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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1964
Page
4
A fragmented exchange highlights Democrats split over public lands policy as officials vow to act. Yarborough underscores commitment to address the people’s needs, while opposing voices call for unity and decisive action.
A woman, Mrs. Trammel, was shot dead after a domestic dispute with a man described as intent on killing her. The incident occurred at a residence where family members claimed the gun was taken from him and Edna was shot in the back and chest. Funeral arrangements were pending at West Texas Hospital and Rix Funeral Home.
The piece shows a meeting where participants agree on a single delegate and consider backing Senator Barry Goldwater for president. It notes the aim to unify supporters to ensure a solid coalition at the Cow Palace and mentions general party dynamics and delegate selection processes.
Persistent fan cheers surge as the Coleater team faces ongoing challenges at St CO, with supporters rallying today to back their efforts and boost morale.
A series of birth notices detail newborn daughters and sons, weights, times, and hospitals. Parents include Mr and Mrs Cecil Robles, Mr and Mrs John West, and Mr and Mrs Ralph Doane Lemons among others, with hospitals and addresses noted.
Report notes a Sunday morning head-on collision between two pickup trucks south of Close City. Injuries were sustained but conditions or names are unclear due to truncated text. Burma reports a new treaty with Korea.
Area Democrats settle a dispute over convention delegates with Parsley named as presidential elector from the 18th district. The caucus named temporary officers and assigned credentials and national convention delegates, with Gillman Davison as temporary chairman and Allison as temporary secretary. Several South Plains figures, including Lt. Gov. Preston Smith and legislators, attend as discussions unfold for the 1966 convention dynamics.
A gas transport overturned blocking a road and police barricaded the area. The tanker spilled gasoline into a gutter and a low area beside the highway, prompting emergency response and road closure. Local efforts aimed to prevent ignition and restore flow.
A Fort Worth man reports a camera clothing and a box of cigars valued at 145 stolen from his car. Richard Seay of Quitaque complains of a $15 billfold and papers missing. Chester Brumit and Michel Also have property missing with a convertible top slit. Deputies record additional losses from a residence Sunday night.
A group of international students toured cotton fields and cattle feeding operations in Lubbock Texas then visited Mackenzie State Park and Prairie Dog Town. They described hospitality as surprising and noted the city’s apparent progress. Sponsors include Ambassadors for Friendship. coordinators include Dr. C Basil Moss and Bruce Christiansen. They head next toward Abiquiu New Mexico.
A sharp earthquake struck San Salvador on Monday with no initial reports of damage or casualties. Local authorities said there were no early signs of injuries or structural harm.
Police report a large tanker spill disrupted traffic on the highway as an access road stayed closed. The tanker, owned by Custom Leasing and leased by Porter, Ohio, is linked to a Sinclair distributor in Lubbock according to investigators.
Fragmentary text shows a person expressing doubt about democracy and the role of a committee. The readable portion references political processes and skepticism toward democratic procedures.
At the state GOP convention in Texas on May 2 the margin favored a rules revision opposed by Goldwater backers who feared it would let state delegates exercise discretion at district caucuses. Tad Smith of El Paso chaired the convention and introduced a resolution binding delegates to Goldwater, with Dr. S. L. Abbott of El Paso to present. Goldwater warned of a trend toward government control and urged preservation of the free enterprise system.
Court injunction stops the T&P walkout with embargoes looming on shipments. Santa Fe lines report disruptions at Fort Worth Dallas and Pueblo as workers honor picket lines. Sweetwater faces uncertain railcar movements and potential daily delays.
Fragment unclear notes mention a meteorology official describing intensity of a burst. Text lacks identifiable names or places. Content reads as garbled OCR with partial phrases.
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