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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1963
Page
5
The article details a proposed crop referendum on wheat including penalties for overplanting, loss of domestic ear payments, and diversion payments exceeding 300 million dollars. It notes partisan divides with Republicans opposing and Democrats favoring the plan, and warns of potential ripple effects on the 1960 election.
Texas Farm Bureau opposes a federal certificate plan as rigid and regressive for wheat, while the Farmers Union warns defeat would shrink producer incomes and increase burdens. County by county, Extension Service data show Hale, Deaf Smith, Swisher, Floyd, Palmer and Castro as leading vote potential with thousands of small growers registered. Canvassing follows polls with public access, and Kennedy signs a separate feed grain measure seen as key to farm policy.
Texas wheat growers vote on accepting stronger controls on acreage allowables. Eligible voters vary widely from estimates near 1 000 to as high as 65 000, with turnout expected to be far below potential despite intense campaigning in this wheat referendum.
Rolan Simpson owner of Canyon Lumber Co reports damage to a 25 by 75 foot wooden and sheet iron shed from violent weather at his plant on 900 FE Broadway. The structure was lifted into Yellowhouse Creek and left upside down. Estimated damage 800 to 1000 dollars. Roof and sides salvaged, asbestos siding with gypsum board damaged. Building to be rebuilt. Wind gusts at Lubbock Municipal Airport reached 53 mph nearby.
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision upheld the Federal Power Commission's approach to setting wholesale natural gas rates by area rather than individual producer costs. The ruling stabilizes consumer gas prices by reducing rate fluctuations tied to individual cost formulas.
Lee M. Brashear 82 died at a rest home in Blanco at 8 40 p m Monday Funeral arrangements are pending at Rix Funeral Home The former area resident had lived in the Johnson City area the past six years
The Texas House concurred with Senate amendments on a bill to create a county vocational school district. The locally financed district would offer vocational training for all ages, with a focus on aiding dropouts and reducing juvenile delinquency. Trustees’ terms were shortened to two years and the bill became statewide. Milam and Bexar counties show interest.
The article notes widespread showers across the coast and plains with Dalhart reporting clear by noon. The 24 hour totals include Gouldbusk 3.45 inches, Farmersville 3.21, Greenville 2.55, Bowie 2.44, and dozens of other towns with varying rainfall. Dawn brought tapering. Austin .39, San Antonio .32, Galveston .03 in six hours.
The piece notes a tense legislative scene as House members refuse to override Gov. Connally's veto of a jobless benefits bill. Rep. Wayne Gibbens sought to pass the bill with a two thirds majority but the motion failed on a 68 to 72 vote. Connally sent his veto message after lunch, labeled by Gibbens as based on misinformation and irregular. This marked the second veto message in the legislature's closing days.
Unanimous decision across seven cases from Alabama Louisiana North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Maryland holds public officials cannot interfere with peaceful sit ins. The ruling clarifies limits on shopkeepers rights and outlines lingering questions about private discrimination and state action.
Governor George C. Wallace of Alabama pledges that local and state authorities will uphold law and order in Birmingham. President Kennedy expresses satisfaction with the pledge and vows troops will be used only if a fresh riot outbreak occurs. The exchange occurred during a helicopter flight from Muscle Shoals to Huntsville.
The House Appropriations Conferees led by Rep. W. S. Heatly of Paducah say the money bill is a good one though not perfect. Rep. Gus Mutscher of Brenham notes the comptroller’s office certified the bill as within state income expectations.
The February 1962 coup bid by Turkish revolutionaries failed as government forces regained control. After short jail terms, plotters were released amid shifting parliamentary coalitions and ongoing political turmoil following the 1960 overthrow of Adnan Menderes.
A batch of birth notices records newborns at West Texas Hospital Lauf Clinic Reese AFB Hospital and Methodist Hospital. Parents include Luckenback McMullen Wilson Garcia Draut Currin Sturgeon Powell Green Lamkin Vincent Pena Dial Irwin with occupations ranging from jeweler painter farmer and teacher.
The Cooper family heads to Washington for NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal ceremony in the White House rose garden and a joint Congressional address. A ticker tape parade in New York follows, with other astronauts attending. John Glenn and Scott Carpenter miss due to absences.
A memo asserts that Mr. Jones was not improperly exploiting his diplomatic status. The Soviet action won’t affect his career and may prevent future reassignment to the Moscow Embassy. Mahon supports the department’s stance and hopes Jones receives due recognition.
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