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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1964
Page
3
Cambridge Maryland voters rejected an integrationist candidate amid a heated campaign. The event followed a local action committee's push and a series of protests, including a public meeting and incidents prompting the National Guard to be stationed in the area.
Two defendants pleaded innocent and were bound over on $500 bonds by Judge Pt. Moore in County Court No. 2. Ernest Ho Layton and Mary Stone face charges of DWI and theft. A farm accident injured Mrs. Somer Howard, who suffered a fractured left ankle. she is in good condition. Glende Knighton was taken to hospital after a lawnmower accident. Fire investigations probe arson in a midtown frame house fire. Kenneth Boreman released after injuries from a crash near O'Donnell. Flores Jr., 22, dies after being struck crossing a highway in Waco. Fire at Farr's Family Center caused no damage. Local election results show three races won by business-backed candidates. Cecil Webster re-elected in the 1st Ward, while 2nd and 3rd Ward races will not be contested until 1968. Cambridge, Maryland, sees a strong segregation vote in its 4th Ward election results.
Jackie Robinson, the former Negro leagues star, plans to vote for President Johnson next November. He praised Johnson’s civil rights record and aid to African Americans, warning that any Black voter backing Goldwater could face social consequences.
A turtle injured by a lawn mower in Bloomfield New Jersey received a fiberglass shell patch from Dr Frank Falco and Dr William Zeman at Schering Corp Their repair used fiberglass layers and solvent to cover a hole in the shell enabling growth and protection The animal was later given to Dr Falcos son for care while the owners search for the wandering pet turtle Also mention Kenya doctors reform note with parliamentary context
Doctors at Tulane School of Medicine report a young woman with failing kidneys now living near normal life after receiving chimpanzee kidneys six months ago. The patient, unnamed, is under weekly tests and has survived three times longer than earlier animal organ transplant cases.
A Washington AP report notes a special White House task force led by Esther Peterson, shaping ideas for low income families to get more value from purchases, including a central consumer clearinghouse, clubs, and guidance on avoiding high interest lending and dubious sales tactics.
Police said two shotguns and a 22 caliber rifle were reported missing in thefts and burglaries. Items disappeared from several addresses including 3801 31st St and Hart 305 Ave U, with additional car thefts and minor losses noted in scattered complaints.
Kentucky Senator Morton blasted Lyndon Johnson and urged a lean tough Republican stand. He urged telling Americans the truth about Vietnam and economic policy, criticizing press coverage and alleged Democratic corruption. He urged pinning the big bright bubble built around Washington and pled for peace and prosperity.
The FDA announced seizure of 11 brands of sustained action cold capsules for overstating 12 hour relief. Several products bore similar names to approved brands. Contac was not involved. Manufacturers must file new applications and formulas to return items to market.
A snippet notes a per cent rise since the Eisenhower era in business failures, more foreclosures on homes, reduced gold reserves, a growing national debt, and an all time high cost of wine, signaling broad economic strain.
Washington dispatch notes a calm atmosphere with Congress in recess and Republicans in retreat amid World War II era descriptions. Mrs. Deaver obituary is cited as her funeral set for Thursday.
John L Alsup funeral services are held today in Cleburne with family members and grandchildren attending. The obituary notes a sister and other relatives and mentions a long career and community ties.
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Daulton of Lubbock are set after she died at age 72 in Oklahoma City while visiting her daughter. Surviving relatives include her husband, three sons, five brothers, and nine grandchildren with arrangements pending at Brownfield’s Silver Funeral Home.
Myrtle Thomas dies after long illness at Brownfield area residence. She was a retired school employee with ties to many family members including Almer Brownlee and Mrs Bobbie Alexander. Funeral arrangements to be announced at Memorial Cemetery with service details pending. Frankfurt note mentions chemical machinery developments in Germany.
Fragmented poem fragment urges effort and duty to craft a meaningful life. Mentions hard work willpower and conscientious striving as keys to excellence. Notes striving beyond ordinary aims and personal reward.
Funeral services for 19 year old John Howard Oliver of Swisher will be held today at 2 p.m. in Vigo Wright Memorial Chapel with the minister officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Oliver died after being struck by a car on the Vigo Park road Monday night. the vehicle was driven by Harvey Dale Bozeman and the incident occurred about eight miles north of Swisher Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Jimmay Campbell, son of a ranch man, died in a crash near Hemphill County while en route from the GOP National Convention in San Francisco. Funeral arrangements are set in Pampa with Duenkel Car michael Funeral Home handling details. Campbell and the late B E Finley helped develop oil and soil belt west of Pampa since 1906.
Stroud Services planned in Lamesa for Ira Zachery Stroud 68 retired paint contractor with service at 3 p m today at Branon Phik Friona Assisted by Don Siode with burial at North Side Cemetery under Lamesa Memorial Park Funeral Home. Stroud born Moran Survivors include wife four daughters and a son ten grandchildren.
Edgar E McNutt 51 of Rt 1 Meadow dies in Cloudcroft NM of heart attack. Funeral at 8 30 pm today at Slaton Baptist Church with Rev H E Summar officiating. Burial Englewood Cemetery under Williams Funeral Home direction. Survived by wife Mrs Ad dies a sister Mrs A W Wer Slaton and two brothers J D Springtown Tex and Warren 3394 Fordham Libbook.
Graveside services were held at 3 15 p m Tuesday at Resthaven for Laira Lee McAllister infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor McAllister of San Jose California Dr Dudley Strain pastor of First Christian Church officiated The infant died Saturday in San Jose Burial was by Rix Funeral Home Survivors include the parents three brothers Bruce Lang Colin and two sisters Victoria and Helen all at home the parents Mr and Mrs D B McAllister Fort Worth and great grandmother Mrs R V Williams 2302 Main St Lubbock
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