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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1964

Page

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Storm Deaths and Damage Rise as Mississippi Arrests are Made

FBI arrested five Mississippi officials including Neshoba County Sheriff Lawrence Rainey and deputy Cecil Price on charges of depriving Negroes of rights. Indictments tied to civil rights era abuses describe beatings and cow theft incidents in Philadelphia and nearby areas.

United Press International Ridian Miss FBI Neshoba Philadelphia Lawrence Rainey Cecil Price Neshoba County Ethel Glen Barnett Richard Andrew Willis Neal Otha Burke Sam Henry Germany Kirk Gulberson Cleo Jack Nichols Jr Harvey Nichols Jr Ernest Kirkland Earl Tisdale Germany Rainey Burke Barnett Willis Culberson Price Cleo Jack Nichols Harvey Nichols Tisdale Kirkland City Hall

Storm Hilda Leaves Louisiana Towns Devastated

Survivors mourn as Hilda and spawned tornadoes wreak havoc in Cajun Bayou La Fourche and nearby areas. At least 18 dead, 30 plus homes destroyed, rescue halted by gas leaks and shifting winds. Civil defense and coast guard struggles continue as officials search rubble and shelter evacuees.

United Press Orleans Hilda Louisiana Larose Atrath Abbeville Associated Press Leblanc New Orleans Gulf Coast Baton Rouge Ilda Franklin Cypremont Vermilion Bay Leo Olander

Goldwater Predicts Victory On Midwest Whistle Stop Tour

Sen Barry Goldwater closed a five day Midwest drive with a forecast of victory and charged President Johnson blocked a new Social Security bill for selfish political reasons. He spoke to 15 000 to 20 000 at Wheaton College and proclaimed Ohio Indiana Illinois as GOP leanings. See GOLDWATER Page 10.

Heaton Barry Goldwater Midwest Johnson Washington Ohio Indiana Illinois Wheaton College Moline Senate House

Johnson ridicules Goldwater impulsive pact charge

President Johnson denounces Sen Goldwater as impulsive and imprudent amid charges the GOP candidate seizes on a proposed nuclear disarmament treaty. He defends the Geneva talks noting the treaty was public and discussed openly, dismissing secret motives and accusing Goldwater of using a third string speechwriter.

Associated Press Johnson Sen. Goldwater Republican Party Eevee Goldwater

All in Cash Yeggs Hit City Bottling Firm

Burglars cut through two steel doors at the Dr Pepper Seven Up Bottling Co in North Ave Q and escaped with about 1400 dollars in cash and silver. Police questioned a suspect as crowbars and acetylene gear were found near a walk in vault. A Carlisle grocer reported 650 dollars in cash and several checks stolen, with checks later scattered on the floor. Dee Weldon said the break in was discovered by Joe Norris as he came to work about 4 am.

Dr. Pepper- Seven-Up Bottling Co N. Ave. Q Carlisle Yeggs Dee Weldon Joe Norris Checker Yeggs Page

Today’s Horoscope and Wire Service Sections Overview

The newspaper outlines multiple sections for today including horoscopes on Page 6 Section C, editorials and columns on Page 10 Section G, radio and TV programs on Page 7 Section G, church news on Page 10 Section F, fine arts events on Pages 2-4 Section F, plains farm news on Pages 4-5 Section G, and a comic dictionary feature.

Church News Plains Farm

Solons Close Shop After Long Congress

The 88th Congress adjourned its final session as President Johnson faced election postures. Senate ended at 1 41 p m and the House at 3 16 p m with no recall planned. Johnson praised the lawmakers deeds while lamenting health care failure and urged future agreement.

Senate House Johnson Jennings Randolph Dwva Appalachia Randolph 8Th Congress United States Congress Congressional America

Slight drop noted in South Plains cotton barometer

Cotton crop projections show a mighty favorable reading as the combined October estimate from the Lubbock Cotton Exchange and Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. places 1964 South Plains production at 1,917,000 bales across 23 counties. The forecast is 44,000 bales less than September 1, but would still make the sixth largest harvest on record.

Duane Howell Avalanche-Journal South Plains Lubbock Cotton Exchange The Plains Cotton Growers, Inc Cotton Exchange H. A Bob) Poteet Poteet

Soviet U S Talks Expected in New York After Vote

Soviet American talks on critical cold war issues including Red China's nuclear weapons potential are expected to resume in New York soon after the November 13 presidential election.

Washington UPI Red China New York

Prayer text devotional line from reader unnamed

A brief prayer asking guidance to live without ill will and to reflect Christ to others. It asks for the light within to shine so others may be drawn to the Savior and live for Him. The prayer ends withAmen signed Anonymous.

Jesus Christ Lord

Saturday Big Too Fair Draws Record Attendance

The Panhandle South Plains Fair wrapped after a week with a record 243678 visitors the largest in its 47 year history. Old record 221171 set in 1963. Attendance boosted by mail order weather. Visitors urged improvements include a Saturday football game and easier exit turnstiles.

Dudley Lynch Avalanche-Journal West Texas Sam Williams 49Th St

Weather Map Page 3 A Southwest Weather Report

Precipitation and high and low temperatures listed for cities including Abilene El Paso Albuquerque Houston Amarillo Okla City Dallas Roswell Denver and nearby stations for 24 hours ending at midnight. Readings show varying totals and temperature ranges with each city cited.

Abilene el Paso Albuquerque Houston Amarillo Okla. City Dallas O Res Roswell Denver W. Fally

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Mississippi LaFourche Parish Red Cross Civil. Defense Frath Civil Defense Kenner Eddie St. Mark Ed Callais Calais Coast Guard Barry Kfyyyo Tulse Comic Dictionary Solons Close Shop Ashington Lake Charles Miles Ala Jackson Morgan Hattiesburg Gulfport Gulf of Mexico Record Fair
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