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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1961
Page
6
President Kennedy outlines a path to peaceful Berlin and urges international inspection to curb secret nuclear tests. He cites a Geneva proposal with the United Kingdom and stresses the need for verification before any lasting disarmament progress.
Legislative debate covers congressional and electoral requirements with 48 hours notice before meetings. The Senate discusses measures on education funding, school safety, and administrative raises. Negotiations with U S negotiator aim to reduce nuclear war risk and explore Geneva talks on defense and education finance.
A Cuban twin engine passenger plane with 53 aboard was attacked over Cuba. the guard, the pilot, and another official were killed. Four or five hijackers escaped as the copilot landed in a cane field south of Havana. the incident followed heightened anxiety over airborne piracy and the regime pledged to curb such attacks.
Fragmented text reports a death of a former Dallas area resident and details a Cuban hijacking incident near Havana. It notes casualties on Aerovias Flight C46 and the Cuban foreign ministry noting U S discussions on halting hijackings. Also mentions a Havana bombing and anti Washington sentiment linked to Algeria policies.
Senate GOP leader Everett McCloy told reporters after a July 25 session with Khrushchev that the Soviet Premier would not demand a Berlin peace treaty signing and warned against assuming U.S. action would require a treaty with Japan. McCloy reportedly said the talk touched on West Berlin and disarmament policy amid Kennedy administration debates.
Khrushchev said the West must recognize the East German government and deal with access to West Berlin. He warned that any blockade or bar to access would be met with force, asserting Soviet capability to strike with weapons of huge power and questioning U.S. military strength. Kennedy and U.S. officials urged diplomacy while Congress debates disarmament measures.
Dimmitt Rodeo opened Thursday night sponsored by the Dimmitt Rodeo Association with a large crowd and continues through Saturday including an old settlers reunion and parade. Winners include Keg race Bruce Martin and Jimmy Waggoner. Calf roping Travis Nuckles and Dillard Nuckles. Bull riding Otie Shadder and Bill Barrett. Bareback riding Jim Brock and Gene Shipman. Saddle bronc Jim Brock and Jonny Nix.
Int Lt Max T Davis 1st leave from Fort Knox Ky visits his parents Mr and Mrs Max T Davis 3119 28th St. We will return Aug 13 Orville Dewayne Jolly 23 To hoka charged with forgery for stolen service station cards used with Thomas L Cherry 2306 60th St jailed in Lubbock County bond set at 2000 by Justice H McCleskey Croton Wichita and Deer Lake Reunion to be held Mackenzie Park Sunday with a 1 pm basket lunch invites residents of those areas to attend.
Funeral services are planned for Mrs. Lottie McAllister and her infant son Winfred Gerald in Pittsburg Texas. The pair died in a one car crash near there Wednesday. Survivors include parents and spouses from Pittsburg Lovington and other relatives. Burial will be in Macedonian Cemetery.
Aurora Torres 38 died at 1 p.m. Wednesday during surgery at D. M. Cogdell Memorial Hospital Snyder. Services set for 10 a.m. today at Guadalupe Catholic Mission with Father Sebastian. Burial at Snyder Funeral Home. Survived by husband Frank, daughters Virginia and Eva, sons Joe Bennie John Frank Israel, sisters Mrs. Marie Garcia and Mrs. Lupe Medrana, brother Robert Vera, all of Snyder.
Funeral arrangements for Far rey L. Whitt are to be announced in Alice Texas. Whitt died there on Wednesday and was a brother of Mrs. Jo Stoneham of 2104 47th Street. He was a son of the Intererace Bishop Whit of San Angelo and had farmed in Nueces and Jim Wells counties and lived there briefly.
The commission narrowly approves a shopping center project on Avenue Q after a series of votes and abstentions. Key figures include O'Mara, Chappell, Thompson, Maner, and Casey, with ties and re-votes reflecting debate over city planning and school impact. The final result confirms approval with Maner voting yes instead of abstaining.
Area grain officials forecast a wide spread in planting dates with harvest expected to reach full swing around September 20. Henderson reports sorghum prospects look outstanding with early crop quality high and yields likely to exceed loan-allowable levels.
Defense Department announced September draft calls will come from the Army as three training divisions prepare for combat units. Navy Marine Corps and Air Force will not call any draftees in September. The Texas draft quota may reach its highest since 1965, with officials expecting about 1,000 to 1,250 draftees if the national call reaches 25,000.
FBI reports Cadon left Paris at 15 and faced juvenile detention in Belgium. French court committed him for mental observation in 1551. He gained notoriety after hijackers cited Algeria policy. his wife said he followed events closely. He boasted of future fame despite past frustrations.
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