26 Sep 1963
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1963
Page
1
A two-vehicle crash about 5 40 p m Wednesday near Andrews left two children dead and the parents and a man from Kermit seriously injured. Authorities said the collision occurred 15 miles west of Andrews at the FM 181 9271 junction.
At least three crashes east of Andrews left two dead the Drake couple and their infant son with several others injured. In the fatal collision on FM 2971 the Drakes were in a 1963 car. Mallow in a 1963 auto also involved. Earlier, three more people were hurt in a separate crash near Andrews. A bicycle collision with a car injured Connie Ferguson. The second incident involved Clara Bostick in Andrews. The Texas Teachers Association plans a $3 monthly pay raise request in the upcoming session.
Lord Denning’s report absolves the Macmillan government of responsibility in the Profumo sex and security affair. It criticizes press handling and urges burying gossip while noting possible foregone actions, based on interviews with witnesses from call girls to cabinet ministers.
Sunny weather drew 44 791 spectators to the Panhandle South Plains Fair boosting midweek total to 139 772, surpassing the 1961 midweek mark by 16 659. The Texas Wildlife exhibit and a new Children’s See RECORD PACE feature drew growing crowds as Armed Forces Day and free admission for students and military personnel boosted turnout.
Peril seen as Hurricane Edith roars into the Caribbean with sustained winds near 100 mph. The eye crossed northern St Lucia while Martinique suffered heavy damage and widespread destruction of homes. A hurricane watch was issued for the Virgin Islands Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic with the center expected to pass south of Puerto Rico later today.
Three Marines died when a helicopter struck a power line at Camp Pendleton California on Wednesday. Names were withheld pending family notification.
Wayne Panter reports on Panhandle South Plains midway attractions where two dozen mechanical monsters offer simulated mayhem. Speed is king as riders brace for dizzy drops and whirls in rides like Scrambler Zig Zig Rock O Plane Tilt A Whirl Mad Mouse Octopus Rocket Paratrooper and others.
Today's Prayer asks for gratitude for health and happiness and asks comfort for the sorrowful and healing for the sick if it be Thy will. It requests humility and guidance to follow what God would have us do.
The leftist reform regime of Juan D. Bosch ends after a swift military coup in the Dominican Republic. Landers of the armed forces accuse eight months of chaos and near war with Haiti, while the United States suspends relations and aid. Bosch’s whereabouts uncertain, some officials expect him to seek asylum in Puerto Rico.
A satire notes how weather chatter fills talk shows and columns while actual steps to prepare remain absent. The piece critiques public demand for forecast details and practical guidance amid daily weather chatter.
The House passed an $11 billion tax bill with an expected 18.8 percent average saving for 50 million taxpayers. President Kennedy praised the vote as steps to revive the economy, while Senate doubts and delays loom. Key figures include Rep. Wilbur Mills and Sec. of the Treasury Douglas Dillon. The vote was 271 to 126 with some party splits. House hearings are planned, but Senate action may miss year’s end.
In a heated session in Lubbock, Rep Mahon denounced a GOP motion to curb the tax bill and then backed its passage. Reps Omar Burleson and Walter Rogers supported the administration but Mahon warned that surrendering House powers would invite a legislative dictatorship. He argued future spending limits must be enforced and refused to commit to further GOP cuts without accountability.
The weather map shows Lubbock and nearby areas with partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures midweek. Light easterly and southeasterly winds are noted with slight regional temperature increases.
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