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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1965

Page

5

Contests For Congress Leadership In Doubt

The article notes doubt over leadership contests as the House prepares to pass procedural changes. It highlights moves to curb white voting dynamics and enable easier floor access for Speaker McCormack to advance Johnson’s legislation. The newly configured House will be the most Democratic since 1936 with 295 Democrats and 140 Republicans, while the Senate has 32 Republicans and 30 Democrats.

House Freedom Democrats John McCormacks Johnson Congress Franklin D. Roosevelt Senate Great Society Apeinl Mansfield Rules Committee Bens House Senate Parker Bun Antaneum Dane

U.S. Prepares Southeast Asia Policy Shifts Amid Regional Tensions

President Johnson mulls a Great Society path while Rusk warns against unilateral moves in Southeast Asia. Viet Nam turmoil includes Buddhist protests, student strikes, and a purge of Saigon civilian leaders. Officials anticipate new domestic legislation on Medicare Appalachia and tax tweaks, with midyear adjournment favored.

Youth led strike aims to topple Hue government

Youth Ye K, a 26 year old student leader in Hue, says the planned general strike seeks to topple the Huong government and rejects a new military ruler or any preferred successor. He notes that students want US to help defeat Communism but oppose US interference in Vietnam’s internal affairs. Buddhist leaders in Hue denounce both Huong and Khanh’s factions and call for freedoms from repression while troops pass by Buddhist grounds.

Saigon High National Council Niuyen Khanh U.S Thich Chanh Lac Hue Huong United States U. S Khanh Viet Nam Thich Tam Chau It Institute D-Calif Sen- Tam Chau Charged Thatlate But Died In the House Last Huong Tam Chau

Burton Tops Top Ten Box Office Stars List

Hollywood reports Richard Burton debuts at No. 10 on Motion Picture Herald top ten box office stars, replacing wife Elizabeth Taylor who falls to No. 11. Doris Day remains No. 7, with newcomers Shirley MacLaine and Ann-Margret entering the list. Regulars Jack Lemmon Rock Hudson John Wayne Cary Grant Elvis Presley and Paul Newman retain high positions.

Motion Picture Herald of Exhibitors Doris Day Jack Lemmon Rock Hudson John Wayne Cary Grant Elvis Presley Shirley MacLaine Ann-Margaret Paul Newman Richard Burton Burton James Bacon Hollywood Motion Picture Herald Zabeth Taylor Burton Ann-Margret Cleopatra

Johnson in Arlington Visit Shapes State of the Union Prep

President Johnson made a surprise visit to President Kennedy's grave at Arlington National Cemetery on the eve of delivering the State of the Union address. He planned to shorten the speech to about 3,000 words before heading to Capitol Hill for talks on cloture rule revision.

Washington UPD Johnson John F. Kennedy Arlington National Cemetery Potomac River White House Capitol Hill Anderson Senate Congress Lady Anderson Bird National Cafe City Christian Church Kennedy Arlington Cemetery

Crash Near Abernathy Claims Sixth Death Of 1965

Two injured in three-vehicle crash at FM 1729 and US 87 near New Deal. A 16-year-old Mrs Frances Montalvo of Broadway 70344 and 17-year-old Tommy Lynn Haggard of Lubbock were hospitalized, with authorities reporting the incident as part of ongoing year’s consecutive mishaps.

Tina Moore FM Road Hwy New Deal Methodist Hospital Frances Montalvo Broadway Tommy Lynn Haggard Rt. 1 Lubbock West

Johnson’s Great Society aims face Senate filibuster test

In a tense opening of the 89th Congress, Johnson’s proposed programs face a strong filibuster risk as senators debate cloture rules. Sen. Anderson signals a plan to seek faster debate limits with 51 votes, while supporters push for measures on elderly hospital care and area redevelopment.

Washington Partisans of Congress Anderson Senate Loyer Clinton P. Anderson House Appa Mod-L

Loop FFA 1 AH Club Livestock Show Today at Loop

The second annual Loop FFA 1 AH Club Livestock Show is set for today sponsored by Loop Young Farmers Chapter. Also scheduled are tours to Lubbock’s major manufacturers by local Industrial Development Committee members at 10 AM, plus a 10 week square dance course for teens at Hodges Community Center at 7 20 PM. YWCA swimming classes begin today with preregistration at 1641 Broadway. A Littlefield transfer of John Talbert for gunshot injury was reported as serious. News items reflect national politics, including filibuster debates, Kennedy grave visit, and Sukarno withdrawal considerations at Cairo and UN discussions.

Loop Loop, Young Farmers Lubbock Industrial Development Committee Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Tuesar Hancock Manufacturing Plainview Highway Hodges Community Center Oh St College Ave Lubbock Parks and

Birth Announcements from Local Families Include Several Details

Several couples welcome daughters with weights and times listed, including Mr. and Mrs. Lala Garena and Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Acguello, with notes on addresses and employers. The report blends birth news with political items noting filibuster debates and Senate figures, contrasting personal milestones with national legislative matters.

Lala Garena Giltorg Int Amencan, Inc Pedro Acguello Onecalf

City Detectives Lose Race With Suspect

Police chased a theft suspect through a Lubbock area street before flagging him, a man in his 20s, in the 200 block of Ave Q. Detectives Huffman and Garrett stopped the pursuit after the footrace. A note described the suspect carrying a medium eggplant weighing about one pound.

Lubbock Ray Huffman Evie Garrett

Weather and traffic chaos from ice storm across New York to Texas

An extended weather report describes a 20 hour ice storm bringing snow sleet and freezing rain to New York City and surrounding areas with slick roads. Portions of New Jersey saw ice and snow with minor accumulation in the north. With mild to warm Florida and cool air spreading south, temperatures ranged widely. Separately vehicle accidents across Texas and Oklahoma involved injuries and hospital transfers, including a Tohoak collision and a Quaker Avenue crash.

New Jersey Florida New York City New York Suffolk County Long Island York Midwest Texas Gulf States Georgia

Senators Call for South Vietnam Role Reevaluation Debate

In Washington, Sen Nayne Morse and three colleagues urged reassessing U S involvement in South Vietnam. They favored multilateral action and a possible Senate debate to clarify the U S stake and aims, arguing current policy lacks clarity and seeks consensus with allies.

Washington Sen Nayne Morse D-Ore J.S South Viet Nam Morse

Rainy Texas Warmup With Light Showers Across State

A warmup brought light rain to parts of Texas as skies cleared gradually northward. Rain reached Waco and Mineral Wells, with Houston receiving the heaviest moisture at 0.78 inch. Other 4 hour totals included Lufkin 0.20, Austin 0.25, Corpus Christi 0.34, Abilene 0.11, Waco 0.15, San Antonio 0.08. Temperatures mostly in the 50s and 60s. Beaumont topped at 61, with Corpus Christi 63. Dalhart opened Monday low near 15 as US Weather Bureau warned of similar trends. Southwest Texas expected cooler readings with some rain today. In Brindisi, Italy, a dynamite blast damaged the Communist party headquarters but caused no injuries.

United Frees North Texas Gulf Coast Waco Mineral Wells Houston Lufkin Junction Austin Corpus Christi Abilene Texas

Trial Of Ex Governor Gets Underway Today

Former Republican William G Stratton faces a federal tax evasion trial in Chicago over $46000 in income taxes from his second term. The case has been postponed twice, including to avoid pre election political drama.

Chicago UPI William G. Stratton

Road Deaths Set Record on New Year Holiday

The New Year period became the bloodiest highway stretch in history as traffic deaths topped 420 by Sunday with the toll rising from 6 p.m. Thursday. Other fatalities included 67 fires 12 plane crashes and 58 miscellaneous incidents for a total of 387 dead.

Ing United Press International

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