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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1966
Page
6
A bank drive in robber surprised a teller during a Thursday incident. The bandit demanded cash and warned the teller not to ring a bell or dazzle the system, while the teller credited a customer with aiding delay and the robber threatened to search for more money. The note reads This is holdup with a nitroglycerin bomb under the window as the thief pressed for funds and then left with two packets of cash.
An armed robbery at Buddy's Bank ended with a car chase and two suspects detained near 25th Stand Orlando Ave. Police recovered a stolen Ford two door, a glove, and a jacket. Witnesses described the bandit’s blue jeans and hat whileMiss Hedgeoth identified no one from photos.
A large storm produced heavy snow across the Great Plains and north-central states causing traffic jams and at least one death. Western Pennsylvania saw 9 inches, Pittsburgh 3, and snow spread to New York and the Midwest. Frost and freeze warnings followed in the Deep South while Minnesota faced severe paralysis with up to 17 inches and ten deaths reported statewide.
Lubbock officials propose two moving lanes in each direction on 19th Street east of College Avenue with a center left turn lane and limited parking. Officials warn parking removal affects 287 spaces but could free 1737 curb spots. Business leaders argue loss of parking hurts downtown firms and employees.
A youth underwent an emergency operation after a pen penetrated the chest and lodged in the heart. Drs John McKann Warner removed the object from the right ventricle and upper heart valve. Timothy recovered and was pronounced well enough to return home within days.
Kevin Pierce arid Ken Wayne Herndon forced a crime scene in Lubbock with a carjacking and hostage situation. Police negotiators urged Acree to surrender while bystanders watched as the suspect targeted Lakes Cleaners and nearby businesses. The incident ended with authorities securing the area and identifying a suspect hours later.
A Lubbock man about 60 was found dead in his apartment near Bates Street. Police say the death appears natural or accidental. the body was found in bed with a book on the bed. Survivors include a brother Jon Russell of Wagoner Oklahoma.
Starnes 61 longtime resident of Tulia died recently in Swisher County. Funeral services scheduled for Saturday at Wallace Funeral Chapel with Rev. C. Rite officiating. Burial at Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Wallis Funeral Home. Survivors include husband four sons two daughters two sisters three brothers and other relatives.
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Police report indicates Mrs. Elkins was found dead between a gun cabinet and a telephone after a 22 caliber weapon was used. Witness Mrs. Grantham described a phone call during which she heard no shot and then the line went silent. The gun and suicide notes were not found. services for the deceased are pending with Wallace Funeral Home. Her husband Olen Elkins was away on business.
The court divided over using due process to alter constitutional meaning with a 6 3 ruling on poll tax limits and a separate decision permitting certain Taft-Hartley and tax cost deductions. Justices Black and Harlan dissented on the poll tax, noting racial and political implications and urging careful limits on judicial reinterpretation.
The French government released De Gaulle’s note to President Johnson about NATO withdrawal plans. The document indicates an expected end date but contains no surprises according to sources.
Police continued the hunt for Johnny Garrett a 23 year old West Virginia native who escaped from a Wichita Falls jail after admitting seven armed robberies. Authorities tracked a stolen car to near Ralls and suspected Garrett remained in the Lubbock area as they faced multiple delays from a bank holdup and an extortion case.
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