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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1962

Page

6

Test Ban Talks Move Toward U S Soviet UK Accord

Dean noted advances in detection but not identification as Geneva talks on a disarmament treaty proceed. Zorin urged a neutralist plan with on site inspections by invitation only. American scientists head to Geneva to advocate the Western compromise as delegates aim to ease staged transitions in the pact.

Dean U.S United States Soviet Union United Kingdom Whch Zorin Geneva Westeran United Sates Nonal Control Council UN Security Council Security Council Rocky Rockefeller Kennedy Control Commission

Labor disputes and utility safety sparks union clash

Fort Worth union leader C T Harden Jr explains raids by the Teamsters seeking to switch from AFL CIO to Teamsters. He cites 30 percent card support for a vote and notes mobility of workers complicates representation. Also discussed are fireline safety concerns over a planned joint utility line with city usage and objections from Southwestern Public Service and local locals.

C. T. Harden Jr Fort Worth Teamsters CWA National Labor Relations Board Aflcio Magee South Western Public Service Company Southwestern Public Service Electrical Workers Lubbock Electrical Workers Union Barbers

Red Troop Movement Report Unconfirmed

Washington report says Soviet soldiers landing in Cuba not confirmed. Defense Department has no evidence to verify the Miami station broadcast. White House declines comment. Cuban news expert cites more than 4,000 Soviet soldiers arriving recently, attributing it to travel from Cuba.

Washington Cuba Defense Department Miami White House Salvador Leu

Luxury apartment project planned for College Ave in Lubbock

Two new projects in downtown Lubbock include a luxury apartment complex on College Ave featuring one to three bedroom units with pools, courtyards, a glass pavilion, and optional maid service. The first Lubbock Investment Co will hold a long term lease with Tripp and Smith managing. construction seen by early 1963.

First Lubbock Investment Co Tripp and Smith College Ave West Texas Builders of Lubbock

Marilyn Monroe Funeral Draws Thin Celebrity Attendance

Marilyn Monroe's funeral drew no stars, despite high-profile guests like Peter Lawford and Pat Kennedy, as about 100 officers kept fans behind barriers. Eulogies praised her warmth and mythic life, while authorities investigated whether her death was accidental or by her own action.

Marilyn Hollywood Miss Monroe DiMagugio Peter Lawford Pat Kennedy Hyannis Port Marinas Lawfords Lawford Ler Strasberg DiMaggio Miller Los Angeles James Daugherty New York Arthur Miller A. J. ,Soldan Westwood Marilyn Monroe

Army Rebels Shake Argentina As Defense Chief Quits

In Buenos Aires war secretary resigns after an army chiefs revolt darkens Guido government. Brig. Gen. Juan Bautista Loza leaves both posts amid a day of military upheaval led by Maj. Gen. Federico Toranzo Monteiro who set up a rebel command post and urged Lova to quit.

Buenos Aires Argentina Jose Maria Guido Juan Bautista Loza Federico Toranzo Montero Jon Lova

Ma Duncan and two hired killers die in San Quentin gas chamber

Elizabeth Ann Ma Duncan and the two killers she hired to murder her son's pregnant wife Olga Duncan died in San Quentin Prison's gas chamber. Duncan, 58, was executed first just after 10 am. Lins Moya, 22, and Augustine Baldonado, 28, were paid $569 for the 1958 killing.

Associated Press San Quentin Calif Elizabeth Ann Mal Duncan Baldonado Moya Daniel Ledesma Port Hueneme Lawrence Rowan Baldonado Mora Frank Duncan Olga

Retired Feed Plan Criticized As Corporate-Favored?

Williams denounces an extension of the feed grain program as a boon to large corporations and “tandeyners,” listing various payments totaling over 30 thousand dollars to individual producers for retiring acreage. He cites Hill Farms and others in Texas as beneficiaries under the 1967 program.

Williams Willians Wiliams Hill Farms Hart Tex J. (. Millis Abernathy Tes Wow J. ML. Patton South Creek Ranch Refugio Halseil Cathe Co Rowland Amherst Tom Moore Navasova Moser Ranch Etc Dakarb Wo Orl Lawrence Star Route A Hobbs Nab Bass Clay Hayden Amamilo Harry H. Moore & Son Navasota Tesx Ro L. Porter Spearman Ware Farms Box &Bo Dimmintt

Senate Approves WWII and Korea Vets Life Insurance Return

The Senate passed a bill allowing World War II and Korea era veterans to reinstate National Service Life Insurance within one year. The measure cleared by voice vote and moves to the House, where passage is expected. Wind gusts up to 40 mph buffeted the Virgin Islands as squalls resemble a tropical storm.

Washington UPI Senate House San Juan Puerto Rico Virgin Islands

Oil Well Fire After Gas Sand Blowouts Near Midland

Drilling at 1,100 feet hit a gas bearing sand causing a well fire. David Pasken of Midland leads a three attempt effort now costing over 500000 dollars. A Houston fire specialist was being considered as officials respond to Tuesday night blaze.

Ino Houston David Pasken Midland

Rites Set Today for Mrs Castle in Clovis

Special services for Mrs Della Castle 80 are set for 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Melrose. Mrs Castle died Tuesday night at Clovis Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She had lived in eastern New Mexico since 1928. Survivors include four daughters one son and 14 grandchildren. Burial will be in Melrose Cemetery.

Clovis Della Castle First Baptist Church Metrose Melrose Cemetery Steed Funeral Home Ainelude TL ] Quisenberry R. S. Quisenberry Quanah Jy. L. Harwell Abilene May Ellis Melrose Fivo Lee Levelland Ben

Theft Reported in Labbeck Pinot Depart Area

Police report a theft from Labbeck Pinot Depart on Wednesday with missing items including a butane torch an electric drill and a small doll from a garage. Loss estimated at 2 dollars. James Ulm of 1802 ith St reported clothing valued at 7 to 100 dollars stolen from a dryer at an automatic Herndrs 2805 thy st.

Speers Duterdin James Ulm Ith St Thy St

Estes Probe Delivers 29 Witnesses to Grand Jury Panel

The Estes case brought 29 witnesses before the grand jury including two of Estes' brothers Bobby Krank Estes and Drohn Fistes and representatives from firms linked to the West Texas promoter. James W. Clark of Southwest National Bank was ordered to produce Rep J J Rutherford records and Rutherford denied any improper findings noting a 1500 donation and a July 13 1961 100 deposit. The panel will continue hearings into next week with focus on financial aspects of the Estes empire as the grand jury reconvenes after a mid afternoon recess.

Jestes Grand Jury Estes Bobby Krank Estes Drohn Fistes West Texas James W. Clark Southwest National Bank el Paso J. J. Rutherford D-Tex Rutherford Texas Pecos Fistes Washington U.S

Estes inquiry advances after witness hearings

Eight witnesses testified as a federal grand jury probes Estes affairs for a second time. Earlier Pecos and Amarillo juries indicted Estes on theft and anti trust violations. Estes pleaded not guilty in El Paso. associates pleaded guilty to five counts and await sentencing.

Estes el Paso Pecos Amarillo

Auditor Says He Delayed Report On Estes Cotton Deals

A. F. Rounsaville testified he learned of suspicious Estes cotton allotment deals as early as 1960 but did not report them or alert higher authorities. He cited lack of authority and a system without clear supervision, leading to delays and missed opportunities in investigating the alleged crooked transactions.

Washington (Ap Agriculture Department Southwestern Division Billie Sol Estes Washington A. F. Rounsaville Temple Tex John L. McClellan D-Ark Senate Investigations Subcommittee Rounsaville Estes Pecos McClellan McClean Oklahoma Carl Albert Oktat An Tude Mike Pappas New Mexico Reeves County Caddo County Oklo Pappas Edward W. Jones Jones Texas

Mosquito Spraying Trials Face Heavy Hatch Rates in City

Health officials report four to six spray crews working daily to curb a fast mosquito hatch. Residents are urged to empty stagnant water, cut grass, and use daytime repellents after sunset as encephalitis carriers increase late in summer. The team notes spraying helps but pests surge anew, keeping conditions challenging for Lubbock families and children.

Cowgill Lubbock

Snyder Children Hurt In Scooter Collision

Three year old Fred Allen Hodges and sister Jeanette Ann Hodges, 12, sustained head injuries and multiple fractures in a scooter vs pickup collision near Snyder. They were treated at Cogdell Memorial Hospital and Abilene hospital respectively. driver Felipe Pesina Jr. of Snyder was uninjured. Patrolman Ivy Daniels investigated the crash. An Inter-American Development Bank loan funds Bolivia's 16,000 dwelling housing plan.

Snyder Speeal Fred Allen Hodges Abilene Jeanette Ann Cogdell Memorial Hospital Mro Pommy Hodges Mdiamo Forseaoter Felipe Pesina Ave Texas Pesina Hodges Bell Ambulance Ivy Daniels Inter-American Development Bank Bolivia

Births Report From Local Hospitals Names Many Families

A long list of birth notices from area hospitals records newborns, weights, times, and parent occupations. Names include Lupetara, Gilbert Vines, Samuel Oscar Davis, Manuel Yarrito, Elmer Watts, John Batley, Edward Stephens, Richard Samudio, Edward Tabor, Chester Cooper, Osvaldo Raman, Maurice Hubbard, Ester Rocha and others with occupations such as farm laborer truck driver and city employee.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Top Gop Athea Eac Teamsters Union Afl-Cio Red Tripp J. A. Hodges K. N. Clapp Lubbock National Bank Mercantile National Bank Dallas Massachusetts Insurance Co Joe DiMaggio Jeff Joe Jr Chapel of the Palms A. J. Soldan Friends Monroe Rites la Meadam Ma’ Duncan Chamber Son Ward Mrs. Castle ONT Critical Forousandille James Gilbert Vines Taylor Hospital Golden Light Coffee Co Myco Samuel Oscar Davis Sio Lard St Pam Bookkeeper Business Service Manuel Yarrito Mainview Lauf Clinic Elmer Watts Dist St Oatrim Methodist’ Hospital Fure's, Inc Mroo John Dian Batley Steen Furth Methodist Hospital Santa Fe Trail Transportation Ca Edward W. Stephens Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital J. R. Paden and Son Richard Samudio Tahoka Edward Tabor Tahors Laut Cine Mes Chester Cooper Rt. Petersburg Laut Chinte Osvaldo Raman Cartiste Laut Chile Maurice Hubbard 26Th St Long Beach Ester Rocha Myer
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