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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1965
Page
4
President Johnson calls for a temporary income tax cut to spur growth while outlining a broad national agenda. He cites Viet Nam support, social security health care for the elderly, and rapid Congress action to sustain the economy, as Soviet observers attend the event.
Three West Texas lawmakers responded to President Johnson's State of the Union with measured praise and caution. Richard White of El Paso lauded the speech as well received while C. C. Fisher of San Angelo urged a wait and see stance. Burleson Ben of Anson objected to a proposed Taft Hartley amendment on state right to work.
In Flint Michigan a three-skis airboat powered by an 80 horsepower motor sank after hitting thin ice on Silver Lake. James E Bailey his son Gregory and Keith H Day escaped to safety. Bailey swam to pull Day from the water as ice gave way during a Sunday test run.
President Johnson signals support for changing the Electoral College system in the wake of ongoing political debate. He urges reforms to increase voter influence and modernize how electors are allocated and chosen.
Congratulations to Airman and Mrs. John P. Weaver on the birth of a daughter at Reese Air Force Base Hospital. The infant weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces, born at 12 pm, with father stationed at Reese.
A barrage of birth notices from Reese Air Force Base and nearby hospitals lists newborns with weights and times, naming families such as Lt and Mrs Earnest L. ner, Airman 1.¢ and Mrs Charles hater, and Mr and Mrs Leslie Howard Adams. It notes fathers' occupations and base assignments, with several births recorded at Reese and Methodist hospitals.
John R. Dunne a South High sophomore returns to class after a compromise haircut following a court case filed by his mother against the Columbus Board of Education. Principal Harold D. Washburn had suspended him for refusing a standard haircut, but the new style removes sideburns and straightens the hair to a combed look, alleviating disruption concerns.
A profile of T. S. Eliot depicts him as a dark suited banker in South Kensington who moved to London at WWI start and made England his home. Educated at Harvard with Walter Lippmann, Eliot married Vivienne Haight and had no children. He praised Ezra Pound, condemned his treason charges, and kept ties with Bertrand Russell who called him a top pupil.
The article notes McCormack reelected along with Senators Mansfield and Dirksen. A major House rules change, delaying any bill after committee approval for 21 days, was approved by voice vote, with McCormack to decide floor votes. The change aims to strengthen the House's authority over legislation.
The State Board of Education approves detachment of land from Frenship Rural High School District and attaches to Shallowater Independent School District in Lub bock and Hockley counties. The transfer follows prior denials by the Lubbock and Hockley boards and a commissioner’s ruling overruled by the state board on June 6.
General Bradley delivers remarks on military strategy at a briefing, outlining objectives and coordination with Allied forces. The article notes emphasis on logistics, troop movements, and upcoming operations in Europe.
House leaders including Carl Albert and Gerald Ford praise the president as inspiring and unifying while cautioning about program implementation. Senators Bennett Hall Thurmond Gore Aiken offer mixed views, noting deficits, federal reach, and agriculture focus. Humphrey calls it excellent and Gore sees confidence.
NBC News is cleared to reopen its Moscow bureau after discussions with the Soviet government and the State Department. Officials note the move could affect press access and hint at broader reforms in U S Soviet media relations. The bureau had been shut since 1963 and reopening is tied to budgetary and political considerations.
Fort Worth area sale notes Amon Carter Jr and family property Shady Oak 78 acre farm northwest of Fort Worth sold after Carter ownership linked to development plans. Laird named GOP House leader candidate amid Hillsdale era caucus with Roosevelt Dempsey Lindbergh figures in attendance.
The huge audience reflected Eliot's growing reputation since the 1920s. In 1948 King George VI named him to the Order of Merit. He later received numerous prizes and tributes, including the U.S. Medal of Freedom last year as the highest civil honor from the President.
The Texas Republican Executive Committee will discuss whether National Chairman Dean Burch should remain in office in a Dallas meeting on January 26. Peter O'Donnell said the Republican National Committee will decide on Burch in Chicago on January 2.
Japan's population grew by about 1,029,000 in 1964. The Welfare Ministry said the country averaged a birth every 19 seconds and a death every 48 seconds, while several prices increased.
Marina Oswald widow of President Kennedy’s assassin enrolled at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She will join about 30 students in an eight week intensive English course at the university’s English Language Institute. She arrived quietly and gave no interviews. Community sponsor First Presbyterian Church arranged lodging amid the Dallas events.
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