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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1964
Page
6
The document outlines near term military and economic aid plans for Viet Nam. It mentions national mobilization, service terms in suitable jobs, and status and pay changes for paramilitary forces. It notes revised demands to bolster guerrilla forces capable of facing the Viet Cong on the front.
The murder trial moved to 72nd District Court on venue change from Midland. Defense and prosecution use peremptory challenges, several jurors excused for bias or physical issues. Judge Lindsey adjourned to 9 a.m. with four jurors seated and questioning of others ongoing amid tense exchanges between prosecutor Griffin and defense Cashier.
Fragmented OCR notes list multiple names and times for a cinema event. Readable items include a late night showing around 2:68 am and several person names, with scattered monetary and employment details.
President Johnson told 2500 at the Waldorf Astoria that America must be a model of compassion for 119 nations. He spoke of hope for the sick and the poor and framed himself as an Irishman by osmosis while celebrating St Patrick’s Day with the Friendly Sons of St Patrick.
Rep George Mahon of Lubbock pledged support for President Johnson’s South Vietnam policy. As chairman of the House Appropriations defense subcommittee he said there is no other viable option and that Congress will back any policy the President pursues in Southeast Asia. He stressed the U S aid is to help South Vietnam fight.
The Senate committee sparred over timing as Republicans accuse Democrats of stalling the Baker probe while Baker, a former secretary to the Democratic majority, allegedly built a multimillion dollar portfolio through outside ventures. Witnesses, including Jenkins and Don Reynolds, offer testimonies about influence and advertising deals linked to Johnson broadcasts. A separate traffic crash claims a fatality in the city.
Idalou 4-H hosts a daylong hog show with 983 hogs shown and 300 more sifted. Vicki the top all breed hog, a Hampshire cross, wowed the crowd and earlier won grand champion at the Texas State Fair. Judges led by Dr. J C Hillier praised the quality as top among Belt shows. Mary Jean Moore and Larry Griffin tallied notable breed champions and reserves, with multiple FFA and 4-H youths exhibiting and winning in Poland China, Spotted Poland China, and crossbred divisions.
Walter Wells, general chairman, announces a three day event ending with the annual sale of winning animals at Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds. Purchasers may have animals processed to their specs by their chosen processor and tag number, with processing arranged through show officials. Buyers pay all processing costs.
A blast and eight alarm fire at a Baltimore chemical plant left one dead and four firefighters injured on Tuesday night. The fire drew responders from the Fairfield Chemical division and others as crews battled a dangerous blaze with a car stuck in a pumping truck rushing to the scene.
A fresh cold front plunged into the Midwest with subfreezing readings near zero in northern Minnesota and snow flurries across the Great Lakes and Dakotas. Snow extended to Vermont and New Hampshire with up to two inches in northern Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie reaching 19 inches total. Rain fell in southern Florida and along the northern Pacific coast while deserts faced 39 mph winds. Temperatures ranged through the 30s to 70s elsewhere as forecasts called for little change Tuesday.
Fire departments report Glendale, Eagle Rock, and Burbank losses with dozens of homes destroyed or damaged totaling millions. Red Cross tallies show combined destruction across Glendale and Burbank plus Granada Hills fire. Insurance Institute warns losses may exceed four million with early estimates indicating up to thirty homes totally destroyed and many more damaged.
About 2000 people attended the second and final presentation of the Lubbock Junior League Follies Who's for the Merry-Go-Round at Lubbock Municipal Auditorium. The all local cast received warm applause for colorful costuming and strong singing and dancing. Proceeds from the show support the League's civic and welfare work.
Officials report minority students, especially Latin American and Negro children, account for most truancy cases and police referrals though many minority pupils are well behaved. With Latin American enrollment rising from 3.20 percent in 1943 44 to 14.59 percent, attendance enforcement is tied to moral duty and legal action to curb delinquency.
FBI joined the search for David Hagler after a plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico. Hagler, 45, faced unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and a credit card fraud case in Port Lavaca. He was linked to a 1964 Oklahoma murder and was last seen after a Cessna 210 crash in Matagorda Bay.
Heavy damage reported to rugs and furnishings in a three bedroom brick house at 374 47th St after a washer dryer overflow flooded the interior for up to two days. Owner Mrs E W Williams Sr was away in Dallas. Firemen and a daughter in law cited a washer dryer malfunction as the cause. No damage estimate available.
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