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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1964

Page

12

Observances Planned for Kennedy Birthday in Hyannis Port

Hyannis Port Mass AP reports that Kennedy family observances mark John F. Kennedy's 47th birthday with plans for a global telecast to Europe and the United States. The article notes participation by Robert F. Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy, and foreign leaders, plus a commemorative stamp release and memorial library plans near Harvard.

Hyansts Port Mass The Law Observance John F. Kennedy Velee Kennedy Mix John F. Iken Nantucket Sound Nedy Hyannis Port United States Europe Rosietu Itu Robert F. Ken India Hyannis Agi Asgassinal Sens Vestechanets Dublin Sean Lemass Fsa Wily Brandt West Berlin Harold MacMill Ian England Kennedy Memorial Library Harvard University White House Air Force I Otis

Search To Find Nehru Successor Begins Today

The Indian Congress working committee starts the process to name Nehru's successor. Lal Bahadur Shastri, 59, faces a challenge from Indira Gandhi, 48, with Gulzarilal Nanda acting PM also in contention. VK Krishna Menon is mentioned as a possible future contender.

Nehru New Delhi UPI Jawaharlal Congress Party Lal Bahadur Shastri Indira Gandhi Shastri Desal Gulzarilal Nanda Krishna Shastri

Viet Nam Defense Debates Over Obsolete Equipment Use

Secretary of Defense McNamara rejects claims of faulty gear in Vietnam and defends choice of equipment as best for the task. Air Force officials cite mixed safety records for helicopters and jets, with field modifications and inspections following recent crashes. The Navy and Army tests on helicopters show no decisive procurement advantage for faster models. The transfer of reconditioned Skyraider fighters to Vietnam is planned, and the Smithsonian vows a permanent history of American culture and history.

Pentagon Viet Nam Sec. of Robert S. McNamara Air Force Eugene M. Zuckert Navy Bolton Alles Army South Vietnam

Fragmented reminiscence of Gandhi era crowd incident

A garbled account recalls a 1948 Gandhi cremation near a public gathering. It mentions Nehru and ministers, a pressing crowd, and a clash with police who intervened with clubs to protect dignitaries and prevent further turmoil.

Marry Rusk

Pop singer Screating Lord Sutch Networked In Army Retreat

British army retreat observed as Screaming Lord Sutch watches from a derelict hilltop. The 22 year old former plumber turned entertainer claimed victory for Britain s newest radio pirate while his manager touted gains over official forces.

Lawrence Malkin Mike York Thames Lord Sutch Britain Sutch John Profunio

Airport chiefs and aviation figures honored in era notice

The article profiles Colby and Martin Aircraft Co. as war service veterans later leading airport management. It notes Colby’s roles with Dal las War Assets Administration overseeing 282 airports, and his presidencies with airport executives and state aviation groups. It also mentions improvements at Lubbock Municipal Airport and a prophetic car ownership trend in the United States. It briefly touches on Britain’s radio pirates and a War Office trespass incident near a fogbound fort off the coast, with authorities planning notices and checks.

Aso Royal Canadian Air Force RAF Colby Martin Aircraft Co Lubbock War Assets Administration Dallas American “Association of Airport Executives Texas Association Governor's Aviation Advisory ‘Council American’ Road Builders Assn American’ Motors Roy Abernethy Sutch Britain War Office London Port Authority Duke of York

Methodists Award Winners in Town and Country Program

A War Office issue notes political tensions as a pop singer’s aerial signal is detected 15 miles inland but later avoids action. The Rev. James Patterson of Pioneer Memorial Methodist Church leads the Good Shape effort. several Methodist churches across districts receive conference awards, including Tye Methodist near Abilene with Pastor William H. Wright, a Hale Center High School graduate and Air Force veteran.

James Patterson Methodist Church Lubbock Wolfforth Methodist Church Ralph A. Odom Hale Center High School Air Force Munday

Divers recover film from Saturn test launch

Thirteen divers retrieved eight camera packages ejected from the Saturn 1 rocket off Cape Kennedy. Air rescue planes logged the capsules and paradivers in the Atlantic after balloon drops, with the divers awaiting pickup by the test center craft in Twin Falls Victory. Absentee voting meanwhile continued at a brisk pace through Thursday May 2.

G One Church of Andrews Phil Widmer Venus Osaka Dec Dren Eglin' ‘Air Force Base Fla Goose Bay Labrador Edin Twin Falls Victory

Community groups win parade honors at county fair

Cedar Hill community with Floyd County Home Demonstration Club led the reunion float division. Plainview Riding Club won mounted riders, with Petersburg second. Junior units saw Claytonville first, Loo second, The Comanches from Plainview third. Best old time cowboy was Walter Brannon. Judy Probasco and Stanley Nicholson led junior cowgirls and cowboys. Wayne Arnold of Plainview won an antique automobile. Floydada Gardens Club topped best antique window display. new officers Joe Reeves, Gollney? Reeves, Lockney president. G C Applewhite Lone Star vice president. Hubert Frigelle Lone Star treasurer.

Girl Scouts Cedar Hill Floyd County Plainview Petersburg Silverion Riders Claytonville Loo Comanches Walter Brannon Donna Sams Judy Probasco Stanley Nicholson Wayne Arnold Floydada Gardens Club Lubbock Christian College Joe Reeves Lockney G. C. Applewhite Lone Star Hubert Frigelle

Urban district asks to buy disused pit heap for leveling and trees

The Urban District of Brandon in Durham seeks permission from Durham County Council and the Government to purchase a 30 acre disused pit heap. The plan is to level the site cover with soil and plant trees.

London Jormeil Brandon Durham Durham County Council

Oil Worker Injured Near Lovington in Oil Field Accident

Lovington special report says 38 year old William Cox was injured Thursday afternoon when a tig block struck him while working for Southwestern Well Service Co on the Troy Fort place about 12 miles east of Lovington. His injuries were not yet listed but not believed critical.

Lovington Wiliam Cox Cox Southwestern Well Service. Co Troy Fort Place

Twin Brothers Drown In Bathtub At Home

Two year old twin brothers died in a bathtub at their home in Antonion in a case investigated by police. The mother said she placed the boys in a small amount of water and left briefly to fetch clothes, returning to find them face down in the tub. The twins were stepsons of airman Robert Nations.

Kennedy Delhi Washington Europe Ban“ Antonio Saida thomas _ Lat Aot Afb Robert Nations

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