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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1964
Page
1
Reliable information indicates Soviet forces in Cuba have trained Cuban crews to operate the SA-2 anti aircraft missiles installed since 1982. It remains unclear if Soviets will hand control to Cubans or keep officers in charge as Cuban crews near full capability.
The Avalanche Journal reports truancy in Lubbock is a costly issue with 12 parents fined by the courthouse for absenteeism. Education and court officials discuss causes and solutions, noting regular attendance supports student success in a district of about 31,000.
Republicans charged that a behind the scenes figure runs the Bobby Baker investigation after a closed Senate Rules Committee meeting ended without witnesses. Chairman B Everett Jordan Jr recessed to consider serious accusations affecting his integrity. Senators Carley Curtis and Hugh Scott defended the chair while accusing others of steering the inquiry.
Torrential winds fanned brush fires across Glendale and the Verdugo and San Rafael Hills. About 20 houses and 11,600 acres burned as 180 firefighters fought to contain the blazes near Granada Hills. Governor Brown declared a disaster area and crews prepared reseeding as containment neared on a third fire.
President Johnson calls for a federal pay raise bill despite ongoing election year opposition. He advocates a $10,000 boost for lawmakers, noting a prior House defeat of a $345.1 million all in one bill. Speaker McCormack and Senator Hale oppose delaying raises for others serving the government.
A devotional request implores divine mercy for all humanity. It pleads for ignorance and sin to be cured, asking that evil be cast out and that a holy spirit govern hearts in righteousness.
The Southwest shows featured a petite Idalou girl who captured the grand champion barrow title at the South Plains Faire. Exhibitors included Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Winrow and a darkhaired junior showman presenting the largest fat barrow of the event.
A woman and two men joined the murder jury for James Lee Marion in the case of the bludgeoning death of Mrs. Fred W. Turmer Jr. in Midland. Court officials note eight more jurors must be chosen before testimony can begin.
A garbled sports and editorial collage presents a fragment titled Interlude of Treedom by A Yvonne Man. Included are scattered references to Cavite topics and a busy page layout with sections on sports radios and markets.
The United States acknowledged setbacks in the Vietnam War while outlining a sharpened program of economic and military aid. Washington credited South Vietnam with a sound plan to combat Viet Cong, including central governance, a trained guerrilla force, and new equipment, as a rationale for intensified support. The White House attributed recent confusion to government changes and pledged increased shipments and training to bolster Khanh's leadership and implement the new plan.
Veteran aviator Conrad33, known as Dad, flies a seaplane from Goose Bay toward Greenland. After his craft capsized near a cap, a rescue by US Navy crew found him in distress. He had prior Atlantic and Pacific crossings, aiming for a historic round-the-world flight.
After the verdict in the Ruby trial, attorney Melvin Bell defends the legal process and criticizes perceived misconduct by Jack Belli. Bell accuses Belli of inflammatory rhetoric while Belli responds that the jury and proceedings showed bias and poor decorum.
Fragmentary weather map notes mention atmospheric readings and regional forecasts without clear locations dates or figures. The readable portion hints at map page context but lacks concrete data to specify regions temperatures or conditions.
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