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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1963
Page
6
Fragmented notes show a stalled rail dispute with dwindling hope for settlement. A letter to officials hints at arbitration and key issues, while leaders depart for home in a tense rotation as discussions falter.
Local politics and legal cases swirl around San Marcos area figures Morales Luertesin Morales and Kinser amid an ongoing dispute involving charges of theft, swindling, and attempted influence peddling. Sheriff Gary defends Morales while council figures debate arbitration and labor leaders urge oversight in a broad public policy debate.
A ferry capsized 18 miles off Okinawa causing multiple deaths and injuries as waves struck in quick succession. Two survivors were rescued hours later while U S planes dropped parachute flares at night to aid the search. Officials were surprised by the four hour delay in learning of the disaster.
A De Havilland Heron carrying 19 people disappeared after taking off from Hachijo Island en route to Tokyo. Japanese authorities said a large oil slick was found, and a patrol plane located debris about 60 miles northwest of Ichijyo Kogima.
In Las Villas Province at dawn Friday the Cuban government announced the execution by firing squad of three men identified as Romhando Matheus Paz Manuel Marrero Castila and Francisca Marrero Castila. They were said to be agents infiltrating to organize espionage and sabotage and were captured July 22 in Cayo Verde.
Mrs LC Boyd, 80, of 2108 28th St, Lub bock, died at 10 40 p m Saturday in Texas Baptist Gerranies Hospital San Angelo. Services pending at Franklin Bartley Funeral Home. She moved to Lubbock in 1916. Survived by four sons and three daughters, a brother, three sisters, 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Elroy notes most South Plains farmers want rain now for crops. Two inches would help, irrigated land fares better than dryland crops suffering in counties south of here. Forecasters expect more scattered showers today with hot readings in Lubbock and other Texas stations hitting triple digits.
The World War I hero Alvin C. York, 73, remained in serious condition in Tennessee as doctors at the Veterans Administration Hospital sought the cause of his fever and treated complications from a stroke. His status was reported amid conflicting weather-related dispatches and hospital updates, with no immediate change in his condition.
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Thelma Thompson 31 a Waxahachie resident employed by a Dallas insurance firm was found dead near a railroad right of way. Police await autopsy results to determine time and cause of death while detailing head contusions and an open back door at her residence.
Fragmentary report mentions a potential mid fall visit by Nikita with no date given and references to various political and economic themes. The text is unreadable in parts and contains mixed, unclear phrases about international affairs and individuals.
Washington AP reports that five days of hearings by the Senate Preparedness subcommittee yielded strong administration and Joint Chiefs backing for the limited underground nuclear test ban treaty. Officials stressed safeguards and continued U S weapons work, while skeptics warn of risks and strategic shifts. Endorsements from Gen Curtis LeMay and others boosted prospects for ratification with some opposition diminishing.
Police raided several night spots in Lubbock arresting 23 people Friday night. Offenders included varying racial groups and were held at multiple blocks including Magnolia and East Walnut Streets and the 174 block of Avenue. Charges covered disturbance and related offenses.
Khrushchev plans a week to ten days in Yugoslavia starting in Skopje and Belgrade to discuss Sino Soviet tensions and Tito's non aligned policy. He will likely meet Tito and discuss a second Belgrade conference of non aligned nations with Nasser support and GAR backing.
Fort Worth special services are pending for William Floyd Weir 60 who died at St Joseph's Hospital Saturday night He formerly lived in Lubbock at 1624 8th St and is survived by his wife Annie Mae Weir three children a sister Mrs Betty L Brock a brother C A Weir and C S Weir and his mother Mrs Cora Ann Weir also survived by two sons W Weir Sr and Glenn E Weir and a daughter Mrs Harald D Price with three grandchildren
Hundreds sign petitions opposing an atheist center in Belgion as debates over public school Bible readings and religious presence intensify. Citizens fear atheism may harm children while others defend rights and urge respectful dialogue.
Former South Korean military critic Song Chan was released from prison after a writ of habeas corpus was granted by the Seoul District Criminal Court. He waved to supporters as he left, apologizing for causing worry. The arrest followed an open letter criticizing Gen Park Chung Hee and the ruling junta.
The newly incorporated Smyer named Bill Plemons mayor by unanimous vote of 31 ballots. Aldermen named were Bill Milford Edmond Kraizen Allen Sims Foy Thompson and Sullivan. Officials to be sworn in Tuesday night LaVern McCann to administer. A town water system is under construction as Smyer moves to establish a charter ordinances and municipal services.
The Parks and Wildlife Commission forms merging agencies to oversee fish and game, parks, and wardens with broader arrest powers. Loans rules tighten with a new office, and Sunday bowling becomes legal. Veterans loan limits rise to 10000, discrimination laws shift, pool halls face city regulation, and city boundary edits expand limits. University and college name changes, court expansions, and hospital programs also appear.
A complex case unfolds as Myers and Donna Marie, linked to Chicago, travel with a hostage scheme ending in the killing of Carole Ballard and Margaret Wornicker near Belleville. Officers stop their car near Midland after a long pursuit with blood evidence guiding the arrest and trials set in Big Spring and Tahoka.
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