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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1963
Page
9
A South Texas farm near Alice draws thousands after housewife reports a life sized vision of the Virgin Mary on an old water tank. Some see the image in the tank wood while others say it is grain patterns. Jack B. Butler, a painting contractor renting the farm, has not discouraged visitors despite varied views.
The group urged further studies on interrelated questions of strategy force requirements and resources with advice from military authorities. They noted the threat to Germany and Berlin and called for a cautious approach before any renewal of talks.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals exonerated Lucky Friday, a red brown mongrel kept by Mrs. Tile Imhof, returning him to his owner after nine patrol cars chased him through Greenwich Village. Police fired three shots but the dog was rabies tested negative and believed misidentified.
Karen begins pediatric surgery specialty after a year at Cincinnati General Hospital internship starting in July. Margo, Oklahoma University journalism major and Gulf Park College alumna, will join Littlefield Press after graduation and is a Pi Beta Phi member. Latimer family links include Litt lefield High and Newcomb early admission, with plans for graduate study at the University of Houston and a career in international law.
The FAO warns Asia and the Far East face triple to fourfold food production needs by 2000 as population climbs toward six billion. It notes half the world’s people now suffer hunger or malnutrition and resources may limit gains, despite potential in Europe, North America, Oceania, Latin America, and Africa. The report for the World Food Congress in Washington calls for major production increases and better use of physical resources.
Dennis Grimes of La Salle Colorado completed 2160 consecutive days in school with no absences during 12 years of classes. His mother Mrs C A Grimes notes he also seems to miss summer illness, remaining healthy through his academic years as he graduates from nearby Valley High School.
The Beecher Church of Christ in Wabaunsee founded in 1857 by anti slavery advocates from New England shares its roots with Beecher Stowe. The 101 year old church, non sectarian, once funded rifle defenses for the free state cause as colonists moved from New Haven to Kansas.
JOY STILLEY describes a grocery shopping struggle in New York, comparing bread runs to eating salted peanuts. She recalls brainwashing signs, tempting bakery displays, and a habit of buying extra items as she navigates a maze of shelves and two-door checkout lines. Her husband, though, often forgets the bread.
Melon packers at four Rio Grande City plants staged a one hour sit down strike during peak harvest to win higher pay. They had been earning 60 to 100 dollars a day and received a two cent per crate raise totaling about 3 to 12 dollars daily. Owners agreed to meet the demand and expect a broader rollout in the valley. The four plants were McBride Co Rio Grande City Produce La Casita Farms and Starr Produce.
Somali tribesmen attacked a voter line in Kenya's North Frontier District as police killed four assailants and wounded six officers. A dusk to dawn curfew was imposed around Isiolo while troops were rushed in to curb violence amid Somali demands to cede the district before independence.
General Edwin A. Walker, who commanded federal troops at Central High in 1957, says he was on the wrong side then and now backs a pro Americanist tour with Billy Hargis. He blames Bobby Kennedy and the NAACP for riots and notes military opposition to using troops for integration.
N G Tucker, 37, was shot in the head Thursday night near Lindale. Police questioned his wife Dorothy Tucker, 34, mother of 29 children, as authorities traced the family’s movements after the shooting.
Real estate ace Meal aed the zoning board of adjustment where members were urged to attend the state convention in Galveston from June 13 to 15 at Hotel Galvez. Jack Eastman, president of the Lubbock board, acted as master of ceremonies. AFRICAN TRIBESMEN KILLED IN KENYA Three tribesmen were reported killed Friday in Kenya's Northern Frontier District during clashes between police and Somalis trying to stop other tribesmen from voting in the general election.
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