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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1961

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Mixed worldwide reaction to Titov orbit achievement

Readers across the nation react to Maj Gherman Titov completing his orbit. Opinions vary from disbelief to pride with comments from individuals in Indiana, Denver, Washington, Los Angeles, Miami, Kansas City, New York, Richmond, Charlotte, and Baltimore noting concern, confidence in Kennedy, and reflections on the space race and Cold War dynamics.

Maj. Gherman Titov United States Robert Jarobe Indianapolis Ind Robert Sale Denver Berlin Willam Ines Washington, D.C Oscar Nickelberry Los Angeles Ishoeshine Boy H ‘J. Minter Wherritt Kansas City Sidney Nadler Miami Fla Lealtor Julia J. Fehler New York David F. Cunningham Raymond Lopez Albert Newlin New York City Kennedy William Josephson Virginia Kennedy Minnie Beahr Richmond Betty Fox Charlotte Grove Douglas Johnson Richmorth Roy D. Whitlock Rich Jack Trevithick Salt Lake City Unitedd States Richard M. Johnson Baltimore Khrushchev

Guard Home Following Camp Guardsmen Return to Readiness

NORTH FT. HOOD Tex AP Toughened National Guardsmen of the 36th Texas Infantry Division returned home under orders to stay ready. Maj Gen Carl L Phinney urged more realism in home drills and development of individual initiative while noting a shortage of officers. Immediate needs include 43 rated pilots 58 infantry officers and 14 armor officers. Brussels industrial development cooperation with U S concerns outlines projects in food processing equipment bus manufacture automatic machinery steam generator and garment fields.

Texas National Guard Academy Austin Camp Mabry Brussels U.S Belgium

Boy rescues father and companion earns Red Cross honor

David Earl Woody fourteen of 2502 57th Street receives the American Red Cross Certificate of Merit for life saving at Buffalo Lakes on May 7. He swam to his exhausted father Glenn Woody and helped another man Glen Sawyer to shore amid 30 to 45 mph winds and four foot waves. Inky the dog was saved as a pocket of air kept the boat afloat. The award, the 961st in the 16 state Midwestern Red Cross Area, will be presented at the Lubbock County chapter meeting.

David Earl Woody 57Th St American Red Cross Glenn Woody Glen Sawyer Vernon Buffalo Lakes Woody Lubbock County Bill Parsley Father Sawyer Inky Red Cross Red Cross National Awards Committee Washington, D. C John F. Kennedy American ‘National Red Cross E. Roland Harriman

Egg Mail Saga From Nashville To Berkeley Ends Up In Transit

Berkeley postmaster Frank Spires recalls an egg mailed August 4 from Nashville to W T Brian at 12890 Buena Vista Way Berkeley. The egg arrived intact but Brian had moved, the box was forwarded, and a fictitious Nashville address tied to a Richard Finch emerged. The case wraps with the egg headed back toward Nashville and a baffling sender identity.

Berkeley Calif Frank Spires Nashville U.S Spires Brian Egg W. T. Brian Anaheim Richard Finch Finch Tennessee Wicketthorpe Brian J.P. ‘Carter University of California W.T. Bri

King Wildcat Try Spotted In Southwest King County

In King County southwest, Wise Kent Ol Co and Sabre Oil drill a 7000 foot Ellenburger wildcat 13 miles southwest of Guthrie. The rig sits 134 miles southeast of a 5714 foot peak and 906 foot cluster nearby. Location at 467 feet south and west of Section 184, Block F, H and TC survey. Fifth Well HOCKLEY Rd Corley No 1A D Labor 2 location 8 miles west toward Baylor County School Land. Offset to production.

King County Wise Kent Ol Co., Inc Sabre Oil and Drilling Co Wichita Falls H&tc Hockley Corley Jr Wilson Aesque Baylor County School Landeevee

Hoax Tip Sparks Lake Rescue Effort Near Big Pines

California authorities treated a telephone tip about a busload of 50 Boy Scouts plunging into Jackson Lake near the Big Pines recreation area as a hoax. CHP and sheriffs from two counties dispatched units and divers from Hermosa Beach to the lake after the call.

Los Angeles UPI California Highway Patrol Jackson Lake Big Pines San Dimas San Bernardino Hermosa Beach Highway Patrol

Welfare Head Firm In New Auto Ruling

Washington AP Secretary of Welfare Abraham Ribicoff ordered the auto industry to pledge by January to equip 1964 cars with blow by control devices. He preferred voluntary action but will seek legislation if manufacturers fail to announce a voluntary agreement to curb exhaust pollution.

Washington (Ap Abraham — Ribicoff Ribicoff

Snyder Men Hurt In Second Wreck

Two Snyder Negro men were injured in the second traffic mishap involving them on Monday. R. V. Thompson and Benny Hutsman, both of Snyder, were treated at Cogdell Memorial Hospital for injuries described as a possible fractured shoulder and facial lacerations, with Hutsman also facing a possible skull fracture. The 34 year old driver of the car, a white man, was jailed as charges were considered. The vehicle overturned 8 miles south of Snyder on State Hwy 280 at 11:45 a.m., after another collision earlier on State Hwy 350 at 9:40 a.m.

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Water Ski Injury at Buffalo Lakes Hears Local Youth

Eighteen year old Clyde Farris of 49th Street was injured late Monday at Buffalo Lakes when a boat driven by Jim Larson of Lubbock jammed steering gear and ran over him after he fell while skiing. He suffered a fractured right shoulder and head and shoulder lacerations. Methodist Hospital reported his condition as satisfactory. The incident occurred shortly after 6 p.m.

Clyde Farris Buffalo Lakes Methodist Hospital Jim Larson Lubbock Farris Larson

Fan Waits 20 Years To Catch Last Half Of Gone With Wind

Movie theater manager John N Hopkins recalls a patron asking when the halfway point of Gone With The Wind would occur. The fan said he only wanted to see the second half, having left before the end when the film first released about two decades ago.

John N. Hopkins Hopkins

Costa Rica’s Trade Ties with Bonn and U S

Costa Rica remains tied to Bonn as its second largest customer, accounting for about 26.4 percent of its exports, while the United States holds a dominant share at roughly 50.8 percent. The figures reflect postwar trade patterns influencing the Central American nation’s commerce.

Bonn West Germany Costa Rica Purce U. S

Record Year Highlight at Case Record Center

A fragment mentions Case Record Center at SH4sa72 2401 34th with emphasis on data or year related records. The readable bits imply a record-keeping or archival context rather than a narrative event.

Case

Travis Man Considers Run For Texas Attorney General

Travis County district attorney Les Proc tor said Monday he is seriously considering running for Texas attorney general. The 40 year old Austin lawyer will announce his final decision in January. He called the office of attorney general essential to citizens and a real challenge demanding greatest skill.

Longview UPD Les Proctor Travis County Texas Austin

City Man Named To TDIAS Board

BEAUMONT AP New officers were elected Monday at the 24th annual conference of the Texas Division of the International Association for Identification. Detective L. M. C Snell of Beaumont was named president. The four day convention drew more than 2000 Texas identification experts. Oscar Nelson of the U.S. Immigration Service El Paso secretary treasurer Nick Christianson of the El Paso Police Department sergeant at arms. Directors named Claud Keaton Lubbock Leo Box Ector County sheriff's department.

Morale High Under Kennedy Reported by UPI

UPI states James L. Harrison public printer reports morale among federal employees is much better under the Kennedy administration. He told ITU delegates in Dallas that services to the government deteriorated under the previous administration and employee relations worsened. Harrison spoke during Monday's opening session as more than 1,000 delegates attended from the United States and Canada.

Dallas UPI James L. Harrison U. S Washington International Typographical Union Convention Kennedy Harrison ITU United States Canada

Pair Swims to Freedom Berlin Night Refugees Reach West

Two 22 year old mechanics fled East Berlin by swimming a lake to reach West Berlin during the night wearing only trunks. They reported to a police station where they were given clothes and assigned to a refugee center.

Berlin East West Berlin

Russians Celebrate Soviet Space Flight At United Nations

More than 30 Russians from the Soviet delegation and the UN secretariat held a party in the delegates lounge to celebrate the Soviet space flight.

United Nations N.Y

Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative for the Whole Family

Medical authorities endorse a natural relief from temporary constipation suitable for youngsters and adults. Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative uses a gentle plant extract, is liquid for precise dosing, and features a pleasant taste. Get Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative at your dealer today.

Caldweill Dr. Caldwell

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