Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lubbock Avalanche Journal in Lubbock, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1964

Page

7

Cuba water dispute at Guantanamo prompts US reaction

The Cuban pumping station supplies about 2 million gallons daily to Guantanamo Bay with 16 million stored. Officials discuss possible US actions, including a blockade or Marines deployment, as Cuba denies access and a tense exchange with Havana unfolds.

Gitmo Joffison See Defense Ca S McNatmara Sed Dean Rusk Onehin Department Sarge Embry Havana Florida United States Guantiname Naleras Suply

Bitter cold grips South Plains with light snow flurries

A fresh, though weak, cold front moved over the South Plains on Thursday bringing bitter temperatures. Lubbock and nearby stations reported the coldest readings with highs around 26 degrees and lows near 22. Light snow flurries were observed in Otten, Lockney, and Hale Center, while other areas saw no precipitation. The Weather Bureau expected continued frigid temperatures for three days with at least light snow possible across parts of the region.

South Plains Labbock Weather Bureau Labove Gay Tebe Otten Lockney Hale Center iMatador Feydada Crosbyton Silverton

Viet Nam siege operation hits Viet Cong strongholds

The massive helicopter backed assault near Thanh Hoa Island south of Saigon lasted 20 days. Government forces claim heavy Viet Cong losses while U.S. advisers question the toll claiming such numbers have not been confirmed.

Fong River de Arcely Benight Agai Thanh Paw Island Saigon Amerida Royal Air Force Wing Mankder Apescrei

Russians Warn of US Action

Soviet officials warned that the United States would face retaliation if Cuba’s naval base at Guantanamo Bay were seized. The communique referenced Cuban supplies and implied a forthcoming article detailing Moscow’s stance.

United States Georgé A. Smathers Flago Cuba Kenneth B. Keating RNY U.S Willian C. Crame 2 R-Ela Castro Guantanamo Paul G. Rogers D-Fla House John J Sikes Naval Havana Moscow Ulan

Birth notices parade through Lubbock area hospitals

Local births report numerous babies delivered at West Texas, Methodist, and Lubbock hospitals. Parents include workers from city services, hospitals, and various businesses. weights ranged around 6 pounds to over 9 pounds with multiple infants born Thursday and Wednesday.

Edward Olivie West ‘Texas Hospital City of Labbees

Officials Cut Off Prisoners Smoking

A federal panel condemned smoking as a health hazard within 48 hours of ruling. Prisoners in Jefferson County Jail faced restrictions as authorities cut off smoking privileges amid safety concerns.

Louisville Tefferson County Louisvile Caieatre de Privileg- Paeaed Iscinline. i

Snowbound Panhandle Tackles Severe Blizzard Conditions

Ten people are known dead as a new blizzard blankets the Panhandle and eastern New Mexico. Winds up to 45 mph whip drifting snow. roads closed from the Canadian River northward. Ranchers move cattle to pens. fuel supplies dwindle as towns like Borger and Groom report widespread isolation.

New Mexico Panhandle South Piaing Texas New Borger Ceinice Prac Evans Roy Borger Tex Wyoming Colorado Kansas Oklahoma Sion Raton National Farwell Bn Cathey Texas Panhandle Canadian River Oklahoma Highway Patrol Oklahoma Panhandle Cathey

Camelot Cast Earns Praise For Bright Production

The review lauds the Camelot revival highlighting Shaner Penka as Lancelot and Carson as a charming co star. Hailed are Loewe’s songs What Do the Simple Folk Do and Loved Once in Silence with strong supporting turns by McGuire and Melville Cooper as King Pellinore.

Dante Carson Shaner Penka McGuire Sir Lancelot Sear Garrison Moi Melville Cooperin Pellinore Nanda Gwyllum Evans Merlin Brenden Burke Mordréd Vérvei

Mummy Move Clears Way for Lab Study at Last

Archaeologists halted work as a sarcophagus was moved to a nearby dump. The mummy, 1 860 years old, was placed in the morgue under Italian law for judicial purposes. Officials expect to clear legalities by Saturday and transport the body to labs, then a museum. Some say the young woman may be from a patrician or oriental lineage, tomb features suggesting an oriental rite.

Parid Iere Rispoli Rome

One in Three Berlin Dwellings Ruined in World War I

A World War I era report notes that about one third of West Berlin dwelling units were destroyed or made uninhabitable and around three billion cubic feet of rubble had to be removed. The figures underscore the widespread destruction and postwar reconstruction needs.

Berlin West Berlin

Planning Commission Approves Zoning Change Amid Debate

The Planning Commission approved several zoning requests despite opposition. Key votes included C-3 commercial zoning on Parkway Dr and Walnut Ave, with conditions for a screening fence and 45-foot setbacks. Aubrey Faulkner led the denial attempt, but the panel overruled, citing potential residential development and property values in nearby blocks.

Bouls Murtee Heate and Moore Bia Kastriah Planning Commission City Counieil Charles L. Delins Jerry Nislar Parkway Walnut Ave Murfee Bill Crockett Burr Murtes Kastan Burt North Side Parkway Aubrey Faulkner Sydney Moore Faulkner

US seeks plutonium plant inspection to curb nuclear spread

The United States proposed international inspection of a plutonium plant slated for closure and urged the Soviet Union to join in private talks on a global ban on nuclear weapons. Russian reaction was sharp with polemics and Czechoslovakia joined the outcry.

Geneva APT United States Soviet Union Czechoslovakia

Unclear OCR item about ranch region and possible bodies

Fragmentary report notes a ranch in a northern county struck by snow. Officials fear more remains may be found in stranded automobiles and isolated terrain as conditions subsided on Thursday.

R. T Nide Tanch Cam

Plane crash toll climbs toward five in Pecos county

In Pecoinig Nevada a four engine plane crash Thursday night left at least four dead with officials indicating the death toll could reach five. Emergency crews searched the wreckage and began identifying victims.

Peconig Nev

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Department Hoe Nunty Jackson DiWash Guantanamo Bay Frank J Scott Critfeal Lausche Lantless Hugh Scott- 4 R-Pa TE Castro Guantanaimo Our State’ Department Viet Nam Mee Randall Mack Hase Ans i Uiysachway Werdnesday Treshire Hospital E& B Ee “Randalph Baling Hoxchal Adkinson Bheet Metalite Ute 'Thomas Becton West “‘Texan Hospital Texas Tech Harvey George Lusilke Vernon Welzhtre W.mn Thy Methodist Hospital John Srnthermars Methodist Hospital Rail & Ball Janae Carroll Burehary Arashiy Rti Jimamy Graves Lite Park Osteopathic Donald Herring Dubbothk Tai Lubbock Gateopathic “Hospital Mer Juan Diaz Ey Flying Gin Jose Jemaek-Pompa Zene Place Lubbock Mie Tayi H. Shibsierels ALR Tatini Abttchett Lee _Andyman Thapres al Adi Brickner Garage Aes James ‘Fardlog Te Aiday Tahorer Tul Goeres Loewe Thor Nadie Jim Bob Bryan Howard Schmidt Igstorr Jack Kastan Edward Comite Relals Us A Lamar Fiewings Church Piperiy Ile Bussito 34Th ‘Street Charles Waters EB. Guillot Avenis 50Th Street Dre V.v.clark L. Brann Canton Ave Frankford Avenue Jn- al Mening Slaton City Hall D. David “Tipple Eastiman Roy ‘Grimes Murtee W. B. Holmes Hance Smith UD East
Search Courier

Search the Lubbock Avalanche Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lubbock Avalanche Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication