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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1960

Page

5

Lumumba Faces U S and Soviet Probes in Congo Crisis

Lumumba blasts from Katanga to Brazzaville and Brussels amid threats and protests as Tshombe seeks UN non intervention while a Soviet show trial looms over Powers. Khrushchev hints Powers confessed spying as U2 tensions echo in Moscow. Lumumba praises U S reception and unity of Congo government.

Congo Brazzaville French Congo Brussels Tshombe Katanga Elisabethville United Nations Patrice Lu Tshombre Ghana Guinea U. S Lumumba Victor Lundula United States Joseph Kasavubu Abaka Party

Rain Falls Across Texas From Lubbock to Coast Areas

Rain and light hail drenched multiple Texas communities as a cool front moved south. Seminole received over an inch. Brownfield and O Donnell reported quarter inch totals. Houston Galveston reported thundershowers and a water spout near the west beach dissipated before shore.

Hull Morehan Seminole Brownfield KPET Lamesa Travis Lillard Tredway Ben Moore Jr O'Donnell Carpenter O'Donnell Lubbock Whitharral Snyder Pam Texas Houston Galveston Angelo Wichita Falls Abilene Canyon Tucumcari Amarillo Stephenville Luke Small

Cuba Faces Imminent Seizure Amid U S Investment Dispute

Cuba and its remaining assets cope with months of nonoperation due to Castro taxes as the island nears government seizure. A pastoral letter from Havana's Roman Catholic hierarchy condemns the growing alignment with Communist powers including the Soviet Union. A cathedral protest erupts with mobs outside and police delays, detaining two priests after a high mass.

U.S Cuba Castro Soviet Union Luis Buch Osvaldo Dorticos Dorticos Father Sardinas

Castro Defects Report Highlight Two Cuban Officials

Havana reports the defection of Felipe Pazos an internationally known economist and former president of the Cuban National Bank and Ramon Barquin Lopey a veteran of the Batista era. Both are said to be in Europe with Pazos leaving last November after clashing with Castro financial policy and Barquin sent as a military mission head.

Havana UPI Fidel Castro Felipe Pazos Cuban National Bank Europe Ramon Barquin Lopey Fulgencio Batista Ax Quater Paros Barquin Pars Paros Jols Castro Cuba

Father Revives 4 Year Old From Drowning in Plainview Pool

Cory Dad, manager of Best Well Motel, plunged into the pool fully clothed to save his son Bobby after finding him face down in about foot of water. He performed mouth to mouth resuscitation until help arrived. the child regained breathing and was taken to Plainview Hospital for observation.

Plainview Bill Cady Bobby South Plains Planview Cory U.S. Navy Red Cross Plainview City

Boy Quizzed In Break-Ins In Lubbock Case

A 12 year-old Lubbock boy was questioned Tuesday in connection with several minor break-ins. He was found in the kitchen of R W Watts at 2420 31st St after a neighbor saw a boy enter.0

Lubbock Harry Anderson R. W. Watts 31St St Sid Paula Arguetto 17Th St Broadway Savanah Day Ave. A

Fledgling daughters spark legal scene in San Antonio case

San Antonio man Jack A Lewis, 152, pleads guilty to fleeing with four young girls who helped police track him across blocks before restraining him in a hotel room. He faces a $90 fine and agrees to a daily $3 payment plan as authorities recount the dramatic rescue.

San Antonio Jack A. Lewis Lewis Dave Alsbury Ned Mtre Mevion Huneesa Weat Teva Seianal

First Returns Reject Change May Relocate Capital

Juneau voters report early returns opposing moving the capital to a Cook Inlet belt site near Anchorage. Southeast Alaska precincts show 2,794 against relocation and 31 for the initiative.

Juneau Alaska Thestate Anchorage Cook Inlet

Fight Slated On Antarctic Pact Today

Washington AP reports intensified opposition to ratification of the 12 nation Antarctic Treaty as the Senate deferred a vote to Wednesday. Leaders seek a two thirds majority with Fulbright urging approval and Mansfield predicting broad support while Russell voices doubt over ratification and potential concessions to Russia and Red China.

Frances Lewine Washington Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Fulbright Clair Eingle Calif Russia J. William Fulbright Arkansas Senate Foreign Relations Committee Eisenhower Antarctica Mike Mansfield D-Mont Richard B. Russell D-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee Russell Eingle Thomas J. Dodd D-Conn United States Red China Mansfield

Mystery Clues Fail to Solve Local Tragedy Funeral Details Set

The report describes a woman found dead after a field visit with no signs of worry shown by witnesses. J C Wilson the father in law discovered the body amid a larger investigation with Deputy Perry Rodman and Texas Ranger Gene Graves assisting. Funeral services are scheduled with Rev Jack Dean and Rev IRN Tucker leading at Northside Baptist. Burial at Snyder Cemetery under Bolger Funeral Home direction. The deceased is survived by her husband and twin daughters Jewelda and Othelda, plus parents and siblings. Pallbearers named Weldon Sumruld Jack Green Johnnie Langford Blake Walker Harvey Krop and D W McCoomer.

J. C. Wilson Abercrombie Perry Rodman Texas Gene Graves Wayland Holt Jack Dean Northside Baptist Church Irn. Tucker Union Baptist Church Snyder Cemetery Bolger Funeral Home Wilson Jewelda J Othelda S.a.bence J.C. Merrett Hereford J. E. Springer Vanda Elmer Bence California Weldon i Sumruld Jack Green Johnnie v Langford Blake Walker Harvey Krop D. W. McCoomer

Crenshaw suit trends in Houston family case

In Houston Mrs and Mrs Charles Crenshaw are suing his parents in a local district court. A grand jury is expected to continue work this afternoon on about 30 felony cases presented by District Attorney George E Gilkerson. Public tours of the Lubbock National Bank facilities run 4 to 8 pm today and Thursday and during August hours. tours may continue in September if demand warrants. Rotary official Bruce M Pember wraps a three day visit with Lubbock clubs, speaking at Cap Rock Hotel at noon. Police search for a gunman who allegedly robbed Emory Cowan at Wayfarer Motel taking 159 dollars Monday night.

Und District Court Dist Atty George E. Gilkerson Victor H Lindsey Lubbock National Bank T Charles KE. Maedgen Jr Bruce M. Pember Slaton Rotary International Lubbock Caprock Pember Emory Cowan Wayfarer Motel Idatou Dr Cowan

Hoover Turns Birthday Eve Into Stand Against Bigotry

New York on his 86th birthday eve Herbert Hoover spoke at the Waldorf Astoria, denying religious prejudice in politics and urging calm leadership. He defended past positions against Kennedy and Khrushchev, noted his eight secretaries and busy year, and emphasized continued work and charity.

Herbert Hoover New York Waldorf Towers Waldorf Astoria Hoover Alfred E. Smith Nikita Khrushchev Bernice A. Miller Hs Beloved Boys Cubs

Mrs. Hamil Rites Set At Hermleigh

Funeral services for Mrs. Fletcher M Hamil 87 of Hermleigh will be held at 3 pm today at Furst Methodist Church Hermleigh with Rev Rt Stuckey and Rev dhe Yates officiating. Burial will be in Hermleigh Cemetery. She died Monday at the home of daughter Mrs Neal Farr near Hermleigh. She was born Sept 20 1872 near Hamilton Georgia and was a Methodist for 72 years. Survivors include daughters Irene Williams Brown Fort Worth and Mrs Farr two sons George Hamil Arlington wn Hamil Snyder and Burney Hamil Fort Worth three sisters Mrs John Blanke Mrs Hattie Balch both Fort Worth and Mrs Khi Balch a brother Marvin Boswell Fort Worth 11 grandchildren 20 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

Hermleigh Fletcher M_ Hamil Furst Rt. Stuckey Dhe Yates Hamil Neal Farr Hamilton Methodist Church Irene Williams Brown Fort Worth Farr George Hamil Arlington Wn Hamil Snyder Burney Hamil John Blanke Hattie Balch Forth Worth Khi Balch Marvin Boswell

Powers' Wife May Cancel Russia Trip

A spokesperson said Mrs. Francis G. Powers may cancel her planned trip to Moscow if the Soviet Union does not allow her mother, doctor, and advisers to accompany her. She intends to attend her husband’s spy trial in Moscow, with visas still not issued despite embassy assurances.

Washington UPD Francis G. Powers Russia Soviet Union

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