Abernathy honors its favorite son Jim Ray for Texas Senate bid
More than 300 supporters packed the Abernathy high school cafeteria for a $5 plate appreciation dinner as Jim Ray launched his campaign for the 50th Senate District seat. Speakers highlighted Ray’s early life, college years, and six years as an aide in Washington to Rep. George Mahon. Ray noted concern over the state debt, amid delegates from nearby towns and endorsements from local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner Laine
Avalanche-Journal
Abernathy
Texas Senate
James R
Jim) Ray
Hale County Farmer, Stockman
Lubbock
Plainview
Sudan
Spade
New Deal
Hale Center
Wichita Falls
Raw
Archer
Baylor
Knox
Cottle
King
Dickens
Motley
Flood
Hale
Lamb
Bailey
Palmer
Castro
Swisher
Briscoe
Hall
Childress
Foard
Hardeman
Wilbarger
Wichita
Andy Rogers
Jack Hichtower
Vernon
Jim Ray
Washington
George Mahon
Bob Stephens
Bob Hudson
Hubert Long
First Baptist Church
Delwin Webb
Bill Harrison
South Plains
Jim
J. William Davis
Texas Tech
E. W. Lambert
Andy Reid
W. W. Swinburn
Ray
J. A. Chatman
Texas
W. H. Ray
Sterling City
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C
Rep. Mahon
Four Arrested In City On Drug Violation
Four people were arrested in the city after a furniture store search on Ave. revealed more than 500 narcotics and barbiturate capsules. Detectives from Lubbock aided by state officers found pills, syringes, and paraphernalia at the store and nearby locations. The 46 and 28 year old men were detained at a residence, while a 32 year old woman and a 41 year old man were arrested at the store.
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Ave
Special Intelligences
Department of Public Safety
Pfour
Seere
Tate
Burglary and Theft Incidents Reported in City
A series of burglary and theft incidents were investigated across several locations. Items stolen include a television set, bathroom fixtures, and tools from multiple properties, with one report noting a loss of about 150 dollars and a bed area exposure to the public. The text references specific addresses and personnel tied to the incidents.
Experts Warn Red China Intervention Possible in Viet Nam War
Senate hearings explore whether Beijing would risk a major war if its vital interests are threatened. Barnett urges continued action in South Viet Nam and recognition of Communist China, while Robertson warns such recognition would magnify resistance to Communist expansion. Debate centers on escalation risks and U S policy toward Peking ahead of 1968 Olympics security and regional stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Doak Barnett
Columbia University
South
Viet Nam
China
Barnett
Johnson
Southeast Asia
Congress
Red China
Columbia
East Asian Institute
Walter S. Robertson
U.S
Robertson
Senate
J. Fulbright
DeArk
John Foster Dulles
House
Forenn
Rodertson
Peking
America
Dto
United States
United Nations
Formosa
Haiphong Harbor
Maxwell D. Taylor
Lubbock Man Elected to Great American Reserve Board
Henry L. Stafford of Lubbock was elected to the board of directors of Great American Reserve Insurance Co. by stockholders voting at the meeting in Dallas.
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Pot Soutrains Contracting and Equipment Co
Panhandle Pavers Inc
Aspermont
Stafford
Texas Highway Dept
South Plains
Highway Heavy Branch
Associated General Contractors of Texas
Lubbock
American Road Builders Assn
Amerian Institute of Management
Pravis ‘T. Wallace
Great American
Dallas
Henry L. Stafford
Great American Reserve Insurance Co
War concerns hit Johnson popularity in nationwide poll
A Princeton New Jersey survey shows a sharp decline in approval of President Johnson. The Viet Nam war is cited by many as the main reason for disapproval and lowers overall job ratings compared with earlier February results.
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Princeton
N.J
Johnson
Viet Nam
Honolulu
Senate
Vietnam
LBJ
Eeeras
Carr rules on school clubs in Texas voting ban
Texas Attorney General Waggoner Carr ruled that a public school sponsored club that votes on new members is illegal. Carr sent the opinion to the Texas Education Agency noting that district policies requiring teacher supervised member votes cannot stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Waggoner Carr
Carr
J. W. Edgar
Texas Education Agency
Thar
Ollas
General predicts Viet Cong surrender trend grows in Vietnam
Brig. Gen. Ellis Williamson said at a Pentagon briefing that Viet Cong units are surrendering in increasing numbers in some areas, with hopeful signs of a broader capitulation as civilians stop aiding the enemy. He cautioned on timing and noted shifts in tactics and local cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Benning
Wilkinson
Bien Hoa
Williamson
Vien Hoa
U.S
Condemned Man Plans Marriage in Sheriff Office
Condemned slaver Clifford Whizer, 36, sentenced to life imprisonment, will wed Joanne Murtee in Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office with Justice of the Peace Eloy Dureau to perform the ceremony. Whizer and Murtee, former Miss Susan Murtee of Lubbock, have two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Clifford Mizer
Bernaldo County
Suzan Murtee
Lubbock
Mediators Call Strike Meetings in Boston Newspapers
Federal and state mediators set up a series of meetings with publishers and union officials to break a three day old Boston newspaper strike. ITU officials called prior talks fruitless as mediators aim to develop areas toward resolution. Talks include publishers and Printers and Mailers Union with a joint meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 2 p.m. The dispute centers on pay raises with publishers offering a three year package and the union seeking higher wage increases and fringe benefits.
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Boston
UPI
International Typographical Union
Printers and Mailers
SSO
Harold A. Phelps
Treasure
ITU Local 15
Girl Scouts Win Swap Over Red Springs Property
Las Vegas Girl Scouts lose Red Springs site to the Bureau of Land Management after a push by Senator Howard Cannon. The agreement gives the troop Calico Springs three-fourths of a mile away, about 30 acres with three springs and a natural amphitheater for camping and sand hole hot dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Nev
Red Springs
Red Rock Canyon
Federal Bureau of Land Management
Bat
Howard Cannon
D-Nev
Thailia Dondero
Bureau
Indonesian Students Riot Detonates US Embassy in Jakarta
Pro Communist and anti Communist Indonesian students clash around Jakarta. They burn cars and damage the US Embassy as troops disperse them. Sukarno vows to crush attempts to topple him amid the chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cantwell
Singapore
Foreign Ministry
Jakarta
U.S
Sukarno
Jakarta Radio
Indonesia
Kami
Kapi
Subandrio
Sourueans
Wns
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Jim Ray Abernathy
Quang Ngai
Beng Investigal
Ted
Hure- Vays
Te Fae
Jones
West Texas
Sahin
Hal Benton
Walter R. Mears
Communist
Anand
North Viet Nam
North Korea
Mexico
Mexico City
Aps
Washington Gallery of Modern Art
Michael Wheat
D.C
Nk. Insurance
Cong
Rex
Richard Ko Gordon
Detroit
Gordon
da Nang
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
James Gordon
PNL
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