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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1963
Page
6
President Kennedy urged peaceful demonstrations as civil rights advances press on and warned against violence that could derail the era’s reform. He linked progress to space ambitions, calling for rapid US moon efforts and continued aid to South Vietnam amid religious tensions and communist concerns.
Reported remarks from Kennedy during Moscow talks stress a wide global framework for a nuclear test ban and say no other issues are under negotiation. He mentioned sending the agreement to the Senate for ratification and urged a simple negotiating path.
Kennedy dismissed claims that integration or civil rights protests are Communist inspired. He warned against assuming leaders are Communists and urged addressing grievances to ease the national issue. He noted few Communists remain in the U S and said demonstrations reflect other motives.
The article reports on the Texas FFA state convention in Lubbock with addresses by Key officials. It notes rising farm opportunities, modernization like radio controlled tractors, and the link between agriculture and industry growth. Local chapters compete in talent events, and awards and officer selections are anticipated.
The new plan lowers all Sleeper Car and Pullman fares. A passenger who formerly rode a Lubbock to Chicago roomette round trip can save five ninety by switching to a chair car to Amarillo and boarding a Pullman there. A couple using the family fare would save nine thirty under the arrangement.
Miss Illinois Martie Overs of Chicago, Latvian-born, was chosen Miss U S A from 15 finalists in Miami Beach. Runners up included District of Columbia Missouri California and Colorado. Overs, 19, a professional model and one of nine children, plans to continue modeling and pursue top status in pageantry.
The report details several clashes as state troopers and police intervene in Cambridge Baltimore style demonstrations, with over 100 rockthrowers confrontation at Dan River Mills in Danville and multiple arrests of Negro demonstrators in Thomasville and Charleston. The piece notes court actions in Mississippi and a broad push for desegregation across schools and public facilities.
The municipal panel votes to refer a franchise to the Advisory Board while delaying full discussion on a $22.7 million bond issue. Mayor and several commissioners push for a report from SWPS and a Sept 1 deadline for a franchise proposal. Attending officials include Brum, Milam, McDonald, Milam, Mara, Simpson, and McLarty. Alderson absent.
Harriman and Hailsham arrived with instructions to push for a complete ban, with fallback talks on tests in space water and air. A Western draft treaty reportedly presented to Premier Khrushchev closely mirrors the Soviet position, signaling broad agreement on essentials.
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