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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1965
Page
8
The College Coordinating Board began duties in Austin with Gov. Connally issuing a warning to avoid conflicts of interest and urging educational statesmanship from its chairman. He said to seek relief if loyalty to a school or region hinders objectivity.
Eleven plaintiffs allege Dallas city and school taxes overvalued their real and personal property, with comparisons showing centers like Caprock Monterey Oakwood and area tracts taxed far above true market values. The petitions seek injunctions, a writ of mandamus, and a full inquiry into 1965 property valuations and tax rolls.
Anti-Castro sentiment grows as army purges and seizures intensify across Cuba. Exiles report guerrilla cells in seven regions amid shortages, economic chaos, and Cuban dependence on Moscow. U.S. experts note potential for national revolt if coordinated action emerges. Senator Dodd urges a crash effort to aid Cuban liberation.
Chantal Blair an 18 year old Monterey High School May graduate receives a 200 award at a Lubbock ABWA dinner at the Lubbock Women's Club. G C Stewart presents the prize and serves as after dinner speaker. Blair plans secretarial work and will also receive another 200 Draughon's scholarship.
A Chicago publisher promotes a memory improvement method claimed to boost business and social status. The ad promises a self training system in a book titled Adventures in Memory mailed free with no obligation to Studies, 835 Diversey Parkway, Chicago, IL 60614, 4076.
In Warsaw Missouri an Odessa truck driver Lannie Walker 45 and a woman identified as his wife were found dead after a truck broke through a suspended timber floor of a bridge across the Grand River and plunged 40 feet into 22 foot deep water. Walker's papers identified him and authorities said the couple may have been traveling with their four year old son. The driver was hauling automobile radiator parts from Odessa to Kansas City Kansas. Swift currents and recent rains hindered divers. The employer West Texas Metal Co. said they believed the Walkers were in the truck. They had no immediate explanation for the Warsaw route about 85 miles east of Kansas City.
A 51 year old Fort Worth man named Pampell, a member of the First Christian Church, jumped from the seventh floor window to a ledge and fell to his death. Reverend N Quentin Grey identified him and said he had been ill for some time.
The 1965 Dawson County Fair begins Wednesday at the fairgrounds in Lamesa and runs through Friday. Judging for dairy cattle, agricultural and ladies exhibits starts at 9 AM, with sheep at 10 AM and other divisions to follow. The 14th annual Flower Show and an art show accompany the fair, with a Community Carnival and Band Boosters Club booths supporting the Golden Tornado band camp.
Prince Mikasa of Japan completed a three day visit to New York with a formal tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He surprised curators by taking photographs of artworks as his wife Princess Yasuko and daughter explored the contemporary galleries. The prince showed interest in ancient artifacts during the tour. Morocco to gather livestock for breeding in Rabat.
Prince Hita chi the eldest son of Emperor Hirohito will depart October 12 for an eight nation European tour his first trip abroad. The 29 year old prince is a zoologist and will study European scientific installations during the journey.
The council will consider rezoning requests including an apartment or convalescent home at 26th St and York Ave. J Orville Smith for Mrs Ran Smith seeks R-1 to M-1. Other requests cover C-3, M-1, and R-3 shifts near Baylor N Ave, 50th St Kenosha, Ave K 3rd St, and 44th St Ave P. Mayor Max Tidmore is expected to preside.
Albert Brann seeks a variance to enlarge a building to 10 feet of the front property line at 4001 22nd Street near 50th St and Bangor Ave. Sam Wagner requests permission to erect Faith Assembly of God near Quirt Ave and Auburn.
Six Lublock VFW Junior Rifle Club members shone at the New Mexico State Outdoor Smallbore Rifle Position Championships in Albuquerque among 67 competitors. Georgann Wolcott led as High Girl with 669 of 800 in four positions, while her sister Connie Wolcott defended her 1964 title. Rickie Stephens shot 199 in prone to win gold, added two runner-up finishes, and the Lubbock four-man team of Barber, Georgann, Connie Wolcott, and Conner claimed Class A with 1406 of 1600. Four Texas and New Mexico teams participated.
Flower markets in France increase prices as demand tightens and supply issues persist. Traders report higher costs for petals bulbs and seasonal blooms impacting retailers and consumers across Paris.
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