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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1964

Page

6

Jury Finds Ruby Guilty and Calls For Death Penalty

A jury convicts Ruby of murder with malice and imposes the death sentence by electric chair at Montaville State Prison after a night-long deliberation. The courtroom crowd watches as Judge Brown reads the verdict amid guards, media, and a tense atmosphere.

Ruby Tewks Taw Montaville State Prison Jett Brown Jack Jed Siprala America Joe Bo Brown Jack Forby AP. Sinephotey

Ben Rice Jr. Judge Dies in Marlin Texas

Obituary notes the death of Ben Rice Jr a former U S district judge for the Western District of Texas who served as chief judge of the tenth judicial district and was known for handling civil and criminal matters in Waco and western Texas He died late last night in Marlin hospital with tributes from legal circles forthcoming.

Marlin Tes Ben TH. Rice Jr Harry Framan Rice United States District of Texas Supreme Court Tom Truman Pring Tenth Judicial District of Texas Waen Te Wis Tesas Jundge Adrian Spears Waco Auilivivian Spears Antony Ty Hnis Agen Wade FBI Sine Ec Oswald Ruby John. F. Kennedy Dallas Texas John" B. Connally Jack Ruby

Floods Lift Gait Public Facilities In Ohio Valley

Weather updates report light rain in the Ohio Valley with minimal impact. Gov Ede warns of damage to property while Breathitt notes limited flood risk and no major river rises anticipated. Cities like Cincinnati Evansville Rockport and nearby areas experience isolated flooding but remain largely open.

Ede Breathitt Ohio Valley Wheeling West Virginia Parkersburg Huntington Cincinnati Aurora Ind Louisville Debint Doudwall Tefara Went Point Evansville Tod Rockport Dnd Indiana Owensboro Henderson

Fragmented OCR Note Covers Birth, Visits and Public Figures

A garbled OCR read references a birth event in Auburn and a hospital mention, plus an anticipated visit to France and Amman. It also notes an assistant manager and various named figures such as Charis de Gaulle, Hussein, and a king, with scattered dates and locations.

Jiusseen France Amman Dordan Kingl Ogee Hussein Bates Ait Dei Senate Charis de Gaulle MB MrKea Co

Dallas Reaction to Death Penalty Ruling

Dallasites react to the Jack Roby case as word spreads of his death sentence. A waitress doubts the punishment, while an engineer calls it reasonable. Mayor Jonsson expects defense claims to echo a boxer's foul cry after a swift, severe verdict.

Dallas Jack Roby Evike Jonssin Melvin ‘Belii Jonsson Belli

Ruby trial sparks mixed reactions from defense and public

Belli angrily denounces psychiatric testimony as ineffective while Wade, calmer, critiques the rapid jury verdict. Witness accounts cite closely observed injuries from the Payne car. Public opinion splits on capital punishment, with Marina Oswald voicing anti execution sentiments.

Belli Ruby Africa Payne Wade Levelland Be J Ken Air Harris Dallas Wis Ear Tzed Marina Oswald

Judge Sees Hubby Humor as Duty in Local Case

The judge urged a husband to humor his wife in a Dallas courtroom as officials discussed a case touching on presidential assassination fallout. In London, a court refused to separate Roger Ehrys amid a domestic dispute, stressing wives’ behavior and the husband’s patience. The report also covers a spate of traffic accidents on the South Plains with fatalities and injuries, listing victims and hospitals.

London UPI Roger T. Ehvs Diveiree Samuel R.faeedale Admira Fakedale Elvy Vera Tess Fiorstis Wade

Appeals Route From Page One In Habeas Challenge

The piece discusses appeal routes after adverse U.S. Supreme Court rulings, noting writs of habeas corpus to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and U.S. District Court are unlikely to succeed. It references Melvin M. Belli, possible retrials, and the involvement of French-U.S. relations during Charles de Gaulle's visit, with impacts on juror eligibility and the broader political context.

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals U.S. District Court U.S. Supreme Court Bowie Melvin M. Belli Washington Charles de Gaulle Irial Texas Supreme Ruby Oswald tele-America Commervision Johnson Gaulle Johnson-De Gaulle Texas Supreme Court Stile Supremes Bowiel de Gaulle U.S Texas Supreme Courts Latin America Court of Criminal Apt Paris Charles E. Boblen

De Gaulle's Mexico Visit Seen As Business Focus

The article argues De Gaulle’s Mexico trip was driven by business aims and French policy aims. It notes US policymakers are irritated by France’s recognition of Red China and fear it may aid neutralists and Communists while hindering efforts against the Reds.

de Gaulle China United States de Galulle Southeast Asia Alghand Soight Frenett France Peking Paris

Collision on 13th Street Kills Two In Front Yard

Two people died in a crash on 13th Street after a car driven by Jimmy Harris of Crosbyton, 21, collided with another vehicle. Both cars ended up in the front yard of the P. J. Marconi residence with Hart’s car wrecked against the house. Cummins was believed to have been involved.

Buford Chamberlain Levelland Texas Tech Harris Carlisle Levelland Clinic Chamberlain South Plains Hospital Cummins George Price Henry Barden Post Carl Harden Boarman Deas Raycon Harden Jaycon Garza Memorial Hospital Past Ing West 13Th St Jimmy ‘Harris Crosbyton P. 3 Marconi Hart

Raymond Tapp City Man In Cotton Post

Raymond S Tapp of Lubbock was elected vice president of the Texas Cotton Association at the annual convention. R A Maudr Houston M J Heyne Wharton Murray Tarkington Christy George Bennett Dallas Darwin Prince Lubbock named to the board. Prince elected president of the Lubbock Cotton Exchange in a second straight year.

Houston R.W. Williamson Dallas Texas Cotton Association Raymond’s. Tapp Lubbock Roy Barzak Waco Tapp R. A. Maudr M. J. Heyne Wharton Murray Tarkington Christi George Bennett Darwin Prince Prince

McNamara eyes stepped up aid for South Vietnam

Washington reports a sharp rise in military and economic aid to South Vietnam after McNamara's fact-finding tour. President Johnson backs Maj. Nguyen Kann for stronger leadership and increased support to fight Viet Cong. U.S. troops number 15,500 backing Saigon in a large sweep near Cambodia. two soldiers wounded.

Washington UPIA South Viet Nam Robert McNa Imara John Nguyen Kann

Prisoner Dies In San Antonio Jail

In San Antonio, Otis James St. Clair, 29, died from internal bleeding due to abdominal blows after being found dead in his jail cell following arrest for drunken behavior. The medical examiner cited a possible blunt impact as the cause. Police investigate the events leading to his arrest and death.

San Antonio Upd Bexar County Raber Santos Otis James St. Clair St. Clair Sitios

Danish Princess Anne Marie May Wed Greek King Date Shift

Copenhagen sources say King Constantine of Greece will marry Danish Princess Anne Marie in September, moving up from a January date. Mourning for King Paul of Greece may extend to August, and Denmark’s Frederik IX reportedly wants Anne Marie to wait until after her August 30 birthday.

Copenhagen Constantine Greece Anne-Marie Irincess Anunly Sepemener Pauill Denmark Wroderik Anne Marie Athens Paula Frederik 11 Ulrikka Sweden Charles XT

Maryland passes statewide equal public accommodations law

Maryland legislators approve a statewide equal public accommodations law amid demonstrations and police actions. The measure, urged by Gov. Brown and supported by Mayor Shelley, bans racial discrimination in hotels motels and similar facilities and would take effect in June. Opponents may seek a referendum.

Annapolis UPI Maryland General Assemnt Edmund G. Brown John F. Accommodations Shelley Free State Dixon Line Roe Senate Auto Row Maryland Colls Ball Coto J Millar Elials Cadillac General Motors Jwide House Hinitary Committee Senate Eastern Shore Princess Anneard Stansbridge

Johnson may name woman to early vacancies on U S Court

Washington UPI President Johnson may appoint a woman to one of the two early vacancies on the U S Court of Claims as part of his push to place women in top federal posts. The article notes current female judges and aging status of candidates, with two seats opening on retirement.

Washington UPI Johnson Keeyling Burnita Matthews Mississippi U S. District’ Court Harry Truman Mary Honor Denton New York Dwight D. Eisenhowser U.S. Customs Court New York City Sara Hughes John’ F Cleveland Sixth U.S. Circuit of Appeals Marion J. Harron California Tax Court Chirk Sintge Marvin Jones Texart Land Congress Sam Whitaker Tennessee Chattanooga Roth

Dinner Guests Recall Odd Menu At North London Dinner

London report says sixty members of the North London Roundtable attended a charity dinner when the menu featured bizarre items including hot water with crumbled men and a crocodile dish. Stanley Alber, organizer, said the aim was to give guests something to remember.

London UPD North Stanley Alber

Fort Worth Woman Named Texas Farmer of 1964

Mrs. Walde Cardiff, a 98 year old widow from Southeast Texas, was honored as Texas Farmer of 1964 for her work on a rice farm. She is the wife of an 8th Southeast Texas farmer. The ceremony occurred Saturday in Fort Worth, according to Times dispatch.

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