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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1963

Page

6

Grand Jury Indicts 70 In Felony Cases Here

Grand jury returns indictments covering multiple felony counts including securities sales by W N McMellan and Monolithics Inc with Lubbock and Crosby counties named. Defendants include Curtis McMellan and several local residents. cases involve unregistered securities and illegal sales by unlicensed agents. Additional indictments include shootings, stabbings, and a no-bill for Barbara Hodges amid ongoing local criminal actions.

King Curtis McMellan Buffalo Lakes McMelllan Monolithics, Inc Ors Cannon

Births and Indictments Highlight Local News Mosaic

The notice highlights births at area hospitals with fathers serving at local bases and a sequence of indictments naming Benton Ross Terry Abner and others for burglary, theft, forgery, and related offenses. A rape case involves Robert Newton a juvenile at New Deal and Gatesville facilities. Court actions discuss habitual criminal charges and extended sentences in the August term filings.

Robert Newton Neera New Deal Gatesville Newton Benton Ross Terry “Abner Ave. U Jearl D. Blakley 34Th St Crear Bille Gene Movers Ave. Q Aaron Everet Jones Duke St Raymond Goff Emory St Nelson

Senate restricts domestic Peace Corps funding amid deficit

The Peace Corps bill faces a $10 million ceiling for the second year after a 51 34 Senate vote. Proxmire warned against long term funding, while Thurmond added that service members require a governor's written request before deployment. Meanwhile, in Nicosia, US firms offer loans to Cyprus.

Senate William Proxmire Wist Proxmire Peace Corps Congress Sen. Strom, Thurmond D-Sc Service Corps

Teller Opposes Test Ban as Hampering U S

Dr. Teller argues the test ban would hinder U S progress by delaying development of weapons and missile defense while allowing Russia to retain advantages from multi megaton tests and space testing. He warns the treaty would complicate verification and could isolate allies, urging continued underground testing and space exploration.

U.S Teller Yeller United States Ussr Russia U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Soviet Union Air Force

Tax Cut Debate Faces Deadline and Alternatives

The committee defeated Baker 13 to 12 on limiting the second tax cut by tying it to the national debt, while Baker backed a new individual tax rate schedule with projected savings of 8.5 billion for 1965 and 2.1 billion for corporations. Treasury forecasts note a net deficit below prior estimates due to better business and spending cuts, with two key decisions still pending on dividend credits repeal and a new standard for low income taxpayers.

Baker Treasury House Senate Hveret M. Dirksen Ilinois Charles A. Halleck Indiana Kennedy Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon The

Debate Set On Foreign Aid Bill

Washington AP reports President Kennedy supports a 4.1 billion foreign aid package while a House panel trims the bill to 438 million for now. Debate on the measure opens with calls to allow amendments and could run several days. The discussion also touches on nuclear power uses and a sea level canal concept. Turkey will continue to buy American wheat.

Washington Kennedy Bill House Teller House Foreign Panama Canal will _ Teller U.S Ankara Turkey

Rainfall Totals and Mysterious Tulsa Rainmaker at San Angelo

Central Texas and North Central Texas observed rainfall with Mineral Wells leading at 1.70 inches and San Angelo receiving a notable boost as a Tulsa based rainmaker offered services for $10,000 amid a San Angelo Weather Information Center fundraiser. Oklahoma amateur John Miller, electronics engineer, claimed rains began after his arrival as James Green oversees the drive and pledges lagged behind by about $5,000 before the downpours. Forecasts expect showers to taper Thursday and heat to return across the state.

Weather Bureau Abilene Beaumont Fort Worth Galveston Lufkin Midland Mineral Wells Presidio San Angelo Waco Wink Victoria Laredo Amarillo Austin Brownsville College Station Corpus Christi Childress Dalhart Dallas el Paso Houston Junction Lubbock Luf’ Kin Presdio San Antonio Wichita Falls Tulsa Oklahoman John Miller Oklahoma City Miller James Green Green San Angelo Weather Information Center, Inc

Two Men Injured In Local Bomb Blast

In San Antonio two young men were wounded when a homemade bomb exploded in the woods near Highland High School. Eddie Mustian, 22, and Roger Passant, 19, were injured. Mustian lost a hand as the device backfired and both were hospitalized.

San Antonio UPI Eddie Mustian Roger Passant Highland High School Mustian

Morse Seeks U S France Nuclear Cooperation Answer

Sen Wayne Morse asks the Kennedy administration to confirm within hours if the United States would share nuclear secrets with France if Paris rejects the limited test ban treaty. AEC Chairman Seaborg says eligibility hinges on France’s progress and approval by the administration and Congress.

Washington Wayne Morse D-Ore Kennedy U.S France Morse Charles de Gaulle Khrushchev AEC Glenn T. Seaborg Atomic Energy Commission Seaborg State Department Congress

Hungary loosens travel rule for 1956 refugees

Hungary allows 1956 refugees now residing abroad to visit the homeland with visas or entry permits. Applicants need a passport from their current country and a decision within 28 days. The decree stops arrest for past crimes if a visa is granted, but visas can be denied for alleged crimes. about 175000 fled, 40000 to the U S.

Washington Hungary Budapest United States U.S

Buddhists Beaten at Priest’s Funeral in Saigon

In South Vietnam, government troops and secret police disrupted a funeral for a 17 year old novice priest who burned himself in protest. Soldiers seized the body and struck 25 Buddhists around a wooden coffin. Five were seriously injured and eight admitted to hospital. some were hit with rifle butts or bayonets.

Nue City South Viet Nam UPI

Girl Injured in Alley Incident Near 16th Street

Sixteen year old Matthea Sowells received emergency treatment at St. Mary's Hospital after an alley altercation near her home. She was released Wednesday night after treatment for a cut between her eyes. A second sixteen year old girl faces suspicion in the incident.

Marl M. Washington 99Th District Court Nelson Washington 19Th Sand Ave A James Williams Williams Lubbock Barbara Faye Hodges 24Th St Dean Marshell 16Th St Marshell Matthea Sowells S. 16Th St St. Mary's Hospital

Kennedys Leave Otis Hospital After Birth Tragedy

President and Mrs. Kennedy depart Otis Hospital hand in hand after the birth of their third child ended in tragedy as Patrick Bouvier Kennedy died less than two days later. They travel by helicopter to Squaw Island where Mrs. Kennedy will convalesce and the couple face a quiet holiday season.

Otis Hospital Douglas BR. Cornell Patrick Bouvier Kennedy Otis Kennedy Squaw Island

Accountant testifies on Wilson funds and escrow mix

Cross examination reveals confusion over Wilson funds with seven real estate purchases and insurer policies tied to a Fort Worth firm. Auditor says 93 700 spent from escrow for non escrow use and 95 700 deficit after considering 76 000 in Wilson accounts. No records on liens or personal entitlement determined. Wilson seeks to lift injunctions on funds in Texas New Mexico and California banks.

Wilson Bill Gillespie Miss Camp Filiott and Waldron Fort Worth Elliott and Waldron Gillespie Seagraves Bank Seagraves California Lubbock

Coin shortage study notes rising demand and factors

A study links coin scarcity to 25 years in circulation and ties demand to the economy. Factories, vending, transit, and slots consume coins while collectors grow. Officials expect easing after the peak buying season with a Philadelphia mint upgrade possible by 1968.

Federal Reserve Tate Mint Philadelphia Congress Robert A. Wallace the Treasury

Plant Closes After Suspension of Operations

The plant, normally employing about 115 people, suspended operations and dispersed remaining meat. It had operated at full capacity since the start of the year, slaughtering over 2,000 head weekly as beef shipments to various nationwide points ceased following the August 8 dissolution.

Stephens

Duvalier Charged In Execution Of Families

Refugees from Haiti charge that President Francois Duvalier had entire families of rebel soldiers executed and homes looted as a warning to possible defectors in the Haitian armed forces.

Santo Domingo

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