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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1964

Page

6

Psychiatrists Clash Over Ruby Trial Testimony

Defense and prosecution psychiatrists disputed whether Jack Ruby was insane at the time of Oswald’s murder. Dr Manfred Guttmacher testified Ruby was legally insane, while opposing experts argued he was capable of understanding his actions. The trial centered on whether Ruby’s mental state justified his responsibility.

Ruby Melvin M. Belli Ari M. Wade Shell Olinger Dallas Oswald Failiy Rohy Belli Mar Manfred Guttmacher Beoye Hieeranti Jasan Te Wens Guttmacher Baltimore Criminal Courts Oswalt Oxwala Molbivegks Athens Harry S H. Combest Elty Truman Press Burlotte Bent Johnson Gevek Steuck Bowman Lun Testis Robert America Cyprus Robert H. Beandistols

Pay Hike Debate Divides Congress Over Member Pay

The bill would lift pay to 32 500 a year for upper officials while forcing Republicans to explain their stance on tax cuts and federal spending. Rep Baldwin and others criticized the measure as costly and questioned lawmakers' ethics. The Texas delegation shows mixed support with several Democrats backing and most Republicans opposing the proposal.

Albert Jom F. Baldwin Jr Realits Roy Katharine Sir George Stir Congress William M. Colmer DMI Howard W.sm Das Celtieisny Paul Findley Texas Delecaton Bronks Casey Gonzaiez Kilgore Paton Pool Maer Teague Thomas

Defense rests as epilepsy testimony marks trial day

The trial neared the end as Belli rested his case amid epilepsy testimony for the defendant Ruby. Neurology professor Dr. Towler testified about psychomotor epilepsy and brain wave tests, while Dr. Olinger raised doubts about the diagnosis and its sufficiency for guilt or innocence.

Belli Seourt Immalice Marin Towler Towler Trey Olinger T.yenttel Eli Teallys

McCollum Family Faces Courtroom Test After Mother’s Absence

In Fort Worth, the McCollum family of seven, including five children aged 10 to 17 and a Texas A&M student, awaits a jury trial as the father works a lathe and the mother’s whereabouts and role in the case are central. Witnesses describe dysfunction and the children sharing chores while the court weighs testimonies about the mother and mental health considerations.

McCollum Marcia Darrel Neal Patricis Ferris James Texas A&m University McCollumblan Mnin

Jurors Begin Deliberations In Damages Case

Jurors in a civil suit at Moth District Court began deliberations over a truck automobile crash at 46th St and Salem Ave on Oct 11 1982. The case involves A Lubbock couple identified as M and AUS and a Bowmen Lumber Co filing a $52 622 27 judgment against Bowman Lumber Co and Lonnie Robertson Laibock.

District Court 46Th St Salem Ave A. Lubbock Aus Putueley Bowman Lumber Co Lonnie Robertson Laibock

Check Drive From Page One Highlights Local Check Fraud Pleas

Mrs Curtis and Kennedy plead guilty in a county court case amid a crackdown on bad checks. Curtis owes 27 checks totaling 276.97, Kennedy four convictions since Oct 7 totaling 385.50. Other defendants also pled guilty or innocent as warrants were served and backlogs reduce backlog.

West Yuletide Eenter Bent. Porter 6Th St Bill B. Thueman Talia William Manske Ord St Orville R. Lightfoot Nadine Keeton Pleis Jerry Jo Sates 48Th St Inn Haliburton Bill Grimsley H. Ausher Robert Lee Dobbins Moore Matera Billy Gibson Sinai Fm Isminell Lamant Ftoken Pena Torres Wedneney Ta St Lois -Pendieton Senees No. T John Lee Gamble Teak Ave

Births and accidents reported at local clinics and hospital

Four year old Rigoberto Riv was treated after a car pedestrian incident near his home at 1 p.m. He was released after emergency care at Laut Clinic. The driver, Janely Delgada, 23, of 1302 Main Place, was identified. A daughter weighing pounds was born at Laut Clinic at 2 p.m. Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Russ Morris.

Russel “Morris Welghin Epona Gator Clinic Texas Ani Jose Gare Dauemer Welubing & Aunts Doumves Ballam Laut BF Baghartie: Construction Co Roger Evans Shellonn Jer Payior Hospital Reese Rigoberto Riv Main Place Laut Clinic Janely Delgada Istreet

Store Robbery At Tohopeka Way Purglars Steal Cash Beer Guns

Deputies report a break in at Llama's Package Store two miles south of Woodrow, with 643 dollars in cash plus 12 cases of beer, a 20 gauge rifle, a 38 caliber pistol and two suits taken. Missing cash from registers and a chest, plus various items from nearby locations, totaled numerous losses across multiple sites.

Tohoka Way Llama's Woodrow Commun-|lity

California Lodge leaders to be announced locally

The Lodge plans a major acreage increase for area cotton farmers and a $21 million bonus. Lodge leaders in Texas and Oregon will be announced locally. The organization has branches in 31 states and discusses finances and fundraising as political subjects.

California Mullen Texas Oregon

South Plains cotton allotments expand amid releases

Texas ASCS reports released cotton acres to fill requests from farmers across the South Plains, boosting totals with new releases and reapportionment. Officials note county totals rose as zones were adjusted, while restrictions limit gains to prevent overplanting and require 75 percent planting of 1963 allotments.

West Texas Motor Co Texas Ave Interstate Securities Co Charles G. Brazys Gaetano Teme South Plains ASCS Texas U.S. Department of Agriculture Sec. of Agriculture Orville Freeman Mum. Gays

Mrs. Montgomery Rites Held at Beltaine Parish

Services for Mrs. James Dorothy Montgomery age 71 were set for 3 a.m. today at Beltaine Bans Church with Rev. D M Fry presiding. Burial followed at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock. The body was found near Brownfield Tuesday. death ruled a gunshot wound. Survivors include husband James, mother and two siblings.

Brownfield James ‘Orothy Montgomery Beltane Bans Tai

Flood Toll Rises Across Indiana Kentucky Ohio and West Virginia

Floods and tornadic winds forced mass evacuations as the Ohio River peaked at 47 feet. Governors sought federal disaster declarations for southern Indiana and Kentucky counties while thousands fled homes in Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky Indiana and West Virginia.

Mamied Andislaha Kenton Campbell Kentucky Cincinnati Ohin James Rhodes Ohio River Wheeling Wo Vie Wheeling Island Ina Tomile Imi Imi Cheater New Martinsville Wva Mhe Pennsylvania Kenstucky Ohio Indiana Missouri West Virginia Lilieins

Jet Downed in East Germany Strikes Russian Claims

U.S. officers retreating from the scene of a West Germany air incident indicate a two engine RB-66B bomber was shot down by a Soviet fighter after entering East German airspace. Officers, pilots and crew faced confusion as Moscow claimed the mission was reconnaissance.

Mich Melvin J. Kessler Philadelphia Harold WV. Welch Detroit West Germany Wes Germany West Gerny Washington Nurse Jan Storssel Vladimir Semyonov East Germany Wiesbaden U.S. Air Force Europe Soviet Zone Air Force

Castor Bean Payments Hint at New Mills in Panhandle

Washington reports an agriculture department order may raise diversion rents for castor bean acreage. Rep. George Mahon says 50 new rent payments could spur construction of oil mills near Plainview and another in the Panhandle Plains. He notes previous payments deterred planting enough beans for mill projects.

Washington Agriculture Department South Plains George Mahon Lubbock Mahon ASC Nyder Faker Company Plainview Panhandle Plains Mathony

Georgia Peach Crowned Miss Rural Electrific at NRECA Meet

Pretty Ban nie Bell, a sophomore from Resnards Georgia, was crowned Miss Rural Electrification at the 194 Wednesday convention. Runnerup was LaCrasse Wisconsin and previous titleholder Tonda Curry of Lah. york Jarieson.

Dallas Bannie Bell Syearof Arollnce Resnards National Rural Electric Cooperative Association LaCrasse Wis Bell Tonda Curry Lah York Jarieson

Braniff Voices Better Texas Florida Route Service

Braniff Airways official Tom Robertson told the Civil Aeronautics Board that Braniff can offer superior service on the Dallas Fort Worth to Miami route compared with Exstern Air Lines. The statement came at a CAB hearing ordered by a U S circuit court of appeals directing review of a 1961 authorization for Haste to operate between North Texas and Florida. The article also notes a separate science aside about Earth's rotation varying infinitesimally over time.

Washington APS Braniff Airways Civil Aeronautics Board Exstern Air Lines Dillas Fort Worth Miami Tom Robertson Braniff U.S Circuit Court of Appeals CAB Hasteem North Texas Florida

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