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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1964

Page

4

Fireplaces Hear Secrets U S Espionage Abroad

AP report notes that hidden transmitters in U S overseas offices reveal a long running spy threat. Since 1950, some 170 covert listening devices have been found in embassies and homes, including a Prague fire place radio. The Moscow microphones proved enduring and hard to detect. State Department security, led by G. Marvin Gentile, maintains a 95 person team worldwide.

Lewis Gulick Washington Prague State Department U.S Moscow FBI Central Intelligence Agency G. Marvin Gentile

GOP Candidates Clash Over Goldwater Support in Texas Runoff

The two U S Senate GOP hopefuls George Bush and Jack Cox spar over Bush's ties to Goldwater supporters as Cox accuses East "kingmakers" while Bush denounces the charge and emphasizes issue discussion. The piece also notes Democratic race in Texas with Joe Pool and Robert Baker campaigning, and a separate report on U S embassy espionage security measures abroad.

Associated Press U. S. Senate George Bush Arizona Barry Goldwater Bush Jack Cox East Goldwater Midland Cox Republican Women's Club McAllen Austin

Nasser and Aref Sign Egypt Iraq Pact for Unity

In Cairo UAR President Gamal Abdel Nasser and Iraqi President Abdul Salam Aref signed a agreement signaling a first step toward union. The pact creates a joint presidential council and a joint military command to coordinate Egypt and Iraq policies.

Cairo UPI UAR Gamal Abdel Nasser Abdul Salam Aref Egypt Iraq Nasser Aref

Nixon Seen As Compromise Nomination Candidate

Nixon's credentials for the 1964 Republican nomination rank high with support from both conservative and soft boiled Republicans. His 1960 vote total of 34,108,546 is cited beside his national and international experience. Goldwater could bolster or hinder Nixon depending on convention outcomes, with Javits and Rockefeller considerations shaping potential party unity and platform directions.

Lyle C. Wilson United Press International Richard M. Nixon Nixon Sen Barry Goldwater Henry Cabot Lodge Nelson Rockefeller John F. Kennedy Kennedy Rockefeller Lodge California Goldwater Jacob K. Javits Javits Brooklyn N.Y New York State Americans For Constitutional Action

Johnson appeals for continued Democratic leadership rally

President Johnson urged Americans to support the Democratic Party to advance a future of growth. At a giant Salute to LBJ gala at the National Guard Armory, party leaders touted Social Security, minimum wage, poverty relief, and civil rights. The event featured performers and prominent guests, with high priced dinners for party dignitaries.

Johnson America LBJ National Guard

New Mexico Indians push boycott over jobs and labels

Emily Schuler of Isleta Pueblo proposes in Santa Fe that all Indian reservations bar tourists for a year to highlight Indians economic value. She cites unequal state employment and says enforcement of a law labeling non Indian goods is needed. Indian officials will address poverty impact at the weekend conference.

Albuquerque UPI New Mexico Isleta Pueblo Emily Schuler Santa Fe Schuler Phillip Nash Bureau of Indian Affairs Johnson

Corned Beef Tied to Typhoid Outbreak in Scotland

Aberdeen's chief medical officer I A G McQueen announced a nationwide hunt for imported corned beef linked to a typhoid outbreak. He reported 81 confirmed cases in Aberdeen and eight suspected, tracing to a seven pound tin. Three store staff also fell ill after sampling the product.

Aberdeen Scotland I. A. G. McQueen McQueen

Furrs Hearing to Resume on Unfair Trade Complaint

The Federal Trade Commission will resume hearings Thursday over a complaint alleging unfair trade practices by Furrs Inc. The agency says Furrs in 1962 took payments from dealers to promote their products, disadvantaging competitors. Furrs operates over 60 stores in Texas New Mexico and Colorado. A week of hearings was held in Lubbock last month.

Federal Trade Commission Furr's Furr’s Farr's Texas New Mexico Colorado Lubbock

Teacher Guilty In Paddling Case

In Los Angeles UPI reports Superior Court Judge Herbert Walker convicted Vincent George Morton assistant director of the Mitchell Boys Choir of felony child beating for paddling 11 year old Garden Grove student John Thomas Smith 65 times for being late to practice. Morton faces sentencing June 19.

Los Angeles UPI Vincent George Morton Mitchell Boys Choir Morton Herbert V. Walker John Thomas Smith Garden Grove Mitchelll

Debt Ceiling Hike Passes Committee To 324 Billion

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a temporary increase from 315 to 324 billion, with a 3 billion flexibility factor. Ranking Republican Byrnes opposed the rise and said he will vote against the bill on the House floor in June. If enacted, the limit covers fiscal 1965 starting July 1. absent action, it would drop to 285 billion on June 30.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee John W. Byrnes R-Wis Byrnes

Jacksonville LBJ invitation arrives by pony express

Thirty two young horsemen of the Jacksonville Quadrielle delivered a pony express style invitation to President Johnson at the LBJ Ranch for the Jacksonville Rodeo July 8 11. Winners Claudia Kolb 15 and Steve Riddelsberger 8 presented the scroll. The relay covered 270 miles with a caravan of about 120 people and ended near Pedernales River on neighbor Simon Burg's land. Johnson is expected in Texas for commencement addresses this weekend.

Stonewall Jacksonville LBJ Ranch Johnson Dale Malechek Claudia Kolb Steve Riddelsberger Oran Wharton Pedernales River Simon Burg Texas Lyndon B. Johnson High School University of Texas

Misplaced Heart Saves Woman During Shooting

A bullet struck Mrs. Irene Nichols in the chest but she survives due to a rare congenital condition placing her heart on the right side. Doctors say the atypical anatomy may have saved her life as the bullet shattered her shoulder blade instead of the heart. Nichols, 30, was shot during a family quarrel. her husband Clyde Nichols, 29, was arrested for assault to murder and released on $1,000 bond.

Bids Tabulated On Area Road Projects

State Highway Department tabulated low bids totaling 8 010 274 for state highway and farm road projects. Notable items include 6.1 miles of surfacing on Lubbock Crosby Farm 40 awarded to Kerr Construction of Lubbock for 95 285 and 7.9 miles of paving on Potter Texas 136 from 45 miles north of Farm 293 to Moore County line awarded to Cooper Woodruff Inc of Amarillo for 548 467.

Austin State Highway Department Lubbock and Crosby Acuff Lubbock Farm Kerr Construction Co Potter—Texas Moore County Cooper & Woodruff Inc Amarillo

West Coast crude shortage sparks California Texas dispute

California and Texas oil interests clash over meeting a West Coast crude shortage. TIPROA calls for Texas to California pipeline supply while Union argues against foreign import cuts. Interior Department weighs quotas and pipeline feasibility amid six month to multi year shortage.

Washington UPI California Texas West Coast Interior Department Far West Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association Tiproa West Texas Rom Four Corners Arizona Utah Colorado New Mexico

Former Mayor and Son Rites in New Orleans

Bells of St. Louis Cathedral pealed for funeral services of former Mayor DeLesseps Morrison and his 17-year-old son Randy after a private plane crash in a Mexican mountain. A 24-hour procession through Gallier Hall drew 30,000 mourners, with state officials and bishops attending the requiem mass.

New Orleans UPI St. Louis Cathedral DeLesseps S. Morrison Randy Morrison Requieum Jack Msgr Henry C. Bezou

Small Businessman of Year Gives Advice on Success

Berkley W. Bedell of Spirit Lake Iowa with Berkley & Co. Inc. won the nations Small Businessman of the Year. In brief remarks at the White House he urged others not to fear and to realize opportunities in America. Bedell started the firm in 1936 with $50 from a paper route and now employs 250 with a $1 million annual payroll. He plans expansion and said better for employees when big. He and his family live by a lake and his children have varied goals.

Washington America Berkley W. Bedell Spirit Lake Iowa Bedell Berkley & Co. Inc Johnson Bedel White House Kenneth Thomas Joanne National Advisory Council of the Small Business Administration

Kennedy and King to address World Assembly of Youth talks

Brussels AP reports U S Attorney General Robert F Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr will address the World Assembly of Youth fifth General Assembly July 31 to August 12. The event will be held at the University of Massachusetts.

Brussels Belgium World Assembly of Youth U.S

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