Senate passes Johnson voting rights bill in 77 to 19 vote
Amid echoes of a bitter era conflict the Senate approved President Johnson's voting rights measure after a 25 day debate. The bill would suspend state literacy tests and allow federal voter registration in much of the South. Dirksen lauded the action while Ellender condemned it as unconstitutional.
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Frau Horn Lubbockite Adapts to Germany and Beyond
Paula Horn a 20 year old Lubbock native living in Germany with her German pilot husband Horst is learning German customs and American life in a bid to make the United States their permanent home. She has earned wide acceptance among Nordic friends as Frau Horst and trains with Paul D. Lewis Jr. of 2019 49th St. for three visits a week to reacquaint with the American way of life.
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Temperature hits 94 in New York in yearly high
The New York City temperature climbed to 94 degrees on Wednesday, marking the year's high and one degree shy of the 1880 daily record.
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AT A GLANCE TODAY IN THE A J
Lubbock area news highlights include a Methodist Conference with an African bishop and hymnal expert, trade ties with Mexico, Monterey seniors receiving diplomas, and a debt ceiling update. Also UN hearings, Viet Nam developments, German unification push, and daily features across sections.
Midwest tornado outbreak leaves one dead and twenty four injured
A sprawl of tornadoes and violent winds across nine central states injured at least 24 people and killed one. Funneling clouds were seen near Grand Rapids while Chicago area towns faced multiple twisters and airport damage occurred at O’Hare. Temperature spikes followed in the northeast with Poughkeepsie reaching 93 degrees.
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Shallowater Man Given Suspended Term After Fatal Bicycle Crash
A 49 year old Shallowater man, Curtis Mims, was convicted of failing to stop and render aid in the death of Carolyn Fredericks who was riding a bicycle when struck near 19th Street. He received a five year suspended sentence after a 25 minute jury deliberation. Fredericks, a 34 year old mother of six, lived at 1302 Ave T. Local donations raised over 4000 for her children. The jury foreman was Bobby Henderson.
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George C. Jackson
Buford Smith
Virgil Dement
J. Ped Williams
Gene Anderson
W. P. Willis
John W. Green
Paul E. Lucas Jr
Freddie McNabb
Charles A Krea
Atty
Bill Lav
Robert H. Bean
Marines Begin Withdrawal From Dominican Crisis
Six hundred U S Marines, the first of the American force in the Dominican Republic, left by helicopter to the carrier Boxer offshore. They will not return to the United States until ships are loaded for departure, as a larger American presence remains to protect evacuees and stabilize the Inter American Force. The White House reports 4,514 evacuated, including 2,282 U S citizens and 7,475 others claiming Dominican origin, with evacuees from 48 countries.
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Communist inspired turmoil seen in Central America, claims Lubbock professor
Dr. Thomas Livingston of Texas Tech says unrest, anti American imperialism and land reform drive Communist designs across Central America. He cites arms smuggling from Cuba and past explosions in Guatemala City while recounting a year in the region as a consultant for USAID. He warns outside forces, led by Castro, direct the trouble. page 10.
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Prayer Reflection Teaches Forgiveness Through Faith
A devotional excerpt thanks God for guidance and asks for the strength to forgive others as part of daily spiritual practice. The author signs as Pany McGee.
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Pany McGee
Legislature approves tax hikes and redistricting plan in Texas
Senate and House actions yield a $6 billion inheritance tax increase and a 3 cent cigarette tax raise amid a new redistricting plan shifting seven Senate seats from rural to urban areas. A massive criminal code revision remains deadlocked and Calvert certifies a $622.98 million general appropriations bill for 1966 67.
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Texas
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Dudley Mann
el Paso
Robert S. Calvert
Texas Tech gains from new legislative funding amendment
Rep Bill Parsley says House passage of a constitutional amendment extends the college building fund for 10 years by adding a nickel to the existing five cent levy. The measure would raise 144 million dollars for 17 institutions over 12 years, with Tech and Arlington College advancing most due to enrollment. Water legislation is also completed, enabling Texas leadership in water planning for southwestern regions with low rainfall.
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Arlington
Lubbock
John Connally
Texas
Reese AFB to Get $1.533 Million Construction Funding
The House Armed Service Committee approved a $1.533 million Reese Air Force Base construction project on Wednesday. The funds cover training utilities housing and community facilities at the base.
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Reese Afb
House Armed Service Committee
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Tax Board Briefs City Tax Reevaluation And Procedures
A tax equalization board met with city council and school trustees for a briefing on tax procedures and board functions. Mayor Tidmore warned the new board that a complete set of new evaluation figures and a citywide property reevaluation will raise the complexity of their duties this year. The Ehrenberg study cost about 89 000 dollars, to be shared by city and schools, and its results will be opened at a 3 p.m. City Hall meeting next Tuesday.
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