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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1964
Page
1
An explosion struck a vessel near BSam Saigon time causing the ship to list and sink. Crew hurriedly abandoned compartments while emergency teams sealed off flooded areas and a possible capsize was feared.
Democrats set eight precinct meetings at 2 p.m. at polling places says Phalph Brock party chairman. Republicans under Syd Moore will meet at 7:22 p.m. at their polling locations.
Three bandits in business suits robbed the First National Bank of Whites Friday, making off with 24000. They fled 11 miles southeast before changing clothes. two surrendered after police fired. Suspects identified as J Booker 24 James P 23 and Clifford Collins 36 all from Fort Worth. jailed in Hillsboro on robbery charges.
In a remote area a farmer named Henry Garza trying to harvest amid drought rode a tractor into a creek. He cried for help through the long night but neighbors nearby could not hear. His leg was broken, leaving him stranded far from his Gray farm and farmhouse with no immediate route to aid.
Traffic mishaps claim Mrs A Zumbrun 42 and others in the West Texas-Arizona region. Zumbrum dies after a two-vehicle collision on Loop 289 near US 84. Earlier, a couple and a man died when their car was struck by a Southern Pacific freight train near Casa Grande. A fifth fatality occurred when a car overturned on Farm Road. Counts rise to 36 highway deaths for 1914.
Voters across the city and region prepare for a heavy turnout in today’s primary contests. Incumbent Senator Ralph Yarborough faces Gerda McLennon in a heated Democratic race, with several county contests and sheriff races attracting attention. Polls open at 7 am and close at 7 pm as candidates push turnout and issues.
Garth Jones reports from Texas where Ralph Yaiborugh and challenger Gordon McLendon met in a high stakes duel for the Democratic nomination. Both candidates argued their cases Friday night as voters prepare for Saturday polls with Republicans and Democrats holding final appearances before action.
A tense Senate contest between McLendon and PaFporough dominates the area as voters face a Republican presidential primary. With observers forecasting higher totals, candidates like Candi dates push for local and statewide offices while charges and withdrawal demands ripple through late hours as Justice Department officials confirm admissions in a related case.
Estes and Yarborough face fresh accusations as McLendon and Connally campaign with late attacks. The Dallas radio executive alleges undisclosed funds were given to Yarborough under oath, while Yarborough calls the charges infamous.
A tornado with heavy rain and hail hit Temple Texas causing widespread damage to the Central Texas hospital and railroad yards. Police Chief A. Berry reported at least 26 injuries with a guest estimate of 500000 in damage. Emerson Elementary suffered the worst damage with a 90 foot cafeteria wall blown in and a collapsed rear wing.
The sports section highlights scores and results from women’s games, with brief recaps of key performances. It notes teams, venues, and standings, and points to upcoming matchups and schedules for women’s basketball and other sports.
Hobbs police hunted a slick bandit who dabbed a cream like substance on his face and robbed Dick's Col-Tex Service Station at 3 30 am of 265 dollars. The gunman wore sunglasses and menaced operator B D Spicer who said the suspect likely fled toward the Greyhound line.
Fragmentary prayer text thanks for warm weather birds and flowers. It contemplates graduation and wishes students a successful future as they go their separate ways.
Lubbock’s two mayoral runoff candidates Briday and Rogers canceled a planned public debate after disagreement on topics. Tidmore informed Rogers by letter that voters want discussion on qualifications, city business and industrial development, and property tax equalization.
A fragment notes border police at the East German frontier dealing with a group escaping toward West Germany. It mentions a wounding incident and the travelers' intent to return to East Germany.
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