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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1964

Page

2

Former Sheriff Faces Murder Charge in Texas Case

Colorado County Texas former sheriff Frank F Hoegemeyer 79 is charged with the murder of Jack Darnell Sadler 26 of Valley Mills. Investigators say Sadler helped load used tires used to fuel his funeral pyre on Hoegemeyer's ranch where remains were found.

Columbus Tex Jack Darnell Sadler Texas Frank F. Hoegemeyer Colorado County Sadler Valley Mills Hollis Sullivan Sullivan Marvin Buller Hoegemeyer Patsy Gray Sillivan Grayland Sadler Buller Colorado River State Department For Public Safety Rangers

Defense cites witness lie over timing of Ruby talk

Ruby defense affidavits allege police Sgt. P. T. Dean lied about talking with Jack Ruby ten minutes after Lee Harvey Oswald was shot. Televised footage reportedly shows Dean in the basement more than 21 minutes after the shooting, contradicting his testimony. Oswald's assassination tied to President Kennedy.

Dallas UPI Jack Ruby Lee Harvey Oswald P. T. Dean Ruby Oswald City Hall John F. Kennedy Dean Kennedy

May Speak To Delegates Wednesday

Atlantic City N J AP networks have been alerted that President Johnson may address the Democratic National Convention delegates Wednesday night. If he goes ahead he could announce a running mate, with convention director Leonard Reinsch saying networks are ready for a White House time request after Johnson is nominated.

Atlantic City N.J Johnson Leonard Reinsch White House Reingth Reinsch

Burglars Steal $50,000 In Furs From Store

Burglars breached an office above the French Poodle on Connecticut Avenue and lowered into the shop through the ceiling. They escaped with furs valued near $50,000, despite an extensive alarm system and a steel rear door. The store is owned by Mrs. Alvin Epstein.

Washington Connecticut Avenue Alvin Epstein

Harvests Rise Across Texas Amid Mixed Weather

The USDA reports cotton and grain sorghum harvesting progressing nationwide in Texas. Cotton at 14 percent, sorghum 45 percent complete, corn 51 percent, peanuts 6 percent, rice 55 percent. Some regions show drought while others benefit from showers raising range prospects.

Austin UPI High Plains Texas Hhigh Plains South Texas USDA

Lynn County farmer brings first bale of 1964 cotton

W E Pierce from Draw community produced Lynn County s first 1964 cotton bale at 6 pm Monday. About 2000 pounds of seed cotton yielded a 450 pound bale with 850 pounds of seed, ginned by O Donnell Co op Gin in ToHoka. The bale is on display downtown and Pierce earns a 50 cent premium plus additional county premiums via the ToHoka Chamber of Commerce. The crop comes from Lankhart 57 semi irrigated cotton planted in late April.

O'Donnell W. E. Pierce Draw Lynn County Weldon Martin O'Donnell Co-op Martin Tohoka

Johnson Walks at White House Amid Political Quiet

President Johnson spent 35 minutes walking the White House south grounds in a routine day that drew headlines for its off the record chatter and a new record of nine laps. He met officials on budget matters signed a child health bill and spoke with Seaborg. Newsmen noted no decisive political moves though Luci Johnson's early trip to Atlantic City was cited.

Washington Johnson White House South Grounds Johnsson Beagles Glenn T. Seaborg Atomic Energy Commission Veterans Administration Atlantic City

Formal Opening Next Month New Plainview City Hall

Plainview's new 200000 city hall opened for business with boxes and disarray signaling the move from the old site is incomplete. Mayor M B Hood said a formal opening would be held early next month. The building houses executive, accounting, public works, safety, traffic, welfare and engineering offices.

Plainview M. B. Hood City of Plainview Plainview Architect John Kerr

Dulin Named Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year

Ronald Leo Dulin, 24, of New Home, selected Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year by the New Home Young Farmer Chapter. He will compete for the area title at the Area Young Farmers convention Sept 5 in Midland. Dulin, son of Mr and Mrs Jimmy Dulin of Tahoka, is active in the Farm Bureau and the Duroc association.

New Home Ron Leo Dulin Midland Leonard Wilson Ronnie Jimmy Dulin Tahoka Dulin Farm Bureau Duroc Association

Athens Child Fatally Struck By Automobile

In Athens Texas a 22 month old child, Ivis Marie Holt, died after following a boy across Texas 31 to retrieve a ball from a motel driveway. The driver was Samuel Slay 74, of Itar family, who identified the scene and was interviewed by police.

Athens Tex Ivis Marie Holt Robert Templin Texas Ing Po Samuel Slay Itar Dallas

Official Boo Ntic City Update 1964 Atlas Democrats

Fragmentary OCR notes describe the Democratic National Convention coverage and a tribute to President John F. Kennedy with references to President Johnson and the Democratic Party.

Boontic City ATLA Democra Johnson Democratic Party John F. Kene

Man Dies In Destruction Job Collapse

In Stephenville Texas UPI reports 62 year old George Lester collapsed while aiding demolition at the Erath County jail. He fell two stories into brick rubble and died at a hospital. Bobby Wilson of Wilson Salvage Co said Lester swung a sledge hammer to dismantle a steel section when he suddenly collapsed. Wilson tried to reach him but was unable.

Stephenville UPI George. L Lester Erath County Bobby Wilson Wilson Salvage Co Midland Wilson

Cable-Nelson rental plan promotion noted

Rental option advertised with cost deduction toward purchase later. Prompt to inquire about plan today and learn terms for potential future ownership.

Father of Three Admits Armed Robbery Incidents

Brentwood New York police say a 33 year old Black man, married and father of three daughters, admitted two robberies on August 17. He allegedly forced victims into car trunks, robbed one pair of witnesses, and photographed another young woman in an adult scene.

Brentwood N.Y Major Harden Harden Donald Pearsall Arthur Rice Pearsalls Rice Jtrunk Pearsall Arthur Reid Reid

Lodge Sees U.S Viet Nam Win

UPI reports Henry Cabot Lodge Johnson’s special representative said policies in South Viet Nam could lead to victory. He tours NATO capitals to urge increased aid and meets Chancellor Erhard in Bavaria while Western Germany weighs ongoing economic support with limited political involvement.

UPI Henry Cabot Lodge Johnson South Viet Nam Lodge NATO Copenhagen Ludwig Erhard Erhard West ‘Germany

Indian Still In Jail After Tulia Shooting

The 52 year old Indian man John Martinez remains jailed in Swisher County on an aggravated assault charge after an August 12 shooting incident with officers that followed an eviction dispute at his residence south of Tulia. His house burned and about 26 dogs were impounded or stray. Martinez was wounded by a shotgun blast to the legs and is hospitalized.

John Martinez Here Swisher County Darrall. Smith Texas Hoyet Burnam Farm Burnam Ry ‘Martinez Smith Simsa Hing Matinez

Lea County Fair Opens Wednesday With Service Theme

The 1964 Lea County Fair in Lovington runs Wednesday through Saturday. It is dedicated to Mrs. Bea Fort of the Lea County Extension Service, with livestock entries arriving at 4 p.m. today. Wednesday events include weighing at 8 a.m., queen contest at 10 a.m., parade at 4 p.m., barbecue at 6 p.m., and rodeo at 8 p.m.

Lovington Lea County Melvin Bea) Fort Lea County Extension’ Service Jake McClure

Post Office Robbery in El Paso by Sunglassed Gunman

A young man wearing sunglasses held up a northeast El Paso U S Post Office substation with a revolver and escaped with more than 1000 dollars after telling clerk Victoria Alarcon to hand over the cash. He waited inside near a telephone then fled with a second man who was in a waiting car.

EL Paso UPI U.S Victoria Alarcon

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