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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1963

Page

5

Plane Falls in Florida With No Sign of Explosion

Reports state the plane crashed in a swampy area several miles west of Miami International Airport near the Tamiami Trail. A squall line was reported nearby as the takeoff occurred. investigators saw no fuselage signs of an ex, and pilots mention possible emergency landing attempts.

Ities Wallace Miami Tamiami Trail U.S Coast Guard Everglades National Park State Forest Roy W. Almquist Rosemont Minn Florida Tampa Ralph B. Maxwell Gordon Swann Shark River

Lanotte Named Director at First National Here

Loyd M Lanotte president of Time Freight Inc elected to the board of directors of First National Bank here following a monthly bank meeting. He joined Time Freight in 1953 and has served as president since 1958. He is active in civic and industrial affairs and holds multiple local posts.

Loyd M. Lanotte T.I.M.E. Freight, Inc First National Lanotte National Motor Freight Company United Fund Chamber of Commerce Western Highway Institute ATA Regular Common Carriers Conference Middle West Tariff Bureau Red Raider Club Helen Nick Dan Lubbock View Christian Church 43Rd St

Wreckage Sighted 43 Miles Southwest of Miami Iowa

Proximity marker locates the northwest Orient Airlines jet wreckage about 43 miles southwest of Miami Iowa with 43 persons aboard as reported by AP wirephoto.

Miami

Search for Lost Ship Called Off

The Coast Guard called off the Atlantic phase of the search for the Tanker Marine Sulphur Queen. Four planes continued scanning the Gulf of Mexico while the vessel and its 39 crew remain missing after a weeklong routine run from Beaumont Texas to Norfolk Virginia. The molten sulphur cargo could cause a catastrophic explosion if exposed to seawater.

Miami UPS Coast Guard Atlantic Gulf of Mexico Beaumont Tex Norfolk

Balloon Launching Rescheduled for Mars Tape Study

Princeton University scientists report a balloon launch to record Mars atmosphere spectra using a 660 foot tall Stratoscope II package. The giant tandem balloon event, postponed by high winds, is planned for today to seek evidence about life on Mars.

Palestine, Tex UPI Princeton University Mars

Cooper's Orbit Jaunt Pushed To Mid May

NASA shifted the planned MA-9 booster flight for astronaut Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr. to mid May after a flight control issue. The endurance mission would span about 18 to 22 orbits, marking the longest American orbital ride to date.

Jouston Leroy Gordon R Jr Center Cooper

Story Of Two Fates Unfolds

Mrs Florence Swail of Niles told reporters a tale of two couples split by tragedy. Anton Smigel and wife Sal flew to Miami with Joe Srodelski and Rose, then each couple took different planes to Chicago to avoid sharing a crash fate. Flight 705 vanished after leaving Miami. Mrs Swail is sister of Mrs Smigel.

Chicago API Florence Swail Niles Anton Smigel Bank For Niles Miami Sal Joe Srodelski Park Ridge Rose Northwest Orient Airlines Delta Swant Smigel

Downtown Development Corp Officials Plan Parking Changes

In a meeting city leaders and business advocates discuss creating better parking at downtown spots. Attending were G. P. Kuykendall James Baker Jack Payne John Halsey Joe Phillips Joe Nissar Bert Bernstein Rheta Martin Dr D M Wiggins A B Davis and Parker F Prouty president of the Downtown Development Corp.

G.P. Kuykendall James Baker Jack Payne John Halsey Joe Phillips

Connally Plan HITS SNAG in Texas Legislature

Senate debates the burglary tools bill amid delays as 21 quorum not met. House passes felony for possessing burglary tools with a felony-convicted only amendment. Other measures include redistricting plans for Harris and Dallas counties, tourist agency proposals, annexation bills, public meeting access, sulfur tax cut, and medical care for the aged.

Smith Senate House Legislative Committee Harris County Dallas County Dallas Bruce Alger House State Affairs Committee Chet Brooks Houston State ‘Affairs Committee House Revenue and Taxation Committee Texas Louisiana Constitutional Amendments Committee Senate Water Committee Water Development Board

Icy Weather Disrupts Texas Crops and Roads

A cold wave injures crops including cotton tomatoes and cantaloupes across West Texas. Alpine reports five inches of snow at noon with others receiving two inches in Lubbock Abilene San Angelo and more. Roads iced and schools closed across multiple districts with high absenteeism in Lubbock Public Schools and 31 traffic accidents reported by police.

Texas Alpine Lubbock Abilene San Angelo Marfa el Paso San Antonio Victoria Fredericksburg Kerrville Comfort Austin South Plains Olton Ropesville Reese Afb Frenship Seminole Meadow Southland Denver City Cooper Wellman Muleshoe Farwell Sudan Bula Pep Hermleigh Ira Fluvanna Snyder Seventh-Day Adventist

Body Believed Lost Under Ice After Falls Plunge

Police say the man swept over Horseshoe Falls Sunday likely will not be recovered until spring due to thick ice on the lower Niagara River. Unidentified, witnesses say he entered the rapids about 20 feet above the Canadian Falls. Dr. Thomas Stim of Amherst documented the plunge on color film. black and white photos from the film were released by Stim to AP.

Niagara Falls Ont Horseshoe Falls Niagara River Thomas Stim Amherst Buffalo N.Y Stim Associated Press Ambhurst

British Atom Expert To Head Ship Study

LONDON AP Dr R G Hurst an atomic energy expert was named director of research for the British Ship Research Association. The government contemplates building the first nuclear driven ship, a freighter or liner. Hurst has led the atomic energy research establishment plant at Dounreay since I.

London R. G. Hurst British Ship Research Association Hurat Atomic Energy Research Establishment Dounreay

Relatives search as Northwest Orient plane missing near Miami

Relatives from Illinois and other states gathered at the Fairfield airport awaiting news of Northwest Orient Flight 305 from Miami. Families described their routine Florida trips and watched for updates as the missing plane remained unaccounted for with the last arrival time showing 305 p.m.

Larry Linn William Melahn Crystal S Lake Arnold Melahn Northwest Orient Miami Cary U Lauderdale-by-the-sea Fla Melahn Beulah Florida Fairfield Rubin Chaplik Chicago Ellynne Ivy O'Hare Northwest Orient Airlines

Snow Storms Hit Southeast With Arctic Cold North

The storm driven weather cut schools and traffic from Florida to the Appalachians and sent a polar air blast across the nation. Snow and rain soaked the South with up to a foot forecast in some areas and 16 below in Wisconsin.

Appalachians Florida Texas Rio Grande Valley Lone Rock Wis Alpena Mich Stevens Point South Wincchester Weather Bureau Washington Virginia New England

Salinger backs off 50 mile hike amid fitness council note

President hopeful Salinger acknowledged poor fitness after a six mile hike and said he will ease into walking more gradually. The Marine hike winner Lt. Donald Bernath crossed first in 11 hours 44 minutes with Rita Morris sprinting 25 yards at the finish. Maj. Gen. Wieseman attended, underscoring the event’s weight.

Donald L. Bernath Bernath Wauseon Ohio Frederick Wieseman 2Nd Marine Division Rita Morris Jacksonville Miss Morris Salinger Council On Physical Fitness White House Physical Fitness Council Council

Major differences remain as mayor awaits news on strike progress

Mayor Robert Wagner, ill with fever, waits for reports from publishers and striking printers amid a 67 day New York newspaper blackout. Aide says City Hall mediation hinges on those reports as differences persist. Elmer Brown blames publishers while urging economic pay and shorter hours as the key to settlement.

NEW York Robert F. Wagner City Hall Wagner Publishers Association of New York City Elmer Brown Afl-Cio International Typographical Union Brown Colorado

Senators Clash Over Kennedy Policy and Skybolt Fallout

Senator Javits urged Kennedy to steady the ship after the Skybolt cancellation sparked criticism. Senate leader Mansfield and Humphrey urged an end to irresponsible talks. GOP lawmakers denied Keating statements and criticized perceived intraparty tensions amid broader foreign policy strains.

Keating House ‘Armed Services Committee Stratton Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Sen Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Mansfield Javits Kennedy Charles de Gaulle United States

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