06 Jul 1965
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1965
Page
1
A deadly crash near Crosby leads to a suspect in custody as police tie the incident to ongoing shooting cases in the Lubbock area. Investigators seek details on motive and exact sequence of events impacting local residents and traffic safety.
United Press International reports that the 89th Congress resumes after the Fourth of July with voting rights and aged health care dominating the week. The piece notes high legislative output so far, administrations views likely to prevail, and looming issues including a constitutional amendment and Taft Hartley repeal debates.
Lubbock returns to regular weekday business after the Fourth of July weekend as Dollar Day sales spread across the city. Downtown Development Association president Frank Jonell expects larger crowds due to the Monday closing shift. The holiday period was quiet with heat driving lakes and parks' crowds, traffic normal, and no major incidents. One fatality reported: 23 year old Roberto Gonzalez drowned at a motel pool in north Lubbock.
Juan Rodriguez 15, charged as an adult, allegedly admitted shooting Crosby County Sheriff Fletcher Stark after a long manhunt. He was found sleeping in an onion field in Hale County with uncle Fabian Torrez guiding officers. Stark, 54, underwent a four hour chest operation and remained critical.
A citizens advisory committee meets at 8 a.m. to review proposed new tax valuations within the city and the Lubbock Independent School District. They will use home sale records to spot check values and examine downtown and outlying properties for inequities before the Board of Equalization meets July 12.
In the desert passes near Alm Springs California strong winds kick up sand reducing visibility to zero and blasting vehicles. Officials note drift fences fail, a 30 foot sand dike is overwhelmed, and Tamarisk trees are tested to stop the dunes though full desert planting would be needed at high cost.
A Viet Cong siege on Ba Gia outpost nears a daylong mortar assault after a 900 to 1,500 strong attack. U S officials fear heavy government casualties and request Marines to aid the 100 defenders 330 miles northeast of Saigon near Quang Ngai. Two Americans killed, four wounded, one missing presumed captured as Viet Cong overrun the outpost.
An anonymous prayer of gratitude appears beside reports from Vietnam. Ba Gia was shelled with mortars, shots killed an American copilot and wounded two others as helicopters took heavy fire. U S Air Force B57 bombers hit Viet Cong sites, while B52s struck targets 2,200 miles from Guam. government forces held Ba Gia I as advisers pulled back.
A four horse team pulling a Roman chariot bolted during the Day in Old Milwaukee parade injuring seven people among an estimated crowd of 600000. Driver Her bert Onley suffered possible serious head injuries after lines tangled and he slipped. The event featured 119 units and 500 animals from Ringling Brothers and other showcases, plus Circus World Museum wagons.
A strong earthquake rattled central Chile causing panic in Santiago. No casualties were reported as Valparaiso and Viña del Mar also experienced damage including broken cornices and shattered glass.
The Independence Day four day holiday toll rose toward a record 556 with 518 deaths by Monday night and expectations it could surpass last year. California led states with 45 traffic deaths. totals across states and notable crashes are cited as safety officials warn of continued danger.
A gunman opened fire in Pittsburgh early today wounding at least four people including two police officers all in serious condition.
A ten minute tornado in northern Italy killed 15 people and injured about 163, with 12 in critical condition. It damaged homes on the Po River plain, disrupted the Milan Rome rail line, and closed parts of the Superhighway of the Sun, leaving thousands homeless. Rodolfo Rolli recalls his family surviving as his Tirricella town is rebuilt.
A 99 degree high in Lubbock underscored a nationwide heat surge as Port Arthur and Groves in Texas faced thundershowers and a tornado that damaged two shacks without injuries. Four funnels were sighted elsewhere while heavy rains hit Orange and various Northeast and Mid- Atlantic spots easing drought conditions.
Lubbock area expects sunny skies and warm temperatures today with a high around the upper 90s and a low near 70. Light to moderate southerly winds. Maximum 99, minimum 71. Sunrise 5 43 am, sunset 8 01 pm. Humidity peaks around 61 percent and falls to about 24 percent overnight. Regional notes list temperatures for surrounding cities including Abilene Dallas Houston and Amarillo with varied readings.
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