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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1964
Page
6
Ad promoting a Frigidaire washing machine featuring fresh running water rinsing dry-saves automatic lint spins extra disposal for mess. Offers hot warm or cold water options and four color choices plus white. Price 209.00 less trade-in at Better Appliance Annex showroom locations on 13th and Ave and 4th and Ave.
President Johnson delighted about 200 tourists by inviting them on a surprise walk around the White House grounds with Mrs Johnson and the Beagles. The stroll followed a church visit and included a stop at the southeast gate where more visitors joined in.
Richard Pollard a 19 year old Denver balloonist and national hot air champion jumped the death leap during a benefit balloon race at Clayton near Pittsburg California. The balloon struck a high tension line eight miles from launch, exploded, starting a grass fire. Pollard died en route to Pittsburg Community Hospital as spectators from Pittsburg Golf and Country Club watched.
U S Senator Kenneth B. Keating of New York broadened the rift with Barry Goldwater by denouncing the candidate's NATO nuclear use proposal. Keating said only the President can decide to employ any nuclear weapon, signaling opposition without naming Goldwater directly. In related notes, Rev Jacinto Alderete joins Purdue Convocation staff. over 5,000 youths expected at Crosbyton event.
In Louisiana the Long family slugged it out in the 8th Congressional District Democratic primary with Gillis Long losing to Speedy Long, backed by Gov. John J. McKeithen. The main fight centered on who was more conservative while other incumbents faced easy paths.
TV Log from New Orleans notes a bitter internal clash in Louisiana politics as Speedy Long attacks Rep. Long over Civil Rights Act timing and House Rules changes. Backed by Sen. Russell Long, the race shapes national prospects while political tides test Johnson-era tensions. Speedy, a former state senator and candidate, faces Republican opposition with the Nov. 3 election upcoming.
Sonny Davis of Kenna New Mexico roped a steer in 15.0 seconds at the 68th Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, the fastest time of the five day event and more than seven seconds quicker than the next best. Toots Mansfield of Pig Sprin Texas clocked 22.7 seconds in second place. Morris Walker posted 12.5 seconds in calf roping during morning action amid a crowd of about 15,500. Alberta Hereford Assn announced selection of 590 cattle for shipment to the Soviet Union next month to bolster Russian herds.
Allen Academy a preparatory school and junior college for boys invites applications for the fall term. Parents and prospective students may visit to explore opportunities at the independent boarding school with small classes ROTC leadership and guidance for all ages. Classes start at seventh grade through high school and junior college with early vacancy filling expected. For information contact the Director of Admissions immediately.
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