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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1964
Page
1
The City Commission became the City Council after a lengthy session approving several controversial zone changes and contracts. The panel authorized more than $1 million for expansion of electric facilities and related purchases as part of a broader charter ordinance reading.
The city council approved land purchase for an electric plant site near 82nd Street and Slaton Highway for 38 acres and awarded multiple contracts totaling hundreds of thousands for plant equipment. They also authorized a 831,000 auditorium project and discussed zoning changes on Sath Street areas amid a civil rights bill backdrop.
CIA briefing reveals Russia may trim long term programs to secure scarce Western credit. Moscow faces high port needs for chemical machinery and fertilizer, with a total estimate near two billion dollars as agricultural shortfalls and ambitious industrial plans strain the economy. Britain and other allies show reluctance to extend long term credit. Khrushchev eyeing expansion despite economic squeeze, per CIA analyst briefing approved by President Johnson.
Gov John Connally announced his reelection bid stating Texas will be solidly Democratic in November and that he has no plans for other offices. He spoke at the governor's mansion after being wounded in the Kennedy assassination and said his campaign would address multiple issues beyond education.
A twin engine Argentinian passenger plane crashed in flames near Zarate on the Parana River injuring two survivors and killing 29 of 31 aboard including four Americans Mrs Jack Burton Ryan 51 Thelma Ryan 45 Mary Bruce 45 and Thomas Jewell 48 all tied to Ferguson Construction Co US Embassy says Jewell was operations manager The plane radioed for emergency landing before crashing five miles from Zarate airport.
A religious invocation asks Almighty God to help believers keep resolutions and stay faithful to their deepest commitments. The piece highlights seeking divine presence and strength to remain steadfast in faith.
Jerry Leslie 16 and cousin Hubert Thompson 15 hitchhiked 700 miles from Fulton Arkansas to reach Jerry's mother Cathrene Leslie at a Chicago Municipal Sanitarium. They wore hospital masks and gowns, rode 15 lifts, and traveled four days before sheriff’s officials picked them up near Springfield Illinois.
Secretary Orville Freeman said the cotton acreage diversion proposal is gaining favor at the National Wheat Growers convention in Holiday Inn West. He noted support from several Congress members and Calot Ltd. official J Russell Kennedy, with estimates of a potential 2 to 2.5 million bale production reduction and acreage cut.
A reflective note on a peaceful planet relies on humans stopping aggressive behavior. The comment appears within a broad newspaper section lineup hinting at editorials and world thoughts.
A proposed plan to reduce acreage by 20 percent would not guarantee a similar drop in output as farmers intensify methods on remaining fields. An earlier report cited a potential 4 million acre impact, though not confirmed by the press conference.
Massive rioting erupted near the Canal Zone with Panamanian authorities reporting six student deaths at Santo Tomas Hospital and at least 91 injuries as violence spread toward border towns. Panama declares martial law and recalls ambassador amid claims U S troops fired tear gas and grenades into Panamanian territory.
US General orders tanks and armored cars to borders while fires rage in Panama City. National Guard rescues a consul in Cristobal. Panamanian President Chiari appeals to US authorities and Latin ambassadors. Rioting, cold weather, and international pressure shape a tense crisis along the canal zone.
McNamara denounces Goldwater for claiming long range missiles undermine national security. Goldwater, campaigning in New Hampshire for the Republican nomination, argues defense cuts threaten manned bombers and question missile reliability. Pentagon sources say no classified data support the claim.
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