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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1965
Page
3
In a survey, adults show rising religious indifference and perceived local crime increases. Edgar Hoover cites youth involvement in crime as a key trend. Proponents argue ethics education could fill gaps as formal religious instruction remains scarce in public schools.
A man abducted a guest at a North Hollywood party after robbing others then released the hostage. Police found the kidnapper, 35 year old Dukall, dead by his own hand in a Sepulveda motel after a brief manhunt. The 33 year old victim Mrs Fred was checked and planned to be returned to her three children. Dukall, a Montebello resident, had said he burned his bridges and might harm others.
In Dallas a newspaper shifts its front page layout to a new format. The move aims to streamline headlines and improve reader navigation through prominent sections and updated visual cues. The change follows broader industry tweaks to presentation standards.
At the ninth annual State TMAA Convention in Galveston County delegates honored staff and chapters. Mrs Francis Davis of Harris County was named Member of the Year for her cameras and service, while Potter Randell County and Galveston County chapters received top awards. Dr C Lincoln Whiston of Austin and Dr Charles E Ratcliff of Lubbock were named honorary members. Jo Estrada of San Antonio became organization president, with Gwen Martin of Amarillo as president elect. Houston will host the 1966 convention. Final registration reached 220. Saturday events included a banquet, panel discussions, luncheon, and House of Delegates meeting.
Dr. Murray Kovnar notes growing contributions to the Bell Ringers march with a goal of 5500 set by Harold Russell. About 65 percent stays in Lubbock, 20 percent goes to the national Mental Health Association, and 15 percent to the state chapter. Saturday’s total to be announced Monday afternoon.
NEW YORK AP crowds at the New York World's Fair climbed to two million on Saturday. The figure matches the 1964 tally reached when the fair opened a day later, around May 9.
Park Chung Hee of Korea arrives in Washington for meetings with President Johnson on military and political aid. He will confer with Secretary of State Rusk and Defense Secretary McNamara during two business talks and three social events.
Mrs Margaret Elizabeth Cline 90 of Plainview died after long illness. Rites arranged in Lockney with burial in Littlefield area. Survivors include son in Dimmitt daughter E J French eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs Ella Wade 89 will be at 2 pm today at First Methodist Church Lamesa with Dr E D Landreth officiating Burial follows in Lamesa Cemetery under Branon Peilios Funeral Home direction She was a native of Nacogdoches County Survivors include a daughter Mrs Bess Richardson three sons H L Christi D V and both of Lamesa three sisters Mrs Mackwate Verona Rawlinson and Mrs Maggie Chisom Wooden and a brother Homer Ra Rachinaan
A garbled OCR segment lists individuals including Roy F of Wichita Fal, John of Dallas, Dwayne of Larbbock, and two others Dai Htera Mia Dan Loting Pe Panes Ken plus Mrs Jack Jenkins of Leavenworth Kan. Context unclear. appears as a partial roster or notice.
A daughter weighing 7 pounds 7 percent ounces was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Russell Dean of Tors reen ee, California. Mrs Dean is the former Lubbock real estate agent Teddy. Grandparents include C L Me naseo of Lubbock.
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