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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1965
Page
2
A United Nations study on Portugal’s potential UNESCO membership was sidetracked by protests from African nations. The “good offices” commission advised examining educational conference links while asserting Portugal’s African territories are domestic, prompting threats to UNESCO involvement.
Police report multiple break ins and vandalism across the city. Stolen items include a stereo, camera, lawn mower, copper tubing, a tire and wheel, and a shotgun. Notable targets are Boyd Pag Auto Supply, Evans Junior High, J R Ralston’s Shell, the Doll House Cafe, and private residences. Damages include holes, smashed windows, and smeared doors. Suspect named Mrs. Margaret pet.
The Texas House plans action on a bill to create a new district court in Lubbock. Rep. Bill Parsley says a related salary measure would align the judge’s pay with other Lubbock district judges. A companion Senate bill from Sen. H J Blanchard seeks El Paso and Dallas criminal court expansions.
Lea County Electric Cooperative board of trustees met in Lovington for the annual meeting. Richards was elected to represent District 1 and Barnes will represent District 3.
Plainview Hale County deputies say Porter Smith, 35, was charged with murder in the shooting death of Frank Dewitt Richson at 209 Campbell Street, while James Smith sustained stab wounds at the Ruff House. Maurice Johnson faces assault with intent to murder. the incidents occurred around 9:30 p.m. Sunday with no stated relation between suspects.
ABILENE Texas AP True Jr president of the Independent Petroleum Association of America told an audience at the West Central Texas Oil and Gas Association one day meeting that crude oil oversupply is a long term issue. He cited unreal import levels and said a new import program begins July 1 with hope for improvement if pursued vigorously.
A Beechcraft Baron crashed near Sumedan in Switzerland’s Upper Engadin region while en route from Zurich to the Alpine resort. All 5 on board died, including Dr. Max Schimidheiny president of Swissair, and pilots Max Stampfli and Werner Schmid. A Swiss Air Force search found the wreckage after five hours with no survivors.
In Austin Rep. Bill Hollowell of Grand Saline accuses the House Appropriations Committee chair of slipping pay raises for officials into a 3 mak ing corrections resolution. The measure cleared the House on a voice vote last week and moved to the Senate after a claim that it corrected mathematical errors in the compromise bill.
In a March exchange the 70 year old FBI chief Clyde Tolson defended agents when pressed about bureau assignments. Jabs from Edgar Hoover and remarks about Newsweek sparked controversy and editorial backlash, with potential advertising cancellations reported by a New York newsletter.
In New York a bomb threat delayed the trial of three men charged with plotting to dynamite the Statue of Liberty area. Jury selection began at 2 p.m. with 90 people, including six women, sworn. Miss Duclos transported 30 sticks of dynamite from Montreal to New York for attacks on national shrines.
A New York State Legislature subcommittee tentatively backs restoring governor’s power after a protest by Rep Emanuel Cellar and Gov Nelson A As a review by the Poverty War Director is proposed. Tuesday meeting urged to decide next steps.
Funeral services for E A Pietschker of Lufkin Texas will be held at 9 a m today at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Lufkin. Burial is planned at Pine Lawn Cemetery, with Rix Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.
In Saline County Arkansas two men tied to a bank robbery were captured after a prior April break in. Manager Arnold Moore identified one as the gunman who seized over $8,000, with the Monday haul estimated between $1,000 and $10,000. Federal agent Vernon Herrington said Joseph Eddy Broadaway, 26, was being sought.
Fragmentary report mentions Sue Smart Joe Lopez Lloyd Jen and draft by laws. Notes a first meeting for a new drivers program and NSC driver improvement courses. References sending out a questionnaire for club projects and planning next six items.
L Cla Claborn a retired Post peace officer and former constable died Monday at his Post home after a long service in eastern Oklahoma. Survived by wife Ola four daughters and three sons in Texas Oklahoma and California with twenty three children and nine grandchildren. services pending with pallbearers named.
Funeral services for Mrs. W. M. Bruster age 89 a longtime resident will be held at 2 30 p m today at Staten Church of Christ officiating will be James Wil banks and Cline burial follows Mrs Bruster died yesterday morning at Mercy Hospital A native of Alabama she moved to the county in 1915 with her late husband who farmed since then She was a member of the Church of Christ since childhood Survivors include two daughters three sons a brother six great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren Pallbearers named were Donald Baning er Peedle J H Hud gis and others
Funeral arrangements announced for Eila Renny Winton with service details noted. The notice lists directing clergy and location phrases, while a death time of 11 30 pm is recorded and a local address appears in the event notice.
A Washington spokesman said California growers reached a basic agreement with Labor Secretary W. R. to address issues affecting Mexican workers already under consideration. The brief statement suggested progress on a pending labor policy, with further details expected.
Funeral mass for John Martinez Reina 36 of 4510 Ave will be today under Frank Bartley Funeral Home direction. He a farm laborer and Catholic died at 12 07 am Saturday at the tuberculosis hospital in Sanatorium Texas survived by wife two daughters two sons two brothers and a sister
A brief notice reports a plan in England to enlarge classrooms at Eo Worth. The proposal aims to expand facilities to accommodate expected growth and improve educational capacity.
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