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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1964

Page

3

Clock-Like Raid Steals Gold Bars at Dorval Airport

Five gunmen raided Dorval International Airport taking gold bars valued at 81,690 and other goods worth over 20,000. They loaded two consignments from Switzerland and Nicaragua for the Canadian Copper Refining Company in Montreal. Police say the heist had inside-job indications and suspects are identified but not released. Airport staff fled to safety. one janitor fainted during the raid. The robbers ignored mink pelts and liquor crates amid a Quebec liquor strike.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Dorval International Airport Switzerland Nicaragua Canadian ‘Copper Refining Company, Ltd Montreal

Thai air force generals arrested in plot against government

Prime Minister Thanom Kittikachorn announced Monday the arrest of two more air force generals in connection with the December 3 plot to overthrow the Thai government. He declined to disclose their names.

Bangkok Thailand UPD Thanom Kittikachorn Air Force

Casablanca TV Films to Be Made in Morocco

Casablanca studio plans announce television film production in Morocco. Local venues and crews expected to collaborate with international producers. Filming to occur across major cities with potential cultural exchange initiatives.

Casablanca Morocco

Testimony Scheduled In Civil Suits In Three District Courts

Testimony is set to continue at 9 a m in three district court civil actions where juries were chosen Monday. Edgar L. Gamble seeks 6 650 in a 140th District Court collision case with Alvie G Ivey arising from a Nov 29 1962 wreck on U S Highway 62 and Slide Road. Jury lists include C A McDonald Everett Carver and others. In the 72nd District Court Jack Colbert seeks 1 200 against Nationwide Trailer Rental System over a defective tow bar. Jury members include Frank Koistra and others. In the 99th District Court A W Howard sues Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Co for on-the-job injuries near Slaton Feb 15 1963. jurors listed include John C Hart and others.

District Court Edgar L. Gamble Alvie G. Ivey U. S. Hwy. 62 Slide Road Gamble C. A Mc‘Donald Everett Carver R. C. Middleton Cecil J. Dulaney la Nora Dobbs Clarence K. Whiteside Fred L. Hill J. G. Smyth William V. Riddle John Virgil Smith Victor H. Lindsey Jack Colbert

Jury To Study Shooting Here

Dist Atty Alton R Griffin said grand jurors will study the Sunday shooting at Pauls Restaurant 513 E 23rd St in which James Hotshot Welch 25 was killed. Off duty policeman William H Britt 37 fired after intervening in a dispute and disarming Welch who drew a pistol and fired at a man.

Alton R. Griffin James Hotshot) Welch Paul's 23Rd St William H. Britt Welch Britt Griffin

Youth Charged With Burglary After Night Break-In

Felix Lugo an 18 year old resident of 202 Avenue H was charged with burglary of the private residence owned by Mrs Rena Herring at 531 41st Street. Police say Lugo broke a window and entered while Mrs Herring held him at gunpoint until officers arrived. He is held on a $3000 bond set by Justice of the Peace F R Land.

Justice of the Peace F. R. Land Felix Lugo Ave. H Rena Herring 41St St

Tech AAS Delegates Attend Regional Meet

Seven cadets and two angels from Texas Tech returned after attending the annual four day Cadet Corps regional conclave hosted by North Texas State University. Cadet Collie M. Hoean and Robert Sanford led the business session with other Tech officers including Richard P. Ward and Roland Cecil Davis. Lt. Col. George R. Hull and Capt. Albert Wilson also attended the event as Arnold Air Society supervisors.

Actress Anne Francis Wins Divorce Suit

Actress Anne Francis wins a divorce from Dr. Robert D. Abeloff, Beverly Hills dentist. Superior Court Judge Newcomb Condee grants $150 a month child support for daughter Jane, age 2, and $1,000 for legal fees. The couple married January 31 1960 and separated last July.

Los Angeles Anne Francis Robert D. Abeloff Beverly Hills Superior Court Newcomb Condee Miss Francis Jane Abeloff

Amahl's Night Visitors shines at Wayland tonight

Wayland Baptist College presents Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors at Gates Auditorium in Plainview tonight at 8. The cast features 11 year old Steve Grant with alternating Amahl partners Darlene Curtis and Ruth Reid. Performances continue to Plainview High School Thursday. Libya has a new hospital.

Plainview Wayland Baptist College Menotti Amahl Gates Auditorium Wayland Steve Grant R. B. Grant Darlene Curtis Childress Steve Ruth Reid Lubbock Carol Ayers Amarillo Cliff Harden Eunice N.M Kasper Russell Hughes Beaumont King Melchior Phil Langley King Balthazar Bob Storrs Denver Colo Page Deborah Vasconcelos Dick Cherry Rita Henry Pauline Walker Betty Williams Carrie Sue Perry Duane Harris Tom Lyons Bob Gray

New Bartenders Praised Burglars Stir Kansas City Scene

A private club run by William Bartlett drew praise from a patron who called the owner to commend the new bartenders. Police arrested Chester Dye and Mrs Wilberta Jones nearby, recovering a TV set six bottles of whisky six beers and a roll of nickels. they face burglary and grand larceny charges.

Kansas City Kan William Bartlett Bartlett Overland Park Chester Dye Wilberta Jones

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