23 Jun 1967
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1967
Page
1
Turbulent storms lash the Tulsa region with tornado warnings and high winds. Damage from Thursday night storms tallies into millions as Missouri and Kansas rivers swell. Forecasters expect continued heat and shifting clouds into the weekend.
In eastern Iowa, a man identified as Joseph Robert Carter 42 Beaumont Texas was arrested after the discovery of a car trunk holding a 11 year old girl and a 1 year old cousin. He is charged with first degree murder in the Carter case, with authorities saying his real identity is Hubert B. Meamon a Texas felon. He appeared before Justice Fay W. Hite in Vinton and awaits further proceedings as Benton County and Linn County authorities coordinate.
A fragmented public notice from Lubbock outlines plans for early registration for Texas Tech freshmen. The item references page and section placements in the Bee newspaper and hints at campus logistics.
City council informal session delayed decision on buying two police helicopters as budget studies continue. Mayor Rogers cites September window to enter program with Hughes aircraft and Plains Helicopter reps. Other actions include rename College Avenue to University Boulevard and funding highway lights and traffic council expansion. Initial helicopter project cost listed at 140,143 dollars.
Don R. Rummel reports on the High Plains cotton program as producers adopt a $208,950 budget for boll weevil control and related projects in 23 counties. The Cotton Growers Inc and extension agents discuss federal aid and promotion efforts with A. Johnson among the participants.
Seagraves Texas marked its 30th birthday as residents and former settlers gathered at the Gaines Room of the First National Bank. Mary Louise Seagraves, daughter of the town’s namesake, joined officials and pioneers in a noon luncheon and exhibits commemorating the community’s founding tied to the arrival of the Santa Fe line in 1917.
A fragmented line reads Today’s Prayer with garbled surrounding text. The readable portion mentions sarees and appears from a local notice or column. No clear event, date, or named entities are confirmed.
The Senate rejected a second move to block censure of Sen. Thomas J. Dodd amid two hours of bickering and procedural snarl. Debate continues as lawmakers prepare another vote at noon on whether Dodd used campaign funds for personal expenses.
The Avalanche Journal reviews The Associated Press inquiry into John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Two veteran AP writers examine the Warren Commission’s findings and possible overlooked details in a bid to inform public study of the case.
Scituate Rhode Island Police Chief Colonel Walter Superintendents says he will ignore court decrees and issue tougher orders. He cites a Phoenix connection to a rape and robbery case and warns suspects of their rights while promising strong action against criminals.
President Johnson and Soviet Premier Kosygin will meet at Glassboro State College in New Jersey for broad talks on major issues beyond the Middle East. The site, midway between Washington and New York, was chosen as a compromise to allow substantive discussions on Vietnam, nonproliferation, and missile defenses. The campus, largely deserted during summer, is 80 air miles from New York and 98 from Washington, with the meeting set in the college president's home following final arrangements.
Israeli Foreign Minister Abbas S Eban tells Latin American diplomats in New York that Israel would place Jerusalem shrines under Christian and Moslem administration under international control to restore their religious character. He suggests a three religion guardianship as a first step toward shared management. In the General Assembly, French envoy de Murville calls for ending the Vietnam War before Mideast peace.
The FCC approved the 24 merger between American Broadcasting and International Telephone and Telegraph despite Justice Department objections. ITT funding and technology will bolster ABC’s broadcasting and public affairs programming while preventing cutbacks.
A three to zero FCC vote upholds history's largest media merger despite Justice Department concerns about reduced competition. The ruling supports the ABC network and parent firms, with ongoing appeals and possible DOJ challenges.
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