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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1965
Page
5
Fragmented lines from a 1905 Lubbock newspaper report discuss Connally loyalists expected to act on redistricting before June adjournment. The piece mentions political maneuvering, local officials, and funding for new offices amid ongoing cooperation efforts.
A university leader denounces student protests at Berkeley as obscene and disruptive. The campus committee declines to act, citing broader political tensions and questions of academic freedom and discipline.
Reports describe heavy activity around Da Nang as Vietnamese demonstrations clash with security forces while U S Marines reinforce the area. Violent incidents and arrests unfold amid broader protests and political tensions linked to student activism and regional security.
The assembly included college representatives and business leaders discussing career pathways during a formal luncheon. Attendees from Shipmans Continental, Vicks Chem, and Humble Oil joined executives such as Brust Fielden and RoE Stephens to explore partnerships and student placement opportunities amid ongoing industry challenges.
Lubbock man was shot at a residence on 417 Ave W and rushed by ambulance to a hospital. He suffered gunshot wounds to the leg, arm, and abdomen with condition initially undetermined. Police were investigating the early morning incident.
Thomas Lupias Downs, 85, of San Antonio died Tuesday morning in a local hospital after moving from Fort Worth. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. today at Riverside Funeral Home chapel in San Antonio, with graveside rites at Greenwood Cemetery in Fort Worth. Survived by wife Grace, two sisters in Fort Worth and Washington state. he was a former distributing salesman for Tony Houston Peanut Co. in the Lube back area and a Methodist Church member. Daniel Lownd to direct services.
Lavington High School principal for 36 years, Crouse, selected by the Lavington Board of Education, will retire effective June 3 after 36 years in the role. He taught in Missouri and served in World War I. he and his wife have resided at 315 North.
A Swiss surgeon Dr. Fimyit Mumta has assumed directorship at Dr. Albert Schweitzer’s hospital in Lambarene Gabon joining Dr. Ry dalf Ritz who remains in overall charge. Mumta, a Zurich Medical School graduate, runs a 400 bed facility with 150 bed leprosarium and clinic. The staff includes five doctors and mixed nursing personnel.
The obituary notes the death of Wiley Post's mother-in-law in Ralls. It mentions a service at the Corinth Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Gerald Cates and Rev. Ed Barrett. Survived by three daughters and five grandchildren.
A work day organized by the Tech Chapter will collect volunteers to perform household tasks and support projects at the hearing clinic and other chapter initiatives. Rates are set at one dollar per hour per person, with proceeds funding equipment and supplies. Susane West, the chapter president, notes the event runs each semester and welcomes male and female volunteers.
J Emery Wall a pioneer New Mexico merchant and former state lawmaker died after a heart attack, leaving a long record of business leadership in Elida. He served as a director and board member, held the title of Worthy Grand Patron in local Masonic circles, and supported charity work with the Elida community. He is survived by relatives including his sister and siblings, with nephews and nieces named in the notice.
Seagrave school reports a fatal accident involving a boy, Tor, son of Mr and Mrs Dake. The youth, who had recently moved with his family to the town, died almost instantly after an incident at a gin. Authorities, including Tor's father, described the moment as sudden and unclear. Survived by his parents and a younger brother, the family mourns in this small community.
M O Carter 84 a retired farmer from Valley View Polk County Missouri will be laid to rest at Earth Cemetery with Rev Baldwin officiating. Lemons Funeral Home Plainview directs services. Born in Polk County Missouri in 1928 he leaves a wife one son John Le Krumiy Fox a daughter Mrs Gus Parish Barth two brothers nine grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
Mrs Shipley, longtime Clovis resident and widow of a New Mexico rancher and banker, dies at 72 in Amarillo. Funeral services are planned in Dale La Sherwood with honors under Sherwood Mortuary. she leaves three brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services for Stinson, longtime Terry County resident since 1916, will be held Friday at First Christian Church in Brownfield with Pastor Garrett officiating. Burial will follow at Brownfield Cemetery under Brownfield Funeral Home direction. Survivors include several relatives named in the notice.
Obituary notice for L S Kennedy detailing funeral arrangements at Olton Presbyterian Church under Parsonk Funeral Home. Kennedy, a former police officer and real estate dealer, moved to Olton in 1917, with listed survivors including wife Miss Laura Kennedy Corpus Christi and son Joe Kennedy Heavner. Pallbearers named.
A brief item reports a measurement event involving SH Bree and EP, noting a value labeled as seven in the context of an unclear reading. The fragment references an incumbency or position and mentions two individuals with initials SH and EP in a local setting.
Scoggin a longtime resident of Dimenitt died after a long illness. He leaves a wife and two sons Guy C Hart and Patrick along with a daughter Mrs Willa. Also survived by three bottiers and three wissets, and many grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending with local undertakers.
A longtime Ralls resident, James Whiges of Lime Rock Arkansas, dies leaving 22 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Grandchildren, flags, and pallbearers listed. mourners include Mrs dela Noward and Mrs G Ay Fowler. Funeral details and relations noted in a restrained obituary from local sources.
Fragmentary obituary notes Christine Canale and Jane Adar with mentions of Tressie Casper Neale and Zorvels. Names Tommie Malingwatt Mensley Wirto Falkenners Ken Meadows Dowati Whine Cantenerty appear among pallbearers and attendees in a chaotic regional notice from Pampa.
Obituary notes the death of Keesee with services pending in the city. He had moved to Lubbock in 1848 and is survived by a wife, a son, two daughters, and numerous grandchildren. A list of relatives includes Meadow, Labhiok, Ben, Ropesville, and nearby towns.
Rites for Mrs Montgomery will be held today at a Methodist church in Almont. Rev J Retard of the nearby Seaithotest Hapost Cp will conduct the service. Burial follows at the bone-ceweter Leite Peeters under Sanders Funeral oere. Warren and Ralph Jac Fenhath of DeQuren, AH, are among local mourners.
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