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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1964
Page
5
Storms struck the South Plains with wind gusts up to 50 mph injuring seven across towns including Lockney and Seminole Denver City area. Dust lifted as moisture declined and the regional cover remained sparse, according to local officials.
A major storm delivered heavy rainfall and hail across portions of West Texas. Towns reported hail up to marble size in Littlefield and Crosbyton while wind toppled structures near Snyder and Big Spring. The Post derrick incident near the oilfield injured a worker, and power outages affected Marble Falls, Marble County, and downtown areas as rainfall totals reached up to 1.20 inches in some spots.
Police used flying wedges to move non union students through a Wisconsin Evansville plant picket line. Two arrests for disorderly conduct and one injury occurred in West Allis as United Steelworkers Local 1569 pressed for talks while officials limit pickets and police presence.
Sheriff Vance, a 12 year veteran and former baseball player, seeks re election while facing six forgery indictments three perjury counts and three false swearing charges. His opponent is Billy Hill a political newcomer who alleges misconduct and misused travel with a prisoner woman under parole. Dist Atty Stanley Kirk says grand jury acted after months of rumors and investigation.
In Villaseca Spain Mayor Padre Molas exchanged his necktie with visiting Gabonese Foreign Minister Pierre Avaro who promised an elephant in return If unavailable immediately a crocodile would be sent Molas said that would be fine as he did not have a crocodile either
In 1959 coverage Nixon warns against any move to stop Goldwater and discusses potential coalition shifts at the Republican National Convention. The piece notes Goldwater's delegate prospects after California and four more states vote, with expectations of strong gains in Washington Alabama Colorado Hawaii and Texas.
European newspapers from London to Moscow express dismay at Barry Goldwater's California primary victory. Some hope he can be stopped from the Republican nomination, others call for decisive action. Reports note concerns over his prospects and influence on the race.
The word geophagy decided the 1959 National Spelling Bee champion. David Nelson of Lubbock missed the title in 1959 when the unfamiliar term tripped him after he had outlasted 11 others. Nelson later spelled geoggy when called later, a misstep that cost him the top honor and has since echoed as a notable error.
Nixon weighs risks of a coalition to block Goldwater while Scranton positions as potential running mate. European editors show limited reaction as California primary narrows field and NATO warns on US commitment if Goldwater wins. News notes births, local events, and travel plans amid national political turmoil.
The planning commission approved several zone changes including a C-4 trailer park and R-2 apartments near Parkway Drive while denying a C3 request at Cherry and East Street. Some members protested high density and piecemeal development, urging safeguards and council review.
Sheri Faulkner, 19, daughter of Troy and Monique Faulkner, won the Miss Levelland contest at Levelland High School. The South Plains College sophomore sang Green Leaves of Summer, wore a black bathing suit suit and a white beaded gown, and has held multiple local titles including Hockley County Fair Queen and Caprock Beauty.
In Korea, frontline divisions patrol Seoul while schools reopen amid martial law. In Levelland and surrounding areas, students clash with police over governance and protests intensify as Park faces pressure. A parade of local zoning and development actions punctuates a chaotic week.
Jacquelyn Browning 23 of 60th Street was admitted to Me dist Hospital after a Thursday traffic mishap on Broadway near Ave. Police say Browning slowed to turn into a pirate driveway when a vehicle driven by Kenneth Charles Boothe Abernathy struck her rear. Browning’s condition was listed as fair.
In the final rounds Kerek spelled nepenthe correctly after Mathews missed it but stumbled on peristalsis. Mathews corrected geophagy but erred on the final. Kerek answered right and sealed the game with sycophant.
Fragmentary report mentions resignations and student chants for campus freedom and improvements in economic conditions. It notes widespread poverty and inflation eroding earnings, with limited progress claimed by a short term government despite foreign aid.
A high speed pursuit involving multiple police units reached 115 percent speed before the driver allegedly ran a red light at the FM Road 1585 Slid Road intersection. The chase stretched across fields and ditch rows, ending when the vehicle parked in a grove near the youth’s father’s farm. Brown posted bonds in Corporation Court.
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