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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1962
Page
6
The notice invites everyone to a fall school fashions show held in the Country Club ballroom. A French Poodle is offered as a prize, with the event described as up to the minute and open to the public.
British relations with Europe and the Commonwealth approach a decisive crisis. Lord Home warns of offshore options if terms fail, while Brussels eyes a possible associate status for many dependencies. Analysts foresee a temporary accommodation with Commonwealth needs as trade shifts unfold and Atlantic links are reassessed.
Kay Starr and Nevada car agency manager Earl Spencer Callicutt were married Saturday in the home of Starrs secretary Doris Williamson with a small gathering. Miss Williamson was maid of honor and David Cootes was best man. The couple, aged 39 and 34, planned a week long honeymoon fishing trip. Starr's fifth marriage, Callicutt's first, met at Lake Tahoe where Starr worked at a club.
Scientists admit being stymied by sharks while pursuing big fast meteorite and new moon measurements. Perry W. Gilbert, panel chairman, says chemical and mechanical repellents and bubble curtains fail in tests. Sharks’ keen senses and vibration detection make protection hard. a solution must work before an attack.
Iraqi Premier Abdel Karim Kassem announced military measures on the eastern frontier to assist Syria in its dispute with the United Arab Republic. Syria confirms troop movements but says no Arab country has been asked for help.
Hungarian health authorities report 51 514 abortions and 33 887 births in the first quarter, noting many cases lack justified medical approval. Nepszava quotes officials saying committees try to dissuade but concede if insisted.
A report notes that ceramic tile production relies on mineral inputs from eleven states. It highlights the role of miners supplying raw materials to tile manufacturers and the geographic spread of sourcing. The piece emphasizes regional labor and industrial links behind tile goods.
Atlanta based Fulton County Medical Society votes by mail ballot to drop racial bars and admit Negroes to membership. The move marks a change in access for Black physicians seeking joining status in the local medical body.
Oxford Keble College trio and a woman defeat the American team in four matches 6-1 5-2 6-1 6-1 under new rules. Captain Peter Freeman led with eight winks. Jack Dempsey presented the cap to the victors.
In Helsinki Finland large crowds of 14 500 youths attend the World Youth Festival drawn by music romance and folk dances. Dark skinned boys and Finnish girls pair up seeking relief from political meetings and the event's lively performances outshine ideological talks.
The United States has seven counties called Orange and one each named Cherry Peach and Citrus across various states. These quirky county name coincidences reflect diverse local histories and naming decisions, illustrating how common colors and fruit terms appear in place names nationally.
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