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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1964
Page
1
The widow of Air Lt Albert Winkeler recalls her son and four other officers who died in a 1944 crash after taking off from Homestead Field Florida. The Avyslanche-Journal reported her long vigil and a remembrance at an event honoring the deceased pilot and his crew.
A fragmented news account describes a plan involving a swimmer and a bomb in Saigon aimed at the McNamara era motorcade. It cites Lt. Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor and Henry Cabot Lodge and notes heavy security around diplomatic installations amid rising Viet Cong activity.
Concord California AP reports a continuing secret investigation into the deaths of 44 people in an airliner crash. FBI sources said the probe focuses on the pilot and possible insured aspects as authorities review the incident details and evidence.
A fragment notes a man who edits others language habits while applying poor language to his own speech. The quirky observation appears in a column on editorial style and public discourse.
Police say a father suspected in the killings of five family members led a chase before apparently dying in a canal crash. Three children, their half sister, and two elderly women were killed, while the mother reported the father claimed he had murdered the children. The motive remained undetermined.
The Air Force and Defense Department clash over a mixed weapon system as the XB-70 supersonic bomber program stirs controversy. Officials preview the aircraft on the eve of its rollout while debates rage over missiles versus manned bombers.
Early fragmentary returns from Panama City show Arias ahead, backed by his Panamenista party. Official results are not yet available, with a national guard and electoral tribunal reporting no major incidents as counting continues.
Disjointed remarks from leaders across France and other nations outline a growing space race as scientists warn of international competition. Officials cite Soviet engineering achievements while other countries pledge to advance their space programs amid broad support.
The piece shows sharp divisions in Congress over a prayer controversy with public input and procedural fights shaping the debate. It notes state twists in Maryland and Pennsylvania and references Bell reading as part of the day’s events.
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