Los Angeles Brush Fires Rage in Suburban Foothills
Two major brush fires swept Los Angeles area suburbs driven by record March winds. Officials warned containment unlikely as winds up to 50 mph raged through Chevy Chase and Whiting Woods lines. Thousands evacuated. at least six homes confirmed destroyed with higher toll feared amid nine thousand acres burned. Firefighters battled blazes near Patri cian Way and Oakmont Country Club as two major fires threatened dense residences. No direct fatalities reported, though two heart attacks were under police investigation and several firefighters injured.
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Edward Fo'connor JR
OS Angeles
UPI Ihe
Foothills
Westerns County
Keith Rtin
Jeer
Chevy Chase
Whiting Woods
Whiting Wood
Engle Reich
Los Angeles
Glendale
Klinger
Mayle Fork
Pasadena
Oakmont Country Club
Verdugo Boulevard
Ferce
High Page
Tobacco Spokesmen Clash Over Health Warning Authority
The FTC faces industry challenges to mandatory health hazard labels on cigarettes. FTC chair Paul Rand Dixon asserts statutory authority. industry reps argue Congress holds such power. Senator Maurine Neuberger accuses the industry of a cynical stance while supporting prompt enforcement. Public hearings mark the opening on FTC proposals.
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Prinay Ashington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Paul Rand Dixon
FTC
Maurine B. Neuberger
D-Ore
Tobacco
Nive
Bee Cigarettes
Air Force surgeon visits captured airman in East Germany
In Magdeburg a U S Air Force flight surgeon visited 1st Lt Harold W Welch of Detroit in a Soviet military hospital for 80 minutes after he and two other airmen were captured when their unarmed reconnaissance aircraft was shot down by a Soviet jet last Tuesday. The Soviets refused to release Welch or allow transfer back to Berlin. Capt John L Monroe of West End North Carolina accompanied the visit.
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Erlin
U.S. Air Force
East Germany
Air Force
John L. Monroe
West End
N.C
Harold W. Welch
Detroit
Filer
Magdeburg
Monte
Berlin
Welch
U.S
David J. Holland
Hol Minn
Melvin J. Kessler
Philadelphia
Winds Sweep Texas Panhandle Dust and Cooler Air
Gusty north winds blanketed much of West Texas reducing visibility to two miles at Dalhart and five at El Paso as clouds of dust swept area. Lubbock reported airport winds near 38 mph with gusts higher. Forecast calls for clearing to partly cloudy skies and cooler highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s with occasional light to moderate winds.
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Texas
Dalhart
el Paso
Lubbock's
Bu- Hea
Latchbock
Ekles
Weather Bureau
President Johnson Pitches Youth Job Corps Plan
President Johnson urged enlisting 100000 draft-rejectees and school dropouts into a Youth Job Corps to fight poverty and present a path for Congress. The proposal faces mixed reaction from Republicans and Democrats as House and Senate committees prepare action and debate on its merits.
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Pinne
Johnson
House
Senate
Finale Tonight in League Follies at Lubbock Audtorium
The Junior League Presents Who's for the Merry Go Round a wacky exotic revue that drew about 1800 attendees Monday night at the Lubbock Municipal Auditorium and will have a final performance this evening. The show supports welfare agencies with proceeds and is produced and directed by League members.
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Herman Avalancne
Lubbock Municipal Auditorium
P.m
Ees
Ballot order set for Lubbock primaries with Bush and Cox
In Lubbo ck County Republican and Democratic committees drew ballot order for the May 2 primaries and June runoff. Names listed include Jack Cox, Robert Morris, Milton Davis, George Bush and Barry Goldwater for the Republican presidential preference. Harriman slated to travel to Africa with a junior league show as part of a White House event.
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Jerry Mall
Avalanche-Journal Statt
GOP
Syd Moore
GOP List
U.S
Lube
Back County
Jack Cox
Houston
Robert Morris
Dallas
Milton Davis
George Bush
Fes
New York
Cargil Do
Peter Time
M.c
Jerry Monash
Harriman
Aprica
Washington
UPI
Hder
Slate W. Ave
Carroll Cobb
Rel
Africa
Bernie Howell
Johnson
Charles Waters
White House
Ghana
Nigeria
The
Congo
Night Stock Show Judging Highlights Young Winners
At the 31st Plains Junior Livestock Show in Swisher County, Duane Boweltey Putire Farms won the grand champion with a 948 pound Hereford. The reserve went to Clark Riley with an 825 pound Angus. About 2,800 people attended the steer judging as swine judging continued into the night.
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Duane
Putire Farmers of Amen
Avalanche-Journal Batteries
Ashac
Little John
Chapman Ranch
Waco
Beardle
Andl
Raymond Beadle
Plains
Ind St
Raymond ~ Beadle
Ion
Clark Riley
Uegenrold Aberpathy
Angus
McCurry Brothers
Bentley
Kan
Bill
Raley
Lingelay Xchediula
Pair Park
Coliseum
Tovight Curia
Tabd
Corlise Currie
Happy
Hereford
Frank Cobb
Talia
Swisher County
Dwight
Nancy Brigance
Olen Fea
M- P Brigance
Brigance Angus ‘Ranch
Monterey Page
Belli Seeks Appeal in Ruby Case En Route to California
Attorney Melvin Belli, en route from Dallas to California, plans to appeal Jack Ruby's murder conviction at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin. He will work from his San Francisco office next week and says he found 30 reversible errors. He visited Ruby briefly in the county jail and will continue preparing the appeal after a train trip to San Antonio and onward to Mexico.
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Belli
Austin
California
United Pood Infornationa
Melvin Belli
Dallas
Jack
Ruby
Wilitd Talin Hemandez
Wourg
Tua
Boll
Texas Court, ‘of Criminal Appeals
San Francisco
Bell
San Antonio
San_ Antonio
Mexico City
Mexico
Brothers of the Law
Elvil
Fea Bells
Good-for-Nothing A man who finds love despite flaws
A satirical profile examines a man deemed worthless who nonetheless attracts affection from women and a forgiving world. The piece uses humor to question social norms about worthiness and romance.
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Cormle
Prayer fragment nods to devotion and transformation
Fragmentary prayer text thanks a higher power and seeks divine grace and transformation. The message references gratitude and self-offering, with unclear additional phrases and names.
De Gaulle Seeks Unity in Mexico France Leader Says Cooperation Key
Charles de Gaulle toured Mexico City after proposing Franco Mexican cooperation to propel both nations. He became the first foreign president to speak from a presidential balcony as crowds cheered outside the palace. Police estimated around 200000 gathered to hear him.
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Palger
Charlie de Gaulle
France
Mexico
de Guile
Atute
Constitution Plaza
Phsixands
Hin
Adelf Lapeg Matent
Bee Gaulle
Fom
Dee Gaulle
Eure
Te Gaulle
Ain Por
Lopes Mateos
Juror Chosen in Midland Murder Trial
One juror was accepted from a panel of 19 for the murder case of Jaret Lee Marion, a wealthy Midland man accused of fatally shooting a young Black man. Defense plans a temporary insanity plea. sides each have multiple peremptory challenges. The trial proceeds as juror selection continues in district court.
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James Lee Marion
Tand District Court
Jerry McCarty
Kenneth May
Avalanche-Journal
Btatf
Ney
Midland
Jaret Lee Marion
Ax Defense
Earr
Auto Shop
W. L. Patterson
Setenne
Mahon Tg
Fred Turner
Weather Map Page 6 4 Tatchbook Vicinity Report
A fragmented weather map note shows partly cloudy to cooler conditions with high temperatures around 36 degrees. The illegible text hints at wind, precipitation, and general forecast phrases, but no clear locations or time frames are readable.
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Aan
Ieee
Isunis
Ronee
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Iowa
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CCC
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Sern Swift
John W. McCormack
DeMase
House Committee On Labor and Education
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McCormack
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ACK
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Verdugo Hills
Inder
Thor
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Trier
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