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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1964

Page

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Kennedy enters Senate race amid antipoverty victory

Washington reports President Johnson won a major victory on the antipoverty bill but delayed final passage. Kennedy, urged by supporters and aided by Johnson’s backing, is set to run for the New York Senate seat after deliberations and White House talks with Mayor Robert Wagner. The bill involves a $947.5 million nationwide program including camps, education, job training, and loans. Two El Paso girls die in a related traffic crash near Tularosa, New Mexico.

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Army Lt. Col. Oscar Buchholz Jr Arrested on AWOL Charge

FBI agents arrested Lt. Col. Oscar T. Buchholz Jr. on suspicion of being absent without leave since July from Fort Monroe Virginia. The incident was reported with AP wirephoto and notes the Dallas freeway pursuit. See Story Page 2, Sec. A.

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Prayer Reflection on Humility and Charity

A devotional excerpt urging humility and priority of God, neighbors, and self. It prays to keep God first, imitate Jesus Christ, and live with humble service.

Heavenly Father Jesus Christ

Mississippi Mine blast prompts evacuation near test site

Washington declares an underground nuclear test near Mississippi on September 22. Fifty four residents within a mile and a half are urged to stay away while authorities brace for ground shocks similar to an earthquake. Mrs Speights, near the salt dome test area, voices worry about radioactivity.

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Two Die as Tropical Storm Abby Brings Texas Rains

A small tropical storm named Abby crossed into Texas causing heavy rains and a deadly lightning strike in San Antonio. Two people died during the weather event, one from a heat stroke in Laredo, with up to 1.71 inches reported near Muleshoe and more rainfall in the Lubbock area.

Texas South Plains Muleshoe Lubbock Abby Matagorda San Antonio Gerome David Panzer

First Tropic Storm Abby Rakes Texas Coast and Plains

Abby the first tropical storm of the season lashed Matagorda with gusts to 65 mph and 8 to 10 inches of rain. No deaths reported. widespread damage limited to toppled antennas and uprooted trees as hundreds evacuated along the Colorado River and Matagorda Bay. By 5:30 p.m. CST Abby was 40 miles east of Victoria and dissipating as forecasters warned of gusts up to 60 mph in heavy squalls near the coast.

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Youth Held In Robbery Arrest After Bottling Plant Heist

An 18 year old, Robert Milton Byrd of 1010 53rd St., was arrested after a robbery at the Royal Crown Bottling Plant on 30th St and Ave H. Byrd, described as baby faced and stoic, signed a statement implicating him in the crime in which a production superintendent and a woman employee were held at gunpoint. Authorities said the suspect arrived home with a bag of money shortly after the incident.

Dudley Lynch Avalanche-Journal L. W. Forrester Robert Milton Byrd 53Rd St Royal Crown 30Th St Ave. H Byrd Forrester Sa 9Th St Ave. A Asst William M.igunnea Wasi Kia Jiri Hajek

President Johnson Flies to Texas Ranch for Weekend

President Johnson flies by plane from Washington to his Texas ranch on Friday night to spend the weekend. The trip signals a quiet leisure period for the leader amid national duties.

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Hanes Knitting official in Winston-Salem to scout site

P Huber Hanes of Hanes Knitting Co. visits Winston-Salem to review potential locations for a new plant in the region. He meets with A C Verner, president of the First National Bank, as shown in the staff photo.

P. Huber Hanes Hanes Knitting Co Winston-Salem N .C A. C. Verner First National ‘Bank

Textile center potential studied by North Carolina fiber executive

Kenneth Mayer of the North Avalanche Journal reports on the possible conversion of a spinning mill in Lubbock into a textile center. A $4 million facility could employ 200 to 250 workers, while a smaller garment knitting plant would cost less but still provide significant jobs. Hanes Knitting Co. President P. Huber Hanes Jr. says knitting firms produce finished goods for retailers, but he cautions it would be premature to pursue firm plans.

Kenneth Mayer The Nation North Avalanche-Journal Carolina Ubbock Tential P. Huber Hanes Garment Jr Hanes Knitting Co Winston-Salem N.C

Lubbock Officials Weigh New Plant Investment Options

A Lubbock civic luncheon reveals plans to study locating a new plant in the region. Officials discuss a possible cloth mill or garment manufacturing plant to serve West Texas and the area, with a focus on five years ahead and multiple possible sites. Several leaders and firms are involved in identifying suitable locations.

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