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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1964

Page

7

Relay Satellite Orbits Test Planned Today

Jur countiteven describes Relay as one of several satellite types to test for a spare communications system linking nations. The United States aims to start such a system as Relay 2 continues work from the first Relay still functioning after 13 months in orbit. The improved feed features seven major electronic changes including new transistors solar cells and an unpressurized traveling wave tube for efficient radio and television signal transmission.

United States

Ruby Denies Fast Buck Motive In Cuba Trip

Dallas police reported Jack Ruby sobbing as he denied planning a fast buck from Oswald’s death. He said he traveled to Cuba to get out of the beer business and claimed no prior contact with Lee Harvey Oswald. Ruby described his Cuba stay as a vacation-like escape and said Cuban authorities questioned him, rejecting any malicious motive.

Dallas Jack Ruby Shiek Kennedy Huby Lee Harvey Oswald Kennedy Benke Ruby Angey Regan Oswald Lee Oswald Cuba Tre Havana Castin Burphis Sid McWillie Las Vee Gestapo Gesia Exchan McLendon Baker Reynolds Johnson Walterjeatly Jenkins

Ruby Seeks Delay in Murder Trial Until Feb 10 27

The defense pushes for a postponement of Ruby's murder trial to February 10 27 citing ongoing proceedings and community tensions in Dallas. Ruby shows a restrained smile as he is moved to a high security cell for hospital examinations.

Dallas Ruby Masitum Security Sheriff's Deputies

Birth Announcement for a Daughter in Hospital

Congratulations to Mi and Mee on the birth of their daughter at a local hospital. The infant weighed several pounds at birth and remains under medical care. Parents include a technicians and Abbott service families, with thanks to staff assisting in delivery.

Berven Soston S.t Hexpital American Opcal Co Weigtind Abbott Fraller Bervice Moy Mominto Shallowaler Founds Seounces Abs Bim Mondas Tinic Mir Mes Juan Salazar Tst Ats Tees Laat Ieery

Budget Battle Shapes the 1965 Federal Spending Fight

President Kennedy urged a $97.9 billion next year in a budget aimed at trimming foreign military outlays and reforming agriculture while maintaining domestic programs. Congress debated whether to approve the plan as party lines split over defense and social expenditures.

Congress Leewell Fitatin Cone Cement Aed Ie ji/culture Department Kennedy House Senate Federat Johnson

Governor Urges Texans to Pay Poll Tax Despite Amendment

Gov. John Connally urged Texans to pay poll taxes ahead of a possible federal decision outlawing the tax for federal elections. If ratified, the constitutional amendment would bar poll tax as a federal voting requirement, leaving Texas voters with state and local qualifications. Receipts and exemptions dates are set, with federal-only voters able to use not-paid receipts for 20 days after the amendment’s effective date.

Austin UPI John Connally Connally South Dakota Texas

Judge speeds up juror screening in Hoffa trial

In Chattanooga Tennessee AP report Judge Frank Wilson urged faster juror questioning in the 1962 Teamsters Hoffa conspiracy trial. Five prospects were seated, including a Black man and a woman, as attorneys rush to complete jury selection amid defenses’ challenges to 12 prospects. Hoffa and five co defendants face jury tampering charges.

Hoffa Chattanooga Tenn Frank Wilson Teamsters James Hoffa Honinis Hoffin Nashville Harry Berke

Typhoid Outbreak Hits Italian Village. One Dead, Seventy Ill

In San Giovanni Rotondo Italy typhoid has broken out after a public well became contaminated. One person has died and about seventy others are ill as authorities investigate the water source.

Italy San Giovanni Rotondo Taly

Valley Strikers Win AFL-CIO Backing in Harlingen Strike

In Harlingen the Rio Grande Valley Gas Co strike gains a boost as Texas AFL-CIO head Hank Brown pledges moral and financial support to Local 4604. The 91 striking members enter the second week of their dispute. Brown embarks on a three day tour of the Valley.

Harlingen UPD Oil, Chemical and ‘Atomic Workers Union Rio Grande, I Valley

South Dakota Senate Advances Poll Tax Amendment

The South Dakota Senate state affairs committee approved the anti poll tax amendment on a 9 0 vote sending it to the floor. Republican opposition was noted but the measure was expected to pass on the floor with ratification likely. China is noted as the claimed native home of the peach tree in the report.

Oxnard Calif UPI Greyhound Pacific Coast Highway Here California Highway Patrol Wage Wright and Martin Chicago Ave Senate State Affairs Committee Senate China Washington UPD Clinton Anderson D-Nm Senate Finance Committee Tax and Tarff New Mexico United States Anderson Perseroe Reynolds

Weather disrupts coast to New York amid heavy rain and heat

Fronts move south from Canada as a storm weakens in moisture. California floods with up to five inches of rain. Los Angeles reports road closures and two deaths from accidents. Snow records in the mountains. Santa Ana winds strand trains near Port Chester and Pearl River New York.

Canada Lubbock Weather Bureau California Los Angeles Angeles Crest Santa “Ana

Baker Probe Links Stereo Gift to LBJ in 1960s Secrets

A committee record notes LBJ never discussed a record player with Mr Reynolds and saw the stereo as a gift from longtime Baker aide. The testimony details payments, mortgage loans tied to insurance dealings, and LBJ Co. actions to secure life policies after Johnson's 1955 heart attack.

Baker Probe LBJ Johnson Reynolds Baker Pierre Salter Reynoalds Austin Tex LBY Co William McLeod House District Committee D.C Matt McCloskey Philadelphia Democratic National Committee Ire-lana Senate Oilers McCloskey Rep John L. McMillan DSC Abe Multer D-Ny Mortgage Guarantee Insurance Co Milwaukee Internal Revenue Service Reynlds Frank Chutel Dildabo Montgomery County Washington Equitable Life Assurance Society of United States Jenkins Bobby Baker Senna LBJ Co Manhattan Life Insurance Co LBI Co

Johnson proposes new disarmament steps at UN talks

President Johnson outlines a plan including observation posts on both sides of the Iron Curtain, a ban on production of fissile material, and a verifiable freeze on strategic nuclear forces. He cites an April 1962 draft framework and calls for immediate measures while pursuing broader disarmament.

Ope Johnson United States U.S Soviet Union Khrushchev

Republican Couples Name New President

Bill Blake was elected president of the Republican Couples Club Tuesday night. Forty members met with Jack Rigney as a listed contact. New officers include Bob Hancock vice president Jack Rigney treasurer Mrs Jon Coll recording secretary and Mrs John Abney corresponding secretary. For information call Mrs Abney at SW5 8700. Next meeting is February 21 with the location to be announced.

Bill Blake Republican Couples Club Jack Rigney Bob Hancock

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