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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1963
Page
4
A chaotic report describes mass Haitian casualties as Cuba endures severe weather and flooding. References to deaths in Santiago and Hit town, with naval incidents and broader hurricane impacts across the western hemisphere.
A former London gang leader alleges widespread Mafia control in the city and recounts feuds between rival gangs. He claims threats and violence after exposing the truth and warns of hired attackers, describing decades of organized crime influence.
Birmingham reacts to Martin Luther King Jr calling for changes to end racial injustice. He warns protests will grow if demands are not met, recounting violent earlier clashes with police and noting last spring’s demonstrations that led to mass arrests. He and others demand fair hiring and police reform.
Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians warned Broadway owners Monday a strike could dim the White Way. Al Manuti said mediators and theater groups failed to resolve pay and fringe-benefit demands, with a proposed $10 weekly raise on a $170 base for years one and two and $18 for year three.
The Tech Student Council and faculty representatives meet in a joint session to decide on renaming from Texas Tech College to Texas State University. They back the council’s plan while debating the term Technological University and seeking majority approval before November board action.
Algeria deploys army roadblocks south and southwest of Algiers to curb antigovernment guerrilla activity. Defense Minister Boumédiene orders troops toward Medea, Toumi, Kolati, Duperré to halt insecurity as dissidents retreat to Kabyle mountains and hills east of Algiers.
AUSTIN FAPH-Dist Judge Herb Jones awarded a 4500 penalty Monday against seven Bast wen operating a slanthole oil well in a state suit. The $1 penalties were sought, Jones granting the judgment to the state after a brief hearing. The seven named are among 47 individuals listed in 52 suits filed Nov. 26 by former Atty Gen Will Wi. They include HJ Bissell Deutsch Howell Deutsch May Clark mie Joseph EW Seates all of Longview. Asst Atty Gen Cecil Retsch said defendants should be penalized at least 158.
In Tyler federal court the Antigos Oil s and Gas Corp and three co defendants face a 25 count indictment for securities fraud mail fraud and conspiracy. Government witnesses testified about selling fractional interests in oil and gas ventures mostly to servicemen with intent to defraud. Defendants include John Ramsey Yarbrough Joel Donovan and Cal Nobles. Trial expected to last one week to 10 days.
New York reports that General Electric chief executive officer Ars Cordiner will retire soon. Fred J. Boreh will become president and Cordiner will step down after his five year tenure as board chairman. Phillippe becomes president. Cordiner plans to devote time to a Florida citrus and cattle ranch.
In Chicago two children died of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning after a car collision on Congress Street Expressway. Five others were unconscious from fumes. The deceased were Calla Knorfleet and Elvis, both of Ridgeway.
Hospital officials warn of a botulism type linked to fish poison after two Detroit area deaths this year. Antitoxin is scarce and may take days to verify. officials seek products from Dornbos smoked whitefish and recall distributed stock.
The House passed and sent to President Kennedy legislation to keep the Civil Rights Commission alive for another year. The vote was 265 to 5, with Kennedy expected to sign promptly to prevent the agency from winding up operations by late October. Some key personnel had begun drifting away to other jobs.
Gov. Preston Smith and about a dozen Lubbock residents will attend a 5 p.m. ribbon cutting in Artesia New Mexico marking the extension of U S Highway 82 from Lubbock to Las Cruces The trip is sponsored by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce with John A Logan executive vice president and general manager and Dick Moseley assistant manager of the chamber joining Smith to represent Texas Others from Brownfield Plains Lovington and Maljamar New Mexico will also participate.
In New York Mme Ngo Dinh Nhu rejects charges of being power hungry and criticizes U S press coverage of Saigon unrest. She arrived from Paris for a three week speaking tour and pressed for better relations, later referencing the Buddhist monk self immolation in Saigon to attack Western correspondents.
Capitol Vending Inc sues Serv A Corp alleging Baker secretaries used influence to obtain vending contracts. North Ocean Beach property deal tied to Promissory notes and mortgage. Frank Boykin and Thomas Johnson faces conspiracy fines. political pressure noted over Diem era hospitality standards.
The Soviet Union blocked a UN fact finding team to South Viet Nam by proposing the Vietnamese Control Commission handle the survey. The commission consists of India, Poland and Canada and would report to cochairmen Britain and the Soviet Union. British sources voiced surprise at Moscow acting without consultation.
A fire destroyed medical supplies after a blaze raced through a facility. The report notes legal mentions involving Judge Roszel C Thomsen and details tied to a conspiracy trial with defendants Edlin Robinson and others, including sentencing dates and ages.
A multimillion dollar fire ravaged a large warehouse owned by American Hospital Supply Corp in Evanston late Monday. The blaze caused substantial damage with contents valued at about 2.25 million dollars. Police officials and the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference are noted in related remarks.
Dense smoke and extreme heat trap firefighters who cannot enter the burning warehouse. Workers report valuables and medical supplies may be a total loss as the fire continues for hours. Nearby, a tourism plan and local police chief in Hilo discuss area traffic and sightseer detours amid volcanic hazards.
The Vietnamese government tightens control during a Buddhist dissident crackdown hurting commercial imports. A long suspension of the commercial aid program risks multiyear economic damage, freezing nearly 12 million in import funding and unsettling Saigon’s business community amid pressure from U.S. demands for reforms.
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