Rayburn laid to rest as nation honors longtime speaker
Thousands filled Rayburn Library and First Baptist Church for the funeral of Sam Rayburn who died at 79 after cancer. President Kennedy and leaders like Truman, Lyndon Johnson, and McCormack were among attendees. service telecast nationwide. Rayburn served the House as speaker for the longest period in history.
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John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
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Texas
Felix de Weldon
Iwo Jimas
Washington
Samaban
Bonham
AP Irephoto
Smear label used in Plainview injunction plea
Frank Moore accuses county officials of wrongdoing as he seeks a district court injunction in Plainview to halt further expenditures. Defendants include Lee Nowlin, Rayburn Karrh, Burnett Brown, Homer Roberson, Marvin Churchwell, and J W O’Dell. The attorney for Nowlin denies the allegations.
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Frank Moore
Rayburn Karrh
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Burnett Brown
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Boat's Chief Takes Life After Bluebelle Tragedy
Captain Julian Harvey of the ill fated ketch Bluebelle killed himself five days after the ship sank killing five including his third wife Mary 34. The lone survivor was 11 year old Terry Jo Duperrault found adrift and recovering in a Miami hospital. Coast Guard questioned Harvey before he checked in at a motel and news notes a prior crash in 1949 at Eglin Air Force Base.
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What to do when a fire storm strikes
An instructional piece outlines the feared aftermath of bombing fire storms and urges residents to read the Avalanche Journal on atomic survival for authoritative guidance on protective actions and procedures.
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City visits recalled in Bonham for Sam Rayburn funeral
Jerry Hall recalls the impact of Sam Rayburn in Bonham as tributes flood the area after his death. Locals remember his campaigns and affection for North Texas cotton fields while noting the strong national response to his passing.
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Rockefeller divorce shocks observers in politics
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller and his wife announced plans to divorce after 31 years, a move likely to shake the GOP and influence the 1964 nominating convention. Details remain undisclosed as a separation precedes any out-of-state divorce. a spokesman says the divorce should not derail Rockefeller’s political aims.
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Philadelphia
New York State
Kennedy lauds Hayden at anniversary dinner in Arizona
President Kennedy honors Senator Carl Hayden for a half century in Congress at an Arizona anniversary dinner. Kennedy urges Hayden to consider re election while noting his seniority and the nation needs his experience. Hayden has not decided about a new six year term amid funeral preparations for Speaker Rayburn and a nationwide tour.
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Foul Play Fears Grow In Canyon Doctor Disappearance
Randall County and New Mexico officers pursue the case of Dr. Dudley Moore Jr. 42 who vanished after leaving a motel on his way to join a hunting party near Mayhill. Weather hindered air search and road checks between Artesia and Mayhill as Civil Air Patrol and National Guard units assist. Authorities emphasize no definite clues yet.
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Slim) Johnston
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Washington Post Quote on Bureaucracy in Public Life
Washington D C dispatch quips that government officials treat public business as private. The line frames government as bureaucratic, highlighting perceived conflicts of interest across departments.
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Washington, D. C
Area Playoffs Highlight Friday and Today in Local Gridiron Showdowns
Avalanche Journal sports staff cover five Friday playoff games at Canyon Plainview Matador Seminole and Lubbock plus the Tech NTSC freshman clash. Today more playoff contests include Denver City Canyon and the Tom S. Lubbock Monterey High showdown with staff reports and photos.
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Gunfire Exchanges Across Israel Syria Border
Israeli and Syrian forces traded gunfire for about 30 minutes along the border. An Israeli army spokesman said Syrian frontier police opened fire on an Israeli farmer in the Tel Kazi area, with two Israeli casualties reported.
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Prayer Toasts Courage With Faithful Assurance
A devotional message urging believers to recall divine promises of support and perseverance. It highlights that God never forsakes, offering encouragement to face hardship with courage and reliance on spiritual strength.
Enforcement Plans For Texas Blue Law In Lubbock
Local officers discussed enforcing the Sunday blue law effective November 6 1929. The rule bans sale of 42 items mainly apparel and home goods on Saturdays and Sundays. Police will conduct spot checks and file complaints with the city attorney rather than make immediate arrests.
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Fred Senter
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Weather Map Forecast for Lubbock Area
Weather map notes decreasing cloudiness and milder temperatures for today in the Lubbock vicinity. Winds shift northwest at 15 mph with a high near 76 and low around 22, humidity peaks at 98 percent during the day and 91 percent at midnight.
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