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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1964
Page
1
In Seoul and other cities police detained about 1,200 protesters amid martial law. Demonstrations sparked curfews and rioting charges as authorities attempt to prevent further unrest across South Korea.
Dist. Judge Arthur Tipps ordered suspension of Sheriff Ham Vance as Wichita County faces a wave of student protests and indictments. Vance and opponent Woody Bass, a 60 year old resident, remain named in court actions while bond is posted at 12000 dollars. The case highlights tensions between law enforcement and political entities amid ongoing election runoff talk.
Severe storms sweep the South Plains with hail and lightning, causing crop damage in Lamb County and injuring an oilfield worker in Scurry County. Heavy rain totals reach up to five inches near Caprock as farmers recover from recent weather.
A 12 year old Ohio contestant claimed the 37th National Spelling Bee title after top contenders were eliminated in the semifinals. The event wrapped as thunderstorms raged in Washington with the winner receiving a $1,000 prize and honors.
New York stocks tumbled as traders dumped shares near session end. The Dow Jones average slid about 9.3 points to 902.48, the AP 60-stock average dropped 3.3 to 280.7, and overall volume ran below the 1964 average.
Lubbock officials approve a new shopping center apartment complex between Tohoka Traffic Circle and 50th Street on Avenue Q. The council also adopts a $6,000 summer Workcreation program target and three service stations for the center, amid protests over two west Lubbock projects bought by Elmore. Nearby, a tropical disturbance near Florida coast eyed might reach tropical storm strength by Friday. A street chase ends with a driver cited for reckless driving, speeding, and other violations after leaving the scene on 49th Street and Raleigh Avenue.
Former vice president Richard Nixon warned Republicans that defeating President Johnson in November is risky but possible. He touted party strength at the grassroots and urged victory through strong principles. He floated Gov. Scranton as a potential running mate, though Scranton dismissed the idea. See NIXON Page 8
Planning Director argues the development would crowd the area while the zoning commission approves the project. About 50 units are proposed on a tract needing tighter lot and parking requirements, with objections raised over density and feasibility.
A brief feature lists a sponsor for television programs claiming to teach the impossible. The note profiles the sponsor as a company transforming wild ideas into feasible broadcast concepts, aligning with the editorial tone of the page.
David F. Tipple, division freight and passenger agent for the Santa Fe here, is promoted and will transfer to Amarillo to assume a new position with the railroad. The Avalanche Journal learned Thursday. Santa Fe officials confirmed the move effective since September 1, 1948.
Anonymous message calls for daily prayers to shield children amid ongoing crisis. Writer advocates calm civic response and shared faith while avoiding blame or sensational detail.
Unusaat Windup Kerek, a seventh grader from Cleveland area Cuyahoga Falls, wins a trip to the New York World's Fair and a TV appearance along with prize money and a gold cup. Mathews, an eighth grader from Gahanna, earns $500 second place as 68 contestants share prizes from $500 to $250. The final windup was quick with dominating rounds and emotional moments as Mathews saluted his father. Since 1925 the national bee has crowned 39 champions, including 24 girls and 15 boys this year.
German Captain Harald Lange and American Admiral Daniel Gallery met aboard the captured U 505, the first U S war prize since 1815. Lange, missing a leg, hailed the submarine now on display at the Museum of Science and Industry as Gallery recalls the two decades since the capture and secrecy surrounding its seizure.
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