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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1963

Page

7

Jury Retires Without Verdict In Estes Trial

The Estes trial adjourned with no verdict after hours of testimony and objections. Defense cited repayment of 4.5 million before arrest, while noting 19 million still owed. Estes faces ongoing appeals and a prior eight year sentence for swindling. Families and associates attended as witnesses Hartman was released on bond amid questions about security for mortgages.

Estes Vance Paso Thomason Pecos Hartman Finance Company

Ordeal Survivor Flight Crashes Near Yukon Trail

Survivors in Yukon crash improving and nearing hospital release. Miss Klaben and Ralph Flores endured seven weeks in the bush after a plane wreck. Flores fashioned snowshoes and signaled SOS. rescue came when Hamilton located them.

May Set Precedent in New York Libel Case

In New York a criminal libel indictment against Brooklyn Daily editor Arnold Fine could set a landmark precedent. The case links a Playboy Club licensing dispute to press freedom while ed and the board weigh legal questions over criminal libel versus civil action.

New York Arnold Fine Brooklyn Daily Playboy” Club New Playboy Club Bernard J. O'Connell Sonenshine Bidault Portugal

Ex-Majorette Neeta Green Dies From Smoke Inhalation

Medical examiner ruled Neeta Green death due to smoke inhalation after a fire at her Benbrook home. She had been beaten and a nude man was found unconscious in another room. Her ex husband FE M Green, divorced earlier, took a lie detector test and was cleared.

Fort Worth UPI Texas Christian University Neeta Green Green Benbrook Ronald Blankenship FE. M Dude) Green Hot Springs Ark

U S Welcomes Morocco King on One Day Visit

King Hassan II of Morocco arrived in New York for a one day stay to meet President Kennedy. The liner Constitution escorted by two Navy destroyers fired a 21 gun salute and a Navy helicopter dispatched a public relations officer. A 26 minute Navy precision fly show by the Blue Angels entertained the king and 59 guests.

New York Hassan Morocco Kennedy Constitution Navy Blue Angels

Winns Welcome Son At West Texas Hospital

Mr and Mrs Shirley Lee Winn of 1109 116th St Lubbock welcomed a baby boy weighing about 4 pounds 3 ounces at 8 55 pm Monday at West Texas Hospital. The father is assistant manager of Stovall s Foods. Karl Robert Matthes of 3628 59th St Lubbock and Mrs Matthes welcomed a baby girl weighing about 3 ounces at 6 08 am Tuesday at West Texas Hospital. The father works for Latchbock Auto Co Ine.

Ron Cook Rt. 5 Lubbock St. Mary’s Hospital Texas Tech Tom P. Gordon Geneva St West Texas Hospital Chevrolet Co Joe Ferguson W. 17Th St Methodist Hospital The Frito Co Martin HoSper York Air Force Manuel Ledsma Smyer Laut Clinic Mercantile Co Efran Munoz Quinn Laur Clinic Alfred Prellman Lauf Clinic McSpadden Mig. Co Charles J. Fentner Mitchell Br Reese Village Reese Air Force Reese Kenneth Stroud Fort. Stockton Taylor Hospital K. A. Peachee Drilling Co Robert R. Narvaly 2Nd St Supreme Beef Co Armour and Co State Supreme Court Arthur G. Klein James A. Parks Klein 8Th St. Lubbock Shirley Lee Winn 116Th St. Lubbock Stovall’s Foods Karl Robert Matthes

Reform Citizens Back In Control Of Kansas City

The Citizens Association regains city government control in Kansas City after four years without power. Mayoral candidate Ike W. Davis leads over Dutton Brookfield as precinct results show the reform group winning seven of twelve council seats and challenging more. Incumbents from a Democratic coalition lose seats amid a period of eight city managers.

Reform Kansas City Citizens Association Pendergast Ike W. Davis Citizen Dutton Brookfield Davis Brookfield

Automotive chain targets women buyers in new showroom design

New York reports a nationwide automotive service chain redesigns outlets to appeal to women drivers. Pastel showrooms, plants, air conditioned lounges, and supermarket style displays aim to attract female customers while male shoppers adapt to the new layout.

New York UPI

Salvation Army major helps community in St. Louis

In St. Louis, a Salvation Army major assists local residents with outreach and support programs. The officer coordinates services, donor engagement, and youth activities to strengthen community welfare.

ST. Louis UPI Salvation Army

Rescue Pilot Reprimanded Over Hazardous Yukon Landing

Watson Lake Yukon AP Rescue pilot Jack McCallum says he was reprimanded and docked half a day’s pay for a risky landing that helped rescue Helen Klaben. He and Chuck Hamilton guided rescuers within three miles of Klaben’s seven week ordeal as Indian trappers moved toward pilot Ralph Flores. McCallum noted the landing clearing was narrow and warned it could be dangerous. The reprimand amounts to about 15 dollars in his view.

Ralph Flores Yukon Flores Helen Klaben Whitehorse Miss Kladen Ralph Miss Klaben Hamilton Watson Lake V.T Miss K British Columbia Yukon Territory Jack McCallum McCallum Canada Department of Transport U.S Federal Aviation Agency W. L. Martel Chuck Hamilton

Reds Nabbed in Governor Lacerda’s Brazil Showdown

A cabinet member told UPI in Brasilia that the federal government has not been informed of Lacerda’s move to block the Red congress by force. He urged the right to a free assembly be pursued in court and said the federal government will not block the congress nor facilitate foreign delegates. Lacerda, a newspaper publisher and anti-Communist, halted the congress citing outside help to incite revolution.

Joao Goulart UPI Brassilla Lacerda Red Congress Congress

Connally Urges Veto Of Mineral Tax Changes

Texas Governor John Connally urged Congress to reject Kennedy 1963 tax program changes affecting petroleum taxes. He sent a statement to Rep. Wilbur Mills noting four recommendations that would alter long standing oil policies. Mills chairs the Ways and Means Committee.

Austin UPI John Connally Congress Kennedy Wilbur Mills D-Ark Connally Mills House Ways and Means Texas

Riot at Parliament as 3000 demonstrators clash with police

In London near Big Ben, 500 officers faced 3000 unemployed protesters outside Parliament. Rioters fought toward St Stephen's Gate demanding access to lawmakers, hurled objects, and set off smoke with nine arrests reported. Mounted police later restored order amid chants labeling the actions as fascist Gestapoism.

London Big Ben Parliament Britain St. Stephen’s

Thaggard Accused In Bank Ledger Theft Case

Police were told Thaggard would walk with an escort but chose to follow a policeman. Bank officials later suspected him when the ledger showed a miscredited sum to Alabama Power Co. A civil suit followed to recover the money and Thaggard was charged with obtaining funds on false pretenses. He promised repayment but said it would take time.

Thaggard Cotton Thaggard William Culver Alabama Power Co Alabama Motor Co

Princess Beatrix buys Drakestein Castle with allowance

The 24 year old Dutch Crown Princess Beatrix plans to move into the 50 acre Drakestein Castle near The Hague after buying it with funds from her annual 300000 guilder allowance. Repairs since 1960 reveal extensive restoration needed, preserving a 300 year old look with craftsmen rebuilding brickwork and a blue tiled roof. The castle sits beside a moat and Strecht Woods with a double deck bridge to the entrance.

the Hague UPD Holland Beatrix Drakestein Leiden University Leiden Bob Steesma Castle Small Junker Frederik Bosch van Drakestein Drakestein Castle Strecht

New Device Advances Cleft Palate Surgery At NYU

An x-ray and sound-recording system installed at New York University's College of Dentistry lets surgeons visualize throat and mouth function while patients speak chew and swallow. The fluoroscopic movies paired with taped speech aid cleft lip and palate treatment and training.

New York APD New York University College of Dentistry United States Picker X-Ray Corp White! ‘Plains, N.Y

Longtime Tech faculty couple to retire after decades of service

Mrs. Gates and Dr. Gates, alike influential in language and English departments, plan retirement from Tech after years of teaching at Texas Christian University and other institutions. The pair expect to keep academic ties, with Dr. Gates teaching part time in 1963-64 and Mrs. Gates writing a Portuguese textbook before moving to San Antonio in 1964.

University of Michigan Gates Tech University of Pennsylvania Southwest Texas State Teachers College University of Texas Texas: Christian University Modern Languages Association of America Mexico Puerto Rico South America Encyclopedia Americana Mississippi Millsaps College Vanderbilt University Southwestern University Texas Christian University British Museum England Paris Porto Alegre Brazil Robert C. Goodwin

Pan American College Edinburg gets four year status

The House advances a bill to make Pan American College at Edinburg a four year state supported institution. A separate measure proposes 200 million dollars in bonds to finance local industrial development programs. Debates continue on voting reform, poll tax replacement, and a constitutional amendment to abolish the poll tax. State Teacher Retirement bill passes House with 132 to 13 and awaits governor signature. Debates on the loan shark bill open with extensive amendments.

House Pan American College Edinburg Senate

Fog Grounds Travel as Weather Closes Idlewild Flights

Fog and rain stalled operations at Idlewild Airport while a cold front moved through the nation. A sea fog reduced tower visibility to zero, delaying inbound and outbound flights and leaving the rest of the country basking in clear springlike weather.

United Press International New York Idlewild Weather Bureau Lower Michigan Texas Presidio G. H. Davis Ave L. T. Amarillo Huberto Lara Atlantic

Tank dries after accidental hose down near Soviet UN mission

A US Army tank stationed opposite the Soviet United Nations mission on 67th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues was left to dry overnight after wet wiring hampered its 105 mm gun. Police were asked and the tank was eventually moved to the armory.

New York United Nations 67Th St Lexinton 3Rd Avenues 67Th

Theft Reports From University and Local Resident

James Ralpt of 3520 47th St reported a window break and theft of keys from his car. Jack Mande at Wells Hall Texas Tech complained of theft of 40 dollars from his billfold. Jim Cassel of Carpente Hall Texas Tech reported the loss of a 30 dollar tire and wheel.

James Ralpt 47Th St Jack Mande Wells Hall Texas Tech Jim Cassel Carpente Hall

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