Court House Investigation Follows Political Ad Claims
The investigation into campaign accusations by J Collier Adams targets possible mishandling of funds and poor business practices in Lubbock County operations. District Attorney Alton Griffin and County Auditor Royal Furgeson say the matter should go before a grand jury to determine facts and determine next steps.
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Lubbock
J. Collier Adams
Adams
Rod Shaw
Alton Griffin
Royal Furgeson
Avalanche-Journal
Jerry Hall
Griffin
Furgeson
Lub bock Post Office Voices Opposition to Kennedy Memorial Fund Tactics
Workers on federal payrolls in Lubbock condemn high pressure fundraising for a Kennedy memorial. They oppose coercive contributions and urge voluntary support from those willing to donate. The criticism mirrors earlier nationwide discontent with aggressive solicitations for the fund.
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Kennedy
Lubbock
Battle of the Beauticians Reaches 140th District Court
A Thursday filing in 140th District Court pits 12 homeowners against commercial beauty parlor operators seeking to curb residential area invasions by business uses. The case centers on local zoning ordinances long debated, with traffic rules noted as more frequently challenged.
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Waddayah
Milady
the Beauticians
140Th District Court
City Hall
A Civilized Country and the Cost of Records
A reflection on how nations protect important records with underground vaults. The piece contrasts modern use of expensive letterheads with past times when illness did not imply high expense. It presents social observations on status symbols and public health access.
Fragmented OCR notes from Lubbock paper June 13 1964
A garbled OCR entry from the Lubbock Avalanche Journal includes scattered phrases about public notices and subscriptions. It mentions Texas Daily Press League and pricing details, with references to public notice formatting and the U S motto.
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Rae
Indedande Acewspaber
Bunday
Win Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Xraisnchedourna Publicine, Company
Fin Stand Ave
Lubbock
Representaives
Texas’ Daily Press League
Dalla
Feuwsd
Americe
Lubbock, Tex
Goldwater Victory Narrowly Edges GOP Primary
In California Barry Goldwater defeats rival leads with 58 853 votes amid Republican turmoil. The piece notes opposition from Henry Cabot Lodge III Milton Eisenhower Javits and Los Angeles Times support for Rocky. It questions the party's direction after the primary and asks what comes next.
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Enry Cabot Lodge
Nelson
Milton Eisenhower
Goldwater
Jacob Javits
Los Angeles Times
Rocky
Boulder
New York Times and Herald Tribune
California
Eisenhower
Rockefeller
John Birchers
Barry
William F. Knowland
GOP
Lawrence E. Davies
the Times
Alf M. Landon
Fdr
Alf
Maine
Vermont
Considine
Tax Cheating Is Costly In Federal Courts
In Memphis Tennessee prominent individuals face hard jail time for income tax fraud and other big-money crimes. The courts show a tough record with no immediate probations and sentences that keep offenders behind bars, a warning to high-profile culprits.
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Kenneth L. Dixon
Emphis
Tenn
District
Tennessee
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Marion Speed Boyd
Bailey Brown
Boyd
Brown
Federal
Postmaster General Defends Delayed Mail Record
Washington reports 0.0002 percent of a yearly 70 billion pieces of mail delayed, about 15 200 complaints. Postmaster General John A Gronouski outlines flexiblity in operations and funding cuts to fit budgets while pledging better service. He urges postmasters to adjust manpower within policy and budget.
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Ashington
Post Office Department
Tom
G I Bill gains Senate passage with broad veterans aid
The Senate approves a modified G I Bill of Rights offering $20 weekly unemployment benefits for up to 52 weeks, job placement services, hospitalization, education after service, and 50 percent of private loans at 4 percent up to $2,000 for veterans starting businesses or buying farms or homes. Wartime telegraph bans did not stop Dec Bob Barker from sending congratulations to Gibb Gilchrist on his Texas A M presidency. Stock prices rise as Allied gains in France spark hopes for earlier European peace and resumed civilian production.
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GOP
California
Ore
Washington
France
Senate
Bob Barker
Texas Senate
Gibb Gilchrist
Gilchrist
Texas A & M
Barker
New York
No Easy Answer to Gangs MohawksRoaming City Streets
Richard Starnes argues that youth gang violence mirrors 18th century London's Mohawks with white victims and black aggressors, citing subway and ferry incidents, suburban vandalism, and broken homes. He criticizes simplistic parenting fixes and notes media influence and societal violence as roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Starnes
Wangron
Starnes
New York
London
Mexicans Launch Anti Leader Drive
Labor union members in Mexico City push to end permanent leadership by not allowing reelection for presidents after a six year term though many regional leaders seek repeat terms. They interview presidential candidate Gustavo Diaz Ordaz for support. In Milan Italy, TV ownership rose from 697,524 in 1962 to 827,627 last year.
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Mexico City
Republic
National Electrical Workers Union
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz
Milan
Italy
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Kee
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McRees
John A. Gronouski
White Andrew Totty Jr
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