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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1965
Page
6
A fragmented report notes Wayne County asserting no numbers or totals connected to a case or project and mentions The North Port in unclear context. The readable text hints at local matters but lacks concrete actions or outcomes to confirm.
A pickup truck overturned in south Lubbock killing Edward Lee Carter, 20, and injuring another. Carter, of Lubbock, died at Methodist Hospital after the 12:45 a.m. crash near Tohoka traffic circle. He was reportedly ejected and pinned inside as the vehicle traveled north on OS 87. The incident marks South Plains area’s seventh traffic death of the year. The report lists Carter’s survivors and notes his employment with El Paso Truck Terminal.
Texas Senate approves a constitutional amendment to eliminate poll tax payments for a November 1966 referendum. The measure, sponsored by Sen Franklin Spears, passes 218 votes and returns to the House for action on an added amendment.
Memorial services begin at 4 p.m. at Peaceful Gardens Cemetery with an honor guard from Reese Air Force Base. Allen Bros Americans Post 148 conducts services at 4 p.m. Speakers include Pastor John E. Schwensen of Oakwood Baptist Church. National Guard firing squad and local officials participate. Public attendance invited in Memorial Square. Memorial Day allows artificial flowers on graves at the cemetery.
Congressman Dick White’s district lines face changes as Andrews, Howard, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Mitchell, Terry and Parsley cited in a House redistricting plan. The proposal aims to include Midland and Ector Counties in the 19th District while opposing Howard County movements amid a contested mapping effort.
A damaged OCR fragment shows scattered names such as Gregory Hernantes and Mr and Mrs Robert, with garbled addresses and phrases like 714 PAL and 10 ounces. The legible items resemble a classified advertisement or personal notice missing coherent context.
Smith and fellow members debate off campus conduct rules and the future of a classroom office for ICE ire. They discuss student responsibility, college authority, and the impact of private capital on campus construction at Texas Technological College. Voting patterns show mixed support amid concerns over regulations and safety.
A garbled article fragment records a fatal shooting with witnesses not located and indicates ongoing investigations. It includes mentions of Henderson Funeral Directors and local planning meetings with votes on board actions, funding, and school participation, noting a tie and later moves toward a unified plan. The text also references Ankara uniforms and ad valorem tax changes affecting school participation.
Texas Tech graduate Meg Wiens Ment Be Strong urged new grads to persevere as 12 doctoral and 100 master’s degrees were awarded. Dean James G. Allen led ceremonies with Rev. Paul M cpee and Dr. Ralph Grant delivering benediction. Kent Hill played organ as Texas Tech choral members performed.
McDivitt White and backups Borman Lovell ran three flight exercises, the final lasting over four hours with all four crew using a 12 bit system. White tested the gold-plated umbilical cable for a space swim. A break in an undersea cable may delay Gemini transmissions, with repair ships and tracking stations extending to Ascension Island.
In prepared remarks Governor Connally said medical education should fit Texas system needs and capabilities. He argued his decision was not based on friendship but on seeking true excellence and avoiding an easier course.
A blast at Gulf Station 1701 Ca caused injuries to an unidentified man. Hospital attendants say extent of injuries is not immediately known as investigators inspect the scene.
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