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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1964
Page
3
Prime Minister Jal Bahadur Shastri warned India of a growing Chinese war machine and a nuclear menace in Asia. He spoke on radio on Soli darity Day and urged faith in peace while preparing for any crisis but signaled no move toward joining the nuclear club.
Senator Hubert Humphrey described Walter Jenkins case as a personal tragedy and said no security leak was found. He defended security measures and noted Jenkins resigned after arrest reports. Humphrey urged voters to cast an intelligent vote as he spoke to about 3000 in Tampa.
Billie Sol Estes appealed his 15 year federal fraud and conspiracy sentence to the U S Supreme Court five days before the deadline. He contends impartiality issues and trial errors, while noting the Fifth Circuit upheld convictions and the judge’s conduct under pretrial pressure.
AP reports that U.S. tourists have shifted from handing out ball point pens in Madrid to distributing Kennedy half dollars as travel gifts during European trips. The change marks a new souvenir practice among American travelers visiting Spain and beyond.
Red China seeks a major role in Africa by backing Congo rebels and expanding diplomatic missions. From Burundi to Brazzaville and Leopoldville, Beijing aims to secure uranium and copper interests while promoting revolt as part of a broader strategy.
The Frenship School District appeals to the Texas Education Agency after a Hockley County decision would let part of Frenship detach and join Shallowater. The case involves cross county boundaries and potential impacts on a bond issue and a future building program. Witnesses for Frenship include J Weldon Bennett while Haught supporters are represented by James A Walters and Harold Phelan.
Texas Attorney General Waggoner Carr will dedicate the new Littlefield High School building in West Texas tonight at 7 30 p.m. The program includes the Littlefield High School band, an invocation, welcome by the superintendent, and Carr's address on educational advancement. Open house follows the ceremony.
Saigon defense ministry reports 524 Communist guerrillas killed last week in two large battles. Government forces lose 225 soldiers, 149 guerrillas captured, and 239 troops missing. Viet Cong seize 471 public safety items while 168 are lost. American photographer James Pickerell was wounded in the Mekong delta while with Vietnamese troops.
Morton area Young Republicans met Monday night to plan a Homecoming parade float for Morton High School. A work night was set for Thursday. They discussed a proposed debate with Morton Young Democrats on national campaign issues, potentially Monday night in the school band hall if accepted. Alton Springer is president.
The City Council accepts a bid for two Allis-Chalmers 1500 EVA transformers at 11 938 dollars for the pair. Cummins Supply Co. Amarillo receives the award with delivery within 15 weeks.
The Kansas City Safety Group met at Medlock's Restaurant with about 20 attendees. Certificates of appreciation were given to seven instructors, including Clarence Stovall, Fred Marshall, C. A. Dempsey, Coy Evans, Jerry Cooper, Bently Page and Joe Lopez, for their work with the Citizens Traffic Council Driver Improvement School. Charles D Poole of Litton Industries discussed the company's safety program.
Police investigate three burglaries over the weekend with narcotic drugs missing. A fourth break at Lindsey Auto Service yielded cash and checks, two tires, and a radio. Other incidents include thefts from Rexall Drug Store, doctors’ offices, and auto service locations, plus vandalism and a purse theft witnessed by police.
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