Red Envoy Meets Johnson in Cautious Step Toward Summit
The Soviet foreign policy envoy Dobrynin met with President Johnson at the White House signaling a willingness to pursue peaceful coexistence and possible East West summit talks. Officials described the session as symbolic and a first test of new Soviet leadership after Khrushchev.
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U.S. Open to Delaying UN Assembly Showdown on Soviet Dues
The United States signaled it might delay the November 10 opening of the UN General Assembly to avoid a clash with the Soviet government over unpaid peacekeeping dues. Ambassador Adlai Stevenson indicated any postponement would be considered amid Kremlin shakeups, reversing a prior stance that urged immediate action. Fedorenko of the Soviet delegation refused to pay and accused Washington of trying to destroy the UN.
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90 Degrees Sets New High For Day In Oct
A record October heat wave struck the South Plains as Lubbock reached 90 degrees, breaking a 1947 record for Oct 16. Forecasters predicted upper 80s to near 90s, with several Texas locales reporting 90s and higher while Galveston stayed cooler at 76. The five day outlook expected 3 to 7 degrees above normal with little rain.
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Johnson Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award at UT
Mrs. Lyndon Johnson, a UT alumna, was honored with a distinguished alumnus award at the University of Texas in Austin. More than 1,000 people attended the presentation at Austin Municipal Auditorium as Gov. John B. Connally introduced her and cited Longfellow in praising her grace and service.
FBI Discloses Jenkins Arrest In 1959 Morals Case
The FBI informed the Secret Service in April 1961 that Walter W. Jenkins, a former Johnson aide, was arrested two years earlier for morals charges. Jenkins resigned after public disclosure in January 1959 and again in October 1961. He is hospitalized for extreme fatigue in Washington.
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Divorces A Woman Complains Then Laments Husband Loss
A wry joke notes a woman who first complains about her husband since she is unhappy and then laments being without a husband to complain about. The quip appears in a light editorial style amid various newspaper sections.
China test fires first atomic bomb and calls for global ban
Peking announced its first atomic explosion near the Xinjiang border at 3 p.m. and proposed a world summit to ban nuclear weapons. China pledged not to be the first to use them, citing defense of its people against U.S. nuclear war threats. The move follows Khrushchev's ouster in Moscow as Russia reacted.
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Johnson alters Texas visit schedule remains for other cities
Johnson campaign officials said Sunday stops in Laredo and Corpus Christi were cancelled but the president will still travel Monday to San Antonio Fort Worth Houston and Dallas. A Dallas fund raising dinner honoring him remains on. Reports noted possible but unconfirmed plans for a Lubbock visit with no definite confirmation.
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Prayer for Sincerity and Faithfulness
Anonymous asks for guidance to avoid deception and hypocrisy. The prayer seeks sincere hearts and faithfulness to God, likening believers to the garment of Our Lord, with praise for the Kingdom and power forever.
Earthquake Strikes Kurile Islands Amid Red China Nuclear Test
A large Kurile Islands quake occurred nearly simultaneous with Red China’s nuclear test. Seismologists initially considered a shared source before confirming the tremor originated in the Kurile chain, about 2 000 miles from the explosion site.
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Barry's Son Speaks Here at Young Republican Event
Mike Goldwater, 24, son of Barry Goldwater, told 700 Young Republicans in Lubbock that a decline in government morality worries supporters. He warned of possible exposure if a skeleton exists in his father’s closet and promoted his father’s campaign during a Texas Tech Union appearance and motorcade. He planned a Friday Austin stop and spoke to students between Lubbock and Amarillo.
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Johnson says China nuclear test not immediate war threat
President Johnson states that China s low yield atomic test does not pose an imminent war danger. He notes it may take years for Beijing to build a stockpile and delivery systems while the United States remains prepared to assist non Communist neighbors resisting threats. U.S. allies in Formosa Korea South Vietnam and Japan could come under possible attack as China develops weapons.
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Evolution teaching draws Texas protest from Avalanche-Journal
The State Textbook Committee urged acceptance Friday of three high school biology books that include Darwin's theory, despite protests labeling the volumes atheistic. The committee recommendation goes to the State Board of Education for final approval.
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Weather Map Page Forecast for Lubbock Area
Clear to partly cloudy conditions persist with warm temperatures. Highs in the upper 80s and low tonight in the middle 80s. Light to moderate southwest wind.
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