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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1964

Page

167

Growing Asia Tension Spurs U S Moves Officials Say

Washington officials said new U S moves respond to rising tension in Asia. A senior official cited broad recognition and respect for the United States in Europe for backing the line in Southeast Asia against the Communist tide. The decision to order Stevenson home was made in anticipation.

Washington United Nations U.S Europe United States Southeast Asia Stevensen Antici Red Voices Nikolai T. Fedorenko Johnson Administration Congress Charles W. Yost Stevenson South Viet Nam Yost

Bush outlines conservative platform on education and policy

The speech presents Bush's defense of free enterprise and limited government, opposition to civil rights legislation, support for prayers in schools, and a strong foreign policy stance. He urges actions on Cuba, Viet Nam, and the Monroe Doctrine while criticizing corruption and urging economic reform and UN skepticism. He cites a run for governor and notes standing ovations from the audience.

Bush Billy Sol Estes Bobby Baker U.S Cuba Organization of American States Western Hemisphere Viet Nam Jack Cox United Nations Harris County Zapata, Off-Shore Co Yale University South Pacific Texas Corpus Christi

Silk wallpaper sparks cost review of general's office

A House appropriations subcommittee review of a Warren Michigan command headquaters project questioned lavish touches in the generals suite. Items cited include silk wallpaper in the bathroom, walnut paneling, a countertop lavatory, and other bespoke features totaling several thousand dollars within a roughly five million dollar project. Maj. Gen. Alden Sibley defended the space as austere and economical, noting the room serves as a conference area and a 24 hour duty office.

Washington (Ap Congressional Warren Mich House Appropriations Subcommittee Ordnance-Tank Automotive Command Alden K. Sibley U.S. Army Mobility Command John Sibley Army Detroit General Accounting Office Full Appropriations Committee John J. McFall D-Calif Harry R. Sheppard Dcalif Subcommittee GAO House Ordinance Tank Automotive Command Military Supply Center

Construction fall injuries leave several in hospital

John Alford of 442% 42nd Street remained in serious condition at Methodist Hospital Wednesday from neck injuries after a fall at a construction site Tuesday. Two year old David Hernandez of Plainview was in serious condition after falling from a moving vehicle. Oakley Johnson and Harold Mason were listed in fair condition after a steel beam fell at a Kimball Lubbock Co. project on Avenue G.

John Alford Methodist Hospital David Hernandez Ray Hernandez Plainview Oakley Johnson Teak Ave Harold R. Mason 26Th St Kimball-Lubbock Co Ave. G

Australia eyes wider participation in fairs

Canberra outlines plans to take part in more fairs abroad and boost trade exposure. Officials aim to expand cultural and economic exchanges by scheduling additional fairs, leveraging existing ties with regional partners and international buyers.

Canberra Australia

Birth announcements from West Texas and Methodist Hospitals

A series of birth notices lists families including Clifford C Brewer Jr, Jesse Herrell, Mike Hurst, Vernon Wayne King, G E Mahan, Roger Gillard, Esteban Perez, Bobby Horton, Raymond Pulido, Jimmy Fred Pendergrass, Henry Zorns, Carlos Cortez and others. Each entry notes newborn weight, time, hospital, and father’s occupation or employer, reflecting a community births roundup from West Texas and Lubbock area clinics and hospitals.

Clifford C. Brewer Jr E. 37Th St West Texas Hospital Coca Cola Bottleg Co Vernon Wayne King Auburn St Space Metropolitan Insurance

Lockney Man Active in Local Agriculture Groups

Lockney resident Sherman is a charter member of the Lockney Young Farmer chapter and was named outstanding member in 1961. He belongs to the Texas Tech Agriculture Club, Texas Pecan Growers Assn, and the Lockney Cooperative Gin and Elevator. He and wife Mary Jo have three adopted children, Mark 6, Karla 3, and Kay 1, with the family active in Main Street Church of Christ in Lockney.

Lockney Young Farmer Chapter Sherman Texas Tech Agronomy Club Texas Pecan Growers Assn Lockney Cooperative Gin and Elevator Wie Mary Jo Mark Karla Kay Main Street Church of Christ Lockney

U.S. weighs more troops for Thailand over Laos threat

Washington reports indicate the United States is considering sending additional troops to Thailand to deter Communist advances in Laos. Diplomatic exchanges in Washington London Paris and Bangkok underscored East West tensions as officials caution the action remains unconfirmed while noting the strategic risk of Paksane and the Plain of Jars. The move would echo past deployments tied to Laos crises and Geneva outcomes.

Laos Pathet Lao McNamara South Viet Nam Viet Nam U. S U.S United States Voensai Sonn Council Cambodia Rusk Washington UPI Southeast Asia Thailand London Paris Bangkok UN Security Council Sukich Nimmanheminda William P. Bundy State Department Red Plain of Jars Paksane Mekong Udon John F. Kennedy

Supersonic transport program outlined by FAA plan

The White House said the McNamara advisory panel found the supersonic transport project high risk and costly, requiring federal funding of about 750 million with 250 million from industry. FAA seeks to study price, operating costs, and sonic boom effects while Oklahoma City tests continue into August.

Seattle Lockheed Burbank Calif FAA The White Horse Johnson National Academy of Sciences Oklahoma City White House McNamara Advisory Committee U.S American Leasing Company

ZIP Code War With Air Force Reaches Courtroom Echoes

An exchange between Air Force officers and former congressman Hebert centers on a ZIP code dispute. Hebert ridicules bureaucratic jargon while noting a June board to consider discharge for failing to provide a ZIP code. Hebert questions punishment and quips about being the first ZIP code casualty.

Air Force Hebert Congress

Khrushchev and Nasser Debate Arab Unity in Cairo

Khrushchev and President Nasser held a public clash over Arab unity during Khrushchev's 17 day visit to the United Arab Republic. Nasser defended a sacred goal of unity while Khrushchev urged unity based on workers' power and economic coordination, signaling a thaw after private talks.

Cairo Khrushchev Gamal Abdel Nasser United Arab Republic Nasser Aswan Arab Unity Movement Arab Unity Africa Asia Latin America

Trash Fish In Canadian Won't Pose Problem

The State Parks and Wildlife Commission said trash fish exist in the Canadian River watershed above Merideth Dam but pose no serious problem. Biologist Lonnie Peters noted surveys found golden shiner minnows bullhead catfish carp shad and goldfish. The dam will start holding water this fall with plans to stock for age fish next spring and introduce blue catfish and possibly walleye to prey on undesired species while improving fishing as the lake fills.

Paris-NATO plans large French telegraphic center

French authorities report NATO proposes construction of a major telegraphic communications center in France to bolster allied signals intelligence and military coordination. The project envisions a sizable facility with advanced routing equipment and security measures, signaling strengthened transatlantic communications.

Paris NATO France

Raid by aircraft claimed in Cuba amid exile reports

A shortwave broadcast from inside Cuba claimed Revolutionary Student Directorate commandos burned cane in Camaguey and sabotaged Havana taxis, with signs of anti Castro activity. Exiles and Miami groups reported infiltrators and a public war banner at Menoyo HQ, while Cuba ordered artillery practice and mass mobilization in western and eastern regions.

Cuba Revolutionary Student Directorate Camaguey Havana Washington Citizens Committee For A Free Miami Eloy Gutierrez Menoyo Fidel Castro Pinar del Rio Pinar del

Rainfall map reports across Briscoe Motley Crosbyton and more

Rainfall totals spread from Briscoe County to Laredo with 2 inch showers near Crosbyton and 1.50 inches near Silverton. Flo meet and Howard Rogers farm recorded 1.20 inches and 1.50 inches respectively. The day included scattered sprinkles at Orton Morton and Tohoka, with 91 degree heat in San Angelo and 83 in Lubbock. Weather outlook calls for partly cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms and mid 80s highs.

Briscoe Silverton Flomet Motley County Howard Rogers Crosby Orton Morton Littlefield Tohoka Santa Fe Plainview Kress South Texas Benavides Zapata Laredo Raymondville McAllen Harlingen Rio Grande City Brownsville Dalhart Mercury San Angelo Lufkin Lubbock Hich

Trade protocol to expand Indonesia Soviet ties signed

Indonesia and the Soviet Union signed a protocol in Jakarta to boost trade. The USSR will export industrial equipment machinery spare parts steel cement and other items to Indonesia in exchange for agricultural products including rubber copra and coffee.

Jakarta Indonesia UPI Soviet Union

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Aneoe Pation UN Council U.S. State Department South Plaine Des Jarres BY Solons Jesse Herrell 20Th St W. M. Cameron Mike Hurst Lorenzo G. E. Mahan 16Th St Billingsley & Stacener Architects & Engineers Roger Gillard Dixie Dr Beacham Products Esteban Perez Meadow Laut Timmons Feed Store Bobby Horton Shallowater Laut Clinic Raymond Pulido Woodrow Unds Lauf Clinic Jimmy Fred Pendergrass Taylor Hospital Henry Zorns 42Nd St Methodist Hutchinson Junior High School Carlos Cortez Supreme Beef Co Lockney Man Ams Nikita Egypt Associated Press Cape Kennedy Florida National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Castro Erneido Oliva Spain Sierra de Escambray Matanzas Oriente Province Ensenada de Mora Oriente Exile Association of Sugar Planters Carte Blanche Manuel de Cespedres Crosbyton Raymond McNeill Sheriff's Office
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