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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1965

Page

6

Dominican Republic Crisis Draws U.S. Marines Into Action

U S Marines were landed in the Dominican Republic to protect nationals and aid evacuations as fighting raged in Santo Domingo. Wessin governs outside the capital amid heavy sniper fire and political tension as the OAS debates a neutral refugee zone and cease fire.

Wuset Searen Torwupeekneers F Dencia U.S. Navy Washington Johnson Erste of American U. S el Salvador Peru Mexico Ecuador Ducite Idquart United States Westin Antirebel Forces Organization of American States Palace of Justice Domingo Armed Forces Radio Sanjefugees Isidro U.S Ellsworthes Duarte OAS Santo Domini Fortaleza Ozama Fort Ozama Thareay Santo Domingo Wessin Dominican Republic Latin America Nicaragua Posals Aken Semmonad Polo Grounds Bunker

Birth Announcement Highlights Local Families

A daughter weighing 3 pounds 2 ounces was born at 7 28 am Thursday to Mr and Mrs Leonard Owens at 1310 Ave Bird non melting pounds are noted and the father is employed by Libbock College. Also listed are Mr and Mrs Donald A Roberts and Mr and Mrs Charles Helms with birth notices for a child in Mi on. Julian Alvarado’s family announces a birth at 500 saaeraon in Mewod Hola.

Leonard Owens Texas ‘Tech Charles Helms Ave, Mi Libbock Colton OW Julian Alvarado Coon Poor

Draper Advances In Link Tourney

Draper wins in a link competition as a major quake in the Pacific Northwest causes casualties and damage. Adolphus Lewis of Seattle dies when debris falls from a downtown building. Alaska experiences a deadly 83 magnitude quake and tidal wave with 133 lives lost.

Draper Spector Adolphus Lewis Seattle Alaska William Egan

Quake Rips Parts of Washington, Damages Capitol Dome

Washington state reels from a major quake with the Capitol dome damaged in Olympia and skylights crashing into legislative desks. Gov Evans orders evacuations as fire brigades fight blazes and a road sinks near Gig Harbor. Tacoma churches lose parts and Mt Persis boulders threaten highways while people seek shelter.

Imayor Olympia Daniel J. Evans Capitol Senate House Grand Coulee Dam

Coast Guard to Wyoming eases duties

The AP report notes an adjustment in Coast Guard activities reaching Wyoming with reduced duties. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but indicate a broader reassessment of Coast Guard presence in the region.

Coast Guard to Expand Patrols in Viet Cong Sea Infiltration

U S Coast Guard announces expanded patrols to combat sea infiltration by Viet Cong, with three hundred Coast Guard personnel to man cutters in Navy vessels. Officials cite 4000 weapons sunk on a North Vietnamese vessel last February as urgent evidence of communist threat at sea.

Ona Coast Saigon Ton Musca Coast Guard University of Iowa Parsons Washington College and John Hiton United States

Mississippi flood backdrops Iowa towns amid rising river

Floodwaters from the Mississippi crest spread seven miles wide near Burlington and Muscatine Iowa threatening about 20 000 acres of farmland. National Guard mobilization followed in Illinois and warnings prompted evacuations along the riverfront.

Burlington Iowa UPI Muscatine Burl Father of Yellow Springs Creek Mississippi

Dowagiac Latin Class Connects 1300 Miles by Phone

In Dowagiac Michigan teachers and students attempted a long distance Latin class after no local instructor was available. Mrs Iveys English class taped to Rangely High School Colorado to bridge the gap, a 1300 mile phone hookup linked the class weekly with 11 girls and 3 boys. Officials hoped the arrangement would continue until a Latin instructor could be found locally.

Dowagiac Mich Colorado March Nathan Ivey Rangely Colo Latlesson Town Ivey Nathan L Ivey South Western Michigan College

Mills Defends All Marine 1500 Title at Quantico Meet

Olympic 10 000m champ Billy Mills from Camp Pendleton wins the All Marine 1500m in 3 51.9, edging Dave Farley who runs 3 52.0. Quantico Marines host the event as eight races unfold ahead of the Quantico Marine Corps Schools Relays at Butler Stadium.

Quantico Billy Mills Dave Farley Mills Camp Pendleton Calif Farley Quantico Marines Quantico Marine Corps Schools Butler Stadi

Murakami To Join Giants For Season

Japanese pitcher Masanori Murakami is flying to the United States to join the San Francisco Giants. Giants owner Horace Stoneham says Murakami and the Nankai Hawks have accepted the proposal and will report as soon as possible.

SAN Francisco Masanori Murakami United States San Francisco Giants Horace Stoneham Yushi Uchimura Uchimura Murakami Nankai Hawks Stoneham Srs Ema Sun Seheguiey Onetiil S Russe tiisTuNg Seu Murakam Lyndell Wood Giants Orland Bill Charlotte Warren Nankei Mingham Virginian Rob Beft Warren San Fran Cisco Westlay Loselsprey Tahoka Young Farm Tern Productions Inc Hagerward Turners, Man N. M Birmingham Roy Hawks Beecroft Meadow Carlsbad Nankaj Jackie Burnett Pat Sarten Carol Nichols Charlotte Mears Linda Hale Sharon Dempation Innanesel Beecroft

Opening Night Rodeo Adds Notables to Marine Meet

The two day Marine Corps Relays feature top stars led by Pole vaulter John Velses and sprinter Bahin ia among individual headliners. Quantico wins four events with Camp Pendleton taking the other four. No team champion awarded.

Sity Stewart Quantico Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Saturn John Velses la Salle Jim l O'Keefe Central Anemic Roberts North Bahin Van Norm Tate

Yank Olympians Set for International Meets in Spain

United States track stars Bob Schul Ralph Boston John Thomas and Mel Hein Jr will compete in Madrid on May 14 and Barcelona on May 16 announced by the National AAU. Schul won the Tokyo 5,000 meters title and Thomas took silver in the high jump. Hein, from Los Angeles, is a leading pole vault contender and holder of the world record in broad jump.

New York Bob’ Schul Ralph Bos John Thomas Mel Hein Jr United States Spain Madrid Barcelona AAU Schul Tokyo Boston Thomas Hein Los Angeles

Liston To Leave For Heavyweight Work

Sonny Liston plans to depart Denver on Saturday for his May 25 bout with heavyweight champion Cassius Clay in Boston. The article notes Liston lost the title to Clay in Miami and mentions widespread Midwest floods driving about 40,000 from homes, with at least 14 deaths and more than 200 million dollars in damage.

Denver Sonny Liston Cassius I Clay Boston Liston Clay Miami

Roach Quits Turf to Join Dallas Cowl Broadcast

White River Roach leaves turf for broadcast role with Dallas Cowl in Boston. The former quarterback will train with sparring partners and join Geraldine in announcing duties while the club scouts broadcasting options over CBS.

Roach Geraldine Dallas John Roach Dallas Cowl Motor Inn Dedham Mass Willie Reddish Liston CBS Boston Amos Lincoln Everett Copeland Willie Richardson, Freese & Nichols Fort Worth Reddish Water District

Office Sets Desegregation Guidelines for School Plans

The Office of Education reports 23 of 67 voluntary integration plans from 15 Southern and border states are acceptable. California, Montana and New Mexico joined the 14 states with acceptable statements, though districts must still qualify. Keppel notes district guidance and a nine page desegregation guideline to test compliance.

Keppel California Montana New Mexico Bale Office of Education

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