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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1963
Page
7
A severe winter storm swept across the area bringing slick streets and zero and subzero temperatures. Travel conditions deteriorated as blowing snow reduced visibility, with accidents reported nationwide and several Texas locales recording record lows while nightly temperatures plunged into the single digits and teens.
An airman tampered with T 38 planes at Reese AFB causing nose gear removal from sockets overnight on December 12. Six jets were damaged but repairable in about two hours with all 28 ATC bases briefed. Williams AFB jets also damaged. security review expected and Rep Arends urged congressional inquiry.
In Takeo Cambodia Prince Sihanouk and Premier Novadom clash over a broadcast linking celebrations of Asian leaders deaths to U.S. relations. Sprouse is accused of a veiled warning to sever ties if the prince urged celebrations of Sarit Thanarat Diem and related figures. Washington seeks clarification amid tensions.
After heavy snows an array of wrecks occurred in Lubbock and Plains. A trailer truck owned by Cone Gin Inc overturned east of Lubbock injuring Coneman and his son and two Magdalenos Guitirez and Guitirre z. Head end collisions left two more injured on different streets. A three car pile up near College Ave and 19th St sent several residents to doctors. A separate icy street incident in Plains left 25 year old Gerald Kent Anderson with head injuries. A London fund to honor President Kennedy rose to 22400 with Princess Lee Radziwill among donors and a cap of 280 per person.
A partial message mentions Mr and Mee Hare Me fet MES Herbert, Bape Mr and St allie ee vant Tot Th. The legible names suggest a personal note or informal correspondence with several individuals, but the overall context remains unclear.
FBI agents searched a San Francisco Valley house and recovered a box tied to a ransom case involving Frank Sinatra. They offered few details while noting attempts to route funds via telephonic transfers and a drop at a service station in Oakland.
Meadow and New Home teams reached the Meadow Invitations finals after strong semifinal showings. Jeffcoat and Travis Keith led Meadow in win momentum while Wellman trailed 31 25 in the other semifinal. Connie Holland scored for Meadow and Deb Juinsin led the opponents in a hard fought game.
The story reports abduction details involving Phil Cortson and a younger Sinatra, with a suspect in a trunk and others tied on the floor in a vehicle near Ropesville. Frank Sinatra Jr. was at his mother’s Bel Air home as agents pursued clues, while his father remained unavailable. Also noted are ransom currency details and an FBI distribution alert amid ongoing investigations.
Sudan upset Sundown in the Sun Down tourney semifinals as Mudgett scored 28 points and Jolene Dean added 23 for the Class A champions. New Deal beat Sundown B 74 to reach the final against Sudan, with Phil Rogan scoring 17 and Cathy Pirtle 11 for Sundown B. Morton defeated Bula 56-11 in the consolation finals. In boys action, Bula and Tahoks reached the final, with Morton and Seagraves slated for third place.
Midwestern University extended its undefeated streak to seven with a 78-76 victory over Abilene Christian. The game remained tight throughout as the lead changed hands several times.
President Johnson and officials navigate post Kennedy era with emphasis on price stability and tax cuts to spur growth while maintaining wage policies. He meets labor and industry leaders and writes to Mali’s Aldo Moro as diplomatic ties deepen amid calls for responsible pricing and global peace.
The Senate Bailes Committee seeks presidential authority to obtain Robert G. Baker’s federal income tax returns amid questions about potential conflicts of interest and outside business dealings. Baker, a former Senate aide, says no committee vote has occurred and notes no clear evidence of wrongdoing.
Hershel Newsom president of the National Grange predicted Congress will act on wheat legislation before March 1 after a Grange sponsored two day meeting with nine farm groups in Chicago. The Farm Bureau finished its annual convention and Johnson plans a Dec 18 meeting with crop leaders to discuss and push cotton and grain bills.
Ten miners were killed and several seriously injured in a mine blast in Kyushu fifty miles northwest of the Mikawa coal mine. Seven of 174 miners were trapped. one was found alive but badly hurt. Bodies of the others were recovered early today. Paris reports that Dean Rusk arrived from Washington pledging renewed support to NATO allies and expecting talks with President de Gaulle.
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