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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1964
Page
2
Cattle in New Mexico fed on cactus during drought using blowtorches to burn spines and pulp. Jose Ortiz y Pino and other ranchers revived ancient practice to stretch scarce pasture. Grass remains preferred, but drought years trigger torch fed cactus use.
In Mexico City, the Institutional Revolutionary Party PRI is described as essential to political stability and social progress. Fran cisco Galindo Ochoa notes its headquarters, history since 1929, and 8.25 million members with 2.28 million women. Ex-President Portes Gil cites PRI unification of revolutionaries, peasants, workers, and middle class as its core. Presidential nomination is a long, elaborate process. Once chosen, leaders receive reverence, while criticism is rare and blame falls on cabinet officers for unsolved problems.
Grand Exalter Ruler George S Hall of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks arrives in Lubbock from Lyn Brock New York for two lodge events at 3045 Slide Rd. He is greeted at the airport by Mayor Max Tidmore and honored at a luncheon with Mrs Hall, Bryan McKeogh, and H S Rubenstein. The city will name the visitors honorary citizens with Lester Purkeypile presiding at a 7 p.m. banquet after a reception.
Rylvanes Roddy Jr. 18 of 1708 Ute St. faced a burglary felony complaint after police found him and a 16 year old hiding in Savings Center Supermarket at 2120 E Broadway. Two bicycles reported stolen were recovered. Roddy was held on 2000 bond by Justice of the Peace F R Land. A 15 year old lookout was taken into custody and a 16 year old was turned over to juvenile officers.
Texas Tech resumes rice research in the food and nutrition department funded by a two year Uncle Ben's grant. Dr Mina Lamb leads the program with Dr Clara McPherson and Barbara Zeches assisting. The work covers flavored quick and converted rice plus metered calorie products and balanced meals.
Marvin Tomme former editor and publisher of the Ralls Banner is named to the Rotary International staff in Evanston Illinois He will start November 2 and move with his wife and three children Leslie Julia and Melanie to Northbrook Illinois. Tomme with prior Rotary roles and civic service is announced by J Ed McLaughlin former international president.
Absentee voting in the county rose to 244 by Monday as 43 in person ballots and 24 mail ballots were added. Voting began at the county clerk's office and Kertan Studio in Slaton last Wednesday with totals including prior in person and mail ballots. Voting ends October 30.
Curtis Publishing Co. accepted the resignation of Matthew J. Culligan as president amid a management dispute. Raymond DePue McGranahan of Los Angeles was elected to the board as a leading candidate for the presidency, with a new president to be announced soon.
Levelland School District voters approved assuming bonded debt from the former Pettit School District after consolidation in August. Of 194 ballots, 163 favored the debt assumption and 31 opposed. Voters also approved retaining the $1.50 maximum maintenance tax rate by 157 to 32.
Jose M. Rodriguez preached his first sermon in Sunday night services at the First Mexican Baptist Mission where he is a member. He has served as a teacher in various departments over the year.
Former Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Earl Welch, 72, faced a federal tax evasion indictment with a jury deliberating after a three week trial in Muskogee. The panel began deliberations after hearing 54 witnesses on whether Welch hid income or held a cash reserve during 1957 to 1961 with sentencing set for November 13.
Republican Senate hopeful George Bush told an Austin news conference he expects many Johnson supporters to vote for him but remains pledged to Senator Barry Goldwater. He accuses Ralph Yarborough of confusing split ticket voting and says Goldwater could win Texas. Yarborough accuses Bush of courting extremism and supporting the John Birch Society.
A 62 year old Anglican vicar, Gordon Guinness, calls a nude safety poster propaganda as he meets model Kay Kirkham and photographer George Harrison Marks. Kirkham defends the image while officials discuss eye safety claims and concerns about moral impact on factory workers and youths.
West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard said he is willing to meet the new Soviet leadership headed by Premier Kosygin. He noted Khrushchev’s visit was canceled and hopes for peaceful coexistence remain, after reassurances from the Soviet ambassador in Bonn.
Carol Lynley backed out of a magazine layout in a topless swimsuit, saying I simply chickened out. The note captures her candid reason amid entertainment industry scrutiny.
An old advert touts PASTEETH as an alkaline powder to sprinkle on dentures. It claims the product keeps plates in place, reduces embarrassment from slips, and helps odor while stating it does not sour. Available at drug counters.
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