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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1965

Page

6

LBJ Explains Actions In Dominican Crisis

President Johnson addressed the nation after briefing congressional leaders on the Dominican crisis. He urged insurgents to lay down arms and emphasized peaceful change, while recounting events leading to U S troop dispatch and noting U S service members rescued citizens from 30 nations.

U.S America Johnson United States OAS Senate White House George E. Reedy

Annual Banquet Honors Tech Students in Speech Arts

More than 25 Texas Tech students were honored for outstanding service in speech arts at the college annual awards banquet Sunday. Recipients included Hal Upchurch Janine Coats Bruce Roberson and David Bradley for forensics and Terry Danson Pat Rogers Jeanie Rook and Marilyn McElroy for drama. Nicky Redinger led radio tv honors with several honorees in other categories. Special recognition went to Miss Shular and Miss Kollenbet as Sixma Alpha Eta honorary members, and Melanie Reno received the overall outstanding service award. Dr. P Melville Larson presided at the dinner in Furr Cafeteria.

Texas Tech Hal Upchurch Janine Coats Bruce Roberson David Bradley Douglas Andrews Terry Danson Pat Rogers Jeanie Rook Marilyn McElroy Nicky Redinger Ted Sattel Bill Williams Ron Salladay Tom Barnett Judith Shular Ann Kollenbet Jim Yates Shelly Stipes Suetane West Carolyn Graham Joe Melcher Shular Kellen Sixma Alpha Eta Melanie Reno P. Melville Larson Furr

Johnson Home Opens as Living President’s Property

The Johnson boyhood home near a Texas ranch is being prepared for public display. Volunteers cleaned the yard and organized Johnson memorabilia including baby pictures letters and school report cards. The 1898 house sits on a full city block with a water well and two front porches.

Johnson Texas Dornas Oe

North Viet Nam Denounces Use Of Australian Troops

Tokyo AP report states North Viet Nam Foreign Ministry condemns the deployment of Australian troops. The broadcast from Hanoi cited a protest statement issued on a Monday from the Vietnamese side and asked for clarification.

North Viet Nam Tokyo Janad Rutneday

Skateboard danger to children prompts safety warning

A New York report notes concerns about skateboard use by children. Officials urge strict rules and supervision, warning of potential injuries and responsibilities if youths ignore safety guidelines.

New York UPL Thomas ‘An Boote Surance Association Seril South Viet Nam

Car customizer Barris wowed Snyder area crowd with hot rods

In Snyder, Emily Smith paintings impressed locals as Barris tours a four day international show at Sports Arena. Barris explains his Kustom City business makes street legal versions of lake racer and dragster designs. cars win at shows, spark model interest, and fuel TV and film use. He notes typical upgrades for a teen buyer include wheels, cheater slicks, tailfins, chrome, and a German sunroof kit installed for about 500 dollars.

Hollywood Los Angeles Barris Stern Kustom City North Hollywood Tent Volkswagen Germany

West Texas Art Show Displays Emily Guthrie Smith

In Snyder area, about 150 visitors attended a weekend exhibition by Emily Guthrie Smith at the Diamondl Art Gallery. The Fort Worth artist showcased children and landscape paintings drawing regional attention and a recent top prize in Oklahoma City.

Snyder West Texas M Art Center Emily Guthrie Smith Child Art Gallery Smith Senate

Legislature Debates Tavern Curfew Extension Bill

Report of Tuesday's session highlights Rep Dick and McKissack pushing a bill to extend tavern curfew to 2 a.m. every night, with Barnes expressing disappointment at a recent news conference and Senate leadership seen as slow to pass major measures. Also notes births and personal notices amid page one content.

Dallas McKissack Barnes

Cotton Bowl event finalists name list and schedule

The program for the Cotton Ball includes an 11 15 a m meat judging, a noon informal luncheon with judges, an afternoon final judging, and a 7 30 p m dinner at Lub bock Country Club for finalists and escorts. Interviews begin at 9 a m Tuesday with further afternoon sessions, followed by a 3 30 rehearsal for the Mayor Cotton Show. Finalists from Texas Tech and other schools are named, with several students attending UT, North Texas State University, and other institutions. Legislative redistricting notes appear as a separate political aside.

Lubbock Country Club Country Club Mayor Cotton Sherrell Andrews Adele ‘Cole Carolyn Ann Compton Tonda Curry Dinah Gray Karen Kitzman Lanell Lafon Ja Inelt Vivian McDermand Linde Oulse Mixon Kay Perkins Jo- Jann Reynolds Jon Ann Rice Shirley Kaye Stafford Denese Stevens Nell Stokes Nance Kristle Lynn Wood Carol Woods Texas Tech Connie Lee Baker Seminole High School Nancy Bernard Lubbock University of Texas

Soviet Official Injured In Fall In New York

A Soviet official was injured after falling three floors from a window in a Manhattan apartment. The incident occurred as unresolved political maneuvering continued in Congress over term lengths and reapportionment. Bessmertnykh reported returning to his apartment and finding Ragulin missing with a window open, later seen on the church roof nearby.

New York Iti Manhattan Bessmertnykh Ragulin

Bath Tubs Shaped By 1600 Tons Of Pressure

A garbled report describes heavy industrial processes and police notes about injuries, a seven floor apartment, and missing tourists amid snow. It cites Ragulin and Bessmertnykh and references Innsbruck Montreal and Scotland Yard with unclear details and dates.

Diamond M Foundation hosts painting exhibit with national artists

A weekend exhibition and reception featured works including Girl With Cat by Snyder and other West and Southwest pieces. Mrs. Gracie Smith and Mrs. John DeFord assisted as hosts. Fort Worth painter Snyder, tied to the Diamond M Foundation, drew notable attention alongside N. C. Wyeth, George Phippen and Lubbock artist Martin. Visitors from Big Spring, Midland, Fort Worth and nearby cities attended, some arriving by plane or charter bus.

Emily Guthrie Smith Fort Worth Diamond M Foundation Snyder Retha Martin Lubbock West Texas Paintings Mrs. M. Foundation Enim McLaughlin Aseuva Martin

Miss Kansas Dies In Auto Mishap

Emporia Kansas UPI reports the death of Miss Kansas Mar ylene Save Savage 22 after a two car crash ten miles east of Emporia. Her mother Mrs Charles Savage 47 and two passengers in the other car James Kaminski 42 and Gloria Kaminski 35 were killed. Kaminski died at the scene while Mrs Kaminski died later at Emporia Hospital. Blasche and his wife in the other car were seriously injured.

Emporia Kan UPI Marylene Save Savage Kansas Evan Here Charles Savage Florence Miss Savage Atlantic City Savage James Kaminski Gloria Blasche Kaminski Iscene San Emporia

Beach Mob Clears Galveston Beaches After Disorder

AP reports at Galveston on Splash Day the beaches were cleared by sheriff deputies in about an hour after youths and college students from nine states caused disturbances. No serious injuries. police chief W J Barnes said orders to clear followed fights and disorder. Rangers noted most were law abiding but a small minority spoiled the holiday. The event marks the unofficial opening of the season but was abandoned this year due to trouble.

Santo Domingo U.S Marines Para Bosch Jose A. Mora Organization of American States OAS pro-Bosch Puerto Rico San Isidro Air Force Base Army Bruce Palmer U.S. Navy Newport News United Nations Sec A Thant Geneva New York UN Security Council Soviet Union United States Jena Big Island Galvesten Poligerien Galveston W. J. Barnes Barnes East Beach Gulf of Mexico Burns Texas Ranger Hol Sulivan

Flood Devastation Sweeps Multiple Counties and Towns

Flooding inundates Hannibal and towns along the river as 25 000 acres of Adams County farmland and 30 000 in Henderson County go under water. Levee protection remains, while Hancock County reports dikes holding and Gulfport Illinois becomes a ghost town with residents Homer and wife refusing to evacuate. Authorities inoculate 100 tons for typhoid and tetanus amid widespread damage and power cuts.

Tys Hpoid Hannibal Minois Adams County Henerson Hancock Ty Ile Inala Gulfport Ill Burlington Homer Eaton

Patrol tale from Santo Domingo bullets and rescue

AP report from Santo Domingo notes U S forces on patrol witnessing a botched assault by a 3 8 newamen and others. A sniper wounded several and paratroopers rescued civilians and wounded personnel in the town during the encounter.

Bob Schutz Santo Domingo Domincan Republic Newamen U.S

Four Communist boats sunk in Formosa Strait clash

Nationalist China reported a one hour battle northeast of Matsu Island in the Formosa Strait. Four Communist gunboats were sunk, two damaged, and two forced away. It marked the first major strait clash in over a year amid ongoing crisis.

Formosa UPI China Matsu Island Formosa Strait Fearty Quemoy Matsu

Weather and temperature outlook across Texas and nation

Area Rains the NOS moisture were spreading clouds Inland to Central and East Texas. Forecasts called for slightly cooler weather in the Panhandle with skies elsewhere clear to partly cloudy and warmer afternoons. Temperatures ranged from 72 Fort Worth to 80 Brownsville, with 73 Texarkana and 78 Houston. Severe thunderstorms were forecast for Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and South Dakota. wet weather spread across the Middle Atlantic and parts of North Dakota and Minnesota.

East Texas Panhandle el Paso Fort Worth Dallas Austin Houston Brownsville Texarkana Wyoming Nebraska Col Mont Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa South Dakota Oregon Nevada Maine Idaho Montana Middle Atlantic North Dakota

Viet Nam ACLU a ND TANGIBLE CLUES Booby Trap Death Remains Mystery To Houston Police

Houston Chronicle reports a muddled case amid Vietnam war coverage. A Melvin Steakley editor at the Chronicle was found dead on a sidewalk after a car incident. Police pursued two clues including a man tampering with Steakley’s car and possible prank violence tied to racial tensions. The investigation continues with uncertainty and public concern.

U.S. Air Force United States Houston Tex Steakley Melvin Leonlal Houston Chronicle Diedi Iper Chronicle U. S North Viet Nam Warlanen Venter Ted Ae South Viet Nam Pere Sons Melvin Steakley William P. Steven The Toakley Gadiey Leakley

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