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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1966

Page

5

Traffic Zoning Showdown At 19th College Intersection

City council debated two zoning changes for College Ave and 19th St including a plan for 450 paved off street parking spaces and a land dedication along College Ave. Opponents argued 450 spaces are excessive while supporters cited city widening plans and potential future land sales as justification. Proposals also covered multiple housing and commercial zoning requests with varied opposition.

College Ave 19Th 20Th St Pharr 19Th St Rolan Simpson Simpson Jack Eastman Burr Planning and Zoning Commission Fred West Bangor 4Th St West Henry Holmes C. D. Knight 16Th St Quaker Ave Gene Blackburn Peoria’ Ave Leland D. Payne Southport Development Corp 40Th St Ave Blackburn C&g Corp Pearl Newberry 5Th St Ave. W Bob Medlar Bill Stracener 25Th St 26Th St Max Tidmore Brownfield Highway 15Th St Commission Howell Killgore Maddox Investment Co 3Rd St Ath St Elgin Flint Aves Killgore Maddox Tidmore Eastman Gene Alderson W. E. Medlock

Marriage Licenses and Court Actions Listed in Lubbock Records

Lubbock Court records show multiple marriage licenses for Johe Joseph Smith and Mire Nee Li céha Roberta both of Lubbock, 31 and 23 with Mrs. Wink Fox Jr. of Lubbbark Wilson Tegan Neve and Misa Betty Ann Wisdom of Abernathy, plus numerous district and county court cases. Cases include divorces, diverse estates, restraining orders, and appeals in Amarillo district courts with names such as Barbara Felk, Jer ry Belk, and James A. Bitte. also listed are traffic, insurance, and public safety matters from Potter, Donley, Floyd, Deaf Smith, and other counties.

Jehe Joseph Smith Art Mire Licéha Roberta Lobbock Wenn Taster Richanteon Wink Fox, Jr Lubhbark Wilson Amariligo Repo Coef Supreme Judicial Poateet of Teags Amarita Roc War Travelers Insurance Company Thle H. Ll. McPrerson J.C Ochiltree County W. H. Hodies & Company Donley County State Bank Donley County R. D. Sharkey v T. C. Hollums Floyd County Jimmy Ray Willams Cimarron Inurance Company, Inc Wibarger County Wied Paint Dee EB. Wallace Hidekinsop Charles Thomas Crowe Tesas Department of Public Safety Potter County Alfred Lee Wallis Tesas

Rail service not hurt by crew cuts say board

A four member national board concluded that the elimination of locomotive firemen has not harmed rail operations or workers. The panel noted union differences with M L Shattuck denouncing the report as a hoax while Charles J Coughlin and other members supported its findings.

Chicago UPS M. L. Shattuck The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Charles J. Coughlin Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Thhem Coughlin J. E. Wolfe National Railway Labor Conference E. H. Hallmann Western Carriers’ Conference

Former Dallas Attorney Dies in New York Hotel

James P. Donovan, 56, once a Dallas lawyer who fought Love Field expansion, was found dead of natural causes in a New York hotel. He had faced contempt fines in 1963 as Dallas pursued court action over airport runways now in operation. Donovan, a Cornell graduate, leaves a widow, daughter Patricia at the University of New Mexico, and son Lt. A. P. Donovan stationed at Minot AFB.

New York James P. Donovan Dallas Canandaigua N.Y Donovan Love Field New York State Cornell Patricia University of New Mexico A. P. Donovan Minot Air Force Base N.D

Beaumont Man Fatally Shot In Home Incident

Beaumont police say Walter, 14, was fatally shot at his home while attempting to take a .32 caliber pistol from his brother Howard. Officers indicate the gun discharged accidentally.

Court adopts new system for assigning indigent defense

In the 137th District Court of Lubbock four judges implemented a new procedure. Attorneys were summoned alphabetically from a roster to represent 27 criminal defendants who took pauper’s oaths after being indicted by a grand jury. An interpreter assisted one Latin American defendant.

Alton Griffin James A. Ellis

Fire devastates downtown hotel with multiple injuries

A blaze swept a four story brick hotel near the Minnesota state Capitol. Desk clerk Francis Dilts, 40, said the fire started in a first floor men’s room and spread rapidly. William Pyburn, 33, jumped from a third floor window fracturing both feet and a nose. Walter Weidman, 33, suffered a spinal fracture after leaping from a second floor window. A district fire chief described women escaping by hall and burning coats. The fire began at 4 42 a m as crews warned occupants to evacuate amid gusty 15 mph winds and 2 degree air.

Francis Dilts Wiliam Pyburn Walter Weidman Wiliam Donnerbauer Jacob Reyer Violet Reyer

Services Set For Rev. B. W. Taylor

Funeral services for Rev. B. W. Taylor 58 of 1110 44th St. will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Nazarene Church with Rev. Raymond Hurn of Lubbock officiating. Burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Surviving are his widow three sons Roy B Wayland C Allan two daughters Mrs. Charles Denison Mrs. Charles Jarrett a brother Key Abernathy his mother pals B F Taylor and 13 grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.

44Th St First Nazarene Church Raymond Hurn Lubbock Buford Battin James R. Bell Resthaven Memorial Park Resthaven Funeral Home Mr. Taylor Allan Fort Worth Charles Denison Charles Jarrett Dallas Key — Abernathy B. F. Taylor Earl Meador O. D. Rhodes Jim Davis iCarl Stephenson Harold Faithland J. D. Raddler Clayton Brownlow Abernathy and Wolfforth First Baptist Church Eldorado Oklo Brownlow Santa Clara Calif Ross Kirk Dist St. Lubbock Oscar L Guy Brownlow Abernathy

Trade Mission Encourages Mexico Trade Ties

Lubbock hosts a trade mission briefing on expanding U S Mexico commerce. Speakers including Roy Gootenberg and Paul Flores outline export opportunities in Mexico, noting five favorable factors and U S market share shifts.

Mexico Roy Gootenberg Office of International Trade Promotion Bureau of International Prommnerce U.S. Department of Commerce Washington Lubbock Gootenberg Department of Commercce Harry Meyers Dallas U. S. Department of Commerce Department Walter Durham World Trade Department Dallas Chamber of Commerce Paul Flores Office of International and Regional Economics U. S Department of Commerce United States Flores Latin America Texas Tech Philip H. Bethune Dallas Council On World Affairs John Hildebrand Tech School of Business I.S. Department of Commerce Washington, D.C

New York Labor Talks Slacken Amid Mediation Efforts

The pace of negotiations slackened with no scheduled resumption after a union caucus and mediator meetings. Theodore W. Kheel indicated a three‑man panel would meet with union reps while the day focused on caucuses and joint sessions. Mayor Lindsay's press secretary said no immediate return to talks.

Transit Authority Theodore W. Kheel Lindsay Woody Klein

Enduring Buddha Statue in Kamakura Survives Earthquakes

The Great Buddha statue in Kamakura, Japan, has stood since 1252 despite repeated earthquakes that have destroyed the temples housing it, yet never harmed the statue itself.

Kamakura Japan

Posey to retire from DPS after 35 years of service

Edwin Posey announces retirement from the Texas Department of Public Safety after 35 years. He joined in the early 1930s, rose through the ranks to captain, led a 29 county district, and earned praise from colleagues and Col. Garrison for a lifetime of diligent duty. Posey and wife Connie Rae reside in Abilene area. daughter Barbara Wheeler lives in Corpus Christi.

Posey Highway Patrol New Mexico Line Tarrant County Texas Abilene Department of Public Safety Wowway Taciosy Hutchison Harlingen Pecos San Anetonie WHS Lubbock San Angelo Burkburnett Clyde Barrow Bonnie Parker Red River Clyde Bonnie Arcadia Grapevine Hues Joyce Fern White Walter E. Whitaker Jr Department DPS Edwin Posey Col. Garrison Maj. Hutchinson Huthison Idalou Bank Capt. Posey Connie Rae 21St St R. L Barbara) Wheeler Corpus Christi

Severe Weather Batter California Oregon Washington Rains

A storm system drenched Dansmuir California and cut U S 101 as 16.7 inches fell in the northwest corner. Power lines failed and roofs collapsed while Oregon Washington faced high winds and heavy precipitation. Temperatures plummeted north while warm chinook winds touched the Rockies and western Texas eyed mild highs.

Dansmuir San Francisco U.S. 101 Oregon California Southern Pacific Cascade Portland Ore Washington Cape Meares Louisiana Florida Ohio New Jersey Weather Bureau Virginias Maryland Delaware Pennsylvania Alma Tallahassee Fla Minnesota North Dakota Montana Upper Great Lakes Central Plains International Falls Minn Alt Key West Rockies Livingston Mont Lake Huron Kansas Pacific Northwest Texas South Plains Lubbock High Plains Hereford Plainview Silverton Panhandle West Texas Rio Grande Valley Austin Houston Corpus Christi Cotulla

Robbery Ends with Suspect Fleeing in Car

A robber approached Sholar and jabbed an empty weapon into his ribs while Jaembey shoved him to the floor. Frank Congr ess, 48, helped as Jaembey fled outside where two more suspects jumped into a waiting car.

Sholar Jaembey Frank Congress

One Killed One Hurt In Texas Accident

In Sweetwater Texas a man was killed and another seriously injured when their car rear ended a cotton seed truck. The deceased was 37 year old Leon Raglan. Police said Raglan’s vehicle struck the truck, sending both to a hospital with severe head injuries.

Sweetwater Nantes Leon Raglan Roland

Rites for Dr Berry Lee Moore in El Dorado Ark

Rites for Dr Berry Lee Moore son and father to Mrs George William Berry of Lubbock were set for 2 p m today at the El Dorado Baptist Church with burial in El Dorado under Youngs Funeral Home. Moore died Tuesday night of a heart attack.

Berry Lee Moore George William Berry Lubbock el Dorado Ark Baptist Young Moore

Peace Talks Advance as Harriman Seeks Japan Mediation

Harriman leaves Bangkok after 90 minutes of talks with Thailand’s Thanat Khoman and heads to Tokyo for discussions with Sato and Shiina. He aims to enlist Japan as a go between Moscow and Hanoi while Humphrey reassures Japanese officials. The Thai government hosts U S troops and allows air operations against North Vietnam.

Thailand Thanat Khoman Tokyo Harriman Khoman U.S Southeast Asia Viet Nam Huarriman Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey Eisaku Sato Etsusaburo Shiina Japan Moscow Hanoi Shiina Sato

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College and Zoning Commission Pica Records Sind District Court Victor Landesy Dudae Robert Lee Daniels Wilt Aed FM Brashtrs Eugene Wherton Traffic Mishian Avenue Q Jolie RR Ruthie Rel Wirte Deveree Howard J Darieon Fresiding Helle St Rowell Charles A Rowell Nuit Felec Ha Ann Teston Arthur Wayne Teston Suet Ethianthict Court Robert Reena Barbara Felk Jerry Belk Mid Western Investors Life Insurance Co Auti Dintrict James A. Bitte Interestate Securities Co Tease A Corporation BE. J Wentrick Shaw Jadeo Eva Mar Mur Fer Vera Belle Murtee Boma EO Landon Milton London O HO Pope Ay Nenten Freida Page One B. W. Taylor Bethune Labor Willard Wirtz Bill D. Moyers E. L. Posey Camp Mabro Texas National Guard San Antonio New Patromen Uene Lubtork County Bar Association Pioneer Hotel Ronnie Ferguson A. D. Ferguson 18Th St Methodist Hospital Mackenzie Junior High School United Fund of Blue Bonnett Laundry and Dry Cleaners Winnie Blackwell E. Uh Place Mth Avenue L Edwin H. Boedeker Jack Wimberly Quinn Brackatt Shelepin Dimitry F. Utinov Valdimir F. Tolubko Ustinov Stalin North Soviet Union North Viet Nam Tolubko Konstantin Rusakov Anatoly Chistyakovy Foreign Ministry Tass Alcs , Egg, &Aid Belgium
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