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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1964
Page
2
In a June 2 1068 column from Lubbock, Heloise Helter urges readers to check scales and gas pumps for accuracy. She explains the laws requiring correct package contents and zero-start tape measures, and advises reporting suspected short measurements to the Weights and Measures Department.
A Bonham OES chapter held a public installation Saturday night at Mackenzie Masonie Hall. Wesley Barmer, past patron of Chapter 852, installed Mrs. Troy Bartlett as worthy matron and Mrs. Quincy Haney as worthy patron with officers including organist Mrs. Ben jer and secretary Mrs. Oibee.
Prescott England AP Harold Wilson opposition Labor leader accused Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home of mistrusting press chosen colours in defense policy. Wilson challenged the belief that Britain must rely on U S missiles and NATO guarantees, warning it strains Western unity and questions future U S fulfillment of Polaris deliveries.
A public workshop by the Lubbock League Of Women Voters will explore city government topics including three city legislative functions headed by elected officials and whether a master land use plan exists. The session Tuesday from 10 AM to 2 PM at Municipal Gardens Arts Center features Dr. Vernon Clover of Texas Tech and AL Couch on budgeting procedures with Coffees served.
UPI reports a national contest to name the boss or leader of a group drew hundreds of entries. Despite efforts to crown a new title such as captain or commander, the word boss remained the popular choice, with many participants resisting a change from the familiar term.
Western officials anticipate some transfer of Greek controlled Cyprus territory to Turkey as compensation for Turkish Cypriots in any final settlement. British stance outlined ahead of visits by Ismet Inonu and George Papandreou stresses a cautious path with no sudden changes. The plan centers on practical arrangements while maintaining Greek claims to the Mediterranean island.
Morgan of Houston and Joseph Paskiewis of Chicago will marry July 9 in Houston after not seeing each other for 50 years. Mrs Morgan, 52, widow, plays piano and looks forward to the union with her former friend and widower fiance. Both described their youthful friendship as beautiful and are excited for married life.
A compact schedule lists activities at the YMCAs and civic groups. Meetings include the Pioneer YMCA Golden Youth Clubs at 7 p.m. and the Langman American Legion Auxiliary event. A municipal center gathering is also noted.
President Johnson would sign the civil rights bill on the Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation table, now at the Connecticut State Library. The artifact is linked to a historic moment cited by Dempsey as a major extension of civil rights, with Plainview ties to the couple and local schools mentioned.
A 5 p.m. ceremony united Miss Minerva Alfaro and Mike A Velasquez at St Elizabeth's Catholic Church. Attendants included Virginia Bais as maid of honor, Jessie Flores and Eloy Vigill as bridesmaids and groomsmen. The bride wore an organza gown with Chantilly lace and a double crown headpiece, carrying white roses. attendants wore pale pink satin dresses. A reception followed in the parish hall.
Adm. Harry D. Felt said the United States is willing to risk war with Red China to stop Peking from taking Southeast Asia. Felt, relinquishing command in June, told reporters in Taipeh that China will not risk war with the United States because of its strength. He spoke after bidding farewell to Chiang Kai-shek and Nationalist leaders in Formosa.
At Fort Hood Texas AP says 4900 fathers join the annual two week summer encampment. All 94 division units from 73 communities prepare for duty by tonight. Combat training starts Monday as tank and infantry battalions move into the hills. Major General Harley B Wesgaard praises sacrifices to keep the nation safe at home.
Seasonal storms ride a March through June window similar to hurricanes but cannot be trusted as tornadoes have occurred in every month.
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