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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1964

Page

5

Cuban threats spur expanded presidential security in Florida

Reports say a rumored Cuban threat led to heightened protective measures for President Johnson during a Florida visit. Air Force transports altered markings, planes moved, fighter patrols hovered nearby, and a helicopter kept pace with Johnson’s closed limousine while Secret Service chiefs stayed close.

Air Force Florida Atlantic Caribbean Sunshine Miami Lapelonte Johnson Auto Miami Beach LBJ James J. Rowley Gerald Behn White House Secret Service Kennedy St. Louis Salinger Beach Tohnson Palm Springs Calif Oneverian Creswds Wade Trong

Unclear OCR Draft of Names and Weights in Local Meet

Fragmented OCR text lists individuals and weights with scattered scores and names. References to athletes and figures include Hosea, Ser, Moy, Fitewe, Durst, Meadow, Totabneck, Qeomepattes, and Burdeck Construction. Details are partial and garbled, not forming a coherent event report.

Gaby Kimbo Yeurasl Hosea Armen Ser Moy Fitewe Durst Meadow Tee W Farm Sakecer

Convicted Estes Associate Found Dead in Amarillo

Reported events indicate a linked robbery case in Albuquerque, with an Estes associate found dead in Amarillo. An Amarillo newsroom note suggests the suspect Orr faced prison exposure and joked about "going to the pokey" as federal Judge Thomason in El Paso issued related orders.

Estes Amarillo McCarthy Orr Amatillo R. Ewing Thomason el Paso

Tax Proposals Stir City Officials and Tax Debate

City officials weigh a proposed income tax amid controversy and support from a South Plains mayor who favors fairness to the tax base. The discussion centers on replacing ad valorem taxes with a system seen as more just as wealth shifts toward personal property. Meanwhile legal cases include Orr, Me-Spadden, and Alexander receiving prison terms for violent offenses connected to a steel tanks firm.

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Dr Judd Peters on Independence and Soviet Tactics

Dr Judd Peters branding independence post-World War I argues Western nations face Moscow backed disorder. He warns Communists will not abandon world domination plans and condemns peaceful coexistence rhetoric as unchanged since Lenin era. He cites municipal finance strain and reliance on property taxes in Texas cities amid rising need for services. A linked robbery case in Albuquerque involves two men from Lubbock.

Khrushchev Moscow Dr. Judd Lenin Matthews Texas Accu Sanian Tie Houston Dallas San Antonio Fort Worth Austin Washington Thas Yasi

McSpadden shocked by Orr death after Estes case

Coleman D. McSpadden speaks in Amarillo Friday about Harald Orr a friend and convicted associate dying in Amarillo. Both men faced 10 year federal fraud and conspiracy sentences tied to the Estes fertilizer tank scheme. Orr had been awaiting a possible Seagoville prison assignment as he testified in multiple civil cases.

Orr Me- Spacer Lubbock Rul Alexander Amarito Me- Spadden Alexander Ort, McSpadden Superior Manufacturing Corp Amarillo Clements Ment Coleman D. McSpadden Harald Orr Harold McSpadden Seagoville Dallas Billie Sol ‘Estes Ruel Alexander Estes Shelton Hugh Anderson Royal Bain Jr Asst Alty Geanze Nelson

Ruby Trial asad Jette Faces Jury and Defense Motion

A Dallas jury trial over Jack Ruby’s case continues with defense challenges to juror eligibility for those who witnessed the Kennedy shooting on television. Attorneys pressed the Texas Supreme Court for a rehearing after an earlier denial leaving 44 jurors in progress.

Texas Rose Fan Egatly Ruby Dallas Ruby Jag Kennedy Himsel Oswald Texas High Court Austin Jack Ruby Texas Supreme Court Lee Harvey Oswald Wiliam VanDevereex Dal-las Southern Methodist Law School Ted Supreme Court Montay

Threat Suspect Eludes Police Across Generations in One Family

In Castlewood South Dakota David E Anderson Jr. arrives as a newborn in a family with six living generations including his grandmother Mrs Ernest Anderson and great grandmother Mrs Elmer Rawison. In Guinea Guinea will issue John F Kennedy memorial stamps on March 5 with a first day cover. In Miami police failed to detain a man who allegedly threatened President Johnson. A suspect identified as a former convict in his late 20s or early 30s was described as wanted, with a photo circulated to police.

California Pigely Market 19Th St Alaquerque Lubbock Albuquers Que Libbock James Dool Stillwell Lloyd William Woodruff Stillwell Pll Page China Judd Buena Park Calif Russia Holiday Inn Panama Bolivia W. Ross Grotery Floydada Caprock Fred Senter London Matthews Pitcher Britain Coun Castlewood S. D Ted Quick Conakry Guinea Ministry’ of Posts and Telcommunications John F. Kennedy Kennedy MIAMI Polier Johnson Secret Service Miami Herald Sinbods The Herald

Lawyer Rou Claims Hoax In Sinatra Case

The defense attorney, likened to Carol Channing in tone, argues the kidnapping claim was a hoax. The piece sketches Mrs. Root as a noted figure, detailing wealth, fashion obsession, and a career built on show business, with notes on personal history and style.

Carol Channing Sinatra Root Los Gladys

Two youths capture in shocking double murder case

Richard McAlister 18 of Norwalk and Eldie Isflelt County were arrested after admitting to killing John R. Shinners 18 in a wooded area and confessing they also killed McAlister’s father Edwin 58 last August. Both teens were arraigned on first degree murder charges and held without bond as police continued to search for the elder McAlister’s buried grave.

Tce Richard McAlister Norwalk Eide Isflelt County New York John R. Shinners Tng Merrit Parkway Shinners McAlister Edwin

Farris Named Man of Year at Crosbyton Chamber Banquet

Crosbyton hears R J Farris named Citizen of the Year for his work with church school scouts chamber and local business support. D A Edwards named Senior Citizen of the Year for church and community drives. Memorial plaque honor for Zina Lamar Marie memorial building presented by Crosby County Pioneer. Theme King Cotton.

Crosbyton White River Chamber of Commerce Crosby County Pioneer Virgil Trout Sinnset Church of Christ, Lub- Shoek Trout Parris R. J. Farris Farris Methodist Church Texas Tech Chamber,s Crosbyton Lions Club Band Boosters Club Jesse Lancet Chamber D. A. Edwards Edwards March of Dimes North Texas State University Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Zina Lamar Marie Lamar Foundation Bill Kent Don Anderson Jack Brashear Crosbyton High School Billy Joe Thomas F. H. Flournoy Order of the Eastern Star C. Matheny Lubbock

Senate Debates New Cotton Subsidy Plan Amid Tax Cost Clash

In Washington Senate debate centers on a proposed cotton program with supporters claiming savings of about 18 million dollars, while opponents warn of higher costs. Sen Basilant and Sen Ellender clash over costs as Sen McGovern explains a voluntary acreage allotment plan with roughly 1.70 to 1.80 dollars per bushel support. Eastland defends the bill stating failure would destroy the cotton industry facing stiff world-market competition.

Washington Senate James Basilant Dmiss Sotfon Alten Ellender George McGovern D-5.d Sushel Eastland

Maryland Negro Group Declares Moratorium on Demonstrations

Maryland Negro student leaders halted protests until Monday after a meeting with officials and an address by Dick Gregory. Gov. Taft enters the dispute as representatives from his office attend discussions seeking negotiation of Negro demands.

Maryland Princess Anne, Md UPT Dick Gregory Millard Tawee Ings

Cattle Show Champion Remains Local County Agent Figure

A damaged fragment notes a county agent known for success guiding youth in a spring cattle sale and show. It mentions his son Lilo linked to grand champion titles at major livestock shows.

Inais Lilo

Snyder Teacher New Head Of Arts Group

Frank M. Miller, veteran Snyder teacher, was elected president of the Texas Industrial Arts Association at the Industry Arts Teacher Conference in College Station. The association and Texas A&M University sponsored the tall election results announced Friday night. Tax collections are growing in Nicaragua.

College Station Tey Frank M. Miller Snyder Newlie Texas Tndustrial Arts Association Texas A&m University

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