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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1964
Page
5
Paratroopers become the first foreign soldiers in the Congo since the UN withdrew on June 30. They are tasked with guarding aircraft and will serve as guards aboard three American planes in Bragg, N.C.
The Senate Finance Committee advanced an amendment to a House bill offering Social Security beneficiaries 65 plus a choice between a $2 or $7 monthly cash increase with health insurance. The $7 option adds hospitalization and nursing home care but omits outpatient services and doctor bills are not covered. Financing would rise to 5 percent payroll taxes with a $5,400 wage base.
The age youth, son of a Clark's Drug pharmacist owner of 1702 Broadway, died in a fatal crash while moving from Chree Cap City to Lubbock in 1958. An outstanding Little League and Pony League pitcher, he earned Colt League all star status for Clark's Drug. He was Monterey Scholar and active in Oakwood Methodist Church, Methodist Youth Fellowship, and Boy Scout Troop 28 as a Star Scout. Survived by parents and two younger brothers Billy and Ted, grandfather C. H. Mills of Iowa Park.
Three people were treated and released after Friday city wrecks in a stretch of 17 investigated by police. Mrs. Ray Crudup, 72, was slightly injured in a collision involving a car driven by her husband and a vehicle driven by Jimmy Lee Hill at the Idalou Road Vanda Avenue intersection. Larry Keith Ashley, 21, was treated at Methodist Hospital after his car collided with Michael Clendenin’s auto at an intersection of 26th Street and Indiana Avenue near Ave J and Ave K.
Hong Kong reports higher rice prices as market demand tightens and supply concerns persist in the region. Traders note ongoing inflation pressures and limited stock as the cost of staple grain climbs.
Connally arrives in downtown district to place a wreath at Shrine Father Hidalgo and dine with state and city leaders. He and Giner hold private talks at the governor's office in the afternoon with a joint press conference to follow. A Texas party reception and dinner are planned at the governor's palace.
Mrs Johnson traveled with 46 reporters to Billings and the Crow Cheyenne Indian center. She received a royal blue Crow blanket and a beaded necklace from her hosts, attended a dance ceremony, and toured Effie Hogan's Crow home before continuing her western tour.
Showers reached parts of the South Plains and West Texas but drought conditions persist. Totals included .50 at Dunn and Silverton, up to .78 at Silverton, with scattered amounts elsewhere from Turaski to Lubbock region. Heavy hail noted six miles west of Morton. many areas reported only light, late rain and temperatures mostly in the 90s.
Mr and Mrs Robert Allen at 1603 Ave X welcomed a son weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces at 8 55 p m Friday at Methodist Hospital The father is an IMB lab operator. Mr and Mrs Juan Rivera at 318 Ave F welcomed a daughter 7 pounds 4 ounces at 8 37 a m Friday at Methodist Hospital The father is a clerk at the Sports Center. Mr and Mrs Benny Sublalden at 1506 E 14th St welcomed a daughter weighing 6 pounds at 1 46 a m Friday at Methodist Hospital The father is employed at Central Body Works. Mr and Mrs Cecil Eugene Berry at 4606th St welcomed a son weighing 1 pounds 9 ounces at 5 30 a m Friday at West Texas Hospital The father is an accountant.
President Johnson, speaking from the White House, pledged that America’s great strength will be used responsibly as the USS Casimir Pulaski submarine is commissioned in Groton Connecticut. The nuclear submarine honors the Polish hero who died in the Savannah battle on October 11, 1779.
Cold weather swept the eastern half of the nation as heat systems replaced air conditioning. A number of states recorded freezing temperatures and 81 year old records fell while Nome Alaska posted an August heat wave with 80 and 77 degree days. People in Minnesota Indiana Wisconsin and Alaska felt the unusual contrast as frigid temperatures hit the Great Lakes region and surrounding areas.
In Vienna AP reports about 70 demonstrators, described as students from Asia Africa and Europe, protested American action in North Vietnam and broke one window at the U S Embassy in Prague on Friday according to the embassy spokesman.
New York AP reports widespread speculation that Robert Kennedy may seek the Democratic nomination for the New York Senate seat held by Republican Kenneth B. Wharton, with former Mayor O Dwyer noted as a potential ally and Rep. Samuel Stratton considering court challenges over residency. Kennedy reportedly has backing in 16 counties with 700 of 1,144 convention votes, while Stratton claims support in 35 of 62 counties though without a delegate total. Wagner says he supports Kennedy in principle and plans a meeting to hear Kennedy's plans.
Mae Post posts a quiet vigil as news relays Wiley Post and Will Rogers crash details. The piece recalls Rogers pilot life, Mae’s flights with him, and the abrupt end on the 15th of August 1935, ending a storied duo cherished by millions.
Fragmentary OCR text describes runners and athletes with scattered names and places, rendering unclear events and outcomes. The piece mentions various individuals and locales, but specifics of competition or results are not discernible.
Goldwater denies accusing Johnson of authorizing nuclear use as crisis in the Gulf of Tonkin rages. He says McNamara and Johnson used imprecise language that could imply permission to deploy tactical weapons, while a Navy order reportedly limited to conventional arms.
Gemma Teresa Guerrero Cruz of the Philippines was named Miss International at the International Beauty Congress in Long Beach. Linda Ann Taylor of San Diego took second, Vera Lucia Couto dos Santos of Rio de Janeiro third, and Tracy Ingram of England fourth with Maria Ostring of Finland fifth.
Washington reports a late Friday action providing 22.1 million dollars for the Canadian River Project. The funds push Sanford Dam to 99 percent, finance half the water pipelines to 49 percent, and fund pumping plants toward 47 percent completion with additional amounts for reservoirs, chlorination, operating facilities, and wildlife structures.
Texas Tech ticket manager Mrs. Mildred Wright reports season tickets selling faster than last year. In 1963, 8000 season tickets set a record and six Jones Stadium games drew 194000, another record. The 42000 single game mark in 1962 may be challenged as demand for games with Texas, SMU, and others remains high.
Paterson New Jersey and Elizabeth see calm after rioting over the past nights. Civil rights leaders spur restraint in Paterson's Fourth Ward as Mayor Graves orders extra police while 210 officers remain on standby.
A historical writer at the National Museum in Manila describes a statue, noting it stands 5 feet 10, weighs 135 pounds and measures 31 25 37. The text comments on the statue's black eyes and hints at aristocratic lineage and the link between beauty and brains.
Clyde Taber, longtime Dallas official and former officer with the Dallas Times Herald Printing Co, died Friday. The obituary notes his service to the city and his role in local journalism.
The Houston police department introduced a 30 man mounted patrol Friday, the first horseback unit in years. Volunteers provide their own horses and will patrol crowds and parades, debuting at the Heights Lion Club parade. Plans call expansion and standard police equipment for the riders.
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