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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1964

Page

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Apartment Decision Delayed By City Council

City Councilmen failed to decide on reconsidering the rejection of a 15 story apartment project on 50th Street at a special meeting. The vote to table the decision postponed the issue to next Thursday's regular session amid rebuttals to a realtors' housing proposal in the urban renewal area.

Jerey Hall Avalanche-Journal 50Th Street Marvin McLarty Ja Bob Burr Chamber of Commerce Erik Ehrenorg Dallas Mayor Roads Jack Strong Leroy Elmore Elmore City Council

Greek King Paul Nears Death Amid Crisis in Athens

Greek King Paul s health deteriorates with stomach ulcers urinary complications and blood clots threatening his life. The royal household reported he received Holy Communion and a navy destroyer stood by as doctors operated two weeks ago with officials stating only God can save him.

Athens UPI Paul Athena Marevesceve Premaritaive Sid Paul Ufe Jeronimos ‘Kotsonis United States Acutives Kotsonis Tinos Aegean Sea

Pickax Armed Men Get $11,200 In Heist

London AP reports three robbers wearing nylon stockings attacked two security guards outside a bank and stole $11,200 while also taking another $22,400 from guards who held on. The holdup used pickax handles as weapons amid the daytime heist. An Andes truck incident near Cochabamba Bolivia killed twenty Indian peasants and injured fifteen when it overturned.

London LA Paz Bolivia Cochabamba

Oil Men Deny Plains Water Polluted By Brine Seepage

Oil industry representatives and landowners testified before the Texas Water Pollution Control Board about potential underground water pollution in the Ogallala formation linked to unlined surface pits. They argued improvements aim to end pit use while landowners pressed concerns over ongoing brine disposal affecting eight counties.

Texas Oil Cyrus Frost Eastland Cochrane County Syceel Stee Harry. Dippel Houston Texas Mid- Continent Oil and Gas Assn Middle High Plains Don Cair Odessa Phillips Petroleum Co George McCleskey Lubbock Terryind Dawson Counties Grea Texas Water Pollution Control Ogallala Mountain Son Terry Hale Bailey Coch Panhanian Hockley Lynn Swisherdle Oth

Tornadoes and storms sweep six states causing deaths and damage

The Associated Press reports tornadoes windstorms and lightning killed 11 people and injured about 20 across six Southern states. A thunderstorm started a house fire in Forrest Park Alabama killing seven, while chaos hit North Little Rock Arkansas with a bank incident and several thousand dollars in damage. A tornado near Magnolia Arkansas killed one and injured six, with debris halting roads. Kentucky suffered three fatalities and heavy rain soaked the region. Mississippi Louisiana portions of Arkansas and Tennessee endured flooding and wrecked facilities including a Tennessee dam power plant. Har din Kentucky saw a tornado injuring five and destroying buildings. Missouri Lenath and Senath suffered roof damage to a school and homes while other tornadoes hit near Covington and Pickwick Dam Tennessee. No final tally given.

Forrest Park Twin City Little Rock Beech Creek Magnolia Ark Kentucky Parte Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana New Orleans Tennessee Powler Har ‘Din Missouri Lenath Ott & Quonset Hut Senath Cardwell Covington Tenn Pick Vick Dam Barrett's Chapel

Out of Court Agreement Settles Tank Suit in Lubbock Area

A complex out of court settlement ends a tank financing dispute involving KIC, five Dell City farmers, and others. The agreement, reached Wednesday, releases Gene Littrick and several others from further suits while KIC recovers funds. testimony showed notes paid by farmers, with finance charges reducing the owed balance. The farmers’ attorney and Warrick Carr commented on the settlement, noting dissatisfaction but necessity given financial positions. details appeared on page 12.

Kennetie May Bible Avalanche-Journal Stall Wester Sol Estes Uykendall Lubbock KIC Dell City Carm Mission Estes Ed Noirs Gene Litrick Ther Auits James W .Speighis J. W. Hill Stanley W .Magee Robert Travis Littrick Hlutgick Bistes J Ant Sebieh Latrick Tarma Lamers Warrick Carr Wwe

Texas Storm Loses Punch In Panhandle Split

A Texas winter storm weakened as it moved across the Panhandle and South Plains. Lubbock reported 1 mile visibility early, then clearing. highs in the 50s with southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Temperatures ranged from 29 at dawn to 48 in the afternoon. cooler air and no further moisture expected through Saturday.

Tayainnbe Tomral Ems Bruins Atorm Texas Texas Panhandle Lubeock Panhandle South Plains Lubbock Sali Tday Ira Weather Bureau

Connally Says Special Session Not Practical For Redistricting

Gov. John Connally warned that a special legislative session on congressional redistricting is unlikely to succeed. He urged delaying action until the 1965 Legislature can redraw Texas 23 congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Connally John Connally U.S. Supreme Court Sox Connally Houston Texas US. Supreme Court Xarmer

Prayer of Hope Reflects Mercy For All People

A dated prayer expresses concern for all people suffering in winter. It asks for love and mercy through the guidance of a pastor named Rev Mo Horace Brogks Jaubhork. The message emphasizes shelter and care.

Holy Father Heaven Horace Brogks Jaubhork

Ruby Shoots Oswald Verdict Fight Draws Out

AP photos show Jack Ruby on Wednesday firing at Lee Harvey Oswald and crying out. Dallas police officer J. R. Leavelle described the dramatic moment as Oswald was wounded while Ruby later claimed insanity. The trial progress suggests the state may conclude its case today as Ruby insists he was mentally blackout and not aware of his actions.

William Alexander Jack Ruby Lee Harvey Oswald Ruby Oswald Axensxin Kennnedy Arthur Everett Luas Dallas J. R. Leavelle John FP Defere Tidlas Qenwald Vietha Lonvotte Osenlis Tralas Polier Jonkers Leavelle Alteriry Eskrel Lavelle

Jack Ruby in Spotlight on Kennedy Assassination Trial

The trial opened amid heightened scrutiny of Jack Ruby as testimony recalled the days around President Kennedy's assassination. Witnesses described Ruby’s actions and remarks at the police station after Oswald’s shooting, while defense lawyers pressed for context and credibility as public interest surged.

Moony Fourtroom Chidren Jay Wie Kennedy Ruby Joe Tonanitl Wmn

Pay raise bill gains House committee backing

Congress considers a bill boosting federal salaries by up to 10 percent, with the total estimated near 10 million yearly. The plan would raise the vice president, speaker, justices, and other top officials salaries, plus many federal workers. Several lawmakers vote for the proposal while others oppose it as it heads to the floor next week.

Wysstsetos Congresskanal Werhiendtag Mit Han Estere Isterad Coggrees Cartier Rhean Daly Pughee Meuse Teprespatathes Uretny Hremeratanes Isthmls Modonekistan’ Xecurinties

Weather Map Page A 2 SA Er Pee Faes Ering

Denver forecast page notes variations in cloud cover and precipitation across regions. Maps indicate expected highs in the mid 60s and lows near 40 with light winds. Readers are advised to monitor alerts for possible showers and plan outdoor activities accordingly.

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