Saigon Uprising Ends as Junta Seizes Power and Buddhists Cheer
Vietnamese generals announce a ceasefire after a 13 hour battle at the palace. The junta reports minimal loyalist casualties while suppressing news. Buddhist leaders are freed and welcomed back to pagodas as anti-Diem sentiment broadens public celebration.
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Diem
United States
Washington
Tho
U.S
South Viet Nam
Saigon
Cholon
Radio Saizen
Births Report From Lubbock Area Clinics
Mr and Mrs Dolores Sierra of Anton welcome a daughter weighing 7 pounds and ounces at 32 53 p m Saturday at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital The father is a farm laborer Mr and Mrs Francisco Flores Rt 2 Lubbock announce the birth of a son at 3 12 p m Friday at go Clinic The father is a farm laborer Mr and Mrs Joe Belmares of Latif Clinic report a son born Friday at 8468 p m The father is a farm laborer Mr and Mrs Frank Anaricin Hale Center announce a son weighing 7 pounds 1y ounces born 12 05 p m Saturday at Law Clinic The father works at May field Gin
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Dolores Sierra
Anton
Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital
Francisco Flores
Lubbock
Joe Belmares
Latif
Frank Anaricin
Hale Center
Mayfield Gin
Leo White
Ralls
J. F. Reissig
55Th St
Taylor Hospital
J. F. Reissis
Jack Sparks
39Th St
Methodist Hospital
E.C
Morris W. Sims
Date Ave
U.S. Marine Corps
Okinawa
James R. Law
Ave. S
J. W. England
Lubbock Qesteonathic Hospital
Texas Tech
John Hampton
West Coast
Tim Evans
John Ellis
28Th St
American National Insurance Co
Bernard Brewer
Zolf Ave. A
Building and Mechanical Envitisment Co
Max Hefner
Neal Hefner
17Th St
Dean Verner
Charles Hefner
Tohoka
Red Raider
Nhu Denies Diem Family Executed The Suicide Claim
Mrs. Ngo Dinh Nhu publicly disputed claims that her husband and brother-in-law killed themselves amid the Viet Nam revolt and later summoned a priest to her hotel room. She warned that Americans bear responsibility if her family is harmed and criticized U.S. policy as she called for Viet Nam to define its own identity during the war.
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Los Angeles
Ngo Dinh Nhu
South
Viet Nam
U.S
United States
Ngo
National Assembly
Gene Gregory
Times of
Diem
Gregory
U. S
Tokyo
Saigon
U.S. 7Th Fleet
Arrest at Wola during morning as he leaves home in 1962 Cadillac
IRS agents raid after weeks of surveillance arresting a man for gambling related activity. They confiscate 458 in cash, a 1962 Cadillac, football line sheets and wagering paraphernalia. Several taped schedules show Saturday games with and without point spreads and two Lubbock telephone numbers. No state charges filed. federal gambling tax nonpayment cited. Also, police confiscate gambling paraphernalia from a second raid and NICE-IBM announces a new European research center.
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IRS
Smith
Texas
Lubbock
Murray
46Th St
Atty
Fred West
Billy Stafford
James Fielding
Bud Sims
Robbie Mullins
Doyle Nelson
John Roberson
Wayne Love
50Th St
Sweetwater Banker Linked to FBI Letter Threats
In Sweetwater a prominent banker, named Jaycee of the Month, faced extortion allegations after threatening letters signed The Saxon targeted schools hospitals and the courthouse. FBI determined no bombs were present while Mason was arrested on extortion charges and released on bond. The community and local Jaycee leader expressed disbelief at the accusations.
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Guest
Sweetwater
Jill
Mason
FBI
Abilene
Jaycee
Kermit Wilson Jr
Wilson
Witit
Ronney Marrion Mason
Sweetwater Investments
Sweetwater Bank
Cummings Gate CL Remembered For School Growth Efforts
Cummings Gate CL made a substantial contribution to the school’s growth through his department work during his tenure as the first purchasing agent. He helped develop policies and oversaw as many as 12 000 to 13 000 annual purchases. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church with burial in Wheelock Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, a son Kenneth Cummings of Dallas, a sister Mrs. L. G. Cox of Cleburne, and one grandchild.
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Tech
Pennington
Presbyterian Church
Cummings
First Presbyterian Church
Ralph Odell
Cleburne
Andrew A. Jumper
Lubbock Church
Wheelock
Tex
Rix Funeral Home
Kenneth T. Cummings
Dallas
L. G. Cox
Banks Protest as Dublin Bankers Report Interest to Government
Irish bankers report interest payments to the government amid rising protests targeting banking activity in Dublin. Demonstrations intensify as financial workers voice concerns over policy and oversight.
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Dublin
FLOAT WINNERS ARE NAMED Tech Homecoming 1963 parade honors
Tech students crowned Homecoming Queen Carolyn Buxton and Delta Delta Delta won best parade float for Riding High. Kappa Kappa Gamma earned first in sororities with Texas Tech Orbits the Southwest Conference. Kappa Sigma led fraternities with The Time Machine. 5,000 ex-students attended the Homecoming Luncheon and Ball with 4,390 meals served to classes from 1925 to 1963.
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Tech
Carolyn ‘Buxton
Richardson
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Red Raider
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Tex
Sigma Kappa
Tech Jetson
A.D
Kappa Sigma
Phi Delta Theta
Rice Owls
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Southwest
Bledsoe Hall
West Hall
Wayne James
Frontier Stamps
Farr’s
Furr's
Minuteman Launches From Vandenberg AFB
The Air Force launched a Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. A spokesman called the operation a routine training launch by a Strategic Air Command missile combat crew.
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Minuteman
Vandenberg Afb
Calif
Old Grad Remembers Texas Tech Homecoming Nostalgia
Editor recalls Wind Thru the Sallyport reminiscences from 1930s Tech days, noting two dorms, scarce cars, a barn gym, lack of campus police, and an era of students with few funds. He mentions 27 000 degrees and a Saturday reunion bringing memories back.
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Toreador
Sallyport
Ned Bradley
Dougherty
Floyd County
Marshall Formby
Plainview
Texas Technological Institute of Arts and Sciences
University
Sally
Tech
New Mexico State Normal
Jack Hightower
Martins
Lubbock
Trial in self defense dispute over Shobert shooting
The defense says Tew fired from a car after Shobert turned with a gun. prosecutors allege Tew shot before they could turn. Evidence includes injuries to Shobert from a bullet entering the back of the head and witnesses describing gun threats and prior incidents. Shobert was free on appeal for a three year sentence for assault with intent to murder.
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Tew
Shobert
Dist. Atty
Alton Griffin
Jan Angle
Jack Reeves
Lee Hale
Shubert
West Texas Hospital
Asaults
Eight Hurt in Lubbock Traffic Mishaps Saturday
Eight persons injured in multiple Lubbock traffic accidents Saturday with none seriously hurt. A three car crash near the Tech Freeway overpass sent three to Methodist Hospital for emergency care and later release. Additional collisions on 35th Street Elgin area and 19th Street near Ave X involved several drivers and passengers treated and released, including a 17 year old and an 18 year old.
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Lubbock
Tech
Methodist Hospital
35Th St
Elgin
George Mahone
40Th St
Barbara Moriarty
130Th St
Taylor
Sheila Beaty
31St St
Ave. X
Calla Rose Hartley
Phillips
19Th St
Houston Jones
38Th St
Hartley
St. Mary's Hospital
Ave. Q
Jacqulyn Moore
West Texas Hospital
Moore
Roderick Curry
25Th St
Swindle Suspect Murphy Woodfall Captured After Chase
Michael Patrick Murphy Woodfall, known for a mustache and quick escapes, was recaptured by two detectives after fleeing police custody. He faces charges of defrauding Effie Ora of 12320, marrying under false pretenses, and wounding her with a shotgun.
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Woodfall
Effie Ora
Patrick George Michael Cecil Johnson
Ora
London
Ireland
Cornwall
Woodfal
Ritz
Ascot
Royal Enclosure
Queen Elizabeth
Windsor Castle
Maj
Accom
Bedroom Fire Damages Home of Richard Lopez
A fire of undetermined origin heavily damaged a bedroom and contents at Richard Lopez’s home 7105 E 9th St. Smoke also affected the hall and kitchen. The blaze started in a bedroom closet. A second item notes theft of $200 in clothing from a car near Farrs Cafeteria at 34th St and Ave H.
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Richard Lopez
9Th St
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Nice
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Ala
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Monterey High School
Lowery Field
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Passerby
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