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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1967

Page

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Congressmen see chance of moon landing by 1970

Four U S congressmen from Texas California Minnesota and others said after Apollo disaster investigations that the United States can still land men on the moon by 1970 provided no further serious accidents occur They cited the Komarov crash as a setback but pressed for renewed effort to compensate for lost time and improve space program progress.

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Congress Approves Ban on Rail Strike Action

Congress votes to block a nationwide railroad strike and extend the deadline to June 1 as President Johnson seeks a permanent solution. The House 56 to 0 and Senate 72 to 0 approve measures to keep 60 unions from striking, with unions pledging to comply while alleging preference for compulsory arbitration.

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Second Day Of 32 Low Is Forecast

Avalanche Journal reports record cold in the region with a second straight day of freezing temperatures for parts of Texas and the South Plains May weather. The article notes historic lows, mentions storms in the Dakotas, tornadoes in Southeast Texas, and a fatal flood event on a highway stretch. See RECORD LOW Page 6.

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Daily Prayer Reflects on Christ’s Crucifixion

A prayer text invokes remembrance of the crucifixion as the greatest tragedy and urges mindfulness that Christ’s death is the ultimate sacrifice while daily sorrows may be borne through surrender. Shared as a reader’s reflection in a religious piece.

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Tech Name Change Controversy Prepares Wednesday Meeting

A debate over renaming the institution continues as a committee plans a Wednesday session to decide a new title. Supporters split between Texas Tech University and Texas State University while others push for a simpler Texas Tech name.

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Elvis Marries Amy Beaulieu In Las Vegas Suite

Elvis Presley wed longtime girlfriend Amy Beaulieu in a Las Vegas hotel suite after arriving by private jet with Priscilla Presley present. The ceremony followed two days of rumor, with Amy Beaulieu from Memphis and Presley’s manager and aides in attendance.

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Witte Amendments Move Pari Mutuel Bill Through House Floor

The House advances a pari mutuel betting bill to the floor with amendments. The committee chair opposes the measure and the bill is amended to distribute revenue to counties and bar certain wagering, with potential penalties for violations. Representative Duke Johnson comments amid debate on the bill’s reach and racing restrictions.

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Earthquake Devastates Ioannina Region In Greece

A sharp quake near Ioannina and Arta caused extensive destruction. Up to 35 000 people affected, hundreds of homes collapsed, many uninhabitable, with troops ordering evacuation and relief tents raised for the injured and homeless.

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U S pilots claim heavy MIG losses near Hanoi

U S pilots report destroying multiple MiGs in raids on two Hanoi area bases and near the Gia Lam airfield. Navy and Air Force crews claim several additional MiGs shot down or damaged in operations across the Hanoi and Hoa Lac sectors amid ongoing air and ground combat in Vietnam.

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Pulitzer Prize Controversy Footnotes Rift On 1963 Selection

The 1963 Pulitzer Prize for Reporting sparked debate as top jury members questioned the outcome after the trustees at Columbia University initially resisted honoring the winner. Contrasting opinions cited concerns over journalistic standards and the editors of The Times weighed in with their own views on the award.

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Law Day Banquet Highlights Civil Disobedience Debate

Calvert rebukes advocates of civil disobedience at the Law Day banquet in Lubbock. Chief Justice Tsely presided as the Texas Supreme Court directors and local bar officials praised law and justice while Kennedy and McBall received honors for service and student enrollment prospects at Tech Law School.

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