Hurricanes Hit Carolinas as Storm Warns Coastlines
A rough weather update describes Ginny’s approach toward the Carolinas with heavy winds and rain. Coastal areas prepare as meteorologists track gusts and potential flooding along shorelines.
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1963
Page
6
A rough weather update describes Ginny’s approach toward the Carolinas with heavy winds and rain. Coastal areas prepare as meteorologists track gusts and potential flooding along shorelines.
The suit alleges that the city of Lubbock issued and financed First Southwest revenue refunding bonds without proper notice or competitive bids. It claims the transaction violated state law and city charter, seeks cancellation of unpaid bonds, and challenges use of tax funds for bond discharge. The case cites a 1958 series dated Sept 1 and notes an ongoing effort to halt payments via injunction.
The trial featured disputes over intent as Pete Bennett faces a 15 year term. Defense attorney Bert Smith questioned the verdict, stating the state failed to prove malice or clear intent beyond reasonable doubt. Bennett now resides at Carcivae Springs amid ongoing questions about the case.
Trading in Chrysler shares was halted amid a consolidation move. Consolidation Coal rose to 49.75, and a major holder boosted its stake. Chrysler, active with 257,900 shares changing hands, faces a stock split plan and a dividend change as directors approve capital adjustments.
Readable portions describe a local event with multiple names and places but exact details and outcomes are unclear due to damaged text. The item mentions people and likely a community activity or meeting in a city or town context.
Lubbock resident Benny Bernard Enwinedson was injured about 9 p.m. Tuesday when struck by a car on Mand Ave. Edmundson 26 and Cannon 1 Carpenter tall were involved. Stephen Lee Cannon drove the car and police said Edmundson crossed the street from the south to the north.
Governor hails Texas as second only to New York in attracting new plants and expanding mills. He credits the Industrial Commission’s funding shift and urges greater dedication to industrial expansion. About 1,000 attend a Pioneer Hotel reception honoring leaders of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce past presidents and life members.
In Lubbock Texas on Thursday state Republican Ike Harris attacked the governor's stance on congressional redistricting, blamed the 38th Legislature and President Kennedy era policies, and urged conservatives to back the GOP. Harris spoke to the Mackenzie Optimist Club, Levelland Republican Women, and Texas Tech Young Republicans, praising free enterprise and criticizing Democratic leadership.
City officials debate Board of Adjustment power to override C2A zoning sign restrictions. O'Mara McMullan and Alderson call for a board meeting with the city attorney. Texaco involvement hinted. Action could halt new building permits if authority remains unclear.
Heavy rains driven by a Pacific front pushed the Nueces and surrounding waters to dangerous levels as 10 foot rise and floodwaters swept a car with three Southwestern University students downstream. Tornado funnels were spotted near Mineola and San Antonio reported its heaviest rain since May. Streets flooded across San Antonio with 200 intersections barricaded.
The State Department announces Cleveland couple Mr and Mrs fermery Sarmir have been freed from a Czechoslovak jail and are now in Vienna. They were arrested in 1961 and sentenced to five years on espionage charges, leaving four other US citizens still imprisoned behind the Iron Curtain.
City commissioners approve a rate increase to fund a new water plant. Officials discuss bids from Westinghouse and General Electric for turbines and related equipment, with Westinghouse winning the contract on a higher bid showing faster delivery. zoning and street projects are debated, including curb and gutter assessments and sidewalk waivers, as well as multiple small contracts for city services and equipment.
Stevenson defended the United Nations on its eighth anniversary, criticizing UN critics and urging peaceful settlement. He compared costs of UN membership to defense spending, urged hope, and blamed deeper roots for the Russia China quarrel, noting Communist China may serve colored peoples against whites. Police escorted a heckler from the hall as demonstrators outside carried banners and shouted.
Unusual opportunity to sketch from a professional model Ed Miller of Garland leads a one day figure sketching session at Municipal Garden Arts Center 4215 College Ave Laidback Art Association hosts. Participants bring their own sketching materials and pay a small fee.
Bison Airlines of New Mexico will expand into Lubbock with four daily flights except Saturday two in and two out. Initial routes originate from Albuquerque El Paso and Midland Odessa with Roswell connections and continue to El Paso and Albuquerque for onward system access.
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