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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1963

Page

2

Refugees Smash Gate and Flee to Austria

A chaotic border incident at the Czechoslovak border near Haugsdorf involved a Danish driver, Joerg Larson, and others who attempted an escape by breaching a gate. The episode followed a plan to reach Vienna with help from Prague contacts, ending with continued efforts to evade capture as authorities pursued the escape route.

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Crossing Picket Lines Weigh AFL-CIO Ties in Texas

Texas unions consider resolutions amid cross picket lines at Shell Oil plants sparking a clash with AFL-CIO strategy. Hank Brown, AFL-CIO president, rules a watered down measure may not be submitted while unions debate support for Roy Evans or Maley as secretary treasurer of Texas organized labor.

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Lubbock Swim Club awards 50 mile certificates

Forty two members of the Lubbock Swim Club received Red Cross Swim and Stay Fit certificates at the KN Clapp Pool picnic. The program encourages regular swimming until 50 miles or more, with 18 awardees earning 50 mile marks and several others qualifying for recognition.

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Four Sign With Naval Reserve Division Here

Four men enlist in a six year Navy reserve hitch and will drill at the U S Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Training Center. They will perform two weeks of training annually. The men include Joe Orr a Texas Tech author Russell Mooney an attendant at a service station and John O Donnell a Texas Tech freshman and more details follow about their education and affiliations.

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Rainmaker Weather Plot Spoils Anniversary Plans

An eccentric figure called the Rainmaker, hidden by a pseudonym, plans a prolonged rainfall event to boost local trade and tourism, signaling a tense contract dispute with Green’s lawyer. Meanwhile in Hong Kong observers and New York retail experts discuss a Pearl River water tanker project, with Sept 16 set to begin operations and a $380 million estimate for a major water management effort.

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Navy isolates Vidshipmen over meningitis outbreak

In San Diego a group of midshipmen from the US Naval Academy and Tripler Army Hospital staff were quarantined at the Naval Training Center after a meningitis case. William Reinicke Jr. is identified among trainees, with reports of illness and limited conditions as the Navy implements protective measures.

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Ex-Brink's Guard Story Of A Crime

A former Brink's guard was sentenced after a crime involving theft and flight. The defendant admitted taking funds, planning, and using a friend to move money, with police inquiry and nationwide alert. He faced prison and probation, with restitution ordered to the victim.

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City Man Is Sentenced To Prison In Forgery Case

A City man was sentenced to prison after conviction on forgery and passing a forged instrument charges. The defendant, identified as HP Sanders, received time served credits and will be imprisoned at the state facility. The case involved a $200 to $450 check alteration tied to Ell Mhew Supply Co from last August amid a hung jury in the prior trial.

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Texans in Congress Prepare for Rights March Day

Texas senators and most House members plan to stay at Capitol Hill for a large rights march while about 3 million demonstrators gather. Only Sen John Tower plans to travel to West Virginia for a luncheon and return quickly. House attendance is urged to pass emergency railroad legislation to avert a national walkout by midnight.

Seati Sng Washington Congress House Capitol Hill John Tower White Sulphur Springs West Va District of Columbia Capitol Omar Burleson Anson George Mahon Lubbock C. C. Fisher San Angelo Simation Sen Ralphie Hhorough

Two Lubbock Men Injured In Mishap

Two Lubbock men were injured Tuesday afternoon when their pickup truck overturned miles east of Anton on US 60. Lt Edward Norris, driver, was treated at Medical Arts Hospital in Littlefield and released. Passenger Fant Long remained hospitalized for observation.

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Subversive Plot in Colombia Uncovered

EL Tiempo reports a subversive plot among navy officers uncovered at Cartagena military base. Several persons linked to the affair were named. Defense Minister Alberto Ruiz navigated confirming an investigation but withheld full outcome details.

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Connally links juvenile crime to social problems at East Texas police event

Gov. John Connally told the East Texas Police Officers Association that juvenile crime costs the nation up to 20 billion dollars annually and will grow as Texas cities expand. He urged a defined crime prevention program, court improvements, state local lawman cooperation, school assistance, and public support to address personal problems behind crime. officers elected new leadership for the association, including Longview sheriff and Tyler officials.

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Four-Alarm Fire Destroys Homes in Grand Prairie

A heavy four alarm fire swept through Grand Prairie damaging three homes and a fourth structure. Firefighters from Dallas and nearby units battled the blaze for hours, with a firefighter collapsing from heat exhaustion. The incident began around 10 pm and caused thousands of dollars in damage with several residents displaced.

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Mistrial Declared in Dallas Burglary Trial

A mistrial was declared in the 72nd District Court burglary trial of a 52 year old Dallas man Hampton Bradford after jurors could not reach a verdict. The case involved a burglary at the Buckingham residence on SMARI St and the theft of a Lincoln Continental valued at 6809 with other items. Evidence indicated the suspect did not receive any of the missing property.

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Test Of Manned Moon Vehicle Slated Today

White Sands Missile Range note details a scheduled 8 am CST launch of an Apollo suborbital test rocket. The mission will test the spacecraft’s capability and propulsion, with a controlled parachute recovery plan and a desert landing about six miles from the launch site in New Mexico.

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