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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1964
Page
5
Panamanian President Roberto Chiari demands immediate U.S. treaty revision to restore sovereignty over the Canal Zone. United States confirms casualties and property damage as crisis escalates with Panama suspending diplomacy and protests at U.S. facilities intensifying.
A series of fragments notes births with details on the father’s occupation and hospital. Entries reference a newborn daughter at a Methodist Hospital, a post office employee father, weights around ounces, and addresses such as 2863 Avenue and 407% Main. The text also mentions a salesman for Texas Tag and Syeriait Co and other family trial facts.
The American Peace Committee plans a midnight flight to the scene of Canal Zone fighting. Stevenson backs Brazil's appeal urging Castrillo to appeal to both powers. He urges Castrillo and Bolivia's Tusiintena to address the United States and Panama to halt hostilities and restrain forces to avert OAS intervention.
Texas editor Charles A. Guy urged that the nation be happy if Goldwater or Johnson wins, praising both for country service. He spoke to Arizona executives about Kennedy’s death, Johnson’s emergence, and the election’s impact. The Arizona gathering faced security worries and events cited confusion over a hoax.
Rockefeller told a National Press Club luncheon that President Johnson’s state of the union speech overpromised on domestic gains while omitting concrete plans for Southeast Asia, Cuba, Berlin, and NATO. He warned voters the Johnson package is unlikely to be delivered at the quoted price and questioned the administration’s foreign policy record.
Board discussions reveal support for a dual pole system to benefit all property owners, oppose continuing the current pole setup, and address tax burdens. Watkins, a Fort Worth area appraiser and consultant, notes his public service roles and local ties while detailing his stance on city utility policy. A separate item reports 48 below zero at Winnipeg affecting Royal Scots troops en route to cold weather training, with 77 soldiers halted for a stopover.
Federal officials accuse Jackson of four counts of attempted income tax evasion for 1953 to 1961 filing false returns. They say his joint income with his wife was about 57 492 dollars with taxes due around 16 159 dollars. If convicted he faces up to 40 000 dollars in fines or 200 years in prison or both.
Fire damaged stored cotton as AC trash fed by high winds. Blaze spread quickly, causing property loss and prompting responders to battle flames. Damaged bales and debris indicate a broader storage area was affected by gusty conditions. Local authorities investigate likely accidental cause.
Local church pastor announces resignation amid a church financing dispute tied to GLN Inc formed by the minister and Sandblom. A federal warrant seeks Sandblom on charges of mailing securities without registration, tied to a $5,000 remittance to William Hayes in January 1963.
President Johnson and Panamanian leader Chiari discuss ending unrest sparked by a flag display at Balboa High School. The OAS peace committee heads to Panama for peacemaking, amid U S concerns communist elements may be exploiting the riots. George Ball says Kremlin forces may be involved and pledges US protection of life and property.
Pentagon identified two Army men killed and one wounded in the Panama Canal Zone action. Sgt. Gerald A Aubin of Millbury Massachusetts and Staff Sgt. Jimenez-Cruz of Arecibo Puerto Rico are listed as killed with spouses at Fort Davis and Gulick Heights Canal Zone. Spc. Danate R Stewart of Tennessee is listed as wounded with wife at Fort Kobbe Canal Zone.
Wheeler testified about his personal dealings with Estes enterprises in Hereford. He described a $1600 company check after Estes was declared bankrupt and admitted paying insurance claims tied to aircraft. He claimed a June 1961 Brazil trip was for personal expenses with his wife, not connected to Estes.
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