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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1964
Page
13
An article outlines Liberian racial policy and penalties including fines and imprisonment for discrimination. It notes voting limits for Negro landowners, expatriate attitudes, and colonial residue. It also mentions the Firestone plantation presence and social customs affecting families.
Fragmentary text references Liberians in Liberia's history and ties to U S colonization, with mentions of Caprock Colony and a 1822 charter era. It notes a Texas education figure and civic work, a family, and voting deadlines February 3 and May 2 for primaries, amid scattered remarks on policy and immigration.
The text discusses how a taxpayer could claim about $801 and another $490 under a proposed tax cut. It notes current law caps deductible expenses at 10 percent of income or $1,000, whichever is less, and contrasts it with the bill’s individual schedule ranging from 14 to 70 percent versus 29 to 91 percent under present law.
In Oran two courts sitting simultaneously convicted two men for taking part in the most serious anti government demonstrations since independence. President Ahmed ben Bella ordered special courts after the unrest that left a handful of injuries and about 400 arrests in the port city.
The Ava avalanche Journal outlines the annual county spelling bee with prizes including a trip to the National Spelling Bee in Washington D C in June and a Britannica set, plaques, cash awards from 1 to 20 dollars, ribbons, a year of Britannica access, and books for top finishers.
Education Commissioner praises landmark congressional action as a milestone for access to schooling. Officials cite proposed funding measures and administrative steps aimed at expanding educational opportunities nationwide.
Federated the Lubbock group will stage a square dance exhibition at Colonial Manor Convalescent Pan January 20 featuring Ryan and Laura Gla ner. The organization will provide records and a sound system for the show. Cotton Empire Investment Co Inc installs new officers at a dinner meeting led by John Robert Moxley president Dave Keay vice president Cam Farin treasurer Carl Gandy secretary. Thirty four attended. Club studies stock market and lakefront holdings as a group.
Local Commission considers 2 year franchise for Southwestern Public Service Co and pet restraining controls on College Ave. Fire damages a home at 1621 6th St owned by Darrell McGinnis and occupied by Ernest Hall. Reese Air Force Base rescinds flare drop plans due to weather. Upcoming zoning hearings address Cardinal Life Insurance Co and multiple parcels around 6th St Indiana Ave area. A regional conference cites nuclear policy opinions and a bond set for Thom Singleterry amid local crime news.
Washington AP reports the arbitration panel’s decision on railroad workers firemen job status stands. Congress lacks power to override the panel, which acted lawfully within its authority. The ruling centers on job security for railroad employees amid labor disputes.
Federal board halts two major rail disputes, allowing nationwide binding arbitration. Holztoff ruling says railroads could cut up to 40,000 firemen and 90 percent of diesel freight and yard crew jobs, with about 19,000 train crew outside cabs potentially affected. Unions plan appeals as mediators meet to push broader agreement. Lubbock Central Labor Union installs officers at Painted Union Hall.
Franklin Square New York AP report says Arthur T Roth chairman ordered 1250 employees of the Franklin National Bank to stop smoking on the job. Smoking allowed only in washrooms at 50 branches on Long Island amid some griping from staff.
CHICAGO UPD report says Teamster President James R. Hofta warned he may call a strike if a new national trucking agreement is not reached by January 15. He made the threat before joining industry negotiators and federal mediators in contract talks.
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