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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1964
Page
7
Contested and uncontested races shape the biennial party primary ballots. The Democratic and Republican fields include noted candidates such as Jack Potie and Rene Ramsey as voters prepare for this important electoral event.
Ronnie Micking, seven, who saved a classmate earlier, received a hero’s tribute in Miami Florida. The Lary Council of South Florida staged an ice cream and wake party for Ronnie with schoolchildren, cupcakes, and milk. Special honors included an honorary deputy citation from Sheriff Buchanan and a $2 savings bond from the American Legion.
Gasoline fumes exploded in a sewer Saturday in Troy New York causing a blast with no injuries reported Five officials stated a service station accidentally released gasoline into the sewer and a storage tank node was fished out The incident prompted fire crews to respond with hoses and emergency vehicles as authorities investigated the flare up and a film festival was referenced in unrelated context
A Great Northern passenger train named Western Star bound for Seattle collided after a freight car derailed near Minnetonka village west of Minneapolis. Engineer Gene Wicklund of Willmar Minnesota said the freight was moving about 15 mph when the derailment occurred. The crash sent cars into the air and caused several injuries among passengers and railroad workers. The B and O assisted and Red Cross aid was provided to stranded riders.
In Texas the McLendon campaign charges that only a portion of an FBI report was released before the election. McLendon claimed witnesses and statements tied to Sen. Yarborough and Estes payments were selectively shared, prompting calls for full disclosure from the Justice Department and President.
The fragment details multiple birth announcements with weights, dates, and hospital names. It notes fathers' occupations and home addresses, listing several families including Raeauiel Pence and Joe Rivera. Hospitals referenced include West Texan and Taupe Memorial, with newborn weights ranging around seven to eight pounds and ounces.
Seagraves special edition reports funeral arrangements for Mrs. O A Scheide 90 mother of Ben Scheide of Seagraves. She died Friday in a Post Convalescent home. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Mable Kelley of Tahaka and her son.
Mrs. Charles E. Ratcliff was injured Saturday when her compact car rear ended a panel truck on Indiana Avenue near Sith. She underwent surgery at Methodist Hospital and was listed in fair condition. The truck owner is Cecil Pipkin. The crash damaged a fence near Forrest Manegrum’s residence. A second collision at Eighth Street and Locust Avenue sent Eugene A. H013 Oak Street for emergency treatment.
A windy day on the South Plains brought heavy gusts from the southwest reaching up to 48 miles per hour. Dust and grime filled the air as temperatures plummeted to near 0 degrees, keeping outdoor activity to a minimum.
A weather brief notes winds up to 35 to 64 mph across Texas and nearby areas amid tornado damage while winter storms sweep Oregon Utah and Montana. It also reports a fatality in Lubbock and civil jury duties opening in US District Court with minor injuries in a separate vehicle crash.
In a Chicago style Texas primary update Joe Burleson led in the 17th district with 31 195 to 14 561 for Carriker as Cabell Bryant and Musslewhite trailed in Dallas and East Texas races. Dowdy led Musslewhite by a narrow margin in the 7th district while Alger Foreman incumbents faced light opposition.
The NATO secretary general apologized to Gov. Connally for an article calling Texas a semi civilized part and criticized its publication as an error of taste. He stated the piece did not reflect NATO or member governments views and urged responsible press conduct.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization convened a special session to address Turkey’s Cyprus dispute with Greece. Turkey accused Greece of aiding Greek Cypriots in the civil conflict, while Greece urged UN peace efforts remain unimpeded. The session produced no decision, but diplomats agreed to give UN efforts time to restore peace.
Texans cast ballots as 497 candidates run for 150 House seats and 15 Senate posts. About one third of members were chosen, with many races unresolved until the November general election. The 1965 session faces redistricting, college funding, teacher pay, and senior college system reforms.
The article notes Bing Crosby turning 60 on May 2, 1904 Tacoma birthplace cited. It recalls his life milestones including fatherhood in 1961 at age 57 with Kathryn Grant, and his enduring public image as he comments on staying slim by simple living and shunning excess.
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