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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1965

Page

6

Hurricane Betsy devastates inland regions prompting mass evacuations

The storm Betsy slammed inland from Mississippi and Alabama toward Pensacola with winds surpassing hurricane force. In New Orleans, bayous rose, bridges closed, and long seawalls failed as residents evacuated and police feared a levee breach while the National Guard stood by.

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Field Day Reflections and Weather Warnings Share Page One

The article blends a Field Day report with scattered notes on agriculture and a hurricane event. It mentions Dr William speaking on excess surpluses and complacency, then shifts to hurricane Betsy and related evacuations along the Gulf coast, Mississippi River disruptions, and emergency responses.

LBJ praises NATO alliance as De Gaulle threatens exit

Fragmented report shows President Johnson praising the NATO alliance while Charles de Gaulle warns France may quit if the integrated command system persists. The piece notes NATO’s purpose, U.S. support, and ongoing tensions over French leadership and European defense policy.

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Hurricane Donna aftermath floods Florida coast and causes evacuations

Emergency crews assist evacuations along the Florida Gulf Coast as the Coast Guard deploys two helicopters to Longboat Key near Venice to aid 30 residents stranded by high tides. The article details extensive damage to roads, utilities, and homes across the barrier island chain, comparing impact to Hurricane Donna of 1960 and noting water lines and hotel frontage losses along the oceanfront.

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Fatal triple murder case spurs Utah pursuit of suspect Boggs

Court and sheriff officials described a wide Arizona to Utah crime spree tied to the Lenker killing near Cedar City and the earlier Willis and Johnson deaths. Boggs faces a Utah hearing after being arrested with his girlfriend while authorities pursue four witnesses linking him to the scene. John Harvey aided capture by trailing the suspects after they used Willis’ credit card for gas in Flagstaff.

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City Council OKs Dorm Plan and Increases Tax Rate

After a public hearing, the council set the city tax rate at 1.18 while school rate adjustments were debated. Alderson, Medlock and Eastman led bids as Pitstick warned the budget relies on a lean surplus and warns of staff shortages in the police department.

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