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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1965

Page

4

Wedding bells mark return from long travel odyssey

McGuire and Lynnette overcame obstacles on a 30,000 mile journey visiting Europe by auto and Greece Turkey and Italy. They wed in Rome after three attempts and spent a six week honeymoon touring Switzerland Germany France England and Ireland. McGuire, a former history teacher, collected 2000 color slides and plans future travels.

Bob McGuire Lynnette McGuire Bob Rome Bill Williams Europe Auto States Switzerland Germany France England Ireland Athens Notre Dame Greece Turkey Lubbock Pillors High School Conrit Asia

Venus not too hot for life says new radio observations

Researchers at Owens Valley Radio Observatory report Venus surface temperatures from 300 to 675 degrees with dry permeable terrain. Data by Dr Barry Clark and Dr Arkady Kuzmin suggest surface conditions, not atmosphere, and a possible sunrise point warm up to 72 degrees above midnight levels.

Venus Owens Valley Radio Observatory California Institute Barry Clark United States Arkady Kuzmin Soviet Union

Father Reclaims Daughter from London Custody Flight

Gerald Swindle, 25, of St. Louis, flew to London to take his daughter Sharon from her mother Valerie Day. The 1 year old cried as Swindle carried her from the plane in Washington and planned to raise her in America with his mother in Arkansas after rest. Swindle faces visiting rights disputes and will seek legal counsel. Sharon’s mother disputes the move, citing a court veto on US visits.

Ginny Sharon Swindie London St.Louis Senator Ark Medina Alaistair England America Mme Swindle VU. S St. Louis Con Dulles International Virginia Friendship Airport Baltimore Cheltenham Valerie Day United States Gerald Swindle Jonesboro, Ark Washington

House Moves To Counter Draft Card Burning Threat

The House acted to counter threats of mass draft card burnings in protest of U S actions in Vietnam. Rep L Mendel Rivers proposed a five year prison term or a 5000 dollar fine for knowingly destroying a draft card. Rep Edwin Willis described a group named Students for a Democratic Society planning a Friday card burn. Ford criticized the group as aiming to disrupt Congress.

Washington U.S South Viet Nam L. Mendel Rivers D- Isc House ‘Armed Services Committee Justice Department The Selective Service Edwin E. Willis D-La House Committee On Un-American Activities House Students For A Democratic Society Willis League For Industrial Democracy Gerald R. Ford Jr U.S. House

Jurors award Bertrams 4572.35 in civil action

Jurors in the 140th District awarded $4 572.35 to Mr and Mrs R T Bertram against G M Butler for a February 18 1964 traffic accident at 10th Street and Avenue M Judge Robert H Bean presided The verdict followed a Thursday afternoon trial in Lubbock Texas.

R. T. Bertram G. M. Butler

Beltran Rites Pending for Lubbock Resident

Melesis Beltran, 49, of 1316 32nd St in Lubbock, died Thursday at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital after a long illness. Services are pending at Henderson Funeral Home. Survived by wife Lupe and 7 children Ramiro Ariun Javentino Oralia Sofia Ramat Patricio and more, all at home.

Melesis Beltran 32Nd St Lubbock Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital Henderson Funeral Home Lupe Ramiro Araun Javentino Sofia En Ramat Patricio Lopes

Hair Evidence Fails To Tie Suspect To Mossler Death

In Miami, an expert testified that a hair clutched in Jacques Mossler's hand did not match Melvin Powers or another suspect. The hearing seeks bond release for Powers as both he and Mossler's widow Candace face first degree murder charges in the fatal 69 year old's case.

Miami Fla Jacques Mossler Melvin Powers William Hartner Powers Percy Foreman Foreman Messler Thomas Spurlock Sheriff's Department State Attorney's Office John Tyler County Crime Laboratory Spurlock Tyler Harvie DuVal Tors Candace Mossler Patrick Gallagher Dade County Jacques Gallagher Messier

Technical Talks Propel Southern Conference Meet Contractors

A 7 a.m. breakfast kicks off day two of the 38th annual Tex as Council Painting and Decorating Contractors of America convention at Kobo Palace. Registered 140 attendees hear Bob Elliott discuss polyesters epoxies and urethanes followed by a chlorine rubber film.

Southern Conference of Councils Texas Council Elmer Young Dallas Lou Sline Houston Bill Courtney Ig. K. Fritz Jr Jackson Miss John Irwin Pittsburgh

Rainmaker Faces Tight Window to Hit Moisture Goal

Don Brunton of Amarillo seeks 13 inches of moisture across Dawson County to meet a $13 000 contract with Rain Inc. August rainfall lagged badly with only 0 45 inch in the county and August mean at 79 degrees while September offers cautious optimism. Official gauges total five locations with early readings showing progress but still short of targets.

Don L. Brunton Amarillo Rain Inc Brunton Mber

Braniff Plans Jet Service to Acapulco and Mexico City

Braniff International will start daily non stop jet service from Texas to Acapulco and boost flights to Mexico City after a new U S Mexico bilateral air treaty. The airline will seek Civil Aeronautics Board authority to launch through Acapulco service and expand winter season schedules.

Avalanche-Journal Washington Bureau Washington Braniff International Acapulco Mexico City Braniff Charles S. South U. S Mexico Texas South Civil Aeronautics Board

Solons Speak At Petersburg Event

Texas Senator Andy Rogers and State Representative Ralph Wayne addressed 75 attendees at a Jaycee sponsored meeting in Petersburg. They provided a detailed, first hand analysis of the 1965 Texas Legislature outlining work accomplished during the session. Hegi chaired the program. John Perry welcomed the lawmakers and introduced Rogers. N A Malone, Petersburg Chamber of Commerce president, introduced Wayne.

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