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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1964
Page
2
New York AP reports factory orders jumped in April to about 20.6 billion dollars, lifting overall durable goods demand after two slower months. Unfilled orders rose to a record high, while shipments and dividends also increased, signaling brighter prospects though housing permits slipped and consumer spending remained firm.
Evangelist Billy Graham condemned the Supreme Court ruling banning required Bible reading in public schools calling it Pandora's box. He warned it could lead to challenges over chaplains in the armed forces and in Congress. He spoke at a Southern Baptist Convention event in Atlantic City.
The house where Louis Armstrong was born was purchased by the New Orleans Jazz Club to prevent its dep illustration. The club plans to relocate the two bedroom frame building temporarily while seeking a permanent site. The New Orleans Police Department will build a new station on the Armstrong home site.
Arlington National Cemetery sees ongoing memorial activity at John F Kennedy’s grave as visitors, including Foreign leader Betancourt, pay respects. The Kennedy Memorial Library project awaits a final design while a daily flow of flowers, wreaths, and mementos continues at the site.
At a Tulia School Board meeting new teachers were approved for the 1964 65 year. Deloris Batts to teach special education. Lynn Hefley to teach English and music in the sixth grade. Richard V Kennedy to teach government history and English in the sixth grade. Linda Dickson to teach English in the fourth grade. Pat L Brooks to be assistant band director and teach music education and English. Ed Crawford named visiting teacher for another term.
In Portland Maine AP reports a battle for control of a major metals and oil company as leaders in the proxy fight are elected after the annual meeting. The dispute centers on who will manage the firm amid tensions between factions in New York and Maine.
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