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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1965
Page
8
Ray R Myers drives a car using his feet, showing that armless operation is feasible. Reporters say pity is unnecessary as he navigates like any other racer once familiar with foot control and balance. Lancaster New Era, by Jerry Sapienza, covers the mindset and skill behind the unique driving method.
A 29 year veteran driver from Sondersburg demonstrated driving with his feet after state officials consider revoking his license. Newsmen followed Myers on a Swisher Electric Co-Op tour through Texas and the South to gauge driving skill, noting his right foot on the wheel and left on the floor as he shifts, brakes, and signals with knee and toe movements.
The teen age program committee of the March of Dimes sponsored a "Dance for Dimes" that raised about 150 dollars for birth defect research and patient aid. The Frida event at 811 p.m. featured the Accents from Lubbock High School. Dance committee members included Denise Humphries Jane Kelsey Rosy Sandifer Gin Turner Linda Williams Sue Anne Sides and Keeton Zachary.
Dr. Andrew Edington of Schreiner Institute praised the Church of Jesus Christ as the winning team at the All-Church Staff Dinner of the Lubbock Ministers Association held at First Baptist Church. About 275 attended as Rev. Andrew Mild retired as president and new officers were named including William S. Smith as president and Tom Strother as vice president.
Washington report states Luci Baines Johnson, youngest daughter of President Johnson, has been taking instruction in the Roman Catholic religion. A spokesman said the family views religion as a personal matter and no definite steps have been taken.
Student musicians named to the Interscholastic League state bands will perform at 7 30 p.m. in Monterey High School auditorium. Two groups include top regional winners from different class divisions. each band has 128 members under conductors Gene Witherspoon and James Matthews.
The New York AP reports the World Council of Churches will launch officially sponsored exploratory talks with Roman Catholics. Dr. Fry and Rev. Dr. Franklin Clark discuss aims to identify mutual concerns and foster cooperation, seen as a natural step following Vatican II and ongoing ecumenical dialogue.
Soviet officials warned Indonesia to avoid war with Malaysia and offered aid, while Moscow signaled potential technical weapons support if attacked. The United Nations rebuke drew Moscow's response as Western powers back Malaysia, sparking fear of direct or indirect Soviet involvement in any conflict.
Fine Arts Group of American Association of University Women met at the Fortenberry home with 14 members present. Guest speaker Mrs. Ann L. Adams spoke on Art In Postage Stamps and plans for Oriental Art were outlined for the next meeting at Richard Street.
In Tucson a two day pilot conference will open with Vice President Humphrey told one third of Southwest residents are poverty stricken. Robert Choate Jr. said this reflects Indians Negroes and Mexican Americans. The event will discuss conditions, hear witnesses and propose solutions across five states.
Tulia High School selects Sheila Barnett as 1965 Homemaker of Tomorrow, daughter of Mr and Mrs Barnett, highlighting student achievement in domestic science.
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