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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1966
Page
6
The U S raids drew mixed responses. Labor party left wing balked at the response, while about 1 500 demonstrators gathered near the U S embassy in Paris. A Geneva disarmament session heard Soviet and Chinese reactions.
The PCG plans for the coming year rely on dues from the 1965 crop, with 1966 crop dues likely down about 20 percent due to reduced acreage. Finance chair M A Rip Elms notes careful budget cuts to preserve program effectiveness while supporting essential research on rainfall use, irrigation, cotton disease control, and fiber development.
Charges of irregularities in the June 4 Gaines County Precinct 2 runoff led to a recount ordered by Judge Truett Smith. Incumbent O. B. Smith lost 440 459 to Robert Matthews and contest claims prompted a three member commission to review ballots at the Gaines County Courthouse starting at 9 30 a.m. The panel includes Dale Spence Mrs Leon Allen and Jeff Wiggins.
Three men robbed Day's Humble Station in Littlefield of 58 dollars late Thursday night. Mule shoe police arrested the suspects about an hour later in Muleshoe after a description broadcast by Juan Paliman, the station attendant. Paliman identified the trio, who will be returned to Littlefield early this morning for questioning.
Four persons were injured in three traffic incidents here Thursday with only one needing hospitalization. Stormy Simmons eight of 3624 E 15th St was admitted to Methodist Hospital after a car driven by Gloria Simmons 28 struck Stubbs Grain and Seed Co at 19th St and Ave D about 10 30 am. Simmons was treated and released. Mary Dillon nineteen of 3715 47th St received care for minor injuries from a two car crash at 29th St and Gary Ave around 5 30 pm. Mrs H P Jones fifty two of Tahoka suffered minor injuries in a separate two vehicle collision at 46th St and Boston Ave about 19 am.
Congratulations to multiple area families on newborns. Daughters weighed 9 pounds 4 ounces at 1 32 p m in Methodist Hospital and 6 pounds 14 ounces at 2 32 p m in Methodist Hospital. Sons weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces at 4 15 p m, 5 pounds 13 ounces at 6 20 p m, 7 pounds 15 ounces at 6 12 p m, and 7 pounds 5 ounces at 1 44 a m with births at West Texas Hospital Latif Clinic Lauf Clinic and Thalou clinic. Fathers’ occupations include banker farmer paper company electronics and air base employee.
The article outlines Medicare A and B launch details with payer rules and exemptions. It notes 886000 Texans over 65 eligible, 806400 on Plan B, and state plans to pay $3 monthly for 260000. It cites hospital transfers at midnight and initial patient experiences across Dallas and Texas facilities.
About 75 District 7 Veterans of Foreign Wars members and its Ladies Auxiliaries travel to Texas' 46th Annual Convention in Houston for instruction, memorial services, and business sessions. National leaders include Commander-in-Chief Andy Borg and officials Ted D. Connell, Mrs. Haze Miller, and Cooper Holt. The group aims for 45,000 Texas VFW members. 25,000 attendees expected over three days. Sue Crowder is District 7 president elect. Mrs. Robert Z. Bevers leads Lubbock VEW Auxiliary 2466.
Mrs. Fisher and her three children died in a 1954 event with ages matching the 1959 tragedy. Police found the mother under a bed after she drank shampoo seeking suicide. The children Daniel 4 Richard 6 Deborah 11 months drowned, with a note claiming God commanded the killings. She was committed to Augusta State Hospital for mental tests.
The first herd of Longhorns in about 80 years is driven from Texas into Oklahoma with governors Preston Smith and Leo Winter present. The 93 cattle were later moved to Altus for the night, after crossing the Red River five miles downstream from Deans Crossing, en route to Dodge City Kansas.
Bobby Joe Manziel and Howard Wallace Pardee appealed their June 2 guilty verdicts on conspiracy and possession of altered U S currency. They received four year terms suspended to five years probation. The appeal goes to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
The House passed a bill to fund a grower financed cotton research and promotion program via a $1 per bale check off at sale. Growers may opt out and reclaim funds after months. Program requires hearings and a growers referendum before taking effect.
In Dallas an officer of First National cited continued pressures in the tight money market as the reason for the increase. Banks in Chicago and Los Angeles also boosted prime rates, with Philadelphia banks announcing rises to curb inflationary credit. This marks the third boost in the prime rate since December across major centers.
Friends and family in Baton Rouge and Reese Air Force Base sought confirmation of Captive Pilot Jones assignments after he disappeared during a bombing raid over Hal. Defense Department labeled him missing then released no further comment, while Vietnamese sources claimed he issued a regretful statement during a Hanoi parade.
President Johnson urged seating opponents at a table for peace talks while warning the United States would not yield in Viet Nam. He stressed readiness to talk without preconditions, then reaffirmed resolve to press the war until Communist aggression ends. He spoke in Omaha and Des Moines during a Midwest trip.
The 36th annual Texas Cowboy Reunion in Stamford begins with a 4 p.m. parade featuring the Hardin-Simmons University Cowboy Band, 13 riding clubs, and 62 cowgirl sponsors. The three day event includes rodeo contests with 300 plus entrants, a Quarterhorse Show, entertainment by the Butler Sisters and others, and programs such as bareback bronc riding and calf roping.
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