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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1965
Page
6
The opposition to taking up the 14B repeal began Oct 1 with Mansfield moving and Dirksen opening Oct 4. The discussion continued for seven calendar days including Tuesday, as reporters sought clarification on the stance.
United States urged Britain to block a unilateral Rhodesian declaration of independence while warning that minority rule would threaten peace. Western delegates urged action and warned of a potential Security Council referral, amid Smith’s claim independence could come by Christmas.
U S and Australian forces continued the Iron Triangle sweep as ground actions yielded claimed Viet Cong kills. In major gains, 81 Viet Cong were said killed by the 73rd Airborne since Friday, with other actions reporting 72 and 10 confirmed Viet Cong deaths. A Navy Skyhawk and an A1E Skyraider were downed. the Skyraider pilot was rescued at sea after helicopter retrieval.
Stephens argues prisoners are fellow humans and details reforms at the prison farm. He notes no fences yet few escapes, cites self sufficiency from field work, and highlights a hospital, sports fields, church, auditorium, educational dental and recreational programs, a blood donor program and a teen outreach tour.
The bill outlines continued grain and dairy programs with the Commodity Credit Corporation allowed to sell dairy products when not surplus. Wool and rice provisions include modifications and diversion plans. It also states Congress supports the Agriculture Department as the appropriate agency to determine foreign labor needs.
Evangelist Billy Graham postpones his Houston crusade for the second time due to slow recovery from prostate surgery on Sept. 9. He informed officials that the event will be rescheduled for Nov. 1929, with Domed Stadium availability remaining as the sole dates open.
Mr and Mrs Alton Potts of 1710 48th announce the birth of a son weighing 8 pounds 4 ounces at 11 28 am Tuesday at Methodist Hospital. The father is a self employed roofer.
Mr and Mrs Ronny Gonzales 3022 20th announce the birth of a son weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces at 11 27 a.m. Tuesday at Methodist Hospital. The father is a Southwestern Bell Telephone employee.
The article details Texas Tech's landscaping program led by Dr. Kitchen, with 14 000 chrysanthemums planted across the campus and 371 acres highlighted. It notes planting from June to July, ongoing maintenance, irrigation, mowing, and tree care by a 35-person crew plus students, and lists grasses used and seasonal duties around residence halls and classrooms.
The article details Kitchen's department caring for 18 campus maintenance areas including mowing, trimming, and pruning. It notes grasses and mums used as a field laboratory for student learning and plant performance studies, with several students involved in classwork this fall. An autopsy was ordered for an infant found dead after police questioned suspects in a missing car incident linked to Sonia Reed.
A Lubbock man for laundry night foiled an assault on a 21 year old Tubock woman near Imperial Laundry at 34th Street and Avenue H. He saw the attack, frightened the assailant who fled after a short chase, and alerted police. The woman stated a man about 20 jumped from behind the car and grabbed her as she started to load clothes.
NO PROBLEMS Vito Taddei, 89, pedals briskly every morning in West Philadelphia. A Roseto, Italy native who arrived in 1902, he cites moderation and neighborly harmony as keys to longevity. He enjoys small portions of Italian favorites and credits a relaxed lifestyle for his good health.
Four Texas Tech students were hurt in a two car collision at 19th Street and Flint Avenue around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Joanie Hammonds 19 and Ronnie Hammonds 20 sustained injuries with Joanie admitted for a broken leg, while Donna Kay Furgeson 19 and Mary St Clair 18 treated and released after a possible concussion.
The Senate Judiciary Committee hears questions over Morrissey’s qualifications amid ABA and Boston Bar Association doubts. Testimony centers on his Georgia diploma, law school attendance, and bar exam history as Eastland questions his intellectual capacity and fitness for the federal bench.
Grower Zukauckas explains starting mums outdoors in New Jersey and adapting them to the local fall conditions. The Chrysanthemum Colorama in Lubbock Oct 1724 showcases his work proving mums can flourish and beautify barren land, despite initial doubts. Leslie Uggams bows out of The Singing Nun due to prior nightclub commitments.
Colgate Observatory director Avent says a newly sighted comet will pass within 20 000 miles of the sun on Oct 21 and be the brightest object in the morning sky besides the sun and moon. He notes the comet will rise around 5 am EST and be invisible in the evening. The Soviet prediction of its breakup is disputed by UC Berkeley astronomer Leland Cunningham.
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