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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1964

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Echo-2 Balloon Satellite Links US Britain in Message Test

NASA said Echo-2 relay satellites successfully transmitted messages between U S scientists at Jodrell Bank and Soviet scientists near Moscow with ongoing efforts to finalize an exchange. The agency noted the Echo-2 craft remains operative with high performance though radar indicated slight surface wrinkling.

United Regs Unfermatioons Andenberg Afb America U.S National Aeronautics and Space Administration Santa Monica Calif Jodrell Bank ‘Observatory England Zemenki Observatory Gorki Moscow NASA

Light Rain Drizzle Sweeps Texas Plains

Light rain and drizzle soaked most of Texas on Wednesday while Lubbock reported .22 inches and Abilene over an inch. The broad moisture arrived with a high pressure system moving from the Gulf of Mexico.

Vaughn Hendrie Avalanche-Journal Texas Lubbock Abilene Gulf of Mexico South Plains Snyder Brownfield Plainview Post Tahoka Sem Linole and Andrews Seagraves Lamesa Levelland Austin College Station Midland San Angelo Wichita Falls Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas Carswell Air Force Base Fort Worth Vickers Palestine

Ten Hurt In Icy Rain Traffic on South Plains

An afternoon crash spree on the South Plains left ten injured, one seriously, as steady drizzle moved across Lubbock and nearby towns. Vehicles driven by Allen Roy and Jamaxey McKellar collided after McKellar slowed to turn, with 11 year old John E Vickers Jr among the wounded.

Lubbock South Plains John E. Vickers I John E. Vickers Plainview Hwy Allen Roy Plainview Jamaxey McKellar Slaton U.S. Hwy 87 Here Homer Gleckler John Cowan McKellar Vickers Roy Parole East West Texas

U S and Russia in clash after trainer downed over East Germany

Washington accuses Moscow of a brutal act after the Soviet note disclosed a U S training plane was forced down over East Germany killing three officers. The U S says the plane was unarmed and that an immediate Soviet inquiry is needed.

Herve Ashington United States Russia Soviet Union U.S East Germany Lnboard Washington State Department Air Force Paul L. Freeman Jr Europe Moscow Gentral Georgi M. Kornienko Erfurt Gerald K. Hannaford Austin John F. Lorraine Jacksonvill Eack Sekine Hanne Ape Kennedy Fla Lorraine Ericess

Explosions Hit Chemical Complex Injure Six Three Missing

A series of blasts ripped through a Le building at a large waterfront facility injuring six workers and leaving three missing. Fire raged over 11 hours as chemical experts joined investigators to search the ruins for the missing trio.

United Presa Antoma Anden N.J General Aniline & Film ‘Corp Henry Filitz Cranford Prudencio Aghagni Elizabeth Joseph Washelski John Lawler Lawster

World War I Hero Sgt Alvin York Admitted To Hospital

Jamestown Tenn UPI reports World War I hero Sgt Alvin York, 76, was admitted to Fen tress General Hospital Wednesday night in a coma on arrival. His condition was not known.

Jamestown Tenn UPI Alvin York Fentress’ General Hospital

Texas Voters Confront Dual Rules After Poll Tax Debate

In Lubbock residents erratic rules create confusion over voter rights after a November no and a South Dakota yes. Citizens seek guidance on poll tax exemptions and national election eligibility as Tech freshmen twins and local volunteers answer questions amid scattered stations.

Dudley Lynch Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Texas South Dakota Tech Carol Best Texas Tech Farr's 4Th St College Ave 37Th St

Weather Map Page 9-A Lubbock Area Forecast Update

Decreasing cloudiness and warmer in the afternoon with highs mainly in the upper 50s. Light variable winds. Local station notes show maximum temperatures near 77 and a minimum around 38, with some garbled data for other locations.

Minium Makinight Paso Houston

City Lad On Capital Tour By Ned Curran

A nearly blind Lubbock boy named Jackie Foreman visited the White House office with his parents and Rep George Mahon. He received a Braille letter from President Johnson’s aides and toured the presidential office with White House staff.

Ned Curran Avalanche-Journal Washington Bureau Washington Lubbock President Johnson White House Jackie Foreman Ed Foreman Rt. 6 Rep George Mahon Dupre

U S Accused Of Aggression In Panama Canal Talks Collapse

Panama accuses the United States of aggression as talks to resolve the Canal Zone dispute collapse at the OAS. Panama’s foreign minister Galileo Solis cites an unprovoked armed attack on Panamanian territory and civil population. President Johnson discusses the crisis with party leaders as efforts to reach an agreement continue.

Associated Press Organization of the Good Offices Inter Ashington State Department Ers United States of America Canal Zone Johnson Panama

Cuinlo Dictionary Man: A creature who started out as one single cell

A quirky feature explores a character called Cuinlo Dictionary Man who evolves from a lone cell into a social phenomenon. The piece blends humor and inquiry into language and identity across sections on culture and media.

Cuinlo

Counter Coup in Saigon Scrambles South Viet Nam

Bloodless military coup in Saigon sparks confusion as Maj. Gen Nguyen Khanh leads initial overthrow amid arrests of junta leaders. A swift counter coup reportedly jailed the four coup chiefs and top police, with Saigon airport sealed and U.S. officials alerted to possible Viet Cong advantage.

Serticen Aigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Khanh le van Khiem Ton That Dinh Do Mau South Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem Ngo Dinh Nhu Tran van Don le van Kim Junta Armed Forces Mai Hua Xuan Interior Ministry Saigon Neuyen Khanh Duong van Minh Nguyen Ngoc Tho U.S Henry Cabot Lodge Paul D. Harkins U.S. Armed Forces

Alan Ladd Found Dead in Palm Springs

Hollywood star Alan Ladd was found dead in his Palm Springs bed Wednesday from an apparent heart attack. The 50 year old actor was discovered by his housekeeper Wendell Tyler at about 10 am and autopsy results were pending to confirm the cause of death.

United Prese Tatoranne Palm Springs Calif Alant Ladd Shane Wendell Tyler Tyler Joseph Sage Thomas Aitken

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Echo-2 Robert Seamans von Braun Wernher von Braun Marshall Space Flight Center KFYO City Lad Capital Tour David Morris Harriet Morris David Heavenly Father Aedhor Tess Teder Alan Ladd
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