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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1964
Page
6
Severe storms swept through parts of the Lubbock region with late warnings. The advisory noted possible tornadoes large hail and damaging winds affecting Palmer and Curry counties, intensifying before the dry spell.
Two Petersburg residents, Dave Spence and Roosevelt Russell, were admitted to Methodist Hospital's ICU after inhaling fumes at Heard Elevator in Petersburg. The incident occurred during a tornado outbreak causing widespread damage across the area, including farms near Farwell and Texico, with losses estimated up to $20,000. Spence remained in the hospital. Russell was reported unconscious when rushed by ambulance.
The report cites a birth at Methodist Hospital with a father employed by Midway Barber Shop and other names connected to the family. The scene includes a collapse at the top of a shaft, Russell becoming unconscious across the street, with insecticide reportedly used weeks earlier. Both men were in fair condition at the hospital late Thursday.
Scranton peers at a White House style drive as he weighs a run for president against Goldwater Rockefeller Smith and Stassen. His team aims to keep the Pennsylvania delegation united at the San Francisco convention while some members back Goldwater on the first ballot. In other news, a tornado with heavy rain and flooding touched several towns, with injuries reported and births recorded, as authorities documented impact across multiple counties.
A large Dallas crowd gathers at the International Inn Washington to honor Marvin Jones with remarks by Justice Warren and other officials. Marina Oswald, widow of Lee Harvey Oswald, discusses her late husband and the assassination context.
Judge notes a petition with about 300 homeowners alleging violations of zoning by home operated beauty shops. The document circulated citywide and some signatures came from commercial shops. Plaintiffs claim the ordinance allows customary home occupations in A-1 or single family districts with a occupant family member.
Plaintiffs allege violations of a customary home occupations clause in the ordinance, noting state cosmetology rules restrict entrances into living areas. The case contends occupancy compliance certificates are required before property use, with several shops lacking proper occupancy filings and inspectors enforcing the statute amid disputed interpretations.
In Swisher County a tornado near Tulia damaged lines and stranded power, while O'Donnell hosts a rodeo opening with the crowning of Glenda Clark as 1964 Rodeo Queen. The event, at U S Highway 70 arena, drew about 2,500 spectators as contestants from Lamesa Big Spring and other areas competed in roping bareback riding and barrel racing.
A county judge urged budgeting powers to enforce bookkeeping reforms while Adams charged county funds misused as he cited about 3 000 in a special fund and a $12 800 payment to a private contractor in 1963. Courthouse officials defend practices as lawful farmout of court suits and personal car use debated by observers and officials.
Plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment and mandamus against county and city officials over "customary home occupations" rules for beauty shops. They allege improper actions by commissioners in 1960 and 1961, claim shops lower property values and raise traffic, and name several local residents as defendants while noting no authority to enforce wage or occupancy standards. Quilliam notes hardship cases may obtain zoning exceptions.
AP reports how Texas members lined up on the pay raise bill. Democrats in favor include Beckworth Brooks Gonzalez Kilgore Patman Pool Purcell Thomas Thompson Wright and Young. Those against were Burleson Fisher Poage Roberts and Rogers. Alger and Foreman, Republicans, opposed. Pickle Teague and Dowdy listed as recorded against but not voting.
Judge Samuel E Whitaker of Chattanooga Tenn and Judge Jones await retirement after the court finishes its work for the year, likely by July. Jones has served 25 years and plans several weeks in Amarillo in mid July. Whitaker is 24 years on the bench and both honored at a joint dinner.
Souvanna says he asked Washington to halt photographic missions over Communist held areas as no Pathet Lao troop movements were seen. He hopes for peace talks to avert civil war in Laos while JFK Library notes on contributions and salary raises stir timing.
Designers defend see through styles as tasteful and private while clubs push bans. Meanwhile Texas liberals clash with delegation seating as Maverick supports endorsing Johnson program or challenging it, seeking a microphone at the national convention amid civil rights and welfare battles.
Tokyo AP dispatch reports exiled Thai prime minister Pibulsonggram, who led Thailand 1938-44 and 1948-57, died at his home in Tokyo following a heart attack. The article notes doubts about the cause and describes a fire at his residence, with extensive damage and multiple witnesses, while mentioning his long political career and retirement in Japan.
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