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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1964
Page
6
President Johnson touts economic gains from the tax cut and says he does not plan to leave the United States now. He notes Khrushchev and De Gaulle have not agreed to meet and outlines a budget that trims federal costs to save about 12 million annually. The conference opened with brief remarks and a nod to former President Truman.
President Johnson's press conference outlines U.S. support for Saigon amid Viet Cong attacks and a renewed White House drive to bolster South Vietnam. The plan links new aid to a broader strategy, while McNamara signals continued pressure on North Vietnam and combat readiness.
Disjointed notes capture a mix of Cold War policy discussion, Civil Rights timing, and budget talk. Johnson faces questions on Vietnam and bipartisan support, while Goldwater challenges missile reliability and calls for more planes. Budget cuts and Appalachian aid are noted as administration efforts continue.
Ginners Savage Bradford Dim mitt D L Adock of Lamesa discuss a five year plan cutting price supports from 90 cents per pound to 282 cents in year two and 27 in year three, with a domestic subsidy matching export aid and a World market balance in year five. Vic Merring notes subsidies drop to 6y cents and plans end with no export or domestic aids. Martin cites 30 years of U S cotton dependence and warns against market shifts toward synthetic fibers.
A U S district court sentenced Allan Amsler to five years on count one and twenty years on count two while Keen was given two life terms and twenty years on additional counts. Amsler and co defendant Lavine faced multiple counts tied to ransom demands and conspiracy, with testimonies from FBI agents and Sinatra family members cited in court. The verdict concluded a lengthy trial that featured altered testimony and intense public attention.
Local gathering of 75 residents discussed candidates including Rogers who has long guided regional broadcast interests and first proposed a mayoral bid. Writings mention Ballot draws, statements from Strong and Tidmore, and a mysterious joke letter about the race.
A jailed stripper known as Penny Dollar was brought to Dallas to testify for Jack Ruby’s insanity defense as defense attorney Melvin Belli weighs whether Ruby can take the stand. The proceedings paused for the weekend with Belli saying the testimony could shift the case toward insanity defense.
The text references efforts to move a House bill on voting rights through despite Southern objections. It notes figures such as Humphrey and Johnson urging passage, with emphasis on investigations and legal adjustments surrounding civil rights during the 1957 era.
The piece cites Delays and remarks by Adlai E Stevenson, Ralph Yarborough, and John Tower on federal civil rights actions, school desegregation, and voting laws. It notes Southerners’ strong objections to proposed bans on discrimination in public accommodations and employment, while lawmakers discuss enforcement authority and interagency mediation.
Jo a junior at Texas Tech and Jane a junior at Monterey High School are two of the relatives named in the notice. The obituary lists brothers H G West Palm Beach Fra and Dr D M Davidson Muskegon Mich and a sister Mrs Andy Tanner Manchester Tenn. Services are pending at Rix Funeral Home.
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