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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1964

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Bombers Clash With Amazonia Tribe Forces Near Brazil Border

United Phen International reports B 26 bombers strafed near the Brazilian border as 63 jungle troopers endure a third day of fighting with Cuquima tribesmen who attack patrols with stone age weapons. Air drops of grenades ammo and food follow to aid the beleaguered unit. The defense ministry blames smugglers and opium growers for stirring the Coquimas against the troops who sought a river patrol route to a gunboat on the Yavari River about 40 miles away.

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ThunderstormsSweep Southland Amid Flood Toll

Severe storms drenched the South for a second day, killing at least four and pouring up to five inches of rain in places. Red Cross centers opened across 92 flood struck counties as more than 50 000 fled homes in the Ohio Valley. many areas faced extensive damage and ongoing river flooding.

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U S Denies New Accord On Panama Talks

An OAS committee said the United States and Panama planned to resume diplomatic relations and begin talks to solve Panama Canal issues, but sources cautioned no meeting of minds had occurred yet. Envoys would be designated with powers to pursue discussions toward a fair agreement while relations would be restored as soon as possible.

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South Plains Junior Livestock Show Opens For Three Days

The 31st South Plains Junior Livestock Show opens with hundreds of youths from 29 counties showing barrows steers and lambs. Premiums total 4500 and a closing auction brings about 1000. Entries reached 2126 with 1459 barrows 267 steers and 406 lambs. Judging starts 9 am today at Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds and ends with the 10 am Wednesday auction. Swine judging prelims featured 4-H Princess Debbie Qualia and FFA Princess Juanell Bandy. Steer judging moved to 6 pm Tuesday at Fair Park Coliseum to accommodate visitors.

Charles Cullin Avalanche-Journal 4H Clubs Future Farmers of America Future Homemakers of America South Plains Psig Ven Ting Carrie Lambe Proncesses Witmers Debbie Qualia Shalewater Jimmy Qualia FFA Juanell Bandy Meadow D.L ‘Bandy Berkshire Chester Duroc Hampshire Land China Poland Bam Fair Park Coliseum Waddle

Epidemic Strikes Tech Students At Texas Tech

Up to fifty students at Texas Tech sought treatment at the college infirmary over the weekend for an upset stomach outbreak. Dr Freddy Kalina said about twenty cases occurred Saturday afternoon with similar numbers on Sunday. Dormitories housed affected students and the cause remained undetermined. One Yale student from Thompson Hall was hospitalized after leaving a restaurant in Lubbock. An Henderson Wilson Funeral Home ambulance assisted the student on Sunday afternoon.

Texas Tech Freddy Kalina Yale

Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton Marry in Canada

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton wed in Toronto after a wing ceremony conducted by Rev. Leonard Mason. The couple traveled from Toronto to Canada with ten guests at an airliner ceremony. Taylor converts to Judaism at marriage to Burton following multiple previous marriages and divorces.

Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burfom John’ Springer Leonard Mason Unitarian Church of the Messiah Miss Taylor Michael Todd Burton Toronto Cary Quebec Conrad Nicky) Hilton Michael Wilding Todd Eddie Fisher Fisher Rome Antony Cleopatra Sybil Faber Mexico

Mishap Kills Famed Pilot in Navy Demonstration

Apalachicola reports Navy pilot George E. Neale, 29, based at Pensacola, died when his para chute failed during an air show rehearsal near West of Apalachicola. Witnesses say the Grumman Tiger aircraft circled the area before the fatal fall. Neale is survived by his son Denna and his mother Mrs. Katherine Neale.

Apalachicola Navy Pine George Eo Neale Sat Fensactia Naval Air Station Apalachienta Jean Wag Pensacola West Palm

De Gaulle Arrives in Caribbean Stop on Mexico Trip

President Charles de Gaulle arrives in Guadeloupe amid security tensions en route to Mexico. Officials plan a nine hour flight to Merida and then Mexico City as threats force precautions, while De Gaulle dressed casually and handled the welcoming crowd.

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Murder Trial Opens in Midland District Court

James Lee Marion, 22, of Midland, faces trial in 72nd District Court for the pistol beating and murder of Mrs. Fred Turner Jr. at her downtown Midland mansion. The case, moved on venue, stems from a January burglary during which Marion allegedly confessed to fatally bludgeoning Turner. The victim's husband, a wealthy ranch operator and sportsman, died of a heart attack in Brownwood on February 4.

Fred Turner Jr Midland James Lee Marion Vilar Lindsey Perry TD. Phakert

Prayer fragment reflecting faith and prayers

A devotional fragment thanks God for worship and asks blessings for the sick and bereaved. It includes a personal signature with Barbara Gordon and an address, followed by garbled text. The readable portion conveys reverence and communal prayer.

Barbara Gordon St. Lubbook

Dallas City Reacts as Ruby Penalty Rises After Conviction

Dallas residents voice fears over harsh punishment after the jury convicts Ruby Oswald for the November 24 slaying of Lee Harvey Oswald. Chief defense counsel Melvin M. Belli warns of possible prison violence while Sheriff J. Decker tightens security. Prosecutors argue the death penalty is warranted given the crime and circumstances.

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Jurors Describe Compatibility in Deliberations

Court jurors, including a woman member, found common ground during lengthy deliberations. The group, described as compatible, included four pilots and two others who worked with airplanes. Resources were pooled to improve jail quarters and entertainment options. The foreman noted jurors digested most testimony, while one witness testimony remained undisclosed. The verdict followed weeks after a sensational jail break.

Dick “Baby Tmather Sist Ray McColluin M. Twele

Six American airmen die as fighting reddens Vietnam

Reported in Saigon six U.S. airmen were killed in action during operations in Vietnam. The crash and ground fire left four others wounded, raising U.S. casualties in the conflict to 122 since 1962. The dead included an American sergeant and others aboard a helicopter shot down near the Campo border area.

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Jaywalker Obituary Quip Echoes Through Street

A terse quip about a man who reaches the obituary column before crossing the street captures a local sentiment. The line appears in a humorous column noting life and mortality with a punchy streetwise twist.

Sectinn AL Sectinn Todat Comte Jaywalker

Views From Kennedy Split on Vice Presidency

The article discusses President Johnson and Attorney General Kennedy, noting Kennedy’s view that no Democrat should shake the vice presidency at this stage. It references the Senate investigation and Johnson’s statements on Vietnam policy, plus related political maneuverings and a dramatic coastal event in the Lakes region with casualties.

Johnson Robert E. Kennedy Kennedy

Weathered fragment notes brisk northerly winds and unclear details

An OCR blurred weather note reports 36 mph north winds and partial place names. Readable items include vague station references and dates but specifics are missing, leaving an incomplete forecast.

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