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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1963

Page

6

Tropical Storm Arlene Threat Envelops Leeward Islands

A developing tropical storm named Arlene could reach the Leeward Islands this afternoon with winds near 100 mph and a path toward the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico by Monday. Gale winds extend 175 miles northeast and 75 miles southeast. Antigua workers brace at the missile range station as watches are issued for the Leewards and Martinique.

Arlene Leeward Islands Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Leeward Island Martinique Antigua Leewards Pan American World Airways Radio Corporation of America Caribbean Windward Islands Windwards San Juan United States Florida Cuba Dominican Republic Bahama Islands Leeward

Publisher Philip Graham dies by gunshot at Virginia farm

Philip L. Graham 48 chief executive of The Washington Post Co. died at his Virginia farm from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He had been hospitalized at Chestnut Lodge near Rockville after a period of mental illness and left the facility with his wife Katherine Meyer. Survived by four children, Elizabeth 19 Donald 18 William 14 and Stephen 10. President Kennedy called his death a personal loss to all who knew him.

Washington (Ap Philip L. Graham Virginia Graham Washington Society The Washington Post Co Newsweek Magazine Luther Cox Fauquier County Marshall Chestnut Lodge Rockville Katherine Meyer Terry, S.D Harvard Law School U.S. Supreme Court Stanley Reed Felix Frankfurter Miss Meyer Eugene Meyer Post Lyndon B. Johnson Kennedy Philip Graham Elizabeth Donald William Stephen

Suspect Named in Theft Involving Large Cash Withdrawals

Assistant D A George Nelson filed felony theft charges after deputies traced a stolen check tied to a local taxi driver. Suspect Peachey was arrested as $4,644.30 was recovered with about $3,300 still unaccounted for. Police found over $4,000 loose at the suspect's home. The case involved a $12,000 check and bank coordination in West Virginia.

Howard George Nelson Peachey

Trophies Awarded At Antique Auto Show In City

More than 120 attendees praised winners at the Antique Automobile Club of America Quad Region Grand Ole Tour banquet. The Most Desirable Car of the Tour went to a 1906 Buck Runabout from Abilene driven by Raymond Jones. Best Auto of the Show was a 1930 Ford Model A deluxe sedan driven by Ben O. Morgan of Odessa. Awards covered nine restoration classes dating 1942 to 1903, with honors for driving skill and attire.

Avalanche-Journal Antique Automobile Club of America South Plains Raymond Jones Abilene Ben O. Morgan Odessa C. M. Willingham San Angelo Willingham Red Richards Rockdale

Pa derby winner nets big college scholarship and honors

Duluths Derby Champion of the World is 11 year old Conrad who drove to a $7,500 first prize. Runner up Gary Phipps and third place heats bring $5,000 and $4,000 scholarships. Winners in design and fastest heat include Ball Kovaz Bauer Boyer and Powell.

Harold Conrad Duluth Lubbock Municipal Airport H. M. Saxe Jr Idalou Roger Sage Gary Phipps Heckville Robert Ball Cleveland Joseph Kovaz Fort Lauderdale Fla Danny Bauer Ann Arbor Mich John Boyer Phoenix Ariz Lee Popwell Jacksonville Champ Dorothy University of Minnesota Conrad New York Duluth Herald and News Tribune Flurry Gaylor

Talks Set For Federation Of Asia Group Final Talks

Manila reported near agreement on a UN method to determine if Borneo inhabitants favor joining the Malaysia Federation. Ministers said they will meet again Sunday to finalize details before presenting to Sukarno Rahman and Macapagal. Indonesia opposes federation without local input.

Manila UPI Malaya Indonesia Philippines United Nations Borneo Malaysia North Borneo Sarawak Singapore Sukarno Tengku Abdul Rahman Diosdado Macapagal Britain

Grain sorghum outlook bright in High Plains crop mix

Agricultural observers say grain sorghum could offset some cotton area losses as drought and pests threaten early yields. Lubbock area reports show 1.3 million acres planted, with 1963 yields likely higher despite weather and replanting costs. cotton acreage stands near 2,044,753 available but standing about 1,991,000.

California Texas High Plains Anthis H. A Bobi Poteet The Cotton Exchange Potect Lubbock L. L. Ray Lubbock Agricultural Experiment Station Ray Donald A. Johnson PCG Here Johnson Dickens Howard Motley Kat Rawley Borden Brisene Co Castro Cochran Crosby Dawson Deaf Smith Floyd Gaines

Big Three Diplomats Optimistic On Test Ban Pact

In Moscow, U S Secretary of State Rusk and British and Soviet officials voiced hope the pending test ban treaty can spark broader East West agreements. Gromyko welcomed them and framed the talks as a potential starting point for major future deals amid Soviet dismissals of Chinese attacks and calls for NATO Warsaw Pact accords.

Moscow Sec Dean Rusk Washington United States Andrei A. Gromyko Vnukovo Rusk Gromyko Lord Home U.S Harold Macmillan Russia Kremlin Berlin North Atlantic Treaty Organization Red China Soviet Union Home Spasso House Roy D. Kohler Khrushchev NATO France

The Thwarted Rationalizer Defensive Driving Tale

A safety piece explains driving types like Thwarted drivers and Rationalizers. It advocates defensive driving and explains right of way rules at intersections with emphasis on yielding and signaling. It cautions against ignoring traffic laws and ends with a cautionary poem about Samuel Jay.

Department of Public Safety DPS Samuel Jay

Local births greet families across Peters burg area

Mr and Mrs R B Martin Jr Peters burg welcomed a son weighing seven pounds Rnn ounces at 1h a.m Saturday at Methodist Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Gee Rt 5 reported a son seven pounds four ounces born at 4:33 p.m. Saturday at Methodist Hospital. Mr and Mrs Jerry R Huggins 5119 35th St had a daughter nine pounds ten ounces at 1 44 p.m Saturday at West Texas Hospital. The Rev and Mrs Fred Schuster VT E 2nd St joyfully announced a daughter six pounds ounces at 2 02 p.m Saturday at West Texas Hospital. Mr and Mrs J R Smith 1216 W 2nd St celebrated a son seven pounds two ounces born at 9 a.m Saturday at West Texas Hospital. Fathers occupations include farmer brick contractor Wes Motor Co and Pioneer Natural Gas Co.

R. B. Martin Jr Petersburg Methodist Hospital Robert Gee Rt. 5 Jerry R. Huggins 35Th St West Texas Hospital Wes Motor Co Fred Schuster E. 2Nd St Savior Lutheran Church J. R. Smith W. 2Nd St Pioneer Natural Gas Co

Miss Texas Judges Nonfinalist Talent Winners in Atlantic City

Judith Dianne Turman 19 of San Antonio received top non finalist talent awards at the Miss America Pageant finale in Atlantic City New Jersey. A sell out crowd of over 3000 attended at the Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium while contestants vied in swimsuit evening gown and talent events. Miss Austin earned Miss Congeniality and the winner will receive a $1000 wardrobe plus a contract with Fort Worth’s Casa Mariana Musicals Inc. Entries were sponsored by Junior Chamber of Commerce clubs statewide.

Lantic City N. J Fort Worth Casa Mariana Musicals, Inc Junior Chamber of Commerce

Welk Son Injured in Santa Monica Car Crash

Lawrence Leroy Welk, 23, son of band leader Lawrence Welk, rests after a head on collision in Santa Monica. He suffered cuts to the head and right hand and was taken to St. John's Hospital. The other vehicle was driven by James T. Callahan, 32, with passenger Caprise Workman, 19, both injured.

Santa Monica Calif Lawrence Leroy Welk Lawrence Welk Welk St. John's Hospital James T. Callahan Callahan Caprice Workman

Pennsylvania prisoners seek outside daily privileges

A Pennsylvania bill passed by the legislature would allow prisoners with good behavior to spend part of each day outside in rehabilitation. They could hold outside jobs attend school or seek medical treatment. Wages would go to prison accounts to cover board and dependent support charges.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania William W. Scranton

McNamara Pleased With 32-Hour European Defense Meet

Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara conferred 32 hours with U S and NATO military leaders in Stuttgart and Munich. He reviewed strategy weapons and supply and received generally encouraging reports on conventional warfare readiness in Central Europe.

Bonn Germany UPI Robert S. Me.Namara Europe Asst Arthur Sylvester McNamara Army Navy Air Force Afrika Korps Erwin Rommel Stuttgart U.S. Army U.S Maxwell D. Taylor Joint Chiefs of Staff Munich 24Th Infantry

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