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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1963

Page

2

Goldwater Backers Seek To Bar Lyndon From Ticket

Gallup polls show Barry Goldwater gaining among GOP voters while Nelson Rockefeller leads overall for the 1964 nomination. The study tracks preferences across February through April, listing Hatfield Romney Scranton and other names as options. Rockefeller leads independents but Goldwater rises with party voters.

George Gallup American Institute of Public Opinion Princeton N.J Bar Goldwater Nelson Rockefeller Rockefeller Arizona Gallup GOP Mark Hatfield Oregon George Romney Michigan William Scranton Pennsylvania Romney Sermton Hatfield Ne U.S New York Scranton Hatfield

Honeymoon Home Rumor Ties Governor to 812 Fifth Ave

Reports say a new 14th floor cooperative near Central Park connects to Gov Nelson Rockefeller’s 810 Fifth Ave residence forming a seven bedroom suite with playroom nurse’s room and marble terrace. The Daily News notes plans filed February 18 by Harrison Abramovitz amid Rockefellers divorces and Murphy custody agreements.

New York Central Park Nelson A. Rockefeller Daily News Margaretta Happy) Fitler Murphy Fifth Ave The Harrison & Abramovitz Rockefeller

Rhode Island House Backs State Lottery Vote

The Rhode Island House approved a state lottery bill by 60 to 23, seeking to repeal the constitutional ban. Supporters cite potential $15 million yearly for education and aid, but Senate opposition looms. constitutional amendment would need two legislatures and a statewide referendum, not before 1965.

Providence R.I Rhode Island Senate New Hampshire

Texas Tech Little 500 Bicycle Races Today

Tech's Little 500 bicycle race on the campus starts at 2 p m with 24 men's teams and 18 girls teams. Prizes include first to third place trophies and a sportsmanship trophy. the girls run 16 laps around Memorial Circle and the boys 25 laps including Memorial Circle and Will Rogers Memorial. A four member winning team earns a traveling trophy, and the perpetual trophy goes to any team winning three years in a row.

Texas Tech Tech Memorial Circle Will Rogers

Marriage Licenses and Civil Cases Listed in Lubbock Courts

A compiled notice lists marriage licenses for Charlies B Straughan and Barbara M Weir, and others including John A Lewis with Darlene Melton. It details numerous civil suits across district courts, including damages, divorces granted, promissory notes, zoning actions, and probate applications in Lubbock, Texas.

Charlies Benjamin Straughan Barbara Mari Weir Lubbock John Allen Lewis Reese Afb Darlene Melton Ramiro Machado Helen Valdez Machado

Officials to honor Tyler native Byron Tunnell on Saturday

State officials travel from Austin to Tyler for Byron Tunnell Day. Gov. Connally Lt. Gov. Smith and other leaders join House members for a parade and barbecue honoring the Texas House speaker from Smith and Gregg Counties. Thousands are expected to attend the downtown celebration ending with a municipal fairgrounds barbecue.

TYLER Byron Tunnell Tunnell John Connally Preston Smith Waggoner Carr Texas Supreme Court House East Texas Texas Jaycees Smith Gregg Austin Tyler Apache Belles Shrine Band Kilgore Rangerettes

LCC Science Fair Opens At Lubbock Christian College

Lubbock Christian School begins its first annual Science Fair at 4 p.m. in the fieldhouse with student exhibits under the high school science department. The PTA hosts a bean supper from 5 p.m. to raise funds for band and basketball uniforms and library books.

Lubbock Christian School Lubbock Christian College Parent-Teacher Association PTA

Portales Superintendent Candidate Interviews Held

Dr. M. G. Hunt Portales school superintendent participated in interviews for the state school superintendent post alongside four other applicants. Hunt has led Portales schools for 20 years as one of six finalists, with one dropping out. The state board of education will name the new superintendent at its May 2021 meeting in Las Cruces.

Portales M. G. Hunt Hunt State Board of Education Las Cruces

Paint Too Late at Peterborough Station

Peterborough East station in England gains its first paint in nearly three decades while slated closures follow under a British railways reorganizational plan. The move signals changes in service and potential disruption for local travelers.

Peterborough East England UPI British Railways

Saxon praised by House panel over banking policy actions

In Washington AP report, Comptroller James J. Saxon defends bank policy decisions before the House Banking Committee amid criticism. He admits a misstep in soliciting banker views but earns praise for honesty, while defending the dual state national bank system and his ruling on national charters.

Washington (Ap James J. Saxon House Banking Committee Saxon Wright Patman D- 'Tex Clarence E. Kilburn R- NY Congress

Unitarian Address By Rev H Paul Osborne In Lubbock

Rev H Paul Osborne of the First Unitarian Church Wichita Kan speaks at the Lubbock Unitarian Universalist Fellowship tonight at 8 p m on Is Organized Religion Justified by Its Popularity Discussion to follow A sermon titled Liberal Religion a Passion for Understanding will be delivered at 11 a m Sunday A pot luck dinner precedes at 6 30 p m and reservations are requested by calling Mrs Dorothy Keho Saturday noon Both services are open to the public

H. Paul Osborne First Unitarian Church Wichita Kan Osborne Dorothy Keho

Yarborough Defends Silence On TFX Contract

Senator Ralph Yarborough defended not criticizing the TFX fighter plane award to General Dynamics Fort Worth. He said speaking would not help and emphasized Texans’ capability to win defense work. He cited ongoing Senate inquiries into possible favoritism and noted rival Boeing’s bid was overridden.

Fort Worth USS Ralph Yarborough General Dynamics Fort Worth Texas Senate Senate Investigations Subcommittee Boeing Co Seattle Robert McNamara Fort Worth Star - Telegram Washington Yarborough General Dynamics

ENMU Rodeo Queen Named at 28th Annual Event

Portales. Mary Lea McAfee, an Artesia sophomore, was named queen of ENMU’s 28th annual Ag Club rodeo the oldest college rodeo in the nation. The two day event opened Friday night with the first performance. A second rodeo is set for today at 2 p.m. in the Roosevelt County Mounted Patrol Arena. A downtown parade at 12 30 p.m. will feature Miss McAfee and ENMU president Dr Donald C Moyer. A dance at 8 30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory closes the activities.

Portales Artesia Eastern New Mexico University Ag Club Mary Lea McAfee Roosevelt County Mounted Patrol McAfee Donald C. Moyer ENMU National Guard Armory

Baptist Choirs Sing At Festival In Lubbock

About 1,000 boys and girls from 26 junior Baptist choirs will perform at the State Junior Choir Festival at First Baptist Church in Lubbock. Directors meet at 9:15 a.m., main session begins 9:30 a.m., judging starts 10:15 a.m. Choirs from Dalhart Amarillo Brownfield Dumas Plainview Littlefield Levelland Odessa Lubbock Tulsa Phillips Canyon Panhandle Hereford and Memphis attend.

First Baptist Church Lubbock Dalhart Amarillo Brownfield Dumas Plainview Littlefield Levelland Odessa Tulsa Phillips Canyon Panhandle Hereford Memphis

Bergerac Sues Malone for Divorce in Los Angeles

French actor Jacques Bergerac files for divorce from Oscar winner Dorothy Malone in Los Angeles claiming she deserted the home and refused to live with him. Malone counters in Santa Monica seeking alimony and child custody for Mimi 2 and Diane 1 while Bergerac seeks equitable division of property.

Los Angeles Jacques Bergerac Dorothy Malone Bergerac Beverly Hills Mimi Diane Miss Malone Santa Monica Hong Kong Ginger Rogers

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