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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1964
Page
6
Johnson forges ahead in the Midwest with Social Security reform hints and possible early congressional action. He delivers impromptu talks in motorcades and airports, urging Democrats to win and inviting supporters to attend the inauguration.
President Johnson defends a planned presidential suite in a new federal building amid GOP critiques. He denies inflated costs and asserts space will be available on an as needed basis for a future president. He campaigns in Des Moines urging defense of Social Security and a choice between prosperity and disaster.
Goldwater drew 9 000 to 11 000 backers and press crews as he spoke in West Orange amid boos and Johnson chants. He praised law enforcement, urged state and local power, and said he would appoint qualified Supreme Court judges and push constitutional amendments if needed.
A reporter with a tape measure gauged the presidential fireplace width at 52 inches in the new federal building in Austin. Don Fairchild reported that a 10-foot log would fit the fireplace while F Clifton White claimed the presidential suite adds 2.65 million to building costs.
A youth attempted a holdup at a station where owner Woodard said the boy demanded money. Briggs witnessed the suspect appearing from a car and later fled after being asked about money. Woodard, who later admitted taking cash, said he planned to return after visiting Jimmy’s house.
Bruce, presumed dead minutes after the accident, is identified as the victim. He had lived in Lubbock eight years after moving from Lorenzo. Funeral is set for 3 p.m. Friday at South Side Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Simpson and Rev. Clifton Igo officiating. Burial will be in Lubbock City Cemetery. survivors include wife, daughter, parents, two brothers, and a sister.
Mrs Lena Hare 37 of Clovis died when her compact car overturned three times inside Melrose New Mexico while en route to Fort Sumner. State Policeman A C Jones said loss of control on the road shoulder caused the crash. Funeral services set for Friday at Our Chapel of Memories Mortuary with burial in Longhaven Memorial Park. Survivors include husband Hershal A Hare two sons Alton Ted and Michael her mother Mrs Myrel A Malone and one grandchild. Pallbearers named.
East German police twice detained U S military vehicles in East Berlin. A U S spokesman called the actions illegal and said protests were being lodged with Soviet occupation authorities.
Greenwich England. Sidney Hayward a merchant was fined 1.40 pounds for being drunk while in charge of a horse and cart. He told the judge he had the horse for 10 years and had never been drunk with it before.
Rex Crowder Jr and his mother led Lt Claxton and officers to a ravine where Ricky Dale Crowder’s body was found. The five year old boy had been missing since Sunday night and died from exposure after being discarded on a hill by a curving road near Longview. The scene prompted claims of coaching and intense police investigation.
A Lubbock man named Elkins, an avid ham radio enthusiast, will meet Senator Goldwater and ride with his motorcade from the airport to Municipal Coliseum. He will travel in a portably equipped wheelchair and thanks Lubbock GOP officials for arranging the encounter. A seven year old, Mitch Monte, plans to buy breakfast with his own $100 earnings to support the event.
Monte, a 11 year old and his sister Michele hoped to raise funds door to door for a breakfast. He fell short by nearly $80 but the pair will still dine with help from their mother Mrs. M. R. Monte. Mitch plans to keep selling and donate proceeds to Goldwater's California campaign.
A condensed notice details numerous births at Methodist West Texas Taylor and Lubbock Osteopathic Hospitals. Parents listed include Cosby Thompson Free Weaver Cooley Dulin Forson Ramos Lopez Flores Esquivel Garcia Ponciano Dunlap Jackson Jones Reyna with weights from 4 pounds 8 ounces to 9 pounds 1 ounce and times on Wednesday.
The World Health Organization reports 65 157 cholera cases and 21 735 deaths in Geneva for 1963, higher than the previous five years. In 1962 Geneva recorded 41 575 cases and 12 016 deaths.
Oslo reports a shift in migration with more Americans moving to Norway than Norwegians leaving for the United States. Officials cite updated statistics showing net inflows to Norway.
Frederick M. Reuss Jr of the PAT organization denounces a New York court crowd of mothers with babies as protecting children from the Board of Education. Police arrest several on loitering and assault charges while PAT slates a city antibusing boycott that kept thousands from class.
Goldwater arrives for a Republican event in Lubbock starting with an 8 a m $100 per plate breakfast at the KoKo Palace. About 100 tickets sold. Frank Kovac will address the breakfast and discuss GOP fundraising. George Bush will introduce Goldwater. Local girl Marsha Brock to accompany the party. A large crowd expected at the coliseum with a 21 county motorcade.
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