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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1965
Page
5
Fragmentary late hour weather notes describe rainfall and hail across the South Plains. Reports mention Panhandle oats, Brownfeld and Ireland, and a Midway Lamesa area shower with six miles receiving several inches of precipitation.
AMA doctors denounce Medicare plan in a turbulent Lansing scene as lawmakers grapple with aged Social Security levies. In Kansas, two youths linked to a Holcomb robbery spree face execution after escape from Ft Hood. Gov Avery denies clemency as death warrants loom for six others across Florida Tennessee Illinois Colorado. Suspects captured near Grantsville Utah after fleeing Army stockade.
Reports say Boumedienne clings to power in Algeria while Medeghii is named provisional finance minister amid unrest. In the United States a Medicare bill faces Senate scrutiny with projections of cost and regional care centers discussed, as weather and local hospital notes appear amid the text.
Rain and flooding impacts spread from Colorado City to Wichita Falls with multiple towns reporting inches of rainfall. The Red River valley areas faced rising waters forcing evacuations near Great Bend and other communities while warnings of ongoing flood risks and emergency actions persisted.
A government move lowers the tax on cars from 10 to 7 percent and reduces jewelry and other excise taxes paid by manufacturers. Consumers see rebates on cars, with further cuts scheduled, plus phased repeal of telephone and theater taxes by January 2, 1969. The plan also introduces a permanent 1 percent tax on new cars beginning then.
The article details Marilyn Monroe's 1961 will filing and an estimated one million dollar estate. It notes a benefactor funded Mrs Eley's sanitarium, Monroe's death ruled a suicide, and outstanding claims totaling hundreds of thousands from figures including Joe DiMaggio and personal loans, with ongoing tax implications.
Snyder funeral services are planned for the infant Mitchell, son of Mr. Snyder. The brief notice indicates arrangements are being made but contains limited readable details about the family and location.
The article describes how teen juries operate in Lubbock, Fort Worth, and Abilene, detailing selection by lot, juror duties, judge oversight, and penalties. It notes that six to eight teens serve, with proceedings explained by the court, and mentions differences among the cities and a preview of teen opinions forthcoming.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hillside Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jerry Speer of Green Hill Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Brown, with the attorney of record for the affected party listed in the court of criminal...
Washington reports a bundle of proposed measures tied to Texas topics and local figures. Survivors listed include parents and maternal relatives, with references to a court case and a renewed focus on a high profile criminal matter.
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