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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1962

Page

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Tech Awarded New Grant For Molecular Research Center

Texas Tech receives a 209000 AFOSR grant to establish a Center for Molecular Research over three years. Dr. Goodwin accepts the award from Dr. Horney in a formal ceremony. Research focuses on coordination compounds and multi ring sulfur compounds for space flight, led by Dr. Wendlandt with Dr. Shine supervising sulfur chemistry.

Mxexas Tech Air Force Office of Scientific Research AFOSR R. C. Goodwin Amos G. Horney Chemical Sciences Goodwin Tech Air Force Joe Dennis Tech Chemistry Department Texas Tech W. W. Wendlandt Dennis Said H. J. Shine

U S Army Helicopter Flies East Berlin As Tension Rises

The United States confirms a routine East Berlin helicopter flight that defied Soviet threats. Moscow warned of consequences but the chopper completed its mission. U S officials protest Soviet stance and vow to continue flights within the 40 mile control zone.

Bae Russia East Berlin Berlin East Germany U.S Four Power Air Safety Center U. S Frankfurt Hanover United States West Berlin Templehof Air Safety Center

Lifeguard Rescued After Eight Minutes Under Water

Garrett Giberson a 20 year old lifeguard from Wanamassa N J was pulled from a pool drain after nine feet of water suction sucked him in Companions William Knight and Ray Scharf fed him air in gulps during dives to revive him Mouth to mouth resuscitation continued until a resuscitator arrived Giberson recovered in hospital from submersion and a collapsed windpipe

Associated Press Sbury Park N. J Garrett Giberson Wanamassa William Knight Ocean Grove Ray Scharf Scharf

Kickoff Preview Signals Soon of Texas HS Coach School

Lubbock hosts the annual Texas High School Coach School starting Sunday drawing about 4000 coaches. Highlighted is an all star football and basketball game. This marks the first in a series on the school and games with coverage on Pages 1-2 Sec C.

Lubbock Sec C. Tallow Avalanche-Jour

Faubus Leads Ark Democratic Primary With Big Margin

Gov. Orval Faubus held a commanding lead in Arkansas Democratic primary returns from Little Rock as 1,700 of 2,351 precincts counted. He had about 56 percent, with Rep. Dale Alford predicting a possible runoff, and former Gov. McMath third, amid strong segregationist campaigning and a record turnout projection.

United Press International Ittle Rock Ark Orval E. Faubus Faubus Umn Little Rock Fabus Dale Alford D-Ark Kenneth Coffelt Alford Sid McMatn Vernon Whitten Coffelt David A. Cox Willis Ricketts Fayetteville McMath Arkansas Brooks Hays

Move to End Filibuster Falls Short in Senate

Senate Democrats failed to end a five day filibuster on a space communications bill as lone Republican objections blocked Mansfield sent bill to committee plan. Morse Kefauver and Dirksen backed compromise while Goldwater Tower objected halting action and prompting a noon recess.

Avalanche-Journal Wire Services Wssengton Senate Mansfield Bill Mike Mansfield Montana Foreign Relations Committee Wayne Morse D-Ore Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Tower Barry Goldwater Rariz John G.tower R Tex Everett Dirksen R-Ii Telstar Morse Everett M. Dirksen R-Ill

McSpadden Group Creditor Plan Faces Collapse

Hereford attorney Wayne E. Thomas said a proposed creditors' corporation to manage the Coleman D. McSpadden estate is very unlikely after a Tuesday meeting. Unsecured creditors including about 300 South Plains farmers who prepaid for fertilizer never delivered seek stock in a new firm to recoup losses, but CIT Corp opposes refinancing its secured claim and a $92,000 annual payment. a loan of about is still needed to move forward.

Kenneth May Avalanche-Journal Coleman D. McSpadden Hereford Wayne E. Thomas Thomas McSpadden Pecos Billie Sol Estes South Plains CIT Corporation CIT

New York Train Strikes Family on Foggy Drawbridge

A self propelled New York Central train struck four pedestrians on a foggy drawbridge in New Hamburg. Three children were killed and the fourth child was missing. Francis J. Cashman Sr. lost his right arm and was taken to St Francis Hospital.

New Hamburg N.Y UPD New York Central Francis J. Cashman Sr St. Francis Hospital

Grouch Weather Critic Blames Friends For Storms

A wry Grouch cartoon defines a complainer as a man who blames friends for bad weather. The caption reflects the humor section tone and weekly newspaper island humor style.

Grouch

Argentina braces for 48 hour general strike

Argentina prepared for a 48 hour general strike that begins at midnight. The move comes amid a crisis affecting the nation and aims to pressure the government over economic and social grievances.

Argentina Buenos Aires UPI

Anonymous Prayer Request for Short Submissions

Readers are invited to send favorite prayers under 60 words for possible use. The notice seeks concise messages to revive faith and comfort believers while avoiding lengthy submissions.

Cause Venus probe destruction due to missing hyphen error

The United States wasted $18 million and prestige when a missing hyphen in a computer equation caused the Venus probe launch vehicle to be destroyed after launch from Cape Canaveral. NASA officials testified that the error entered after 300 test runs and traced responsibility to Space Technology Laboratory, an Air Force contractor.

Ashington United States House Space Committee Cape Canaveral Fla Richard B. Morrigan National Aeronautics and Space Morrison NASA Space Technology Laboratory Airy Force

FAA OKs City Funds for Lubbock Airport Jet Service Preparations

The FAA approved a 635495 grant matched by local funds to ready Lubbock Municipal Airport for jet airline service by 1965. Plans include terminal expansion, runway reinforcements, taxiways, blast pads and lighting with Braniff and Continental signaling future service. financing may include 20-year revenue bonds. Plainview also receives 98708 for Hale County Airport to acquire land and access roads.

Lubbock Municipal Federal Aviation Agency Lubbock George Mahon Texas Houston Plainview Hale County Lubbock Airport Ed Colby Colby Braniff Continental Airlines Lubbock Municipal Airport New York Chicago Dallas

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