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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1955
Page
3
Gov John J McKeithen tours flood areas in New Orleans and St Bernard Parish saying Betsy damage toll will exceed a billion dollars. Divers in the Mississippi River failed in a third search for a chlorine barge that could pose a deadly release risk.
McKeithen orders immediate measures to aid Louisiana after a ferocious storm that sank a barge. Officials report 59 to 66 confirmed missing as coroner Chetta lists names while Orleans Parish works to ease flood damage and restore transport and safety.
Smith weighs Connally’s future as a gubernatorial bid and Senate plans swirl. Carr and Roth Smith from Tarhnege hometown link. Carr expected to win the 1st Senate nomination against Tower as Connally contemplates retirement and possible governor run.
DALLAS AP reports Judge T. Whitfeld will retire November 1 after nearly five decades on the bench making him the United States oldest federal judge. The resignation, disclosed by the Justice Department in Washington, comes as Henry Wade of Dallas is floated as a potential successor.
Registrations for the Kiwanis Tenas-Okahoma District convention in Lubbock are pouring in with about 1,690 delegates and wives expected. The Sept event in the Southwestern Public Service Building will feature speakers, committees, exhibits, and various activities led by Harry Delaney and local Kiwanis leaders.
Gen Ne Win chairman of Burma's revolutionary council arrived in Tantikent in Soviet Central Asia Tuesday, Moscow Radio said. He is expected in Moscow Wednesday on an official visit after a weeklong stay in Red China in July.
Paul Freeman 29 released from county jail after posting 1500 bond charged with theft of furniture from Dow Jones Furniture. Fire at Sharp Graham grain elevator caused minor damage. no injuries. Haan County reunion set for Mackensie State Park Barbecue Party House on Sunday Sept 26 with noon potluck and officer election.
Hurricane Betsy devastates lower Plaquemines Parish with a 30-foot water wall and three tidal waves from the Mississippi River. Destruction hits Venice, Buras, Empire, and Port Saibhoe Rimpyure area, with homes collapsed and residents urged to seek safety as officers report extensive damage and arrests in rescue efforts.
Attorneys for George J. Gessner appealed to the U S Circuit Court of Appeals arguing the confession obtained under questionable circumstances should have been excluded. Gessner, serving life at Leavenworth, was convicted in 1961 for desertion and turning over nuclear weapon information to the Russian embassy in Mexico City.
The Department of Defense reports two additional deep underwater chemical explosions are planned to test detonation methods. An equal blast of 200 tons of TNT will be set off tomorrow off Virginia coast to measure effects on ships and equipment. Local authorities and the U.S. Navy coordinate the controlled test in a restricted area offshore.
A mistrial was declared in a damage suit in the 2nd District Court on Tuesday. Several civil matters in Lubbock court were set to resume later that morning as juries weighed issues in ongoing trials.
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