Rowe Testimony Details Alabama Civil Rights Slaying
Testimony describes Klansmen pursuit of Mrs. Viola Liuzzo in Selma Montgomery after a civil rights march. FBI agents guided Rowe to safety while cross‑examination covered motives and actions. Moton testified Liuzzo was fatally shot, with autopsy confirming a bullet to the brain base and additional slugs recovered from the car.
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Rowe
Lowndes County
FBI
Alabama
Selma
Montgomery
Luizzo
Leroy Moton
Birmingham
Wilkins
Thomas
Eaton
James J. Reed
Boston
Viking
Moton
Matt H. Murphy Jr
Liuzzo
Secca
Shoffertt
Murphy
T. Werth Thagard
Redistricting Bill Faces Senate Approval and Tax Proposals
The House redistricting bill awaits Senate approval after committee origin. Gov. ConnallyCriticizes progress on the General Appropriations bill, warning of a potential $100 million tax hike and possible restoration of gas, franchise, and other taxes. The tax plan, labeled House Bill 2, could raise about $15.3 million net, with changes to sales tax exemptions, inheritance tax, and other levies.
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House
Senate
Gus Mutscher
Brenham
General Appropriations Conference Committee
John Connally
Connally
Cory
Atwell
Committee On State
Nuns Ordered to Close Shelter Over Noise Complaints
Father Reber’s judgment orders nuns at St Marys Priory to shutter the shelter and return. Neighbors complain of noise while Mother Cecilia says a letter warned the $400 monthly living stipend could be cut if they disobey. How did Mother Cecilia manage to fund the animal shelter?
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Father Keber
St. Mary’s Priory
Mother Cecilia
Father Reber
The Priory Dog Cruelty Case Sparks Kennel Probe
A report describes investigators looking into alleged cruelty to dogs at a nearby kennel. Three individuals pursued action, discovering harsh treatment and one option to halt it involved acquiring the kennel.
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Priory
South Plains Sees Hail and Showers with Heat in Northeast
A weather summary notes hail ranging from marble to less than half inch across the South Plains with several towns reporting light showers. Rain totals reached up to .25 to 2.0 inches in spots as a storm moved from Denver City through O'Donnell, Tahoka, Slaton, Petersburg, Lockney to Plainview. Lubbock remained largely dry while forecasts call for continued cloudiness and possible undershowers. Northeast warmth persisted with Baltimore and Richmond near 92 degrees and Presidio, Texas posting the hot spot.
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South Plains
Tahoka
Bovina
Petersburg
Slaton
Lorenzo
O'Donnell
Seagraves l
Plainview
Denver City
New Mexico
Texas’ Panhandle
Midwest
Guymon
Okla
Baltimore
New York City
Richmond
Presidio
Tex
Mercury
Wink
U.S. Weather Bureau
U S Officials Debate 700 Million Aid for Vietnam and Dominican Crisis
President Johnson asked Congress to appropriate an additional 700 million dollars to meet military needs in South Vietnam and the Dominican Republic. House leaders fast tracked the measure while critics questioned presidential authority. U S peace corps volunteers reported destruction in Santo Domingo amid renewed clashes and limbo in services as embassies and utilities reopen in the capital.
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House Gop
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Dominican Republic
Asia
Congress
Johnson
Senate
House
Iask
Morse
Jonnaon
Speec
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Mansfield
U.S. Peace Corps
Santo Domingo
Embajador
South Plains Maid of Cotton Contest Finalists Named
The 1964 South Plains Maid of Cotton pageant narrowed to a top 10 after judging Tuesday night with 21 candidates originally in the field. Adele Cole, 21, Lubbock. Jon Ann Rice, 20, Bay City. Shirley Kaye Stafford, 19, Roaring Springs. Kristie Lynn Wood, 18, Anna. and Dinah Gray, 18, Abilene, among finalists.
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Prener
Adele Cole
Lubbock
Jon Ann Rice
Bay City
Shirley Kaye
Stafford
Roaring Springs
Kristie Lynn Wood
Anna
Dinah Gray
Abilene
Cosetas
South Plains
Bernard
King Cotton
Fire destroys NTSU fraternity house in Denton
A Tuesday night blaze at North Texas State University fraternity house forced 35 students to flee before the roof collapsed. Firemen said the 24 story structure appeared to be a total loss with no injuries reported.
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Denton
UPI
North Texas State, University
Obscure Wedding and Birth Notices At Local Airline Hub
Entries show Mr and Mrs at airline events, a Mr and Mrs Hall at 1516 Fanny reenter, and references to The president of Hall Reginvering. Mentions of Mr and Mrs Eugene Hy tan paanae and birth acknowledgments for Frank Ben Se coe and Douglas Ben satispect. Local society notices mix names, places, and dates with unclear details.
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R. Hall
Fanny Reenter Ae Fore Lanbecsne
Hall Reginvering
Douglas Ben
Mystery body found after months as jewelry buried near home
A body was not recovered. jewelry was found buried under a bridge near the victim's home months after her disappearance. Investigators treated it as a possible murder but without a body or witnesses they gradually closed the case. The Phares family left the area in 1956 with last known residence in Arizona. Renfrew reported no contact from the family or Mrs. Phares' relatives in a year.
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Phares
Arizona
Renfrew
Police Nab NM Jail Escapee In Abilene
Charles Oucar Stockton a Texas parole violator and New Mexico jail breaker was arrested in Abilene. He rode a freight train to Abilene and came here nine days ago after a New Mexico arrest on a Texas parole violation warrant.
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Abilene
Charles Oucar Stockton
Texas
New Mexico
Stockton
Betes
N. M
Indictments in Southwest Little League Savings Case
Indictments announced after a two day session include charges for passing worthless checks forged instruments burglary theft and carrying a weapon among 36 cases. Defendants named include Gerene Carson Pedro Castro Marvin Miteh C L McCaleb and Charlote Ann Johnson with multiple others listed by name and address. Several cases were not presented dismissed or postponed for grand jury action.
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League
Griffin
Little League Savings
First National Banks
Gerene Carson
Goree
Pedro Castro
Amherst
Marvin Louis Mitehpee
C. L. McCaleb
Clyde W
Weg
Charlote Ann Johnson
Piciornongene
Arnold Mack Clevenger
Littlefield
Kenneth Millard Phillips
Lorenzo
Jeans T. Enriquez
N. Ave
Pedro Nerios
Ave
David Cameron Moore
Raul Pena
New Deal
Richard Lee Glenn
Ims
Bobby Polk
iAve
Jose Flores Carrizales
Post
Preston Green
Date St
Jesse Ybarra
George
Ward Hudson
Arthur Williams
Law Bock
Harvey Robinson
Levelland Hwy
Kenneth So
Jesse Guzman
Ronald E. Oldham
James Conley
Cipriano Guterrez
Henrietta Welch
John ‘David McCraw
Ballee
Hue Gusto Ruiz
Lense
M. Ham
Thonvnes
Tiss Doralas Sikes
Lige Irwin Midkiff
lAmarillo
Carroll Dean Roberts
Jerry Lee Duncan
Walton Jobe Austin
Grand Furore
Annie Tena
Execution Date Set for Marion in Federal Case
Judge Lindsey orders death warrant issued and directs transfer to Huntsville State Penitentiary from Lubbock County jail. If writ denied, appeal may proceed to higher federal court. Trial included twelve witnesses and testimony on rights and confession.
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Marion
Lindsey
J. R. Dever
Huntsville
Lubbock County
Dooley
U.S. District Court
Wayne Gideon
Jessie Morales
Midland County
Ed Darnell
Ahtor Mashburn
Garland Casebier
Casebier
Rian
B. Crow Jr
Austin
Lubbock Dist
Alton
Griffin
Crow
Awe Tion
Marion Wich
Sgt. Morales
Morales
Texas Tech Senate Backing Viet Nam and Dominican Stand
The Texas Tech Student Senate approves a resolution backing Johnson administration policies in Viet Nam and the Dominican Republic. Telegrams to President Johnson, Defense Secretary McNamara, and Secretary of State Rusk will urge support for stability and decisive action against war.
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Johnson
Dominican Republic
Viet Nam
Capitol Hill
George Mahon
D-Tex
Texas Tech
Dean Rusk
Robert McNamara
Tech Senate
Kent Hance
Senate
Sara Cox
Oeome
Scott Allen
Oto
Tech Union
Defense
Sec
Roland Anderson
Susan Weeks
Weeks Ita
Vance
Jathers
Tech
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House Appropriations de Ites
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Patsy Aviery
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F. M. Arthur
Gastonia
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Raleigh
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Greenle
S.C
Miss Bernard
Methodist Youth Fellowship
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Lubbock Symphony Orchest
University of Texas
Chi Omega Sorority
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