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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1965
Page
12
A columnist extols gratitude and prompt action, urging readers to say thank you while the feeling is fresh. He cites Christ healing ten lepers, noting only one returned, and argues gratitude shapes happiness and improves others, linking thanks to the giver of life.
Ace Reid of Kerrville entertained the Lions Club at a women’s day luncheon with Homespun humor about Jake and Zeb and his cowgirl cartoons. He spoke of choosing cartooning over ranching and rodeoing as a career, noting low cow markets and thrifty bankers as influences. His cartoons appear Sundays in the Avalanche Journal farm section.
Amid a congressional inquiry into the Ku Klux Klan, Willis challenges denials by leaders and warns against 15 000 to 14 000 members while noting Communist influence in civil rights tensions. Detroits Viola Liuzzo funeral services are held as four men tied to the Klan are jailed in connection with the BioVine case. The President calls for national cooperation, and a cartoonist, Reid, tours the banquet circuit after a career in art.
The Justice Department debates new legal tools in President Johnson s war on the Ku Klux Klan. Attorney General Katzenbach seeks ideas from civil rights and other divisions for possible legislation. Officials caution no decisions yet and a three week timeline.
Officials describe a push to double spending via a new federal bill and a bid to end the state technical aid program aimed at empowering local communities. Governors now have 30 day veto power on projects, with no vetoes so far, and insiders note broad local acceptance and a shift to courting Congress directly.
The YMCA in Lubbock launches a 1965 member drive with about 30 cowhands recruited to work a three week campaign. Leaders include Carl Swanson Matador Ranch Jim Whitworth 6866 Ranch and Jere Smith Spade Ran. Six meetings will report progress on new memberships.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey asked about 100 mayors to press local contractors to adopt nondiscrimination clauses and support apprenticeship and job training to place Negroes in city and private construction jobs. He stressed no commitments were sought and noted future meetings under Johnson's creative federalism plan.
Everett W. Wigus of Brownfield sues Plains Transport C Inc of Lubbock for 139 556 dollars claiming injuries from December 22 1958 when a liquefied petroleum truck exploded after a highway collision near Brownfield. He says he tried to rescue the driver before the blast. The case moved to Judge Victor H Lindsey in the 72nd District Court after a privilege plea. The note adds the U S government bought its first airplane on July 30 1909.
President Maurice Yameogo of Upper Volta finished a two day official visit in Washington and prepared to begin a cross country tour of the United States. He praised U.S. measures for equal rights and pledged to invite President Johnson to Upper Volta as the two leaders discussed development and world peace.
In Beveland, a judge ordered a spaniel put down after a prior attack on a child. The ruling bans unleashed and unmuzzled dogs from roaming streets due to the animal's history with children.
The narrative hints at a growing bond as a heroine cares for a savior who saved a man and a dog. The Thorn farm setting suggests future admiration from canine legends like Lassie or Rin Tin Tin, signaling a noteworthy loyalty tale.
The Ghana Embassy condemned Yameogo’s remarks calling Nkrumah backward and unsuited to African needs. Yameogo, speaking at a news conference, said Nkrumah’s policies are not appropriate for Africa.
It was planned to be Substation today. The 1965 license plates must be in order for vehicles operated over road and streets in Texas after Friday Thursday.
Probationary terms for four defendants were revoked Tuesday afternoon by Judge Robert H. Bean, 140th District. George Thomas Winkles of Fort Worth, 47, had ten three-year probation in an attempted burglary case. Guadalupe Reneria Granados, 34, 1411 Ave F, four years probation since Sept. 18, 1963, in a burglary case. Arthur Lee Morris, 21, on a three-year probation from last May 8 in pasting forged docs. Santiago Reds years enterdnnce May 17, 1961 in a burglary case.
Hollywood dispatch reports a major film revival story as industry sources confirm renewed interest in a project described as a landmark in global cinema. Early discussions involve key studios and prominent talent shaping the comeback plan.
Texas Tech's chemistry department awaits a two year grant totaling 90,000 from the Goatenvere er A. ch Foundation. Dr. Arthur Draper, associate professor of chemistry, will oversee the project with two graduate research assistants. New apparatus including an electro balance will be added to the lab to measure milligram changes under vacuum.
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