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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1964
Page
5
A severe thunderstorm struck Lubbock causing damage and power outages. Emergency crews reported a direct impact on the hospital circuit and a portable power unit was taken to the hospital as power was restored for essential use.
Weather across the plains pushes heavy rainfall from Lubbock to St Joseph with 2 to 6 inch totals and high water closing streets. A trooper’s car is swept on US Highway 36 near St Joseph but the soldier rescues his family. Power outages hit Lubbock while lightning strikes set fuses and rains flood intersections in several cities.
Mr and Mrs Alfredo Costinos announce the birth of a daughter at Beissre Sunday. The infant weighed 9 pounds 4 ounces and was born at 10:58 AM. The family resides at 3708 tun St in Plainview and the father is employed by Pharee & Wilkine.
In San Francisco the American Medical Association opens its annual convention amid calls for a firmer official stance against racial discrimination. California delegates push for policies advancing equal rights for Black physicians and hospital patients. AMA membership comprises about 73 percent of the nation's doctors.
Read describes Titan II ICBM complexes with control centers and underground silos linked by 200 foot tunnels. Crews live in three story capsules 40 feet tall, on duty within three minutes of launch. 1100 personnel support 381st Missile Wing across multiple sites.
In St Augustine Florida segregationists and integrationists staged parallel marches Sunday, about 275 white demonstrators with Confederate flags faced roughly 120 black and white supporters. The confrontations drew taunts and citations as church attendance was briefly disrupted by tense scenes nearby.
In a deadly crash near Idalou four people died and twelve were injured. The report lists victims from San Antonio and Smyer among others, with families and survivors spanning Texas and Mexico. Funeral plans were noted for Mrs Olivarez and arrangements were pending at Henderson-Wilson.
Ten people were injured Sunday in traffic crashes near Lubbock and the city after rain slicked highways caused vehicles to crash. One pickup burst into flames and passengers in the rear were ejected. several victims were treated at Methodist Hospital and West Texas Hospitals, with two adults listed in critical condition.
Mrs. Bernice Jewel Childress aged 61 of Scurry County died at 5 a.m. Sunday in Memorial Hospital following injuries from an incident near Lubbock. Mr. and Mrs. Don Howell and their two young children Kelly and David were treated at Methodist Hospital.
In Northampton Massachusetts President Kennedy remains hospitalized after a three vehicle crash near New Deal. Doctors say his condition is improving with oxygen treatment and a cadre device supporting his broken back. A separate heat wave and smallpox outbreak in eastern India has killed about 168 people since June 1.
Abernathy residents join officials and local organizations for the dedication of the new post office building on the town square. The event featured a color guard, city and chamber of commerce leaders, and open house tours. Remarks praised Rep. Mahon and Judge Joy for securing the facility, with community pride evident in the modern building and growing town.
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