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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1964
Page
2
Harold Tidmore, longtime engineer and builder, announced his candidacy for mayor of Lubbock in the April 7 municipal elections. Incumbent Mayor Jack Strone has not announced whether he will seek re election. Tidmore led a construction firm for more than 15 years that erected commercial projects.
Federal ban on poll taxes and declines in state payments loom over Texas voting. The piece notes stalled efforts to abolish the state tax, late receipts delaying counts, and Gov. Connally urging voters to pay. It profiles Max Tidmore as a mayoral candidate and outlines age based eligibility rules for voting and exemption certificates.
Dan Sullivan an Andrews lawyer and former district attorney announced he will seek the Democratic nomination for congressman at large in Texas. He criticizes Joe Poulas and Fay Baker, touts tax cut stance, and notes past political work with Kennedy Johnson ticket. Sullivan, born 1930 in Bellville, practiced law in Odessa and Andrews, married Barbara Anderson, has a daughter, and is active in local civic groups.
The Alabama State Board of Education votes to close Tuskegee High School effective with the second semester, citing inefficiency and high costs for a 12 student body, while the adjacent Tuskegee Grammar School remains open. Governor Wallace presides as ex-officio chairman.
Work on the Verrazano Narrows Bridge continues amid Atlantic winds as 60 pre assembled units form the roadway and main cables glide between 690 foot towers. The span will stretch from Brooklyn to Staten Island and exceed Golden Gate in length, with tolls and rising Staten Island real estate values tied to its completion.
In Laredo Webb County district court Kenneth Adams, 51, awaits jury deliberation after testifying he killed rancher William Augustus Dobie, 38, claiming self defense amid a dispute over an open ranch gate.
A 1960-era survey shows President Johnson gaining 68 percent in key groups and narrowing Kennedy’s lead as he broadens appeal beyond white collar voters. The report notes Johnson’s strategy to win minority support and target traditional Republican bases.
Police, acting on tips, linked Edward Zundel and Olen Anderson to a $1,000 truck looting at ICX Minors-California Express, 128 E 13th St. Zundel and Anderson posted $1,000 bonds and were released after detectives checked a Lubbock residence.
A large Dallas Tarrant delegation urged a 33.4 billion dollar Fort Worth Dallas interstate loop and a south Dallas loop, plus upgrades on Texas 4 Greenville Commerce. Potter County requests included Texas 136 to the Canadian River dam and Lake Meredith with an Amarillo water plan by 1965.
Gov Nelson Rockefeller of New York said Americans have not been told the facts on the latest coup in South Viet Nam during a Los Angeles visit. He charged Washington has a leadership gap as he wrapped up his first trip here.
Moslem leader Mohammad Farook charged that 18 people were killed and 81 wounded when police opened fire on Hindus and Muslims rioters in Kashmir. An Indian government tally of three dead was disputed, as clashes followed a shrine relic theft.
Two Texas House Democrats urge Interior Secretary Udall to lift rules banning airplane use to shoot Golden Eagles harming lambs and kids during lambing season. They argue the prohibition leaves livestock unprotected and demands immediate reconsideration.
Doctor endorsed ad for Coronato tablets claiming tense nerves block bowel impulses causing constipation. Tenes nerves are targeted by a claimed unique colonic nerve stimulant with bulking action to restore regularity overnight. Introductory price 43 cents.
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