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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1964
Page
1
Dudley Lynch recounts how Cox and Orson, pioneers in area pesticide work, each bridged eras and regions to tell stories of a silent spring. The piece contrasts their paths while highlighting the shared warning about environmental impact.
An analysis contrasts 1948 Truman triumphs with Barry Goldwater forecasts, tracing campaign parallels and public reactions. The piece evokes era figures like Anson Cox and Rachel Carson, notes Harlem riots and federal aid readiness, and weaves in political lore from Gal-lup polls to postwar reform debates.
Reported from Avalanche Fonmnet News Services describes AIRO-Soviet built MIG fighters intercepting four Israeli Mirage jets over Egyptian air space. One Israeli plane reportedly shot down and another possibly down. Separate exchanges occur between Israeli and Syrian forces near the Jordan River and Sea of Galilee with claimed casualties and a protest filed to the Mixed Armistice Commission.
Thousands line the streets as police clash with a 60,000 crowd at the hearse bearing Lin Dai’s body. Police say the state of the riot was the largest seen in Hong Kong. Lin Dai’s mother attempted to leap into the grave, then collapsed. Lin Dai’s postmortem results awaited.
A late Sunday crash on Loop 289 near Idalou Highway left a woman dead and three others hurt. Annie Mae Perkins, 72, was ejected and died at the scene. Injured were Lillie Mae Thompson, 14, George Perkins Jr, and Viola Perkins. Police said the car, driven by Lorenzo Perkins, left the road, crossed rails and a ditch before overturning. the victim was found about 25 feet from the wreckage. All involved were Negro. The Thompson girl was listed in fair condition at Methodist Hospital. others had minor injuries or shock. The driver was not injured.
In Saigon a U S spokesman said three officers and four enlisted men were wounded when their helicopter was shot down in the Mekong delta during a medical evacuation. During the rescue as it returned, Communist fire downed the helicopter again as it touched ground near a woodline about 100 yards away.
A humorous column profiles a stock salesman famed for urging others to buy while he avoids the same risk. The writer notes the contrarian wisdom behind his tips and the irony of his personal restraint.
Congress readies to adjourn before the Democratic convention as a $962.5 million pay raise bill for more than 1.8 million civilian and military workers faces Senate approval. GOP leaders and candidates including Barry Goldwater plan early return while a separate naval visit to Saigon by the cruiser Oklahoma City is set for Tuesday.
A 71 year old Lubbock widow, Evelyn Isbell, died after a Saturday fire at 418 Ave C. Firemen carried her to safety earlier. the blaze’s cause was undetermined. Surviving relatives include a daughter in Macon, a son in San Francisco, two brothers in Arkansas, and several grandchildren.
Alabama governor George C Wallace withdrew as an independent candidate for president on Sunday but said he would not endorse any other aspirant. He pledged to back the major party candidate who best upholds free enterprise local government and states rights. Wallace remained silent on whether his anti civil rights bid would shift votes to Goldwater and said time would tell after the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. He claimed credit for increasing state rights rhetoric and noted his push to win enough electors to force a House decision.
AP report notes Alabama governor George Wallace withdraws from presidential contention aiding Barry Goldwater. Wallace’s exit removes a third conservative option on Southern ballots, narrowing the race to Goldwater versus Johnson. The move shifts platform talk toward liberal Dem contrasts while GOP hopes for southern gains grow.
Greek Cypriots fired on Canadian units of the United Nations peacekeeping force near the Turkish Cypriot village of Pikeri. The United Nations announced there were no casualties.
A brief prayer fragment by Sybil F. Patridge from Lubbock asks for daily grace. It requests deliverance from sin for today, earnest labor, and kindness in speech and action. The tone is devotional and inspirational.
Readable weather note shows a 34 hour outlook from Albuquerque to Denver with hints of mountain winds and possible precipitation mixed travel conditions. Strong entities include Albuquerque and Denver with regional context and timing implied.
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