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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1963
Page
6
Reports describe a chaotic scene in Birmingham as a blast injures residents and shatters shopfronts. Looting follows while streets, lit by sparse lamps, show glass strewn pathways and damage from the blast.
The article details Grimes accusing Patrolman Tinsley of improper conduct during Grimes arrest attempts after an incident at Womack’s store. Witnesses split on who harmed whom with A V Womack supporting Grimes and others denying slaps or shakes.
A farm cooperative messenger delivered terrible news that both parents were killed in a fatal flight. Residents recall the festive plans canceled by tragedy, and Jakub Zindel survives with loss of a son while locals question fate and future farming life.
Congratulations to numerous families in Muleshoe and nearby areas as multiple newborns arrive. Parents include Dick and Mrs Dick Howard, Harold Kem, and Kenneth Powell with births at Methodist and Reese Air Force Base hospitals.
A heavy blast wrecked a city residence at 5404 Ave G. Mrs. Lawson, nearby neighbors, and a piano student described chaos as gas escaped under the house after a heater switch failed. Keith Lawson was helped from the debris and taken to hospital for observation.
Light and scattered showers moved across the South Plains on Wednesday as a cool front sparked thunderstorms near the Red River area. The five day forecast called for little moisture and hot, dry conditions statewide. Rainfall averaged a quarter inch in Floydada Crosbyton and Idalou areas with a high of 88 in Lubbock.
Roy Cohn, once a star interrogator in televised hearings on alleged Communist influence in the armed forces, rose to public limelight then. The hearings led to Senator McCarthy's censure and Cohn's resignation as chief counsel. He later pursued numerous financial and business ventures, amassing a personal fortune in the millions.
Dorcas Campbell Miss Virginia, 23, noted for resemblance to Mrs Kennedy, wins first talent prelim with a medley from Tonight I Feel Pretty and Maids of Cadiz. Judith Short Miss Alabama, 18, 5 foot 7, 74 inch hazel eyed Birmingham native, wins first bathing suit prelim and will perform marimba Friday.
A car veered from Thth Street and crashed into two offices in the 1400 block of Avenue Q causing more than 5000 in damage. M C Coleman 69 of 1510 E 14th St was the driver. Offices of attorney Lawrence Melcher and Bob Vandiver Office Equipment were damaged including wall, law books, and furniture.
Litton announces a Lubbock plant expansion with over $2 million investment and about 200 new jobs. The facility will produce circuit cards small modules and wire harnesses for navigation systems while training local residents in space field skills.
Anderson, not reappointed as chief of naval operations, was named ambassador to Portugal and sworn in. He criticized Pentagon civilian military relations in a National Press Club speech, questioned defense unification progress, and warned against altering military recommendations without consultation. He denied portraying generals as villains. TORONTO drug stores will close earlier.
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