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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1964
Page
5
A series of wildfires raged through Los Angeles suburbs sending thick smoke over downtown and distant neighborhoods. Firefighting efforts battled flames threatening homes valued from $40,000 to $150,000 areas near Chevy Chase Country Club.
Wildfires driven by 90 mile per hour winds force evacuations around Eagle Rock Glendale Ford area with homes threatened and residents saving belongings. Fire crews battle blazes near Chevy Chase Canyon while Rose Bowl area remains distant danger.
Numerous birth announcements from West Fesay Hospital and other facilities list new sons and daughters born to families including Ras Mullock, Ronald Rawrer, Bryan Landen, and many others. Details include weights, times, and parental names noting fathers and mothers and associated residences or workplaces.
President Johnson outlines a broad poverty plan including a Youth Job Corps funded in his budget. The program would recruit 40,000 youths for conservation work and job-training centers, with health education and housing aid, aiming to reduce long term poverty and boost readiness for work.
President Johnson tells a Regular meeting of the board of education in Washington that the United States will aid Latin American areas through the Alliance for Progress. Davidson, new school band director, will retire after a long tenure as plans emphasize defense against communism.
Ballot details show names for Democratic state and county races in Arizona. The list includes governor candidates Mt Banks and John Connally, Lt Governor contenders Albert Fuentes Jr and Preston Smith, US Senator Ralph Yarborough, and several county judges, tax assessors, and commissioners with named candidates.
Local coverage mounting over Ruby conviction with Belli denouncing media charges and recusations. Ruby, described as the balding striptease club operator, remains jailed without bond awaiting appeals then possible transfer to Huntsville for execution. Sheriff Decker says Ruby stays alone pending case outcomes as plans for a cellmate provoke fear of violence.
Dallas city fathers reacted to an apparent elephant on steps of city hall during a council meeting. The 1000 pound animal was part of a circus promotion to raise funds for police and fire welfare. Separate item notes the Quanah Parker District Scouting Banquet at the American Legion hall featuring Oscar Crain as guest speaker and local political candidacies for Railroad Commissioner and Supreme Court.
Raysmond's calf wins the late Monterey judging as Jack McCrosky of Oklahoma State University applauds. Dennis Ball, 16, Fluvanna FFA, wins fine wool with a Delaine bred by Aime Frank Real. Mike Schattner, 16, Cooper FFA, takes medium wool with a Hampshire. Open swine judging features Kent Wood and Steve Myrick among top breeders as 953 of 1 053 hogs show for the auction.
A two hour production combines dance wit and humor drawing strong crowd support from neighbors and women’s groups. The cast of 200 plus delivers lively numbers from Away We Go to a World’s Fair finale with moments of rough edges yet overall delightful and crowd pleasing energy.
The murder trial adjourned Monday at 5 30 p m and resumed today with 72 jurors left to be examined. Judge Victor H W Lindsey oversaw proceedings as defense asked about temporary insanity stemming from alcohol. Three women testified Monday before jurors were excused or dismissed. Additional prospective jurors may be summoned if needed from the original list.
The defense using peremptory challenges excused Truman E Bradshaw Samuel O Thomas Cecil Griffin and others. The case moved from Midland on venue grounds with Mims Griffin and Bill Smith prosecuting. Marion, seen in dark attire, was arrested after Mrs Turner’s murder. Defense sought proofs of two statements. Judge Lindsey overruled. State subpoenaed 47 witnesses. testimony not expected before Thursday at earliest.
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