amman Jordan Abdulhamid Sharaf Emile Quebaisi London Paris Rome

Port of Hamilton Sets Cargo Record

The port of Hamilton in Ontario set a cargo tonnage record for the sixth straight year with over 19 million tons moved in 1965. Chairman Joseph Lanza said the final tally was not yet complete but at least 913,000 tons more than 1964, the largest increase since the St. Lawrence Seaway opened in 1959.

Hamilton, Ont Hamilton Joseph Lanza Hamilton Harbor St. Lawrence Seaway l

Pope Pleads With Jensen for Viet Nam Peace Effort

Vatican report says Pope Paul VI personally urged President Jensen to push peace in Viet Nam. The message was delivered to envoy Arthur Goldberg in Rome after a one hour meeting, as the pontiff also prepared appeals to Red China the Soviet Union and both Viet Nam nations.

Vatican City Paul VI Jensen Viet Nam Vatican L'Osservatore Romano L'Osserivatore Arthur J. Goldberg Red China Soviet Union Goldberg Rome

Quake Shakes Dushanbe. No Major Damage Reported

Moscow UPI reports an earthquake struck Dushanbe Tajikistan early today. The Tajik capital saw broken windows in some homes but no major damage or casualties. Tass agency provided details.

Moscow UPI Tajikistan Dushanbe Tass

Birth Announcements From Methodist Hospital Noted

A series of birth notices from Methodist Hospital list several newborns, their weights in pounds and ounces, and the parents occupations. Each item names the parents and their town or workplace, with times and days of birth.

Bio King St. Lon Methodist Hospital Johnson Manufacturing Co

Loan Associations To Pay Bonus Dividends

Alt State Banking Commissioner Charles R. Howell signs a regulation allowing New Jersey savings and loan associations to pay bonus dividends in 1966. Insured accounts may receive a bonus if a member deposits the same amount monthly for three years or maintains at least $1,000 for one year.

Trenton Alt State Charles R. Howell New Jersey Savings and Loan Associatons

Thompson Submarine Arrives for Six Month Philadelphia Overhaul

The Chilean submarine Thompson arrives at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for a routine overhaul expected to last six months. Previously the Thompson was the U S submarine Springer before transfer to Chile.

Philadelphia Thompson Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Republic of Chile U.S Springer

Constructive Criticism Misunderstood in Modern Discourse

Whit Rix Victory and Arlen P. Trice critique the phrase constructive criticism, arguing it often harms rather than helps. They note criticism can alienate and reduce dignity, urging consideration of empathy and restraint in feedback. Funeral services by Rix Funeral Directors are listed with contact details.

Whit Rix Victory Arlen P. Trice Rix Funeral Directors Broadway Avenue 8 Lubbock Texas Porter

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