Riots Spark Anger In Congress GOP Leaders Charge Johnson Failure
Republican leaders accused President Johnson of failing to curb racial violence after Detroit disturbances. Democratic leaders urged a bipartisan national approach, with Eisenhower joining the call for orderly action. Senate Majority Leader Mansfield stressed state and city responsibility, while Johnson pledged support to restore order.
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Johnson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Republican Coordinating Committee
Detroit
White House
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
House
John McCormack
Massachusetts
McCormack
Mansfield
See Gop
Detroit Sees 19 Dead as Army Halts Rioting
Grim paratroopers of the Screaming Eagles joined 1,800 troops to aid Detroit police and Guardsmen in a two day night of violence. Death toll rose to 19, with damage over $150 million. Governor Romney and Mayor Cavanagh appealed for order as snipers shot at armored vehicles and crews. President Johnson ordered federal troops to disperse violators and restore law and order.
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Screaming Eagles
Detroit
Johnson
Cyrus Vance
Sec. of Defense
Robert McNamara
George Romney
Romney
Jerome Cavanaugh
Vance
Washington
Defense Department
Grosse Pointes
Gov. Romney
Marines wipe out North Vietnamese patrol near Con Thien
U S Marines reported annihilating an 18 man North Vietnamese patrol near the Con Thien border outpost. Seven Leathernecks were wounded as allied forces also claimed Viet Cong losses in a separate operation along the DMZ and Central Highlands.
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United Press International
AIGON
Con Thien
U.S
U. S. 25Th Infantry Division
Demilitarized Zone
Saigon
Central Highlands
Ben Thuy
Vinh
Panhandle
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Hue
Lubbock Library Consultant Pleased With Merger Results
City county library merger outcomes praised by a library consultant. Other items note closing of City-County Out patient Clinic is definite and various national world, state, and local topics across sections including education, politics, and entertainment.
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Lubbock
Miss Texa Pageant contestant receives fortune cookie omen
Jan Glenn Miss Lubbock receives a fortune cookie reading wealth and honor as she competes in the Miss Texas Pageant. Marsha Matthews Miss Pasadena presents the cookie to Glenn with 62 contestants watching. The day featured registration fittings and a dinner at Leonards Department Store as contestants prepared for first round activity.
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Jan Glenn
Leonards Department Store
De Gaulle’s Quebec visit reverberates in Canada
General Charles de Gaulle caused concern in Ottawa after shouting support for a free Quebec during a Montreal speech. Prime Minister Lester Pearson requested a transcript from the French embassy as debates over his state visit continued. De Gaulle had arrived in Quebec City and planned Expo 67 stops before Ottawa talks.
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United Press International
Charles de Gaulle
Quebec
Montreal
Lester Pearson
de Gaulle
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Ottawa
Pearson
Canada
Quebec City
Paris
Sign Restrictions Sought For New Service Stations On 50th Street
Planning and Zoning Commission members recommended uniform sign rules for service stations along 50th Street from Avenue A to Slide Road. They propose limiting future signs to current C-2A allowed formats and seek a joint City Council session to discuss land use changes and a public hearing. Existing signs would remain legal but nonconforming.
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Kenneth May
Avalanche-Journal
50Th Street
Planning and Zoning Commission
Planning Commission
Avenue A
Slide Road
Arnold Maeker
Johnson Faces Stiff Hurdle in Tax Increase Push
UPI survey shows key congressional committees skeptical about a tax hike to fund the Vietnam War and curb inflation. Johnson backs a 6 percent surcharge on income taxes, with possible higher request, but only a minority of Ways and Means and Finance Committee members express support.
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UPI
Johnson
Congress
United Press International
House
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Senate Finance Committee
Ways & Means
Finance Committee
Daily Prayer Blessing Morning Gratitude
A devotional prayer affirms God’s constancy and care as the day begins. The speaker thanks the Lord for strength and provision, recognizing divine generosity and daily needs met through faith.
Detroit Reels Under Integrated Rioting And Looting
Rioters loot downtown Detroit as fires break out across the city, killing reported and plundering a five and ten store. National Guardsman eyes flames as looters haul out shoes dresses and sweaters while a crowd of youths and adults moves through the scene.
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Austin
Scott Etroit
Detroit
National
Weather map page for Lubbock area forecast
Mostly sunny and hot in Lubbock today with high in the mid 90s and a warm night ahead. Southerly winds 10 to 20 mph, minimum humidity around 37 percent, sunrise at 6 34 am and sunset at 8 33 pm with temperatures near 67 to 90 across the region.
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Amarilla
Okla
Dallas
Roswell
Denver
W. Falig
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