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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1964

Page

5

Slayer Of Mrs. Turner Sentenced To Death

Trial recounts Marion’s brutal killing of Mrs. Turner in Lubbock County with jurors debating life versus death. Prosecution labeled him violent and intoxicated. defense argued neurotic hostility toward women and alcohol influence. confession and ransacking detailed.

Mrs. Turner Murray RR. Kovnar Texas Tech Payeliologist Marion Kovnar Guilin Hee Turner Griffin Cy Hooda

Mt and Mty Congratulations Reported Alongwith Trial Details

The text references birth celebrations for Roisin and notes a court case involving Marion with defense arguments about insanity. Attorneys Garland Casebier Carl Stecklebers I J Decl Blanchard assisted in the defense at Lubbock, with psychiatrists and a psychologist cited to support a mental condition triggered by alcohol. The prosecution sought the death penalty after a sober period and trial developments.

Enaur Marion Stari Hock County Althonst Fry Midland Garland Casebier Carl Stecklebers Lubbock I. J.dec

Marion Griffin murder trial ends with closing defense

A jury convicts Marion Griffin of murder after defense contends something snapped in him. Prosecutors urge death penalty while defense seeks mercy as witnesses portray a troubled past and a volatile home invasion. The trial notes discuss insanity claims and the final arguments wrap up after a long jury deliberation.

Marion Idney Chier Hell Casebier Marlon Jeep Mims Steckelbers Shabbock Midland Griffin

Atkins Girl Wins Lubbock County Bee Title

Patti Atkins wins first place in the Lubbock County Bee, securing the lengthy competition’s top honor as reported on page one with the Lubbock Independent.

Atkins Lubbock County Patti Lubbock

Johnson Says Panama Talks to Be Revisited

President Johnson signals a fresh push to ease the Panama dispute and resume diplomacy with Peru and other nations. He cites a need for a fair solution within constitutional processes and emphasizes a review of problematic issues triggering violence in Panama.

Parama Johnson Sireanca Panama Rutien Or Tiate Compton OAS Latin America Salfiger Pierre Salinger John F. Kennedy Asmenca Pete Lewis del Fore Dallas Nak

Longtime Area Resident Dies in Littlefield

Pedro Hernandez aged 89 died at Medical Arts Hospital Littlefield after 22 years of residence. Rosary set for today then Mass Monday at Sacred Heart Church. Surviving family includes wife, six sons, five daughters, 65 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He moved from Jayton to Littlefield.

Littlefield Pedro Hernandez Medical Arts Hospital Rosary Hammons Sacred Heart Catholic Church Matthew Lehtel Jayton Manuel Ruben Rufus Pedro, Jr Frank Californias Petra Gonzales Corpus Christi Brulon Hernandea Bis Spring Sermina Saldana Oceanside Calik Lope Solis Littefield Emilia Morales Santa Ana Calif

Florence survives fire as classmate recalls quick alert

Florence survived a fire after her quick alertness in class saved by a teacher. Her mother Mrs Stanley, supporting four children, faces mounting hospital bills while Andrews residents raise funds. Florence’s former teacher Miss Mildred Covington now Mrs Mark Garner, and new teacher Miss Billie Jo Askew, note the girl’s safety awareness. Judges listed include James Sinclair and Ruth Kulm among others.

Florence Mildred Covington Mark Gamer Kermit Billie Jo Askew Stanley Andrews Florence Stanley A. G. Stanley

Airman Release Talks Move Up to High Authorities

Berlin said 10 developments could occur within a day or two as Moscow seeks good relations with the United States. Negotiations over the airmen’s release may shift from the German front to higher authorities in Washington and Moscow. The East German authorities cannot be shut out in the process, the Soviet official noted. The report also mentions Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko and entertainment by the Soviet troupe in Stockholm.

Atkins Mariner Lubbock County Parti Vickpressure Johnson Rusk Sec. of Defense Robert S Lubbock Florida Blaine Schweriner St. Jos Weroseph Slaton Schwert U. S Act Iszound Air Force Onium Datory Eham Ken Pion Ahdineth Kratzer East Germany W. W. Sullivan Thompson Junior High Panamas St. the Lamb County Onl Ly Bi Landers Amherst Howard County R. A. Hick Big Spring Avalanche Journal Avalanches Journal Chanty Defrance Sha Lubbock County Society Forj Sudan Berlin Moscow United States Germany Washington German Democratic Republic Joe Zoppei Gdr Andrei A. Gromyko Stockholm

Calf Wrestling Standings Report From Wednesday Night

The article notes results in steer wrestling with Calf wrestlers Wilber Plaugher and Prather from California, and Halley Haley of Oklahoma. Plaugher posts a total time of 12.2 seconds for two calves, placing behind Haley who clocks 12 seconds. Unclear text mentions asylum and political remarks tied to the event.

Wilber Plaugher Prather Calif Crow Nathan Haley Hannah Okla Paugher s _ cnutsin Billy Weeks Abilene Frost I Royce Craig Cole James Bynum Waxahachie

Scores and names surge in midwestern rodeo chaos

The article lists high scoring rodeo events with multiple riders and their places across bareback bronc and steer wrestling. Leonard McCarvey Jim Houston Jim Mihalek top bareback scores. Sonny Davis J.T. Johnson Bus Smith lead calf roping times. Guy Weeks and Eldon Dudley notable for saddle bronc. In aviation notes a helicopter breached U.S. radar near Boca Chica and Pentagon officials declined comment.

Frost Leonard McCarvey Memphis Jim Houston Omaha Jim Mihalek Denver Sonny Davis Kenna N/M J.T. Johnson Wheeler Bus Smith Deli Rio Guy Weeks Abiléne Eldon Dudley Peru West U.S Charles Fonvielle Boca Chica Naval Air Station Washington Pentagon Florida

Theft of Muskrat Stole Sparks Lubbock Police Probe

Police investigate the theft of a muskrat stole valued at 150 dollars from a car at Town and Country Shopping Center in Lubbock. A house burglary on Saturday afternoon also reported, with a billfold containing 102 dollars taken. wallet later found missing.

Lubbock Opal C. Adamson Wolfforth Thiever J Harold Carruth

Lily Day Sale Raises Four Hundred Dollars in Lubbock

Lubbock girls from multiple high schools organized a Lily Day sale Saturday to benefit crippled children and local petitions. The drive raised about 400 dollars with participants from Monterey High School Evans Junior High and others earning prizes in events including brahma bucking and bus riding, while volunteers collected funds across several schools in the area.

Lubbock Enc Lovers All Steer Wrestling Lubbock County Society Haley Plougher C. R. Boucher Burks Barnett Monterey High School Evans Christ the King School Jcox Pete McKee Bill Stanton Fort Sill Hutchinson

Cautions Dont Faint Mom Flier's Parents Delighted By Call

Detroit AP reports parents of flier Harold Welch 24 and two others grateful after a transatlantic call from Wiesbaden Germany. They described their ordeal and hope for broader word on injuries from the bailout of a Soviet mission aircraft.

U.S Harold W. Welch U. S. Air Force Hannover Germany Welch Detroit Air Force East Germany AP Witephoto Newyler Philadelphia Gerald Wiesbaden West Germany David I Holland Holland, Minn Melvin J

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