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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1965
Page
6
The president rises early and surprises doctors as White House press secretary Moyers reports Johnson is receiving capsule intelligence briefings and remains capable of making necessary decisions.
In Texas a judge weighs if photography can occur in Cross courtroom as legal debate hinges on a Supreme Court precedent. Cross faces death penalty talk while investigators detail slayings of three women. Johnson recovers at Bethesda Hospital, signing bills and noting poverty program gains amid public support.
Gemini 7 spacecraft moved to Cape Kennedy to begin a two week space voyage that may start in December. Rookie astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell are slated for a 14 day endurance flight. The capsule arrived by Air Force C124 from McDonnell plant in St Louis as Titan 2 rocket targets the week of the Gemini 6 rendezvous set for October 25.
Australia will deploy a new tire type in widespread use with a nationwide rollout planned this year. The update aims to improve safety and efficiency across passenger and commercial vehicles, with manufacturers coordinating tests and approvals.
Physicians report a single gene causing abnormal heart electrical systems in a family. Affected members, including a 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl, show microscopic heart malformations and arrhythmias under stress. A woman with three deceased children hints at a hereditary pattern across genders.
Congratulations to several Chalk and surrounding area families on newborns. Mr. and Mrs. Orin George welcome a son at 4:38 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. Mrs. Beverly Gene Bradford greet a daughter at 6:07 a.m. weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnes celebrate a son at 9:02 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 13.34 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Luis Sandaval announce twin girls Baby A 5 pounds 10.5 ounces and Baby B 6 pounds 4.14 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wayne Wilson welcome a daughter at 1:05 p.m. weighing 7 pounds. Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Ray Wigham report a son at 2:32 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. All births occurred at West Texas Hospital. fathers’ occupations noted.
Arthur F. Collins a 28 year old computer programmer for Pan American Airways was stabbed to death on a subway train near 125th Street and Lexington Avenue after pushing a drunken youth off the car. His wife Christine and 15 month old daughter Patricia witnessed the attack as police noted enhanced late night patrols in the city subway system.
A late duel at Tech featured a 102 yard kickoff return by Frank Horak of TCU, tied games six times, and a high scoring finish. Donny Anderson added 105 rushing yards, while Walt Schlinkman, a former Bee back, observed pro interest and stressed education. Monterrey Plainsmen beat Tascosa in Amarillo. spectators enjoyed lively band displays and a dramatic scoreboard night.
Thousands of American and allied troops greet opening Friday night at Bien Hoa air base near Saigon. General Westmoreland announces President Johnson’s gall bladder operation was successful. A major ambush on the 1st Infantry Division convoy leaves several Americans dead or wounded after a separate strike near Phuoc Vinh.
Willam W. Belknap, then U S secretary of war, faced impeachment in 1876 over bribe accusations. He resigned from office, and the charge was subsequently dropped.
Coast Guard reported stopping only one boat, the 65 foot Capt. Winnie out of Marathon, as talks in Havana center on orderly refugee transport. Crimmins said premade arrivals face possible prosecution on return. U.S. proposals include providing transportation at no cost. Hundreds seek visas and exit permits at embassies and interior ministry offices as negotiations continue with Red Cross involvement disputed by Castro.
The first of six New York papers resumed printing as a 23 day strike ended. The Long Island Press led the return, with Daily News and Journal American planning Sunday editions and others set for Monday. The Times and American Newspaper Guild settlement was announced Friday and ratified today expected.
Davenport Iowa report describes an airborne computer unit that determines altitude with high accuracy for the government traffic control system. When interrogated by radar, the computer output is relayed to ground controllers, aiding both national and international air traffic management.
The Tech Board discussed a new women’s residence hall to house 900 to 1100 students with completion aimed for September 1967. Funding comes from the Housing and Home Finance Agency. loan approval was received Saturday. A chemistry research building and a business administration building were also outlined, with future projects and a 15 year plan under review.
Civil juries in the 99th 137th and 140th District Courts will start Monday with panels reporting at 10 a.m. in the 17th and 140th courts chaired by Judges James A. Ellis and Robert H. Bean. In the 99th District Court Judge Howard C. Davison will preside at 1 30 p.m. A man identified as William KE Johnson was treated for head lacerations at Methodist Hospital after a disturbance in the 1800 block of Ave B around 2 30 p.m. Saturday.
Thomas Leath, 40, died Saturday when two cars collided on Ocean Drive in Corpus Christi. The second driver, Mable Rich of Corpus Christi, was injured.
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