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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1964
Page
1
Former President Truman, speaking in Washington, outlines a twofold longevity regimen including brisk dawn walks and maintaining a cheerful, talkative demeanor. He cites family health as part of his approach and mentions a daily routine linked to his rounds.
Police investigate a warehouse looting case with a reported $1000 loss. Officials say the incident occurred in a commercial district and involves unclear suspects. Investigators urge anyone with information to contact authorities.
Police reported a $1,000 armed hijacking at a Saving Center Super Market No. 2 on 104 E Broadway with burglars damaging property and stealing cash and pistols. The incident coincided with a separate looting at a Lubbock wholesale outlet and a Johnson stay drawing large crowds as investigators pursue leads.
President Johnson pressed through six states of Appalachia visiting sharecropper families and meeting governors and Republicans opposing his war on poverty. He spoke to about 4 000 people at the jailport Atlanta stop, calling attention to racial inequities and noting some Americans have not had a decent break because of birth color.
About 200 prisoners rioted at the Iowa Men's Reformatory in Anamosa. Tear gas was used to flush 16 inmates from the laundry and cannery as officers moved in with riot guns. Warden Baer said the disturbance started after staff found three men in the laundry without permission.
The Internal Revenue Service cautions taxpayers with earnings above 5000 dollars and couples filing jointly that refunds will likely be smaller and tax bills larger at 1965 filing time. Agency notes two thirds of 1963 refunds, few payers owed taxes, and total 1963 refund issue remains undetermined.
In Odessa during a March 24 26 visit three U.S. military attaches were drugged at a hotel dinner. The U.S. Embassy lodged a formal protest with the Soviet Foreign Office on May 2 after tests indicated sufficient barbiturates to cause drowsiness.
Fifteen zoning change requests including a small drive in grocery and a large motel development faced objections at a protest meeting. Lt Cmdr H Harvey Samuel and local residents cited site screening needs and compatibility with nearby residential areas as officials consider actions at a luncheon in the Lubbock club.
A brief social note notes marriages and unions facing common challenges in blended households. The piece points to the evolving duties of spouses and the balancing act between personal and family expectations.
Widespread severe thunderstorms and two tornadoes hit Colorado City and surrounding South Plains areas. Property damage ran into thousands with isolated commercial losses around 50 000 dollars. No injuries reported as storms moved through Big Spring Abilene and Wichita Falls regions. power outages affected town services briefly.
The passage presents a devotional prayer inviting Jesus to cleanse the believer in the blood shed at Calvary. The speaker expresses immediate response with a vow to come to the Lord for forgiveness and renewal.
Tornadoes struck Thursday night across Wisconsin and neighboring states, injuring about 50 people and damaging homes, businesses, and trailer camps. In Waterton and Raymond Iowa, several dozen structures suffered impact while hospitals treated multiple injuries.
A Pacific Air Line crash near Concord California killed 44 people. FBI began a full investigation after a cocked 38 caliber revolver was found in the wreckage. Officials said federal law forbids carrying a gun on a commercial flight.
A weather map from Lubbock reports partly cloudy and warm conditions with highs in the upper range and a chance of rain showers east of the Caprock. Southwest winds 25 mph. A San Francisco police inspector and his wife died in a crash involving a twin engine aircraft en route from Reno to San Francisco, with 44 people aboard including two FAA employees.
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