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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1963

Page

2

Washington March Leaders Set Meeting With Kennedy

White House confirmed President Kennedy will meet civil rights march leaders in the Oval Office. Pierre Salinger noted organizers asked for the meeting as Congress weighs a broader civil rights package and labor issues. The discussion comes amid Senate plans and potential emergency actions over a nationwide rail strike.

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Fear Of Germany Seen In Russia Fear Of Germany Seen In Russia

Soviet readers and people fear Germany as a potential power after the nulling of Pact terms. The article notes Russia’s concern about German rearmament and the shifting balance of power following recent strategic developments.

Germany Russia

Moonshine Murderer Surrenders Quietly

A fugitive involved in a moonshine case surrendered to authorities Monday in the northwest region. He faced a sheriff and police chief in a tense moment as he gave up after threats and a family appeal.

Group Plans To Block Picketing Of Governor

The White Citizens Councils and allied groups announce a plan to surround Governor Connally with thousands to prevent a Negro demonstration in Austin on August 28. Joiner says IWCC backs the governor against civil rights measures and will coordinate a rights parade with supporters from Amvarite Houston San Antonio Austin and Lahbeck.

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Vandals Target School and Nearby Properties

Vandals smashed glass panes of office doors at Clarall Thompson Junior High School during remodeling. A vehicle parked at the lot lost a $2.95 mirror and a dot-shaped emblem. A $4 electric saw vanished from a pickup truck. A resident reported two checks totaling 1076 stolen from a Humble service station’s cash register.

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Silverton Elevator Receives First Grain Load

MeJimsey delivered the first load of grain sorghum to Harvest Queen Elevator on Monday. The 270 pounder tested 25 percent moisture and weighed 54 pounds per bushel. He farms three and a half miles southeast of town on the Brooksher place, with a 3 000 pound per acre yield and a $25 premium for the season’s first maize. Cairo Egyptian bankers worry over hard money credit losses.

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Women’s Group Installs Officers in Lubbock

The Lubbock Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Assn held a meeting Monday at Johnson Heise Restaurant. Ruth Ras led as new president, with about 50 members present. New officers included Ler Martin as senior president Frank Galloway as recording secretary Oma Thomas as corresponding secretary and Jean Woods as treasurer.

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Two Boys Hurt In Tumble From Track

Two boys were injured while tumbling from a track and were hospitalized in West Texas Hospital Monday night. Steven Russell and Rodney Alien, sons of local residents, were reported in good condition after the incident.

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Texas Tech Bands Named To National Intercollegiate Band

Nineteen Texas Tech musicians join top players from across the country to form the ninth National Intercollegiate Band at Arizona University. The group will rehearse in two bands and ensembles under Cmdr Brendler and host conductor Jack Lee, with a concert scheduled for August 31.

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Tech Ex Named To Newspaper Post

Wichita Falls editor announces two staff promotions at the Record-News Don James becomes city editor succeeding the late Clifford Clines James is a Wichita Falls native and Midwestern University graduate Lam bert named state editor and former courthouse and police reporter for the Record-News also promoted The Meramec Caverns management in Stanton Mon hires dozens of college boys to drive bats from the cave and raise a screen to keep them out They call the effort Opera fron Cavehat

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Death in Waxahachie: Thelma Thompson not raped

Autopsy findings rule out rape in the stabbing death of Thelma Thompson 51 a Waxahachie pioneer. Her body was found on a railroad right of way near her home early Saturday with no sign of struggle or evidence of killing elsewhere. Texas Rangers shifted focus from robbery to murder as a possible cause.

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London bus crash injures seven at seaside outing

UPI reports a double-decker bus carrying 25 London bus drivers and their wives was wedged under a low bridge during a Sunday seaside outing. Seven people were injured.

London

Scientists Debate Origin of Tekites Pebbles

Some scientists believe tekites are from a long-lost exploded planet, while others argue they formed on earth. The dark glassy pebbles are scattered across the elade region, prompting ongoing discussion about their true origin.

Earth

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