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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1965

Page

4

Betsy Pounds Bahamas Cuba Pathway Warning

Betsy heads toward the Bahamas and Cuba with the present course taking the hurricane to Cuba's north coast tonight. The Weather Bureau urged small craft in the Florida Straits and between Andros Island and Cuba to seek safe harbor as squalls to 45 mph were reported along the Florida east coast.

Miami Cuba Weather Bureau Florida Straits Andros Island Florida South Keys

Hikers Reach Zion Canyon After Narrow Escape

Provo Utah hikers arrived back in Zion National Park Monday after a five day trip that began Saturday with Sheriff Otto Fife of Iron County leading 17 hikers. Bevan Jones and Ron Jones described a close call as water rose and the party moved upstream to a safe camp while others pressed on toward higher ground.

Provo Utah Zion National Park Iron County Otto Fife Fife Armstrong Bevan Jones Four Joneses Jones File Grotto Chris West Santa Harbara Calif Calfornia West Cedar City Bill Blair Bob Rodman Santa Monica Los Frazens Los Angeles Frazens Joneses

Johnson signs 3.3 billion foreign aid bill

President Johnson signed a 3.3 billion foreign aid authorization and announced a program review. He said multiyear aid principles may extend to development loans and future assistance categories, with studies to guide U.S. aid policy and a renewal of long term commitments and executive Congress cooperation.

Johnson City Johnson Senate Senate House U.S Congress Executive

Local Families Celebrate Newborns in Monday Birth Announcements

The notice lists numerous births including Leroy and wife’s son at Methodist Hospital weighing 9 pounds 13 ounces born 12:18 a.m. Monday. Bobby James’s daughter at Gifford Hill Western weighing 9 pounds 1 ounce. Larry Jones’s daughter 7 pounds 13 ounces at Methodist. Stephen Phillips’s son 7 pounds 2.4 ounces at West Texas Hospital. Gabrel Ramos’s daughter 7 pounds 2 ounces at Lauf Clinic. Guillermo Montelongo’s son 7 pounds 12 ounces at Lauf Clinic. Francisco Ramirez’s son 6 pounds 4.35 ounces at Lanf Clinic. Jesus Jimenez’s son 7 pounds 2 ounces at Lanf Clinic. Alario Guerrero’s son 9 pounds 7.4 ounces at Lauf Clinic. Santos Hare’s son 6 pounds 9.5 ounces at Lauf Clinic. Joe Garza’s son 7 pounds 4 ounces at Lauf Clinic. Herman Phillips’s daughter 7 pounds 7 ounces at Lauf Clinic.

Leroy Jenkins 48Th St Methodist Hospital Bobby James Sth Gifford Hill Western Larry Wayne Jones 38Th College of Mortuary Science Dallas Stephen J. Phillips West Texas Hospital Tech Gabrel Ramos Lauf Clinic Plains Seed and Grain Company Guillermo Montelongo Ave. V Gifford-Hill-Western Francisco Ramirez Jesus Jimenez 7Th St Lanf City Garage Alario Guerrero Colgate Joe Garza Gon St. Jon Lauf Cinie Herman J. Phillips Siere Ere Lauf Clate Kattran's Fine Foods

War Drive as Indian Troops Advance Toward Pakistani City

Reports say Indian forces renewed the offensive in West Pakistan with aims at a major city while Pakistan claims Indian casualties and air losses. U N Security Council calls for a halt and return to the 1949 cease fire line. Johnson backs the cease fire push. Refugees flood from Chhamb as civil defense steps widen in Delhi and Pakistan.

India Jamnagar Gulf of ‘Kutch Bombay U.N Security Council Kashmir Thant Pakistan Amjad Ali West Pakistan Europe Asia Chandra S. Jha Indian Kashmir United States All New Delhi Lahore Johnson United Nations U.S New Delhi Tthe Chhamb Shastri

National Guardsmen Pull Out Of Natchez

Mississippi Guardsmen left Natchez after Labor Day calm following a bomb attack on a Black leader and local rejections of grievances. Gov Paul B Johnson Jr had dispatched 650 Guardsmen last Thursday to deter racial trouble. convoys exited in the afternoon with waving guardsmen startling motorists. The town remained quiet afterward.

Natchez Miss Mississippi National Guardsmen Paul B. Johnson Jr

Labor Day Rest Stop Aids Travelers In Lubbock

Lubbock's Junior Chamber of Commerce ran the annual Labor Day Rest Stop on U.S. 87 near Municipal Airport with a Salvation Army Mobile Canteen also on the highway. Public safety began Operation Motorcide at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, and late Sunday reports say the Lubbock region experienced a quieter holiday weekend with fewer incidents.

Lubbock Chamber of Commerce U.S. Hwy. 87 Salvation Army Department of Public Safety

Medics Aid Birth Amid Vinh Quang Search Mission

A Louisiana medical corpsman delivered a six pound baby to a Vietnamese woman as Marines conducted a search and destroy operation through Vinh Quang. Troops swept the village chasing Viet Cong into flooded paddies during the mission.

Vinh Quang UPI Louisiana U.S Firn

Big Steel Signs Pact Expands Costs for 350000 Workers

The nation’s major steel companies signed a 35 month contract with United Steelworkers, boosting wages and pensions, with estimated costs from 47.3 to 52 cents per hour. About 350,000 workers are covered, the pact setting a pattern for others and signaling possible price increases. The deal includes a voluntary retirement with full pension after 30 years and an expanded vacation option plan.

Pittsburgh United Steelworkers Union USW Johnson

Man Killed as Inquest Opens in Acuff Case

An inquest into the death of Aulen Domingo Guerra of Acuff was being conducted by Justice of the Peace George H MecCleskey in Laibbock.

Domingo Guerra Acuff Laibbock Justice of the Peace George H MecCleskey

Satellites To Carry Animal Guinea Pigs Into Orbit

Reported by PHILADELPHIA JUPTs the General Electric Company will launch satellites carrying animal specimens including rodents amoebae a monkey and eggs from sea urchins and frogs. The mission aims to study effects of prolonged space travel on terrestrial life through extended exposure to radiation and weightlessness.

Philadelphia General Electric Company

Light vote expected in Texas constitution amendment election

Lubbock County election officials forecast an extremely light turnout as polls open to decide the 39 member Senate amendment. Only 72 550 eligible voters are reported in the county for this off seat election.

Lubbock County

24 Planes to Fight Bull Weevil This Season

The Plains Cotton Growers announce a three year diapause based control plan with three applications at five to seven day intervals and 10 to 14 day gaps. Early spraying starts ahead of 1964 to disrupt the weevils reproductive cycle and halt westward movement toward rangeland barriers. Last year about 300000 acres were sprayed as part of the effort.

Hash Plains Cotton Growers, Inc

Record toll from three day holiday traffic accidents

The Associated Press survey counted 507 total deaths from August holiday traffic across 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday. Eleven boating and drownings deaths, 451 vehicle fatalities, and 45 drownings set new totals. Memorial Day and Independence Day peaks cited. Christmas 1956 remains the single holiday high for four days.

Associated Press

Senate debate over 39 member redistricting plan continues

Lawmakers clash over replacing seven currentTexas Senate seats with new city based members. Supporters say lighter workloads and fairer city representation. opponents warn cities may lose clout in Austin. Court orders prompt redistricting as populations shift from rural to urban areas.

Afl-Cio Senate Austin U.S House Texas House Texas Senate Tacichatire Belouvnd Thare

Multiple Violent Incidents Reported Near City

Monday night several area individuals were in Methodist Hospital in critical or serious condition after separate shootings and stabbings. Mrs Weldon George, 3701 48th St, is critical after three days in care. U Daniels of Morton service station remains critical from Sunday knife wounds. Willie Newton of Nutmeg Ave is serious after a Sunday shooting at 207 18th St with no charges filed. A separate case notes Mrs Keley Smigee injured in a recent session. The Senate redistricting vote and governor timing are mentioned in passing with no direct link to the incidents.

Weldon George 48Th St Methodist Hospital George U. Daniels Morton Daniels Willie Newton Nutmeg Ave 18Th St Newton Keley Smigee Senate Lavellind Singer Stoick Connally Jsion Gov, S

Senate redraw battle fuels Texas session push

Amid talks of a 39 member Senate, lawmakers debate redistricting, voter registration law and criminal procedure changes as a special session looms. Blanchard gains two counties Ward and Winkler for the 28th District while several rural senators back the plan. Notable figures named include J H Dorr Blanchard Jack Strong Galloway Calhoun Jr J P Ward Louis Crump Dorsey Hardeman W E B Snelson Hightower Andy Rogers Patman Kroeger Richter and others with potential district clashes if trends continue.

Ayeree Ss Cencorotate Senate Austin Lubbock Sena Hk J Dorr Blanchard Blanchard Galvia Ward Winkler Hlanchard Jlarger Fret Ops Sena Jack Strong Longview Galloway Calhoun Jr Tyler J. P. Ward Meridian Louis Crump San Saba Willam T. Moore Bryan Neveille H. Colson Nava- Sota Dorsey Hardeman San Angelo W. E B. Snelson Midland Jack Hightower Vernon Andy Rogers Childress William N. Patman Ganado Calp Kroeger Fl Campo Walter H. Richter Gonzales Richter Patman Kroeger

Polls Open Tuesday for County Voting Day

Polls will open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m with 46 polling places in the county. Absentee boxes will be available as required. Tuesday’s voting may serve as a preview for the November 2 ballot when 10 additional constitutional amendments will be decided.

Labor Day Arrests Highlight Quiet Adirondack Weekend

Almost 300 arrests were made during the Labor Day weekend at Lake George New York as Mayor Robert Caldwell praised the calm of the 10 000 visitors. Most arrests were for traffic violations disorderly conduct and open container violations in public caused by pen container conductances.

Lake George N.Y Robert Caldwell Adirondack

Find Your Voting Place in Lubbock County Special Election

Lubbock County residents can locate polling sites for the Texas Constitution amendment special election by matching the precinct number on their poll tax receipt with the listed polling place addresses. The text provides numerous precinct and address entries, indicating polling locations across multiple streets and intersections.

Lubbock County State Senate

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