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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1965
Page
7
The report notes Wessin de BTS who toppled Bosch in 1963 commands troops in San Juan Puerto Rico as rebels clash from rooftops and barricades. Col Enrique Apoli Saladin and Navy Capt Manuel Santa Carrasco are cited in the unfolding action.
U S envoys pressed the Organization of American States to call for an international neutral zone in Santo Domingo to protect civilians and aid evacuations as Marine operations expanded. Bunker backed a Peace Committee and cease fire efforts amid heavy fighting and embassy attacks.
A powerful Pacific Northwest quake killed two people in Seattle and caused extensive damage, halting sessions in Olympia as Gov. Evans ordered Capitol evacuations. Debris injured several. a tidal wave was not generated.
A major quake shook eastern Washington and Tacoma region causing power outages near Grand Coulee and Kitsap Peninsula road collapse near Gig Harbor. Holy Rosary Church cross toppled in Tacoma and Mt. Persis boulders blocked Stevens Pass Highway. Hood Canal fires blazed, blueprints of Andrews High and Puget Sound trembled as the Tacoma Narrows Bridge suffered shakes. Firemen fought blazes for hours while inmates at the city jail cried to escape.
The United States ships 82 foot Coast Guard cutters to South Vietnam to bolster the South Vietnamese navy. The vessels, normally armed with cannon, will operate under South Vietnamese command to halt Communist sea infiltration.
The Coast Guard expands patrols beyond the 12 mile limit to intercept sea traffic aiding Viet Cong. Sinking of a North Vietnamese vessel last February underscores risks of marine infiltration. Coast Guard says it has extensive enforcement experience and will pursue violators into international waters while shore towns reinforce levees and dikes.
UPI reports Mississippi River floods threaten the Iowa towns of Burlington Muscatine and Fort Madison with crests near 100 farm homes. Volunteers reinforce levees along Yellow Springs Creek to shield about 20 000 acres of farmland as Governor Kerner mobilizes National Guard units in Illinois.
Dowagiac Michigan involved a 1300 mile long distance Latin class linked by telephone as floods forced schools to shift classes. In Iowa Keokuk Muscatine Davenport Rock Island Moline East Moline and Rangely Colorado the flood disrupted river towns and closed plants leaving thousands of workers idle.
Olympic 10000m champ Billy Mills held off Dave Farley to win the All Marine track meet 1500m title at Quantico. Mills ran 3 51.9, two steps ahead of Farley who clocked 3 52.0. Event marked by eight races as Quantico prepares relays at Butler Stadium.
Japanese pitcher Masanori Murakami plans to report to the United States and join the San Francisco Giants after accepting the Giants’ proposal relayed by Yushi Uchimura. Giants owner Horace Stoneham confirmed the move and said Murakami will depart as soon as possible.
On opening night Charlotte Warren was named queen of the Tohoka rodeo as stars from college and professional circuits were slated to perform. Highlighted by Marine Corps Relays headliners, Villanova Georgetown and North Carolina College were seen contending for relay supremacy.
AP reports United States track stars Bob Schul Ralph Boston John Thomas and Joe Hein Jr will compete in Madrid May 14 and Barcelona May 16 as part of international meets in Spain next month. Schul won the 5 000 meters in Tokyo. Boston specializes in the broad jump and holds the world record. Thomas won silver in the Tokyo high jump. Hein, son of a former NFL star, was a leading vaulter in winter meets from Los Angeles.
Sonny Liston plans to depart Denver Saturday for the May 25 heavyweight title bout with Cassius Clay in Boston. His wife Geraldine will accompany him as they set headquarters at the Tower Atlas in Redham Meet.
Willie Reddish states training area covers four towns and a district plan to secure water. Engineers from Richardson Freese and Nichols recommend Everett Copeland and Willie for the Boston work. Water district action to begin Monday with three sparring partners for testing and bids.
Draper, a Birmingham Michigan chemical salesman, reached the semifinals of the North and South Amateur Golf Tournament after defeating Jerry Potter of Miami 2 and 1. He advanced alongside Don Allen and David Boyd.
The office reviewed 647 voluntary integration plans from districts in 15 Southern and border states. 13 were found acceptable. Keppel said further consultation with districts and states continues as education officials refine criteria including certificates of compliance, court orders for desegregation, or acceptable plans.
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