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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1964

Page

8

Utah Teachers Fight Over State Aid Sparks Showdown

Utah teachers threaten to boycott classrooms after Governor Clyde rejects a special session and NEA sanctions loom. Delegates backed a recess while a study committee urged $6 million in emergency funds for 1964-65, with half for salaries and new teachers. Negotiations and mass meetings shape the course.

Clyde UEA UVEA John C. Evans Mmore NEA Utah Idaho Louisvile Scottsdale Ariz Detroit

Open House Showcases Psychology Building at Tech

Tours ran 1 to 5 pm with Women’s Service Organization guides. Dedication and speeches at 3 pm in University Theater. Visitors viewed animal run on roof, surgery room demos, conditioning experiments, and smaller animal studies. Floor exhibits included pigeon ping pong, maze learning, vocational rehab, counseling program, testing center demos, and tests for child IQ. Refreshments provided by Psi Chi.

Tech Women's Service Organization University Theater Psi Chi Theodore Andreychuk James Kuntz

Leaders to Tour Air Force Training Centers from Lubbock

A group of Lubbock and South Plains leaders will depart Reese AFB by 8:30 a.m. for a two day visit to Air Force facilities in San Antonio, touring the Aerospace Medical Center at Brooks and training programs at Lackland and Medina AFBs with a return expected Wednesday morning. Col James A Gunn III will join Tuesday’s tour, with attendees including Mayor Max Tidmore, City Manager Bill Pitstick, Texas Tech official Dr William Pearce, and local business leaders.

Lubbock and South Plains Reese Afb Air Force San Antonio Aerospace Medical Center Brooks Afb Reese Brooks James A. Gunn Lackland Afb Medina Afb Lubbock Max Tidmore Bill Pitstick William Pearce Texas Tech 0. W. English Tom Holden Frenship Marvin Tomme Ralls Banner Charles Signor Lubbock National Bank Andrew Mild Billy Wilkinson

Realtors Oppose Civil Rights Bill

Washington reports a leading real estate lobby faction urged its 77 000 members to lobby senators against the civil rights bill. The National Association of Real Estate Boards warned the measure would curb property owners rights to use rent and dispose of property, while hotels and lodgings would face desegregation rules. The National Association of Home Builders declined to take a stand, noting no involvement in the civil rights debate.

Washington UPI National Assn. of Real Estate Boards Senate National Assny of Home Builders Home Builders Real Estate Association John F. Kennedy

Oklahoma snakehunt draws hundreds in Eufaula

In Eufaula Oklahoma hundreds of residents hunted for venomous snakes displaced by rising Eufaula Reservoir waters. A party captured 28 snakes early in the hunt as locals searched rocks and brush for rattlers and water moccasins, reflecting a regional need after spring floods.

Eufaula Okla UPI Eufaula Reservoir Sheriff's Office Oklahoma

Colombia Troops Kill Most Wanted Bandit Tarzan

In Tolima State Colombian army units killed Luis Noe Lombana Ororio alias Tarzan, the nation s top bandit blamed for killing and terrorizing peasants for years. An army spokesman said the capture of his lieutenant followed a 25 day pursuit ending in a gunbattle near Armera that drew celebratory crowds.

Bogota Colombia Cieftain Tolima Luis Noe Lombana Ororio Tarzan Armera

Hope Seen For End To Malaysian Crisis

Indonesia signals a token withdrawal of guerrillas from Borneo to ease the Malaysia dispute. Foreign Minister Subandrio and Philippine Ambassador Salvador Lopez discuss a basic agreement on the volunteers question within the Lopez formula, aiming for a ministerial conference and a summit among Rahman, Macapagal, and Sukarno.

Jakarta Indonesia Subandrio Malaysian Borneo Malaysia Salvador P. Lopez Lopez Tunku Abdul Rahman Diosdado Macapagal Sukarno

Two youths nabbed after burglary and shooting incident

Police in Lubbock report a burglary spree on Ave H with looting at Hazelwood Gulf Service, House of 1,000 Items, West Texas Gin, Westbrook Motors, and other stores. A woman was shot in the chest during a confrontation with suspects. the victim’s condition was listed as fair after surgery.

Dallas Lubbock Ave Hazelwood Gulf Service Station West Texas Gin and Belt Co Westbrook Motors Whitley Pump Electric Co McLain Oil] Co Southern Maid 4Th St Ross Cafe Ave. M

Fatal crash tolls rise with year to date figures and survivors listed

Fatal crash counts rise this year versus 48 at the same point last year and 55 in 1959 when a yearly high of 154 was recorded. Watkins of Stonewall County, ex-Hamlin resident, lived here 12 years. Funeral services pending. Survivors include wife two sons Bennie Tharpe step son and daughter. Six hurt in a 5:15 pm collision at 37th St and Elgin Ave involving Eddie Craig and Carol Nabors. injuries to Nabors children Kathrina and Bobby, Craig’s wife Jo and daughter Teresa. Teresa admitted with fair condition. Rosa Garcia treated and released after a separate crash at N Flint Ave and Emory St involving William Mary Hayes.

Watkins Stonewall County Hamlin Franklin- Bartley Funeral Home J. C LaPuente Calif Billy Anson Bennie Tharpe Colorado W. T. Ellis Aspermont E. J Ave Elvin Rt. 5 Lubbock W. FE. Gilley Lewis McNulty Knox City Bula Mae Watkins W. E. Watkins 37Th St Elgin Ave Eddie Ray Craig 50Th St Carol Nabors 32Nd St Nabors Kathrina Nabors Bobby Nabors Craig Teresa Methodist Hospital Rosa Garcia Emory St N. Flint Ave William Mary Hayes Pampa

Ole Miss Damage Claims Rejected

The Army proposed paying 66,913 to the University of Mississippi for damages from federal troops during the 1962 Meredith enrollment riot. The U.S. comptroller general’s office rejected the claim and said any further action must go to the Court of Claims or federal district court. The university had sought 104,544 plus a fourth claim over 100,000 for Oxford airport damages. The protests followed deployment of over 20,000 troops to quell riots after James Meredith’s campus enrollment.

Washington University of Mississippi James H. Meredith U.S. Comptroller General's Office U.S. Court of Claims Federal District Court University Mississippi Oxford National Guard Meredith

Births at Lauf Clinic and West Texas Hospital

Mr and Mrs Ismael Flores Shallo Water welcomed a daughter weighing 7 pounds 10 4% ounces at 5 25 am Sunday at Lauf Clinic. Juan Salazar of 2708 Fordham St reported a daughter at 7 50 pm Saturday at Lauf Clinic. father employed by Mobile Home Supply Co. Mr and Mrs Q E Hill announced a daughter weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces at West Texas Hospital. father a contractor.

Ismael Flores Lauf Clinic Vance Hatchery Juan Salazar Fordham St Lauf Clinte Mobile Home Supply Co Q. E. Hill West Texas Hospital

Four Flee From Wheeler Jail

Four prisoners escaped Wheeler County Jail in the Texas Panhandle Sunday night. They breached a wall above the main door so one could open the door from outside. They used the sheriff's private car to flee. Escapees include Charles Ray Geren 25 and Harold Breeden 44 both from Missouri under burglary indictments William Guess 33 of California for theft and Edward Lee Jackson 20 a Shamrock resident sentenced to two years for burglary. U.S. hospitals employ more than 17 000 x ray technicians.

Wheeler (Ap Wheeler County Texas Panhandle Bus Dorman Charles Ray Geren Harold Breeden Missouri William Guess California Edward Lee Jackson Shamrock

Top Student Drowns On Swimming Outing

PORT ISABEL Texas UPI reports valedictorian and senior class president Larry Claude Seale 17 drowned while swimming with four classmates on a private beach near south Padre Island. The group dove to reach bottom and Seale failed to surface.

Port Isabel UPI la Feria High School South Padre Island Larry Claude Seale Seale

Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko Return to Japan

Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko arrived back in Tokyo after a state visit to Mexico. Their aircraft stopped briefly in Honolulu where the royals made a short courtesy visit.

Tokyo Akihito Michiko Japan Mexico Honolulu

Laos Dispatch on Laos Cease Fire and Geneva Talks

A report to the charge d affaires urged pressure to end Pathet Lao attacks in Laos. Britain and the Soviet Union cochaired the 1962 Geneva conference that arranged the cease fire and formed a coalition government. Proposals to send inspection teams to Pak Sane and Tha Thom were approved by Indians and Canadians but helicopters diverted to Muong Thanh rescue.

Plain of Jars Pathet Lao Britain Soviet Union Laos Khang Kah ICC Commission Southeast Asia United States Pak‘Sane Tha Thom Vientiane Muong Thanh

Goldwater Attacks Administration Over Laos Policy

Sen. Barry Goldwater denounces the administration as guilty of criminal folly for Laos events. He urges meeting with Republican leaders for immediate advice or a self review of Southeast Asia policy to halt the drift and prevent further deaths. Campaigning in Southern California for the June 2 primary, he says Laos was steered toward a Communist takeover by the administration’s coalition policy and surrender of principle.

Ventura Calif Barry Goldwater Laos Republican Party Southeast Asia Arizona California

Laos Cold War Ties Seen Influencing Southeast Asia

Rusk states that U S military intervention would be considered in a Laos crisis. Over two years of coalition government and a fragile truce the Russians have used influence to prevent a major civil war. Laos was a key agreement between Kennedy and Khrushchev in 1961 to keep Laos out of the East West conflict. Soviet urging of Laotian Communists is noted, but actual influence remains doubtful.

U.S Laos John F. Kennedy Nikita S. Khrushchev Vienna

U S Aide Williams Visits Congo Republic Coast

G Mennen Williams, assistant secretary of state for African affairs, left by plane Sunday for Pointe Noire on the Atlantic coast as part of his visit to the Congo Republic.

Brazzaville Congo Republic G. Mennen Williams U.S Pointe Noire Atlantic

Vandals Leave Heavy Damages Across City Scene

A spree of property damage includes $150 at St. and Ave H from a brick striking a window. Hemphill-Wells Co. vase loss. $140 to a widow’s building. a windshield break at United Supermarket on Bos ton Ave.. car windshields damaged on 1215 47th St. and 2019 46th St.. a toy truck through a window at 5703 Geneva St. and tracks found. Parking meters on Ave J damaged. a $25 lawn mower taken from 3016 Colgate St. At least four pews taken from Gospel Tabernacle Church. multiple thefts from service stations and shops.

United Boston Ave John Hanson 47Th St Ronald Clark G. C. Stalter 46Th St Reed Quilliam Geneva St J. C 54Th St Geradine Foster Colgate St W. D. Queary 17Th St Baylor St N. Collge Ave Dwayne Tidwell 24Th St Ave. G H. P. Littlefield 16Th St Erskine Road J. B. Rickerson 45Th St Stardust Apartments 50Th St

American Legion Post 575 to meet in Brownfield Hall

George S. Berry Post 575 will gather at the Disabled American Veterans Hall on Brownfield Highway at 7 30 p m Monday. Walter Elkins urges full attendance. Judge Joseph B. Dooley will hear criminal arraignments in U S District Court today with trial set to begin Tuesday. The April term calendar will wrap up. The South Plains Stamp Club meets tonight at 7 30 at the Municipal Garden and Arts Center. Trading and auctions proceed and Texas philatelic books will be for sale. Visitors invited. refreshments served. E G Sadler 81 of Vigo Park near Tulia is in good condition after a rattlesnake bite Sunday morning.

George Berry American Legion Disabled American Veterans Hall Brownfield Hwy Walter Elkins Joseph B. Dooley U. S. District Court South Plains Stamp Club Municipal Garden College Ave Texas Philatelic E. G. Sadler Vigo Park Tulia Swisher County Hospital Tulsa Sadler Bayard

Estes and Lassiter tied to border trip and allegations

The El Paso Chronicle and Reporter-News recount Estes and Lassiter with others at the border, Keeton denying money offers to Yarborough and later retracting. Las siter, Byers, and a pawn shop operator Paul Sloan provide accounts of Estes at a pawn shop near the bridge and a ride to the airport. Keeton resigns from Pecos job and hides in El Paso.

Estes Yarborough Keeton FBI Roy Lassiter Chronicle Lassiter Byers el Paso Juarez Pecos Paul W. Sloan Ramon Villalobos The el Paso Times Sloan International Bridge Mexico Abilene Reporter-News Raymondville

Formosa Change Called Possible By Chou En-lai

Premier Chou En-lai indicated in an interview that a Formosa shift is possible enabling cooperation between Chinese Communists and Nationalists. He cited U S withdrawal from Sout h Viet Nam and suggested Taiwan aiding might follow. He affirmed China would defend the Soviet Union if a world war arose.

Tokyo Chou En-lai Red China Formosa Kiyoshi Iwamoto Japan Kyodo Peking Chou United States Ngo Dinh Diem Viet Nam Chiang Kai-shek Taiwan

Presbyterians to debate race at General Assembly

Oklahoma City reports the 176th General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church U.S.A. will tackle race relations with five presbyteries proposing measures. Roy Wilkins will speak at an evening session. The assembly may elect a Negro moderator, with Edler G. Hawkins and Alva Ray Cartlidge as candidates. Retiring moderator Lila G. Kessler will preach opening services.

Oklahoma City Okla 176Th General Assembly The United Presbyterian Church U.S.A Roy Wilkins National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Edler G. Hawkins St. Augustine Presbyterian Church Bronx New York City Alva Ray Cartlidge Church of the Covenant Erie Lila G. Kessler First Presbyterian Church of Hastings Neb

Kennedy Stumps in Baltimore for Brewster Against Wallace

In Baltimore, Edward M. Kennedy campaigns for Daniel Brewster against George Wallace ahead of Maryland's Democratic primary. Kennedy argues the late President would want allies to speak up on the presidential race as Wallace tours the city opposing the civil rights bill.

Baltimore UPI Edward M. Kennedy Dmass Alabama George C. Wallace Maryland John F. Kennedy Wallace Daniel ‘Brewster Kennedy Brewster Johnson Senate

French Communist Party endorses Moscow call for world communist conference

The 17th national congress of the French Communist Party backed Moscow’s appeal for a worldwide conference of all Communist parties to address the Sino Soviet split. The statement highlights unity and potential further action among leftist groups amid rising East West tensions.

Paris Communist Party Moscow

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Association House of Delegates Tour Air Force Training Centers Wilmer Smith Harris Moore Bernice Moore University of Texas Lester Ole Miss Wheeler Goldwater Raps Administration Rusk Jack Thomas Watkins 27Th St Hepolito Paul Mendez Tohoka Highway Ave. J Idalou Highway Edward Kennedy
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