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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1965
Page
4
Texas lawmakers debate congressional reapportionment with two proposed plans that would pit incumbents against each other. Some members expect no major blocks to reapportionment in the 140 day session, while longer-serving officials forecast at least one extra session. The report highlights pressures on incumbents and ongoing clashes over how to draw districts.
The article notes continued snow and mild fits for the South Plains with highs around 60 while lawmakers confront redistricting and funding fights. It highlights a $225 million higher education request and a $45 monthly teacher pay raise, plus attorney, liquor, and betting debates shaping the early 1960s Texas legislative agenda. It also covers leadership struggles, a speaker race, and Connally’s subdued January inauguration plans in Austin.
The column lists multiple birth notices with details on weigh ins and times across several families. Fathers are described by varied occupations and locations, including hospitals in West Texas and a ranch setting, with numerous names and partial addresses.
A deer rampaged through Northampton mass Monday leaving broken shop windows and astonished onlookers. It smashed showroom windows at an auto firm then barreled to the rear where mechanics worked before crossing to a furniture store and breaking a display window.
The Surgeon General notes a year of reduced tobacco use with 7 percent more men over 21 quitting since 1962 and women also showing gains though at a slower pace. Officials from the National Interagency Council on Smoking and Health cite government backing for education while critics question data and rising population effects.
A storm spread from northern Virginia to New England bringing heavy snow in Maryland and Pennsylvania and single digit cold in the upper Midwest. Duluth reported two more inches, leaving 18 inches on the ground, while Texas enjoyed a warm trend with dawn temperatures around 19 to 30 degrees in parts and highs near 60 later.
County commissioners voted to rescind a rule requiring all long distance calls go through the PBX operator. A study found no need for a second switchboard at peak times, and new billing logs will let department heads certify calls were official. An additional review may assess needed lines.
A 486 ton Polish motor vessel Nyxa was found wrecked off Norway's southwest coast 25 miles out. There were no survivors from the Oslo bound ship with 18 men aboard, which reportedly broke up Sunday night in a storm. Distress signals were seen by the Norwegian steamer Derby and life rafts were found later by other vessels.
Reports indicate Britain seeks enhanced ties with the Soviet Union through visits by Prime Minister and officials. Reference is made to past Moscow trips by Macmillan and Wilson, with plans and uncertain dates for further discussions in Paris Rome and New York, and possible talks at the UN.
Henry Rask an FBI agent from Atlanta testified outside a federal courtroom as grand jurors heard remarks from Judge Cox urging careful decision making. The government seeks indictments on civil rights violations tied to a dock strike over automation and union crew cuts from twenty to seventeen over three years.
Lovington voters approved a 1.3 million dollar water bond and elected two city commissioners. Charles Skalenda won District 11 with 572 votes, Harold Denton led District 2 with 883, and John Shearman and Rayburn Houchin trailed. Bond funds will fund water rights, wells, pipelines, and system upgrades with tax increases.
In Clovis only 1 859 of 12 448 qualified voters cast ballots as Newt Whitfield won District 5 state race with 823 votes over incumbent Barney Barnard 790 and Oscar Carroll 153. Ned Houk led District 2 with 907 while Dennis Gulley 435 and Don Sides unknown. Ted Waldhauser ran unopposed in District 4 with 1 315 votes. John Drake defeated B C Dockrey for police judge 971 to 776. City commission will pick a mayor later.
The grand jury in Mississippi again returns to work as the government seeks indictments in the 1964 deaths of Michael Schwerner Andrew Goodman and James Chaney. New evidence includes an alleged confession from Barnette the Meridian suspect, with Sheriff Ratney and Deputy Price among those arrested on conspiracy charges.
Fragmentary obituary notes three daughters including Mna Daisy Bowles Fomby of Homer, with references to grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Texas reapportionment under court orders proposes moving Hale and Floyd counties to the 18th District and Crosby and Dickens to the 13th while placing Mitchell into the 17th and Midland County into the 10th. The plan aims for roughly 416000 people per district with contentious shifts to balance population and representation.
The article outlines President Johnson's proposed education programs including private and parochial school aid, shared time concepts with public schools, and federal learning centers aimed at slum areas. It notes funding plans, cabinet reactions, and the emphasis on human capital and cost consciousness across the government.
A fire started in the garage of May Jordan’s residence near Lockney destroyed the garage and caused heavy damage to the rest of the house. Owner T. B. Mitchell estimated losses at 8000 to 9000 dollars while Jordan furnishings were partly saved. Kenneth Moody, a Lockney resident, suffered a heart attack during firefighting and was hospitalized.
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