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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1965
Page
6
The president said he would rest then rise early and spend mornings with his dogs and sheep, after returning home from page one coverage noting reduced duties and a smile. He quoted a remark about ruling by the example of self mastery.
The U S military presence in South Vietnam rises to 148300 as of Friday. The inaugural F5 freedom fighter aircraft arrive at Bien Hoa base near Saigon and fly a combat mission within five hours, targeting Viet Cong forces in war zone D. Meanwhile at Plei Me camp Communist shellfire marks a possible first use of white phosphorus in the conflict.
About 50 mourners attended the simple service for actress Marie McDonald 42 at Forest Lawn Glendale. She died after being found at her San Fernando Valley home with coroner's officers awaiting cause of death. Survived by three children Denise 16 Harri gan 15 and Tina 9, with pallbearer Efrem Zimbalist Jr among mourners.
Frank Hildebrand executive director of the Texas Tourist Development Agency spoke at the Morton Area Chamber of Commerce banquet in the school cafeteria. Special awards were given to Gary Melton for producing the first load of grain and Billy Gunter for the first bale of cotton in Cochran County. State Rep. Jesse George served as master of ceremonies with entertainment by Sheri Faulkner and LaNita Anglin.
President Sukarno warned the Indonesian people to stop anti Communist demonstrations or be shot. Broadcast via Radio Jakarta, the pledge showed a clash with the army as he threatened to order troops to shoot the demonstrators.
Fort Worth audience of about 4500 salutes Congressman Jim Wright for 10 years of service. President Johnson and Vice President Humphrey sent telegrams, praising Wright as Ralph Yarborough lauded him as highly effective in Washington. Johnson called Trinity Canal bill a long dreamed project Wright began pushing over a decade ago.
Festival crowds milled around courthouse squares in Brownfield and Plainview for the Hi Plains Harvest Rival and sixth Lions Club event. Prizes, queen and princess coronations, and two days of activities accompanied a $200 000 county exhibition center opening. Jody Miller and Johnny Tillotson performed as guest stars and songs were followed by clock gifts and keys to the city.
The Gemini 6 mission is set to test orbital rendezvous and docking under flight conditions, a key step for Apollo's lunar attempt. Engineers prepared the Atlas Agena and Titan-2 rockets while recovery forces and ships staffed in case of emergency as countdown activities progressed.
Lubbock enjoyed near 80 degree conditions under fair skies with a forecast of similar warmth today and Monday. statewide highs included 90 in Laredo, 89 in Presidio and Corpus Christi, 74 in Amarillo, 76 in Galveston, and 7s reported in several Panhandle towns. The Rotary Club hailed Shallowater festival success as Lions Club crowned Sandra Underwood harvest queen with Kay Pointer as runner up and Geniese Grawunder as princess. 300 plus attended a large FFA barbecue supporting summer youth programs.
General Hershey says Selective Service can advise local boards on student deferments but cannot order them. He notes patriotic counter-reaction to draft protests and warns against fraud in examinations, describing re examinations and the single path to draft evasion as deception about sexuality.
The notice lists multiple births at West Texas Hospital Lauf Clinic and Goodnight Hospital across Lamesa Anton and surrounding areas with weights and times, naming parents and occupations. It also reports funding for a Manpower Development and Training Act program at Litton in Lubbock, detailing retraining for unemployed workers into assembly roles and the program’s administrative setup and recent progress.
Pressure from the public and students led Prime Minister Jan Smith to overturn a government plan requiring aid-receiving students to sign declarations promising abstention from political activity. In related news, CAPETOWN reports South Africa is recruiting men for farms.
The speaker notes similarities between FDR’s New Deal push and Johnson era reforms. He cites large Democratic margins, sweeping legislation on health, voting rights, education, housing, anti poverty, and regional planning, while reflecting on public pressure as a driving force.
The Viet Cong in Moscow representative Nguyen Van Dongh says the NLF seeks US recognition as a peace partner but does not demand immediate withdrawal of American troops. He also notes tense China-Viet Cong ties while diplomats question progress toward talks.
Texas Tech soil judging team won first place in the Region IV contest of the American Society of Agronomy at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville. They scored 2160 points to beat LSU 2095 and Mississippi State 2070 with Texas A&M fourth. the team advances to the spring national meet. Kenneth Davis of Gatesville led individuals with 775 points. Ronny Goode of Welch was third with 725. Other members were Billy Harris of Colorado City and William Doak of Snyder. coach Dr. B. L. Allen.
A moderately strong earthquake shook Santiago and five central Chilean provinces just before noon Saturday. No casualties or damage were reported.
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