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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1967
Page
1
Firefighters confined the blaze to the mezzanine with oxygen masks. no third floor fire. Officials estimate losses could reach $900,000 as smoke and water damage affect merchandise on the main floor and third floor areas at Levine’s Shoe Town and nearby offices.
At 10 02 pm thousands cheered as sirens and car horns blared near the harbor. Police estimated about 250 000 people lined the shore to greet the arriving ship. Sir Francis said he looked forward to tasting shore life after the voyage.
A crowd heard President Johnson speak with praise for Charlie Guy, noted for supporting Lubbock’s civic and business life. Lady Bird and Johnson sent regards and valued counsel, while observers described the Texas Senate’s actions and a tribute event at the House honoring Guy.
A weekend storm barrage hit the South Plains with lightning filled clouds driving rain hail and winds. A funnel was observed near Brownfield but reportedly did not touch ground. Rain totals reached up to seven inches in parts and more storms were expected. Local damage included a collapsed storm sewer on 2nd Street and Avenue P in Lubbock.
In Bravos River area southeast Sub afternoon a 5 year old boy Billy Joe Melton son of Mr and Mrs Albert Melton Jr 205 E 7th St drowned in the rain swollen Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River. Firemen recovered the body about 100 yards downstream where he fell in. Peace Justice Wayne LeCroy pronounced him dead.
An AP report quotes Gamal Abdel Nasser urging the United States to recognize Egypt's cause as just and to remain neutral in the Egypt Israel dispute. He suggests exhausting diplomatic channels before stronger action and argues no problem with the American people despite U.S. support for Israel.
Fragmentary weather note indicates a warm day with variable to southerly winds 15 to 25 mph and diminishing tonight. Precipitation chances appear uncertain in the readable text.
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