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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1964
Page
6
Severe weather lashes Lubbock and nearby regions with inch‑level rainfall and hail. Lightning knocked out power to the Hale County sheriff’s office for about 40 minutes as other weather activity develops near New Mexico.
Gov Connally and Lt Gov Smith praised Texas industry as Litton’s new black box plant on Loop 289 near Quirt Ave in Lubbock opened. Officials cited private capital, future expansion in Texas, and strong education ties to Texas Tech as drivers of growth and jobs.
President Johnson released a statement after Hoover testified that the riots were not organized nationwide by a single group. Hoover blamed youths in their 20s for most violence while endorsing antipoverty efforts and law enforcement to restore order. Riots occurred in New York City Rochester Jersey City Elizabeth Paterson Dixmoor Philadelphia Seaside Oregon Hampton Beach New Hampshire.
Officials weigh dangers as U S patrols in Tonkin Gulf aim to deter Communist strikes and disrupt North Vietnamese support to South Vietnam. President Johnson authorized hot pursuit to destroy attacking torpedo boats and their bases, reflecting broader frontier questions.
A record Tech attendance faced a soaking rain as Texas Tech and Texas Longhorns staged a soggy show. Fumbles and late passes favored Texas, while concession stands broke records selling hot dogs and drinks. Fans endured a drenching, with press box rain fogging windows and hardy spectators remaining under stands and in crowds.
Bands and schools from Dunbar to Lamesa join a large parade for the fair opening. The event features a new Kiddieland rides area near the Children's Barnyard and expanded military and space displays including an X-15 aircraft and the Mercury capsule. Flowers, crafts, and rabbit shows are also scheduled with judging and exhibits across Fair Park Coliseum.
Four people were injured in two separate auto mishaps on rain slick Lubbock streets Saturday. A 19 year old woman Charlotte Jeffcoat and a 19 year old Douglas Robinson were in a two car collision at Cornell and College Ave. A second crash near Jones Stadium involved three more people treated at Methodist Hospital. All injuries were not considered serious.
Gov. Connally said the Department of Public Safety has tried to interview potential witnesses but offered few details. He noted a DOJ reference to avoid political objections and predicted the Warren Commission report would add nothing new yet be interesting. He urged Texas education upgrades to attract industry and raised funding doubts, stressing money is not the sole answer.
Avalanche- Journal captures rain soaked night with Odessa’s Mrs. John O Neal under a plastic canopy. Dallas senior Kathy Osthoff in a damp cheer shot. Grant St Clair carrying his date Suzi Sands through mud. and retired Tech band director D O Prof Wiley approving halftime performances by Tech and Texas bands.
The Rio Grande slowed its surge after forcing about 2,000 people from homes in Laredo Texas and Nuevo Laredo Mexico. The four lane bridge stayed open as evacuations continued and shelters housed 209 people while 50 more were moved in Nuevo Laredo. The river fell from its peak of 36.18 feet, above the 30 foot flood stage.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Thompson of 4509 35th St welcomed a daughter weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces at 3 06 am at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jane Montelongo of 221 Ave QG welcomed a daughter weighing 4 pounds 1 ounce at 12 20 am at Lauf Civnte. Mr and Mrs Danny Ray Pigg of 3609 8 Ave welcomed a son weighing unclear ounces at 5 23 pm at Porter Chine Hospital. The fathers are employed by Carpenter Yellow Cab Co and other firms.
A five car express plowed into a derailed freight train south of Bungo Takada Japan injuring none reported but killing the express engineer. The freight engineer was arrested on suspicion of negligence. In Hollywood Roddy McDowall stars as the head of a film studio in The Loved One.
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