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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1964

Page

18

Board weighs two day dismissal for Panhandle Fair

Parking issues and home owner objections spark heated discussion at the board meeting. Chairman James Whiteside asserts policy aims to protect property, while residents Clarence Smith Ronald Craig Joe Bumpass and Mrs Joe Mat Smith protest. The board approves a 2 pm dismissal on two days and outlines a 224 736 76 summer maintenance plan plus employee recognition plans.

Brown James Whiteside Clarence Smith Ronald Craig Joe Bumpass Joe Mat Smith

Injured Dusting Crops Pilot Vows to Fly Again

Nicholas Pocock, a renowned aerobatic pilot WHO dusted crops near Bryan Texas for Delta Airlines, is hospitalized with a broken leg facial fractures and possible head injuries after a crash. The 30 year old Londoner and former Coventry trophy winner aims to return to flying, with support from air show promoter Frank Price.

Bryan Tex UPI Nicholas Pocock Delta Airlines St. Joseph Hospital Frank Price Waco Pocock Heis Aero London Lockheed Coventry England Price China Springs Alvina Texas Delta

Black Yacht Club Lease Cancelled Over Racial Rejection

Washington reports the Interior Department canceled the Corinthian Yacht Club lease for docking facilities after the club refused a Black applicant. National Park Service official T Sutton Jett noted long-term plans to expand public facilities, while a club spokesman said members will lease docks directly from the government. Theodore Hagen, the Black applicant, said he did not complain to the Interior Department and assumed the issue arose when he attempted to view the club's special use permit.

Theodore Hagen Interior Department

School administrative staff lineup listed for current building

Whiteside Mark Hailey Dr. James H. Reynolds Doyle Justice Watson Carlock Owen Gilbreath board members Supt Nat Williams Dr Ishmael Hill assistant superintendent Linus Wright business manager named among the school district staff during construction today.

Whiteside Mark Hailey James H. Reynolds Doyle Justice Watson Carlock Owen Gilbreath Nat Williams Ishmael Hill Linus Wright

Shrine Winners Named In State Unit Competition

Fort Worth Texas Shrine Association meet honors Shrine temples from Houston Wichita Falls Waco Dallas Fort Worth with first place cups in unit events. Arabia Houston takes drum and bugle corps top. Moslah Fort Worth wins mounted patrol. Karem Waco in precision drill. Hella Dallas band. Imperial Potentate Harold Close presents trophies. 1964 meeting to conclude with parade ceremony and dance.

Fort Worth Houston Wichita Falls Waco Dallas Texas Shrine Association Arabia Maskat Karem Hella Moslah Sharon Tyler Alzafar San Antonio Krem Imperial Harold Close Hartford

Quinn Injured on Crete Set in Movie Shoot

Film star Anthony Quinn fell and sprained his ankle during filming on Crete. In related dispatch, Seoul reported Korea amended its Customs Law sharply.

Seoul Korea

Johnson outlines great society goals at Michigan speech

President Johnson spoke at the University of Michigan urging a five decade plan to rebuild cities preserve the countryside and expand education. He warned his generation to tackle emerging challenges and announced working groups for conferences. He attended the White House Correspondents Dinner later that night receiving sil ver spurs and ebony bookends.

Igan Democratic Party Neil Staebler G. Mennen Williams Johnson America Washington White House

Hypocritical Talk on Desegregation from Baptist Leader

A Baptist criticizes church leaders for demanding desegregation in business while many churches remain segregated. He cites a minister who protested a restaurant yet pastors a lily-white church in a lily-white community, urging the church to set an example before pushing business desegregation.

Presbyterian Church Moves To Draft Union Plan

The United Presbyterian Church U S A with nine member committee advances toward a union plan with five other denominations. Delegates from Methodist Episcopal and Episcopal churches raised reservations. The effort follows a 1960 start led by Dr. Eugene Blake with representatives from six churches meeting thrice.

Presbyterian Church Huell Warren JR Oklahoma City General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church U.S.A James I. McCord Princeton Theological Seminary Methodist Church Protestant Episcopal Church Eugene Carson Blake United Presbyterian Assembly United,Church of Christ and The Christian Churches Episcopal General Conference Methodist Conference Evangelical United Brethren Church

British Nobility Name Baby Daughter Helen Windsor

The Duke and Duchess of Kent announced the name for their baby daughter Helen Marina Lucy. She will be known as Lady Helen Windsor. The baby, born April 28, is 15th in line to the British throne.

London Duke and Duchess of Kent Helen Marina Lucy Lady Helen Windsor

Connally Urges Cotton Exports To Stabilize Prices

Governor John Connally sent a telegram to President Johnson urging favorable consideration of export sales programs for extra long staple cotton. He warned growers face a surplus that could cut prices and acreage. The crop is crucial to parts of West Texas and there is currently world demand for the fiber.

Austin UPI John Connally Johnson

Fleet Maneuvers Hamburg German Lines Weigh Merger

Several German shipping lines are considering a merger as talks intensify in Hamburg. Industry sources say executives in Bremen and Kiel are monitoring market pressure and regulatory scrutiny. A formal announcement could come later this month after board meetings.

Hamburg

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