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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1964
Page
4
Court reviews near final arguments in the Ruby trial as prosecutors seek the death penalty. Judge Brown notes Ruby did not take the stand. Defense and state attorneys summarize, urging jurors to consider Ruby’s alleged demeanor and motives amid the Kennedy family references.
Testimony from three Dallas Morning News employees places Ruby in the newspaper office from 12:25 to 1:30 p m on the Kennedy parade day, while defense and state close their cases. Judge Brown prepares the jury charge outlining possible penalties from suspended to death, with instructions on how penalties are set in Texas.
In a forceful stance, he declares thousands of Turkish Cypriots live in fear and that talks are over. He welcomes the UN force and says Turkey will contribute hundreds of troops to support Thant’s plan amid rising tensions.
A chaotic account describes the death and burial of Peter the Chief Mouser, a gray alley cat who served at the Home Office. The cat, reportedly salaried, was laid to rest with a donkey as a dignitary, followed by government officials and newsmen, in an official ceremony near the government residence.
A fragmentary report recalls a Friday event at a North Lee County community. Mrs. Smith celebrates a new grandson Ken and praises family milestones while noting church involvement and local awards. Speakers include Dr. Earle Williams and past officers. remarks emphasize reputation through work and study.
Historian asserts discovery of Mussolini diary entry referencing an invasion attempt into Italy. The note cites five Heneps agents and a plan to move through a southern corridor marked 1a ae. Further verification requested from archival sources.
Palmquist 1950 ordained minister notes Peanuts themes of redemption and escape from a finite world. He cites Charlie Brown and Snoopy as entertaining yet carry subtle messages and jokes about faith without preaching. The name Peanuts arose from a movie audience term peanut gallery and children’s input.
The Ohio Valley faced major flooding with the Ohio River cresting 46.2 feet at Louisville and 18.2 feet above flood stage downstream. About 5,000 evacuated in Southern Indiana and 600 in Lewisport Kentucky as Susquehanna and other rivers caused damage including in Harrisburg and Harrisburg area. Red Cross estimated 110,000 directly affected. concerns linger for Western Kentucky. Controversy arose in Louisville over city works suspension for misinformation.
The discussion centers on a forged tax return affidavit by Hauft and Curtis read aloud at a Senate Rules Committee session. McLendon pushes for evidence status and an investigation by the Justice Department. Scott accuses possible IRS file tampering and questions a Baker loan, while Baker declines comment. The panel may draft its report as hearings extend.
Governor Connally met with about seven Negro leaders from across Texas in Austin to discuss strategies for winning a large Black vote in the upcoming primary against Don Yarborough. He cited limited ability to campaign personally due to wounds from the Kennedy assassination and urged continued Negro support through the United Political Organization. The meeting included Rev Moses Potimins of Telern Baptist Church and a Baptist church group active in political outreach.
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