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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1964

Page

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Wintry blast to end spring like days in Texas

Weather forecast warns of two cold fronts merging to bring rain by noon and snow by nightfall across Texas and the South Plains. Forecasters note gusty winds, potential 4.25 inches of rain in the southeast, and a shift from warm 70s and 80s to a heavy winter air mass as high temperatures drop.

Dudley Lynch Journal Star South Plains Texas Shaw Rockies Great Plains U.S. Weather Bureau Arizona Livingston Mont Dakotas Wyoming Minnesota Lubbock

TOT DIES IN CITY Wrecks Leave One Dead, Eight Hurt

A 10 year old girl Margareta Cortez died after a traffic mishap at 9 10 p m on Monday at the intersection of 15th Street and Avenue Q. Two others were injured in the accident and were taken to Methodist Hospital.

Jerry McCarty Avalanche-Journal Weiler Margareta Cortez Methodist Hospital 15Th St Ave. Q

Greek King Paul of Greece in worsening post op condition

News from Athens reports King Paul, 62, after stomach ulcer surgery, developing blood clots in the leg and lung. Prime Minister Papandreou visited the royal palace as doctors noted slight improvement from treatment but the king’s condition worsened, with autopsy and hospital updates to follow. Separate reports recount regional crashes in Lubbock and Friona with multiple injuries and fatalities, including a truck collision near Friona and a head on crash at Woodrow, Texas. Several victims were named in the Lubbock event, and Enrique Cortez and family were en route to a clinic when authorities ordered an autopsy for a child passenger.

Athens Paul Greece Royal George Papandreou Papandreou Tate Palace Lubbck Clovis Robert New Jon Isbell Friona Palmer County Mary Ebien Garcia Lubbock Woodrow Fathier Enriquel Cortez Ave. Ik Justice of the Peace George McCleskey Ronduvtine Cortez Anna Cortez Lanother Sara Cortez 208 Ave Sara 25Th Street Carl Conrad Kohler Cortes Methodist Tor i

Levinson invokes Fifth in Baker probe hearing

Edward Levinson of Las Vegas refused to answer questions at the Senate Bobby Baker investigation citing Fifth Amendment grounds about 75 times. He was served with an Internal Revenue summons and defended by two Washington lawyers. The hearing under Senator Cannon’s chairmanship focused on Baker’s activities while Levinson’s name links to Baker’s financial ventures.

Baker Levinson Washington Internal Revenue Service Edward J. Carey Senate Rules Committee Howard W. Cannon Dnow Baxter Senate Levineson Baker's Donald B

Testimony Due in Suit Over Ammonia Tank Notes

Testimony opens in a civil case filed by Kuykendall Investment Co over promissory notes tied to the sale of 1000 gallon ammonia tanks. The suit targets Gene Latrick and Superior Manufacturing Co of Amarillo with a total note amount around 50 thousand dollars.

Ans Terlay Erlet Kuykendall Investment Lubehock Hodspeth County Gene Latrick Superior Manufacturing Co Amarillo Billie Sol Estes Pecos How Abitene Coleman D. “Mc.Spadden Lubbock McSpadden Alexander Arcaklin Sun

Secret 2,000 mph interceptor kept hidden in Mojave desert

A wartime and postwar secrecy fostered a wide conspiracy around testing a new 2,000 mph interceptor at Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert. The isolated 100 square miles, hangars on a dry lake bed, and restricted access shielded the program while observers noted high speed traces.

Ralph Dighton Edwards Afb Calif United States California Tumaues Air Force Base Los Angeles Mojave AASTF Conspiracy of Silence Lockheer Clare Ence Kelly Jennson AIT Becket

Guidepost reveals Wade's religious insight reshaping business

Arion Wade of Chicaxa recounts a life of near misses and a narrous discovery as he explains how he applied religion to his business career. The feature promises an absorbing account in today's Lenten Guidepost on Page T Sec A.

Arion Wade

Fireworks disrupt Ruby trial as defense seeks mistrial venue

At Jack Ruby’s trial, defense attorneys fired a flurry of fireworks in court pushing for mistrial, venue change, and contempt charges against the Dallas district attorney. Judge Brown fined an assistant defense lawyer and warned Melvin Belli. Juror selection proceeded with sixteen prospects questioned, none chosen yet.

Rell Melvin Belliett Jack Huby Maurice A. Melford Chicago National Epilepsy League Joe B. Brown Dallas Belli Brown AP Witephoto Planche Journal Jack Ruby Doe TB Joe H. ‘Townhill Melvin Belli

Wedding Ceremony Sparks Mixed Reactions Across Guests

A wedding ceremony drew varied responses as attendees debated whether to celebrate with restraint or indulge fully. Some guests viewed the moment as solemn and meaningful while others urged a lively reception.

Texas Supreme Court Keeps 1961 Districts Pending Redistricting

Texas officials face a delay in redrawing the state's 23 congressional districts after the Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that the current boundaries are unbalanced population wise. The decision pauses effects until after further action by federal and state courts with possible hearings set for the earliest possible time.

USTIN Texas Supreme Court High Houston Wagnones Carr Alfiew John i Brvivy Moniston Cary Xate Moustan Detntine

Prayer Note from Unclear Source

A garbled prayer request thanks a higher power for the day and asks for guidance and protection for the country and its people. The text contains multiple misspellings and unclear references, but conveys themes of blessing, forgiveness, and unity.

Beginning in Grade Schools Smoking Problem

A survey from Young Citizens shows rising student smoking among grades as young as third through sixth. Teachers in Illinois Texas Kansas and Kentucky report from a few to several pupils per class smoking regularly. Parents and media influence cited as factors with calls for home discipline and anti smoking education in schools.

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MacArthur Hospitalized After Abdominal Ailment

Reports indicate General Douglas MacArthur was admitted to Walter Reed Hospital with abdominal complaints. He traveled from New York to Washington and was described as undergoing examination with plans for possible further evaluation or surgery. He appeared in a pajama outfit, using a chair, and remained under medical observation.

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Weather fragment hints at unstable conditions and variable winds

Fragmented weather notes describe gusty winds and scattered showers with temperatures near 90 degrees later in the day. The garbled text references changing patterns, possible storm activity, and widely varying conditions across locations, with no firm forecasts readable.

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