31 Jul 1964
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1964
Page
1
Lubbock's wholesale apartment construction prompts concerns over long term revenue from taxes and city maintenance. Officials and builders debate parking, design quality, and safety while some see a downtown boost amid fears of cheap construction and possible future slum issues.
The California Democrat Clair Engle died Thursday after a brain tumor, ending a long career once described as vigorous. United Press International reported Engle's death and noted the impact of his illness on his public service and political trajectory.
AUSTIN AP Gov John Connally signed extradition papers to Brazil asking for the return of convicted embezzler Ben Jack Cage to Texas. Cage was convicted in 1957 of diverting 100000 from ICT Cassia stock and fled to Brazil in 1958 while free on bond during appeal. The process hinges on a Brazil treaty exempting Brazilian citizens from extradition and political maneuvering around final treaty formalities.
Broad civil rights leaders clash with militants at Gracie Mansion as King critics and opponents contest a proposed moratorium on racially charged demonstrations. The NAACP, Urban League, and SCLC push for a ban postponement until after the November election, while Black leaders accuse national figures of selling out to campaign interests. In other cities, local officials hear three zone change petitions for a cable TV site, with council votes leaving one proposal unchanged.
United States Ranger 7 sped past 200 000 miles on a precise path to the moon with 13 1/2 minutes to impact. Project officials say no maneuver is needed to aim six television cameras for 4 000 photographs expected to land on Earth.
A dated religious benediction asks for Lordly largeness of thought word and deed. It asks to abandon fault finding and self seeking and to devote time to all things with kindness. An anonymous prayer ends with Amen.
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President Johnson removes Robert F. Kennedy and five others from the Democratic vice presidential eligibility list, signaling possible support for Hubert Humphrey. An AP poll shows Humphrey leading as Kennedy responds with a cautious statement about the process and Johnson’s decision.
Texas lawmakers including Rep George Mahon in Lubbock testified before a House judiciary subcommittee urging passage of Rep Wright Patman’s constitutional amendment to allow non population based reapportionment. Mahon warned of chaotic outcomes if the Supreme Court requires purely population driven districts and realignment. Lt Gov Preston Smith planned to speak next week as the delegation seeks relief.
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