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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1965
Page
3
Gov. John J. McKeithen estimated Betsy damage in Louisiana would exceed a billion dollars after an on the ground tour of New Orleans and St. Bernard Parish. Divers in the Mississippi River halted a third search for a chlorine barge believed to be a threat.
In Aberdeen South Dakota a local family marks the second birthday of quintuplets born to the Fischer family. The community notes generous support as the family upgrades to a larger home with new equipment and help from a housekeeper while five babies and their siblings are cared for.
Smith awaits Connally's decision on future race as Carr vies for the 1 S Senate nomination against Republican Tower. Connally hints at a possible third term as governor, while Carr remains set to seek the governorship and support Connally.
U S District Judge T Whitfield Davidson of Dallas plans to resign November 1 after nearly 50 years on the bench. He will be 84 on September 23 and is the oldest federal judge in the United States. The Justice Department in Washington announced the resignation. Henry Wade of Dallas is among those considered to succeed him. Vienna reports note Austria’s TV set production rose to 157000 units last year from 107000 the year before.
Registrations for the Kiwanis Texas Oklahoma district convention are pouring in with about 2 900 expected attendees. The event in Lubbock will feature memorial services speeches by national figures and various committee roles including housing registration and transportation.
Gen Ne Win chairman of Burma's ruling council arrived in Tasthikent and was expected in Moscow on an official visit. He recently completed a weeklong trip to China in July per Moscow Radio reports.
Paul Freeman 29 released on 1500 bond after theft charge tied to Dead Jones Furniture. most items recovered. Fire at Sharp & Graham grain elevator caused minor damage. overheated equipment denied. Hand County reunion set for Sept 26 at Mackenzie State Park with noon potluck. Business meeting at 8:00 p.m. to elect officers. Billy Pearson family notice from New Orleans says relatives evacuated due to hurricane and returned home. Think In dar So campaign report due at Tailhook Chamber today. Alpha Tau Omega cleans up at Lubbock Tuberculosis Association HQ. William Skiles charged with second offense driving while intoxicated. Bound over by justice of the peace. remanded to custody. Helen McFleece speaks at Downtown Business Women’s meeting. Captain Crowell presides Caprock meeting notes. Gary Gilliland in fair condition after being struck in street incident. Driver Waller Mo Starnes identified.
George J. Gessner, former U S soldier, seeks reversal of a life-term desertion and espionage conviction. His lawyers contest the confession, obtained with a Ft. Bliss chaplain in a chapel sacristy, and claim military status exempted him from certain civil rights protections. The U S Circuit Court of Appeals took the case under advisement with a decision in four to six weeks.
Water from Hurricane Betsy surged 30 feet high along the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish, destroying 90 percent of areas from Port Osuclipar to Venice. Public Safety Chief Luke Petrovich described three towering flood waves, with many homes wrecked and looting reported. The fishing village of Empire and towns like Buras and Venice faced near total devastation as residents waited for relief amid damaged gas and water services. Fatalities remained unknown.
Two additional deep water chemical explosion tests are planned near a former World War II site. Reported yields range around 1,000 tons of TNT, with another estimate near 200 tons. Tests target assessing explosive effects at depth off a Virginia coast location.
The 72nd District Court declared a mistrial Tuesday in a damage suit against Charles Harvey Law and others. Two other civil matters on the docket were set to proceed in separate courts as the trial paused after a medical witness referenced insurance. The session concluded around 2 50 pm.
In Heth Postmet Court a jury deliberated nearly two hours before recess. Judge presiding Robert Ho Bean noted unanimous findings on special issues while testimony resumed on the traffic crash case filed by Mas Shipman et al. against various defendants seeking damages.
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