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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1963
Page
6
The president rejects pledges of invasion and says U S actions focus on isolating Castro, preventing missile crises, and avoiding Soviet troop use. He mentions a potential blockade as a remaining option while outlining limited U S measures toward Cuba.
President Kennedy discussed deflation and inflation risks, defending a 98.8 billion budget against calls to cut more. He warned that deep cuts would cost jobs and harm defense, while stressing federal programs such as weather, meat inspection, school lunches, and airport control towers remain essential. He cited Random Village to illustrate needs met by federal spending and defended press relations with editors.
Exile leaders led by Varona postpone plans to dissolve or rebuild the exile council while urging unity with new groups. He calls for American and hemispheric backing to advance Cuba’s freedom and hints a formal response to Miro’s resignation may come Monday.
On the final day the Home Show features 144 booths on the arena floor with products from appliances to timber and marionette shows. Children wander but are reunited with guardians by the show headquarters using the PA system. The event promotes better living and community.
Saigon accuses Soviet and Chinese military advisers with Ho Chi Minh's forces of crossing the northern demilitarized zone five times in March. Government asks the three nation control commission to act to end the illegal activity. They allegedly crossed into the zone and photographed the southern bank of the Ben Hai River in South Viet Nam.
Two teenagers sustained injuries in separate street altercations Friday night. Larry Morgan, 18, was treated at Methodist Hospital for cuts near his left eye and ear after a confrontation in front of his home. Reese Lutich, 17, of Fabens, while in Lubbock for a regional track meet, received an eight inch cut from ear to mouth after a lighted cigarette was flicked into his group during a fight near Broadway and their coach’s car.
The second Operation Stargazer high altitude balloon flight is postponed again. Capt. Joseph W. Kittinger Jr. and astronomer William White await a 6:30 a.m. start, with a potential Sunday launch if winds subside, to reach about 16 miles up and observe the sky through a 12.5 inch telescope.
Texas Tech students packed campus polls to elect student council leaders. A total of 4,499 votes were cast in the presidential race, a new election record, with Royal Furgeson of Lubbock, a junior arts student, elected president.
James Cole of Slaton was named vice president while Seon Furgeson edged Gary Strickland 3 234 to 3 139 in a runoff. Ronnie Botkin Hereford won business manager with 3 117 votes. Cor nell, Cecile Camp and Pat Hamilton led secretary race as Judy Price led with 1 100 votes. outgoing officers include Aycock Parsons Anderson and Abraham.
A list of birth notices from area families with newborns at West Texas Hospital Lauf Clinic and Methodist Hospital. Details include weights from 6 pounds 1 ounce to 8 pounds 4 ounces, times of birth, and parental occupations such as teachers, coaches, salespeople, and farm workers.
Dr. Moyer announced a change in ENMU admission policy allowing some students with below C averages to enroll if they can show improvement. He claimed overall standards have been beefed up and that the college still rejects applicants unable to improve. Scott will stay in Portales after resigning to become a representative of an investment firm.
Invitations were sent to high schools within 300 miles of Lubbock and to metropolitan Texas schools. The show starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 9 p.m. Techrene will host academic recruiting visits during spring vacation and extend invitations to other students.
In a tense briefing the Laotian crisis looms over U S policy as leaders warn that abandoning neutrality could push Laos toward civil war. President Kennedy and officials discuss possible violations by signatories and the implications for regional stability with Souvanna Phouma citing dangers if neutrality is compromised.
The schedule lists events starting at 8:30 a.m. in various buildings including debate in Administration, poetry interpretation in Building 271, and prose in Classroom and Office Building. At 10 a.m. number sense and pee ee wre contests run in Administration and Classroom, with shorthand and slide rule contests in the Ion Building. Science fair exhibits open 2 to 4 p.m. with judging by 10 p.m. and the day ends at 7:30 p.m. with intra campus activities continuing 8 to 9 p.m.
Franco's cabinet rejects clemency for communist Grimau. Khrushchev-sent appeal deemed propaganda. Grimau condemned for heading forces in the 1936 Civil War. slim chance Franco could still grant mercy on his life.
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