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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1965
Page
4
A sharp cold front swept into the area pushing downstate and across the Panhandle. Lubbock saw a 71 degree reading before the front hit at 4:48 p.m. with northerly winds to 48 mph and temperatures tumbling from 68 at 4 p.m. to 37 by 7 p.m. and freezing by 10 p.m.
The United Press report tracks a sudden arctic surge into the Great Plains and upper Midwest. Record highs in the Easter Midwest contrasted with freezing rain, heavy snows across New Mexico, and dangerous road conditions from Minnesota to Texas amid blustery winds and widespread school closures.
Gov. Connally outlined top 1960s session issues including essential redistricting and teacher pay. He said the Legislature would handle congressional and legislative maps and that a teacher pay rise may require tax considerations, noting meetings with TSTA officials and no plan for a special session.
Gov. Connally appointed Byron Tunnell to replace Ernest Thompson as Texas railroad commissioner for a full six year term, with Thompson resigning for health reasons. Tunnell, a Tyler attorney and former East Texas House leader, will take oath Monday as Thompson departs.
A single vehicle crash claimed the life of an area man according to police reports. Investigators described the incident as a fatal one car mishap with preliminary details pointing to fatal injuries and no other parties involved.
Reported leaders AOL Grover 37 a Houston public school teacher seeks speaker role as he notes pledges from legislators and possible support from the Harris County delegation. Other candidates see Barnes as early favorite amid a wide open race and committee uncertainty.
Khrushchev endures a stark fall from power with a monthly pension for a retired official, higher than the average Soviet wage, but offset by government fringe benefits. He retains rent-free country residence, a five-person staff, and a chauffeur-driven limousine.
Police probe two blasts that damaged houses near Khrushchev's Usovo dacha complex west of Moscow while diplomats visited. Officials report negative test results and no public sightings of Khrushchev since October. A local home blaze killed a boy and injured a girl as investigators search for a natural gas or other cause.
San Antonio officials said Thursday the announced employment of the Atomic Energy Commission at Oak Ridge Tennessee will not affect New Mexico. They noted no new weapons facility exists at Cuarkaville and stressed local safety. A separate traffic accident near State Highway 70 left Sims dead. his body was taken to Seigler Funeral Home in Matador with survivors including his wife and his parents.
In Abbeyleix Ireland Princess Margaret toured briefly as youths disrupted security at Sabet House. A bicycle chain and power line devices caused a transformer blast blamed on a group calling itself the new Irish Republican Army. Police searched the estate as witnesses spoke of gunfire but motorbike backfires were also cited.
Officials in Washington suspect President de Gaulle pushed a Paris gold buying move to curb U S influence in Europe. They say the decision aimed to reduce U S gold reserves and spark turmoil in the world gold market while bolstering the franc.
The United States holds about 315.5 billion in gold with 13.6 billion backing Federal Reserve notes and bank deposits. If gold cover on deposits is reduced, up to 5 billion could be freed. removal on deposits and currency could release 13 billion. Rising money in circulation and deposits pressures need for backing unless the law is eased. Foreign governments still exchange dollars for gold at 35 dollars an ounce.
Dallas AP report says investigators, after interviewing 50 employees and reviewing 12 sworn statements, have not determined a specific cause for the Neiman-Marcus fire. Officials note possible causes include candles, a holiday mat, or careless handling, with a $10 million loss.
The article cites Mise Taylor asserting American law may restrict dual citizenship and notes Liz Taylor's British birth and American parentage. Springer's statements claim a government paper included abjure language, with Taylor allegedly refusing that clause while an American consul allowed a revised oath. Tax and contract implications are discussed as not affecting her U.S. income or contracts. Liz Taylor was born in London on February 2, 1932. mother Sara Sothern was American, father Francis Taylor American-born.
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