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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1963
Page
5
Officials say a transatlantic hot line between the United States and Britain could be ready in weeks using existing cables. The line would pass through Stockholm and Helsinki with the British, Swedish, and Finnish governments supplying circuits but not user rights.
The commission weighed zoning for a 1000 seat round theater and C-2 area expansion near 50th Street Indiana Avenue and Monterey Center with votes from Grimes, Bass against and Hance Faulkner Holmes for. Also noted were discussions on the nuclear hot line code and locations for each country’s terminal.
Sixteen American astronauts including six veterans trod Panama’s jungle for three days in a survival drill at the Caribbean Air Command facility. They learned to wait for rescue and to rely on space capsule rations and jungle fare while two-man teams stayed in radio contact. The test emphasized not striking out for civilization but awaiting aid if needed. Rain fell three hours daily during the march.
A Cotton Belt Railroad freight train collided with a pickup on State Highway 31 in Athens, Texas, killing the truck driver who burned beyond recognition. The train was unharmed. The wreck caused grass fires along the track and left a nearly one mile stretch of track damaged.
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and Gov. John Connally discussed a possible candidate in an El Paso elevator talk during Kennedy’s visit. They referenced Austin state Sen. Charles Herring as a top choice to replace Homer Thornberry in Texas 10th District.
Directors outlined new officers for the Wael fair and said event catalogs are at the printers ready for distribution in two weeks. A seasoned panel of superintendents and judges is signed for this year’s fair, while outgoing officers of the fair association are Hunt president Maedgen vice president Quicksall vice president and Hilburn treasurer.
A Navy Court of Inquiry completed its eight week probe into the Thresher disaster off the New England coast. The panel of two admirals and three captains heard testimony from 120 Navy personnel and 63 civilians before turning findings to higher authorities.
A U S Army helicopter conducted a 16 minute flight over East Berlin when a Soviet fighter jet approached within 800 yards. The Soviets say such flights are illegal, while the Western Allies assert their right to operate within the Berlin control zone. This marks the second incident of a Soviet interception during these missions.
A Poughkeepsie sailor opened valves in a Brooklyn drydock, capsizing the Coast Guard cutter Tamaroa. Boatswain's Mate Harry D. Lane, 21, confessed but gave no motive. The Tamaroa was salvaged but remains out of commission. Lane faces possible charges as an investigation continues.
MONAHANS AP A car tractor truck collision on State Highway 18 in Monahans Texas killed W A Davis a 56 year old resident engineer for the Texas Highway Department. Two others were injured in the crash. Davis had served in Monahans for ten years.
London reports that Britain's cigar quota remains unchanged from last year, sticking to the same allowance as a year ago despite market fluctuations. The decision affects importers and producers awaiting policy adjustments.
In Greensboro North Carolina more than 800 Negro demonstrators sat down blocking Elm and Market streets near City Hall. Police arrested 278 including about 50 juveniles as crowds dispersed after leaders were jailed on riot incitement charges.
The record lists multiple births with parents names and addresses, baby weights and times, hospital locations, and fathers' occupations. Notable entries include Jimmy Ray Zundel and spouse at 1915 Ave L Apt 3 whose daughter weighed 3 pounds 13 4 ounces born at 7 28 a m in West Texas Hospital, and Michael Paul Callaway at 102 38th St Apt 10 with a son 4 pounds 13 ounces born at 6 45 pm the same day. Other families reflect births at Lauf Clinic and Methodist Hospital with weights ranging from 5 to 8 pounds and various times.
Services were pending at Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home for Rolland Farris 50 of Los Angeles a native of Lubbock. Farris died at 8 45 p m Thursday in Porter Clinic Hospital. Surviving relatives include two brothers Boles Dallas and Pat Midland an aunt Mrs Georgia Boles Wellborn Lubbock and an uncle N E Boles Lubbock.
Former West German Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss advised Israel to seek increased foreign assistance to bolster internal stability and avoid a broader military conflict with Arab neighbors.
President Kennedy tours the USS Oriskany and observes mine sweeping and naval data systems aboard. A two hour Kitty Hawk flight deck show precedes a San Diego rally with Gov. Pat Brown, signaling contrasts with Nixon in the 1964 election. He urges expanded funding for education and federal aid for colleges and teachers.
A Pentagon information office duty officer received a caller who warned of an imminent attack on the Pentagon. The voice claimed its name had been changed since death and that others from the other side sought contact. The call originated from a San Jose pay phone.
A light exchange unfolds as Joey asks General Taylor about his Boy Scout rank and the general replies he only reached first class. Joey remarks that is halfway to Eagle and says he enjoyed meeting the President. Newsmen report Joey found the encounter an honor.
A boy recalls a farewell moment with John F. Kennedy as a helicopter lifted away. The child asked if the president could see him and whether Kennedy waved back, receiving confirmation that the wave was returned.
Leopoldville reports plans for a new meat packing plant in the Congo. Officials say the project will create processing facilities, jobs, and supply meat products for local and regional markets. No further details on timing or funding.
Susan Light, 16, of Midland, repeated as Miss Texas Majorette after topping Texas senior division in Lubbock finals. Junior winner Cindy Brady of Fort Worth and juvenile winner Jerry Thornton also claimed titles. Regional competition features 800 twirlers from Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico with events at Tech Women's Gym and Jones Stadium through Saturday.
In Caracas hundreds of police sought eight pro Communist militants who burned the U S Army mission, stripped occupants, and damaged offices. The attack raised tensions as the group waved the FALN flag and cited Yankee imperialism. Three youths were questioned, and US officials expressed regret over the incident. Col J K Chenault led the visiting U S contingent within the mission complex.
The Vatican post office releases stamped envelopes postmarked with the Pope's death date and time. A photo of Pope John XXII appears on the left with his reign dates 1958 1963 above and the inscription Joannes XXII P.M. 3 June 1963 below.
GOP senators pledged support for stricter civil rights legislation but avoided guaranteeing a vote to curb a Southern filibuster. Goldwater cautioned the statement was nonbinding and must respect states rights. President Kennedy seeks court-suits authority and a federal commerce ban on discrimination, while Humphrey urges GOP help and civic leaders to act, warning of a grim summer if progress stalls.
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