Turbulence Ushers In Foretaste Of Spring
A weather front brings morning rain and heavier afternoon showers across several towns. Totals vary with Abernathy reporting the highest local rainfall while nearby communities like Matador Spur and Tahoka recorded lighter amounts and mixed totals.
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Lorenzo
Molstire
Matador
Post
Remls
Seagraves
Andrews
Spur
Leckney
Abernathy
Plain Hie
Denver
Beiths
Tahoka
Latte
Textile Plant Opens Automa ted Mill in Ralls
A new automated textile plant will house a knitted fabric mill in Ralls near the railroad track. The process uses a seven to five cotton blend, with testing support from Texas A&M and others, and plans include potential future products like carpeting and drapery. Weather notes mention rains in Texas and colder Northeast conditions, with assorted temperatures reaching the 50s to 60s regionally.
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Smith
Ronald Marks
Ralls
Sac
Banan
Tesny Treh
Texas A&m
Lubbock
Plains Coop Oi Mit
Wagiang
Fivhy Animials
Aly
Sue
Senith
East Ralls
Jury panel selected for Marion murder trial faces death penalty debate
Jury candidates endure extensive questioning as death penalty opinions, sanity defenses, and guilt questions shape who will try Marion in the lengthy murder case. Defense and prosecution pick jurors while the venue weighs pretrial motions and possible insanity defenses.
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Laubbook
Marion
Neem
Garland
Casebier
Carl
Steckelieng
Midland
H. J
eDoet Blanchard
Lubbock
Marsion Svas
Tupner
Veniremen
Notable Homicide Case Dominates Midland Court Coverage
A Midland murder case involving Marion and James is highlighted as jurors are seated and defense motions pivot on constitutional rights and the admissibility of statements. The trial features psychiatrists testimony, delays, and prosecutors led by Joe Sims with a panel including Richard Bray and Ruth Cleveland.
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Marion
Dudge Lindsey
Midland
Lindsey
Li Patter JSON
Richard
Bray, Roe
Sikes
Ruth Leveland
Midland di
Joe Sims
They
Lubbock Dist
I Alty
Alten Griffin
Sims
Lgssistant
Bill Smith
Tuncay
Laut
Tslin
Palmer Biging
Jackie. Pott
Lubbock Rodeo Highlights Local Winners and Top Rides
The Wednesday rodeo wrapped with awards for Hate County Sheriff winners and Chaves County riders placing second. Lubbock’s Oliver served as parade marshal, with Zoppe family act opening the program and multiple riders posting top scores across bareback, roping, and saddle bronc events.
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Arena Des Art Prin
Hate County Sheriff's
Zenyth Fist
Chaves County
Abernathy Riding Club
Lidsbock Union Rangers
Auful
Lubbock
Dean Oliver
Leon
Oliver
Zoppe
Wednesday High
Joe Zoppe
Clyde
Wis
Varnal
Fort. Worth
Bude Swenney
Labhoek
Absences Cost Schools Money in Truancy Cases
A Lubbock review shows fines and costs levied on truants’ parents act as a deterrent in most cases, with 19 cases showing improvement in attendance. Officials describe a three step process from warning letters to conferences to charges if needed, noting strong court cooperation and the financial impact of ADA on funding.
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Lubbock
Avinger
Wimberly
State of Texas
Laub Hock
ADA
Auction yields top cattle prices at record levels
Bidding soared after an initial $2.10 per pound, reaching new highs as multiple buyers including Freeman and Cunningham and Plains Grain Co. placed bids. The champion steer sold for the second highest price on record, with last year’s grand champion at $1.00 per pound. Dwight Currie sold his reserve champion steer for $1.00 per pound, while Barry the steer was named after Senator Goldwater. The three champion lambs also sold for $2.50 per pound to Western Tank and Steel Corp, Elms Equipment Co, and Citizens National Bank.
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Freeman
Plains Cooperative Oil Mill
Ders
Riley
Currie
Barry
Sen. Barrty
Goldwater
County
N.mi
Dennis Bail
Fluvanna Ffa
Mike Schattner
Cooper Ffa
Citizens National Bank
Gary Daviness
Ross
Vicki Winter
Barrow
Idalou
Truman Coonaugher
Jake Snodgrass
Charles Jackson
Vicki
Barrows
Bart
Tal
Danny Guilfrey
Hart Ffa
Bryant Farm
Lubbock Packing Co
Jad Armour & Co
San Angelo
Plains Hog Co
Jack Ruby
Dallas
Spur Ffa
Lubbock Ffa
Fluvanna Court
FEA
Threats Against Governor Spark FBI Probe in Texas
Two women from Nashville are charged with transmitting a interstate telephone threat to Governor John Connally. If convicted they face up to five years in prison and a $1,000 fine. The case hinges on a March 14 call tied to extortion statutes.
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Nally
Austin
Thena
J. Myers Cole
San Antonio
FBI
Karl J. Dissly
Memphis
Cole
District of Texas
Nashville
John Conhally
Dallas
Connally
Ile
Esira
Kennedy
U.S. Secret Service
Secret’ Service
Nashville Police Department
McGriff
Bar Row Shows 4H Winners Across Divisions
The 4H judging highlighted winners in steer lamb and showmanship divisions with Daw son County and Monterey FFA placing top in showman and barrow events. Cash prizes ranged from five to ten dollars per third to first, with Connally criticizing defense remarks about Oswald.
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Barrow
Dawson County
Brownfield’ Ffa
Monterey Ffa
Lubbock Kiwanis Club
Duke
Walton
Maeker
Wilson Ffa
Belli
Snj
Mary Jenn
Moore
O'Donnell
I Shamse
Dallae
Agene el
Clark Riley
Steve Mason
Terry County
Larry
Kurrh
Hale Center
David. Kahlick
Cooper
FFA
Rickey
Cunningham
Borden County
Sandy Garrett
Lubbock Agricultural Club
Connally
Dallas
John Connall
Ruby
Oswald
Dallas and Connally On Injuries and ABA Remarks
In Dallas on Sunday Belli indicated he considered resigning from the ABA amid questions of possible action against him. Connally, recovering from a gunshot wound to the chest and thigh, said his arm remains weak but surgery is unlikely. a cast was removed at Southwestern Medical School.
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Avinger
Dallas
Belli
ABA
Connally
Southwestern Medical School
University ‘of Texas
Charles Gregory
Douglas Aircraft
Criticiz
Dalhim
Alrilas
Texas
John Connally
John F. Kennedy
AP Witephotot
ABA leader condemns Melvin Belfi for ethics breach
Walter C. Craig of Phoenix head of the American Bar Association says Melvin M. Belfi the trial lawyer for Jack Ruby showed flagrant disrespect for professional ethics after Ruby's conviction and death sentence. He notes complaints reach ABA from members and will be referred for grievance investigation.
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Associated
Essey
San Francisco
American Bar Association
Jack” Reby
Melvin M. Belfi
Oath
Sap
Walter C. Craig
Phoenix
Ariz
Bar Association
Belli
Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
John F. Kenneddy
Craig
San Francisco Bar Associion
ABA
Bolli
Association
Medicial
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