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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1960

Page

6

Soviet envoy Ivanov expelled amid spy battle flare

U S officials expelled Ivanov, the 13th Soviet diplomat, as tensions mount after alleged attempts to recruit an American government employee. The move follows prior expulsions of U S diplomats and tourists, with Moscow hinting at possible retaliatory actions. Ivanov served at the Soviet Embassy in Washington since 1957 and was involved in press information duties and local media outreach.

Yriet Raymond A. Hare State Department Shikov Ivanov Moscow Washington Lomat Menshikov Tary Sand United States Russia Col Edwin M. Kirton Soviet Union U.S United Nations Secretariat Valentin M. Ivanov

Seven Area Persons Hurt In Mishaps

Seven people were injured in five mishaps Saturday across Lubbock and nearby towns. Injuries ranged from a pedestrian struck in Lubbock to a two car crash in Ralls and a scooter wreck near 42nd Street. A three year old boy was hit in an alley by a turning car and later dismissed from hospital. Local victims include J N Swanner of Ralls, Leon Young of Ralls, Gary Daniel of Ralls, Geraldine Erickson and Jackquilyn Kumlin of Lubbock, Patrick Moore of Lubbock, Gonzalo Villanueva of Lubbock, and Grady Hall of Dallas.

Lubbock Ralls Methodist Hospital J. N. Swanner Crosbyton Clinic Leon Young A. V. Young Crosbyton Hospital Gary Daniel Cecil Daniel 42Nd St Salem Ave Geraldine Erickson Jackquilyn Kumlin Sanders Ambuance Patrick Moore Auburn West Texas Hospital Gonzalo Villanal Dallas Grady Hall Sammy Lee Ave G Hall

Accused Priest Feit Alleges Prolonged Hidalgo Interrogation

Antonio attorney Fred Semaan says priest Rev. John B. Feit endured 32 lie detector tests and up to 14 hours of questioning by Texas Rangers during a five month period. Feit, charged with attempted rape, is hospitalized out of state. Hidalgo County District Attorney Lattimore counters that the claim seeks a defense strategy and Feit has not disclosed his location or return plans.

Robert Christner Sparks Neb Kirton James Shultz Otis Kan United States Christner Ivanov Soviet Union Roger C. Foss U. S Foss Nazi Party Laszlo Edinburg Tex Upi Antonio Fred Semaan Song Semlone Semaan Feit Texas Rangers Imy Hidalgo County Atty Robert Lattimore

Trial Scheduled For Ver Turk Leaders

A Turkish military spokesman said leading figures in the deposed government may face trial between 1 and 2. The decree from the ruling junta aimed to quell speculation after events surrounding Adnan Menderes and other leaders. A moving van disaster killed four pedestrians and injured several others in the town center.

Ankara Turkey Adnan Menderes Ian Iis Andet

Satellite sighting draws crowd across Lubbock and South Plains

Area watchers report sighting the new CS satellite balloon described as a bright 10 story object visible around 1 13 a.m. and 3 14 morning on Friday and Saturday nights. The Avalanche Journal received many calls from residents asking for schedules while noting no exact timetable was available. The satellite reportedly completes an orbit in about 118 minutes.

Sumeraas

Heavy Two Inch Rains Sweep South Texas

Unseasonal fall weather drenched South Texas with over two inches of rainfall across many areas. Corpus Christi measured 2.98 inches in the 24 hour period ending 6 pm, while Brownsville 1.11 inches and Victoria 1.14 inches reported sizable totals. Afternoon highs ranged from the mid 60s to the 70s with lingering showers along the coastal bend and generally clear skies inland from Laredo to Austin.

Texas Corpus Christi Beaumont Wichita Falls Testastal Plains Laredo Austin Lufkin Brownsville Victoria Hat College Station

Debating Min Wage Bill Triggers Senate Partisan Clash

In a special session in Washington the Senate heatedly argued over a Democratic plan to raise the minimum wage with John F Kennedy's bill to reach 1.00 and cover about five million workers. Senator Javits rebutted charges of obstructing work while Kennedy defended the measure amid criticism from Ervin and Goldwater.

Washington UPI Senate Henry M. Jackson Wash Congress Jackson John F. Kennedy Barry Goldwater Ariz Goldwater Javits Eisenhower Kennedy House

Global disarmament talks urged with inspection plan

Politics continued from page one quote urges a moratorium on testing and says negotiations should continue until no hope for agreement remains. An agreement for a worldwide ban with inspection could pave the way for disarmament with inspection.

Nion

US Space Triumphs Stir Western Europe News

Western European papers hailed American space and rocket feats as proof the U S led Russia in outer space, while U S campaign news dominated Maine and Virginia events. Nixon's Portland rally drew 100000 plus, Kennedy eyed a Virginia speech, and Senate debates centered on civil rights amid international political maneuvering.

London APS Europe United States Sxon Maine John F. Kennedy Massachusetts Russia Portland Leon T. Webbers Nixon Pat Oriefly Falks Rocky Washington New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Seal Harbor Rockefeller Henry Cabot Lodge Virginia Alexandria South Republic Dwight D. Eisenhower Kennedy Hyde Park N.Y Eleanor, Roosevelt Senate John Sherman Cooper Kentucky Lyndon B. Johnson Texas

Echo 7 Launch Highlights United States Space Feats

Echo 7 satellite launched Friday provides a near global view from a 1000 mile perch with orbit around 945 to 1010 miles from Earth and an orbital period about 3.3 minutes faster. NASA reports speed near 15975 mph. Echo messages and early North South exchanges marked a milestone in satellite communications as Air Force and NASA push rapid tracking and data sharing.

Alpha Collins Echo Towa Tokyo National Aeronautics Land Space Administration NASA Earth Cste Kicho Air Force Eisenhower White House Pacific Ocean

Lubbock Man Honored at Legion Convention Ovation

Robert W. Sisson of Lubbock received a standing ovation at the 42nd annual state American Legion convention. As VA West Texas regional office manager he helped craft the GI Bill of Rights. He thanked fellow veterans and hurried to visit grandchildren in Sherman after the ceremony.

Dallas Robert W .Sisson Lubbock American Legion Sisson West Texas The Veterans Administration

Mother Confesses Drugging Children in Hospital Ward

A 29 year old mother admitted giving drugs to her children including a 5 year old who fell into a coma. Detective Ferris reported partial details and custody actions followed by Judge Spellacy placing the newborn in county care and scheduling a hearing for the older siblings.

Venui Norman Ferris Ferris

Powers To Be Denied Appeal Takes Some Do

London report says Francis Gary Powers, held on espionage charges in Moscow after May 1 shootdown, will not have the right to appeal but may seek a pardon from the Supreme Soviet. A leading American attorney indicated Powers can apply for clemency. The lawyer spoke on Moscow Home Service. details of the attorney’s identity were unclear.

Paar Oe Ee Powers Central House of Trade Unions Moscow Francis Giry Powers London Francis Gary Powers Radio Most Supreme Soviet Soviet Union

Congratulatory Note From Multiple Names

The fragmentary report mentions births and weights including a daughter weighing pounds and ounces, with various names including HF and ats, Cleveland, and the Spears family. Hospital mentions include Skethudist Htospotal and Methodist Hospit, with irregular spellings and garbled phrases throughout.

Mey Morave Cleveland Tn Barth Skethudist Methodist Chiford Mottinan San Serighung Meni Fae

Five Killed In Indiana Wreck At Crane Depot Edge

Bedford Indiana Five people died in a Saturday car truck crash near the Crane Naval Ammunition Depot. Victims include Marilyn Stephenson 24 and her children Linda 5 Jimmie 4 and Cinda Lou 2. Richard Stephenson 25 father and the driver Harry Dalton 47 died later in hospital. Gina Marie 9 months was with relatives.

Bedford, Ind Indianapolis Crane Naval Ammunition Depot Here Marilyn Stephenson Linda Jimmie Cinda ‘Lou Harry’ Dalton Bedford Dunn Memorial Hospital Richard G. Stephenson

Five Lubbock women charged with shoplifting of $2075 in Snyder haul

Deputies found more than 19 women s suits 8 men s suits and other apparel valued at 2075 in a shower stall of an apartment near 18th Street and Avenue C. Charlene Ward Lester Mooring Lou Ann Griggs Betty Childress and Ida Neil Daugherty were turned over to Scurry County officials and charged with felony theft by shoplifting.

Lubbock Scurry County Earl Abercrombie Snyder Rogers, Inc Charlene Ward Ave. C Lester Jo Mooring Ave Lou Ann Griggs Ave. B Betty Childress Jave. C Abilene Ida Neil Daugherty Lubbock County Abbrcrombie Dunlap's Midland Odessa Pampa Far West Texas 18Th St York

Powers Appeals to Khrushchev for Son's Fate

The Powers family travels to the Soviet Union to plead for Pilot Powers as he faces trial in Moscow. Khrushchev promises help but notes the Military Collegium will decide, while Powers describes his son as a working man’s child and stresses a wish to keep world peace.

Tts Sol W. Sury Powers Nikita Nazi Germany United States of America Soviet Union Pound U. S Edward Freers Virginia Alexander W. Parker Frank W. Rogers Khrushchev Supreme Court

Public Safety Department Celebrates 25th Birthday

Gov. Price Daniel and state officials praised the Texas Department of Public Safety for 25 years of progress in modern law enforcement. Col. Homer Garrison Jr. leads the agency as it marks a quarter century of crime fighting and highway safety efforts.

Tegis Department of Public Safety Garrison DPS An Yeat State Safety Agency Texas Public Safety Commission

Lumumba Presses for Congo Katanga Exit and UN Move

Premier Patrice Lumumba told reporters in Leopoldville his government is pressing to remove Belgian forces from Katanga and warned the UN must act quickly. He criticized Hammarskjold’s visits and supported African troops for the mission, as Belgian base tensions rise amid troop withdrawals.

Tanga Congo Leopoldville Patrice Lumumba Lumumba Katanga Hammarskjold New York Elisabethville Tshombe Kazan 1 United Nahony Katam Nto Kattangi Kamina Katangi Kitona Lower Congo Belgium Belgian Defense Ministry Brussels

Wreck in Wilmont News Leaves Community in Shock

In Wilmont Minnesota a two car crash injures or kills multiple residents including Mrs Lueck and Mrs Voss while families mourn. The National Safety Council ranks it among the worst two car crashes in U.S. history with a 1940 Slayton incident noted for thirteen deaths.

Ted Voss John Voss Matt Geber Bunkers Lueck Minnesota Wilmont John Jueneman Wilmont Tribune National Safety Council Slayton Minn

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