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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1963

Page

2

End Of Weevils Could Be Near Say Cotton Field Breakthrough

Plains farmers learn of USDA findings on a cotton plant repellent to boll weevils. Researchers from Agricultural Research Service and Mississippi State propose new methods including attractants, repellents, and sterilized-male releases to curb weevil damage in fringe Caprock areas and beyond.

U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Agricultural Research Service Mississippi Agricultural Experiment Station Bell Weevil Research Laboratory State College Miss Wilmer Smith New Home Smith Plains Cotton Growers, Inc PCG Imade Here Don Johnson Johnson San Antonio

Farmers Union Meeting Slated For Wheat Referendum

A Texas Farmers Union meeting is set for 8 p.m. at the South Plains Electric Co op auditorium. Charles G. Bragg will discuss the certificate plan ahead of the May 21 vote. Jay Naman, state Farmers Union president, also attends as part of a Wheat Referendum tour. A second program is planned for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Paul's Cafe in Muleshoe, inviting all interested residents.

Texas Farmers Union South Plains Electric Co-op Charles G. Bragg Lubbock Paul Muleshoe

Seaman Held In Stabbing Of Friend

In Manila a Navy seaman is being held after stabbing his friend to death with a pocket knife in a nightclub near Subic Bay. Seaman Aubrey Carlton Jr., 19, of Friona, said he struck while playing around, unaware the knife was open. Fireman James Gay, 19, of Fish Haven Idaho, collapsed after leaving the bar. witnesses support Carlton’s account of no real quarrel and no charges filed yet.

Manila Philippines U.S Navy James Gay Fish Haven Idaho Aubrey Carlton Jr Friona Subic Bay Naval Base Carlton Gay

Anti Castro Cubans Jailed In Bahamas

Nine anti Castro Cubans jailed in Nassau wait for funds from Miami to pay fines for illegally carrying arms in the Bahamas. Captured on Andros Island ten days earlier, they were ordered to pay 140 dollars each or serve two months in jail. Identified as Alpha 66 and 2nd Escrambray Front members with Miami links, they face deportation after fines are settled.

Nassau UPI Miami Bahamas Andros Island Alpha 66 2Nd Escrambray Front

Dakar Senegal Plans to Cease Scrap Iron Shipments

Dakar Senegal authorities announce a decision to halt scrap iron exports to Italy. The move affects trade flows and may influence regional metal markets and suppliers in both countries. Officials cited strategic supply considerations and regulatory alignments as reasons for the change.

Dakar Senegal Italy

Virginia Garden Week Opens Historic Homes Tour

Virginia's Garden Week invites visitors to dozens of privately owned homes from Oak Hill to Gunston Hall. The Garden Club of Virginia raises funds for restorations including Kenmore and the University of Virginia west lawn project, with Monroe House and Berkeley Plantation among featured sites.

Virginia Garden Club of Virginia Kenmore Stratford Hall Lee Chapel Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Gunston Hall West Lawn University of Virginia Thomas Jefferson Monroe House Oak Hill Loudoun County James Monroe White House France Lafayette Dolly Madison Berkeley Plantation James River William Henry Harrison Smith's Fort Jamestown John Smith Powhatan John Rolfe Accomac Alexandria George Mason Garden Club

Seventy Crew Rescued From Sinking Arctic Sealer

In the Atlantic east of Canada Bay off Newfoundland a sealing ship named Arctic Sealer sank after its crew of seventy was rescued by the sister vessel Arctic Endeavour. The 800 ton ship was reported disabled and then sank following the rescue.

ST. John's NFLD UPI Nova Scotia Newfoundland Arctic Endeavour Arctic Sealer Atlantic Canada Bay

Indonesian university backs Peace Corps instructors

Economics students at Islamic University in Djakarta support inviting Peace Corps volunteers in sciences. The statement aligns with policies from Higher Education Minister Dr. Thajib Hadiwidjaja. The Hudson River fact appears incidental and unrelated to the core item.

ANT Peace Corps Jakarta Indonesia API Djakarta Islamic University Economics Thajib Hadiwidjaja

Four Youths Cleared In Rape Slaying Case

Phoenix police cleared four youths linked to the homicide of Jane Langdon, a 21 year old Fort Worth judge’s daughter. The suspects were returned to Holbrook where they face separate rape charges. investigators tied their belongings to the victim and noted missing luggage. Langdon vanished March 21 after arriving in Phoenix. her body was found two days later in a north Phoenix prospectors tunnel with multiple gunshots.

Phoenix, Ariz Arizona Arkansas Jane Langdon Fort Worth Holbrook Ariz Batesville Ark Langdon Miss Langdon TCU Phoenix Jack

Soviet hunters trap three Assyrian tigers with dogs

Tass reported four Soviet hunters aided by a pack of dogs tracked down tied and caged three fully grown Assyrian tigers in a few hours without firing a shot. The tigers were to be sent to zoos in the United States and France.

Moscow UPI Tass United States France Italy

Debre Seen Likely To Win May 5 Election On Reunion

Former French premier Michel Debre, defeated in November elections, appeared assured Monday of winning the May 5 election on Reunion Island. His only opponent is Communist Paul Verges. Members of parliament often represent areas other than their homes under French law.

ST. Denis Reunion Island UPI Michel Debre Indian Ocean Paul Verges

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