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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1964

Page

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Taft leads in Ohio as Republican routs Brown in GOP primary

Six State highlights show Robert Taft Jr taking a substantial lead over Brown in the GOP senatorial primary. Harold B. led surprising support while John Glenn, once out, stayed on the ballot. Taft's campaign edge comes amid civil rights debate and expectations of a future GOP presidential run as Ohio voters heavy turn out about 1.4 million on a warm day.

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Tidmore Wins Tight Runoff In Dukgto Mayor Race

The runoff election produced a dramatic shift as Tidmore secured victory over Rogers after a high intensity campaign. Rogers led in April with 44.5 percent but Tidmore narrowed the gap to win in the runoff, amid protests and calls for a debate on key issues.

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Houston architect Hedrick 75 dies after illness

Hedrick, a pioneering Texas Tech architect and engineer, died Tuesday at 3 p.m. in a Houston hospital after a lengthy illness. Leader in early Texas Tech buildings, he founded Wyatt C Hedrick Engineering Corp with offices in Dallas and Fort Worth, contributing over 50 years to architectural and engineering work.

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Communist leaders sign joint communique in Yalta

Premier Nikita Khrushchev and visiting dignitary Ahmed Ben Ben signed a joint communique in Yalta as reported by Tass. The official agency gave no details on the accord.

Moscow UPI Nik Khrushchev Ign Ahmed Ben Yalta Agen Tass

Slaton constable race sparks protest over ballot placement

A legal dispute looms from Slaton's recent constable race as contenders including C G Weaver and James Tuesday plan challenges. The protest alleges ballot placement issues and questions tied to Mosser and Weaver, signaling a forthcoming contest to the election results.

Slaton C. G Cliff Weaver James Lahback Mosser

Wallace Loses Indiana Primary to Welsh in Tuesday Vote

In Indiana Wallace trails Welsh 268,294 to 122,199 after 3,139 of 4,416 precincts counted in the Democratic presidential primary while Goldwater dominates the GOP with 155,818 to Stassen's 69,591. Alabama results show Wallace winning there as well, with an unpledged elector slate scoring a clear victory.

Wallace Matthew Welsh Folds United States Indiana Goldwater Arizona Barry Goldwater Minnesota Harold EB. Stassen Welsh Witte Stassen Alabama Povyernor Frank R. Beckwith Indianapolis GOP Josah G. Ettlet South Bend Alabama Alabamta

Walker Ahead In Close New Mexico Primary Race

In Albuquerque, Commissioner E. S. Johnny Walker held a slim lead over State Senator Fabian, with unofficial results from 837 of 1,063 precincts showing Walker at 44,238 votes and Chavez at 42,194. In other state contests, Boston Witt led Emmett C. Hart for attorney general. Mississippi results saw B. Lyman of Clovis defeat Stella of Albuquerque.

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Spotlight winners named from area youth and families

An Avalanche-Journal item notes Smylie Wilson Junior High School and local residents receiving nominations and honors. The report mentions a refinery and a 4705 40th Street address along with families the Carrs and the Stubbs, hinting at varied community achievements from hydro ponies to language work and a paper route.

Dudley Lynch

Unclear Weather Calm after Severe Thunderstorm Event

Fragmented report describes a late Tuesday storm causing casualties and injuries in Bradshaw and surrounding areas. Mentions two killed and 13 injured with thunder and moisture impact across South Summer, but many words are garbled. Limited readable facts indicate a weather event with fatalities and property damage.

South Rint Bradshaw

Prayer Text Amid Modern Day Needs

A fragmentary prayer asks Almighty God to touch lives with love and give strength to meet the needs of the modern day, signed by anonymous editors.

Pecos man Ernest Keeton goes missing after recanting

The Pecos resident and former Army sergeant Ernest Keeton disappeared Friday after the Justice Department said he recanted statements from a statewide telecast. FBI in El Paso declined to comment as efforts to locate him continued in El Paso Juarez and across the Rio Grande in Mexico. Keeton was among men on a television program who testified they saw Baile Sol nounced that Keeton admitted.

Ernest Keeton Pecos Justice Department Keeton el Paso FBI Ell Juarez Rilo Grande Mexico McLendon Pasden

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