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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1964
Page
2
Harlem explodes in riots as black youths clash with police and looters sweep Seventh Avenue stores. A Phoenix lawyer sues over libel amid the unrest. An 15 year old is shot, prompting mass patrols and emergency response.
Three defendants pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and two to check law violations in County Court-at-Law No. 2 before Judge Pat Moore. Edward Morgan and Elidoro Lopez received fines and jail terms, while Raymundo Perez faced five days in jail. Several others pled innocent or were released on bonds in misconduct and possession cases as jurors were dismissed and a new trial date set.
A 22 year old Victoria man Charles Roland was charged with raping and attempting to harm a 4 year old girl in Orange County. He was held without bond by Justice of the Peace J Neall Miller Sr. The case goes to the grand jury within two weeks as prosecutors seek the passing penalty. Roland reportedly took the child from her home to a shed where she was injured and nearly strangled. The child survived and was in fair condition at Orange County Memorial Hospital.
A Houston Heights Church of Christ hosts a week long event promoting constitutional principles. Speakers include Mor Evans and Curtis Dall among others as the Republican Citizens Council supports a political gathering tied to party nominees. The event features daily services and a homecoming celebration concluding Sunday.
Senator Barry Goldwater reports four bomb threat incidents over the weekend in Chicago as part of the ongoing presidential campaign, with officials investigating the incidents and no injuries reported.
A two car crash near Refugio left one dead and others injured. An Texarkana physician credited, saying an infant in Fiorentina Suniga’s vehicle survived when a bottle dislodged and blocked breathing, leading to emergency aid. The infant’s mother and four deputies were not harmed.
Chicago federal court heard the government claim that Teamsters President James R Hoffa betrayed his union in a $25 million fraud scheme.
Funeral services for Willie Fantroy longtime Slaton resident who died in Big Spring will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mt Olive Baptist Church Slaton. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery under Jamison Funeral Home Lubbock direction. The closing arguments in the fraud and conspiracy trial of Fantroy and six co defendants followed a day of testimony.
Washington AP Johnson welcomes 1000 foreign high school students from 59 countries on the White House lawn in the fourth annual exchange program. He notes Kennedy’s assassination and recalls the crowd’s reaction, with a notable kiss from a student and a resilient display of support as Mrs Johnson and their daughters observe from nearby.
Seven people were taken to Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital after a car pickup crash at Broadway and Ave H. Drivers Apolonio Garza Sanchez 26 and William De Busk 27 received treatment and were released.
An account describes Harlem clashes with police, including a flying wedge and abuse of a Black detective and reporters amid tense crowds. In London, Judy Garland, treated for wrist injuries after an incident in a café, is hospitalized for rest and recuperation as detectives question suspects and a 28 year old woman is held for theft investigations.
A 20 year old woman suffered black out spells headaches and numbness after hitting her head in a basketball game. Blair Chiroprac Clinic diagnosed a neck subluxation misalignment pressing on nerves. After a course of Chiropractic care her symptoms faded and vision hearing and numbness improved.
Swofford family hosts a reunion in Lubbock with members including R P Swofford and his wife and children Deborah Pierce and David visiting from Baytown and Grace Scroggins. The article also mentions Judy Garland’s recent personal struggles and publicized travels with Mark Herron, including a tumultuous marriage history across international stops.
A two car collision about five miles east of Tijuana, Mexico, killed three adults and three children and injured four others. Among the dead was Robert Behee, a Kansas legislator.
Texas Rangers asked military officials for help identifying a man found stabbed to death on a road near Lockhart, about 26 miles south of Austin, after his body was discovered late Sunday night.
Houston reports jury selection underway in the Hoover case with 156 jurors to be screened. Prosecutors and defense lawyers questioned potential jurors as authorities investigated a deadly stabbing linked to a high profile tort and robbery charge.
The piece urges building a Faith Reserve to bolster nerve when trials arrive. It contrasts self doubt with trust in God, noting faith as the essential stake in facing tight times. Julien C. Hyer frames faith as the core safeguard against fear.
Mrs. Evel Isbell of Lubbock died after a house fire at her Coryell County home. Funeral arrangements are by Lee Funeral Home in McGregor with burial in Osage. Survivors include a daughter Frances Powers and son Dayre Strickland among relatives in Texas and Oklahoma.
Maurice T Sims a Clovis resident died of a heart attack at work on the rail road. Funeral services will be at Memorial Charles Chapel with Bal Letcher Jr minister of Central Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Mission Garden Cemetery. Surviving are his wife born in Clovis Mrs. Peck Kennedy and Mrs Valeria Rizer Prescott Ariz and his son Mrs John L Sims.
Mrs. J. H. Waller 84 of Post since 1920 died at 7 30 p m Monday in a rest home at Slaton Services are pending Mason Funeral Home Post Burial in Resthaven Memorial Park Survivors include daughter Mrs C A Cocks of Lubbock sister Mrs Ella Davis MarTow Okla and three brothers John Henry and Omer Rudd all of Fort Worth
In Miami Florida a 36 year old woman Mrs Regina Sovner died 36 hours after her leg was amputated by court order. The operation followed an emergency session at her bedside by Circuit Judge Hal Dekle to prevent death from gangrene spreading in the infected right leg.
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