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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1962

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Space duo may rendezvous in orbit says expert panel

Spacemen Andrian Nikolayev and Pavel Popovich continued orbiting Earth and were speculated by free world scientists to have maneuvered toward a space rendezvous. Dr A L Jones of Standard Oil Center and others noted lack of transmissions and increasing proximity between the two Vostok craft as they logged multiple orbits.

Avalanche-Journal News Services OSCOW Andrian Nikolayev Pavel Popovich U.S A. L Jones Standard Oil Car Center Cleveland Ohio Sky Brothers Jones Space Radio Moscow Britain Sir Bernard Lovell Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope Observatory Moscow Radio Moscow Nikolayev Popovich Earth Vostok V. Nikulenkova Tass

President Kennedy rule out quick tax cut amid crisis fears

President Kennedy said there is no current economic crisis and rejected a rapid tax cut now while pledging to seek Congress for a broad tax reform next year. He cited data showing growth and warned that an immediate cut could undermine confidence, while outlining a five point program to help the economy.

Associated Press Ashington Kennedy Congress JFK Senate House Wilbur Mills D-Ark Ways and Ways and Means Harry F. Byrd Dva Senate Finance Rep Mills U.S United States

Looting and theft report from Lubbock area crimes

A sequence of thefts and break ins across Lubbock and nearby areas is reported. Items stolen include welding equipment from a county shop, auto parts from wrecked vehicles, tools from residences, a battery charger from stations, and personal items from shops and homes. Several incidents involved break ins at businesses on Ave Q and Ave A, with victims naming specific addresses and witnesses.

Lubbock Icaiptee Coere Equip County Co Clovis Hwy Petersiburg Ginens Wayne Hume Orlando Ave 19Th St Wayne Cearley 6Th St

Lawmakers Quash Filibuster Moves In Space Bill Fight

The Senate rejected two tightening amendments to the space communications bill and adjourned after a late filibuster threat by Sen. Wayne Morse. A cloture vote is set for today, with Morse vowing to stay overnight if needed. The chamber also defeated Kefauver and Gore amendments while accepting Lausche Church changes to broaden presidential use of the satellite system for government needs.

United Press International Ashington Senate Wayne Morris D-Ore Morse Wee Bane Chamber Amendmnt Civilian Space Agency State Department Kills Kefauver Sen Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Albert Gore Tenn Frank J. Lausene Ohio Frank Church Idaho

Three Boys Held As Brush Fire Suspects

In Austin area a sheriff's investigation led to the detention of three teenage suspects. Wayne Lee Morgan, 18, faces a willful burning charge and a felony accusation. The two 16 year olds were turned over to juvenile authorities.

Austin UPS Sheriff's Deputies Wayne Lee Morgan

Estes Surrenders to Federal Officers on New Indictments

Billie Sol Estes turned over to U S marshals in Abilene and posted a 10 000 bond after a Dallas grand jury returned a three count indictment accusing him of false statements to the Agriculture Department’s Commodity Credit Corporation. Also indicted was Robert Earl Clements Sr of Amarillo. Clements posted 5 000 and surrendered in Dallas.

Associated Press Bilene Billie Sol Estes Dallas U. S Robert Nash Pecos Agriculture Department Commodity Credit Corporation Clements el Paso Amarillo Estes John Estes Clyde Sol B. Estes Abilene Robert Earl Clements Superior Manufacturing Co

Prayer for Guidance Amid Conflicts by C Melvin Ratheal

A church faith note asks divine wisdom to resolve daily strife within families and communities. The author, C Melvin Ratheal of Trinity Baptist Church, seeks guidance to show Christ Jesus as life eternal today.

Christ Jesus C. Melvin Ratheal Trinity Baptist Church

West Berliners Attack Wall Anniversary Demonstrations

Crowds enraged mark the first anniversary of the Berlin Wall with stone and bottle throwing and attacks on Soviet vehicles. Police intervene to free seized cars and disperse demonstrators, with tear gas and water cannon used earlier in clashes across the bar rier. About 2,000 protesters gathered as police tried to prevent further advance along Friedrichs strasse and Koch strasse.

Berlin Wall West Berlin Potsdamer Platz East Germany Associated Press Erlin West Wilhelmstrasse Koch/Strasse Wall Friedrich Sstrasse Charlottenstrasse

Immunization Drive Targets Polio Across South Plains

Area immunization programs push Sabin oral vaccine as mass drives sweep Lorenzo Slaton Lamesa and Dawson County areas. First doses reach 1 300 in Lorenzo and 4 500 in Slaton, with 15 500 at Lamesa. Future sites include Brownfield Floydada Denver City Plains Tahoka O'Donnell and Snyder with Lubbock big dose on Sept 16.

Tanner Laine Avalanche-Journal Lorenzo Youngster Lubbock Sabin Salk South Plains Lorenzo Slaton Lamesa Dawson Borden Terry County Brownfield Floyd County Floydada Lockney Denver City Plains Tahoka O'Donnell Lynn County Snyder Scurry County Abernathy Littlefield Levelland Plainview

AFL-CIO Pushes 35-Hour Week and $100 Tax Cut Plan

The AFL-CIO executive council votes to pursue an immediate 35 hour work week and a $100 tax cut per taxpayer. George Meany argues the nation faces a winter recession and the package could spur employment, despite Kennedy aides’ warnings on costs. He envisions double time pay for hours over 35, with details a work in progress.

Avalanche-Journal Afl-Cio George Meany ScaSe Sclouce Aflcio

Six Injured In Spanish Yacht Engine Room Blast

A Spanish yacht carrying 10 passengers and eight crew suffered a violent engine room explosion at the Port of Portofino entrance. Six people were injured including a woman and a staff member of the Spanish Embassy in Paris. two were lowered to safety from the vessel.

Portofino Italy

Infatuation: A State of Mind Not Tied to Reason

The column defines infatuation as a fleeting emotion divorced from reason. It argues the condition skews judgment and urges readers to temper impulses with caution.

Unseasonal Texas Heat With Scattered Showers Across Regions

The report notes extreme heat in South Texas with a midsummer heat wave, scattered thundershowers on the South Plains, and isolated storms near Roaring Springs. A ranch foreman's home burned due to lightning, while rainfall totals up to 2.6 inches were recorded in Fi eum ty area as Texas braces for ongoing drought risk. Continuous hot conditions threaten farm lands unless rains arrive soon.

South Plains Cea Roaring Springs Grouth Texas

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