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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1960

Page

6

Castro brands US enemies as Cuba pledges to Soviet ties

Cuban Premier Fidel Castro denounces the United States as an enemy of humanity while praising a government controlled Federation of Cuban Women and signaling continued military and political ties with Russia and China. U.S. officials accuse Castro of violations under the Santiago pact and warn of Russian interference in the Americas.

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Births and Hospital Notices Weave Through Texas Hospitals

A stream of birth announcements and hospital notices from West Texas facilities highlights new arrivals. Names include Mr and Mrs, child weights around eight pounds and ounces, and times cited such as 2:08 PM. Reports mention Methodist Hospital and other local clinics, with several families sharing joyous milestones and hospital details.

Heat, storms, and record temps sweep Texas Panhandle

Weather across Texas brings 105 degree highs with hot winds as fronts dissipate. A Lackland Air Force Base football player, A2C David Williams, dies after collapsing on practice. Nebraska and Oklahoma report heavy rain and street flooding in Wichita and Ponca City areas, while Montana sees snow flurries and Washington showers appear westward.

Jix Mountain States Panhandleland South Plains Texas San Antonio David L. Williams Lackland Air Force Base Williams Lackland Presidio Kansas Plais Wednesay Wichita Kane Ponca City Northcentral Oklahoma Montana Washington North Carolina Maryland Virginia

Cuban Exiles Demand U S Hearing After Border Incident

Four Cuban exiles, Luis M. Martinez Rodriguez, Angel S. Gardara Rodriguez, Jose E. Pedrosa Cameras, and Heriberto Ravelo Aguilar, tell U S District Court in Buffalo they were forced back into Canada at gunpoint by U S border guards rather than jailed for a deportation hearing. They slipped across the border last week at Highgate Vermont, were handed to Canadian authorities, and seek admission as political exiles to work against Fidel Castro. They belong to the Cuban Anti-Communist Liberation Movement.

Montreal Canada U.S Luis M. Martinez Rodriguez Angel S. Gardara Rodriguez Jose E. Pedrosa Heriberto Ravelo Aguilar Highgate United States Martinez Cuba Fidel Castro

Solons Bid Ike Mamie Farewell Reception

Washington AP report notes President Eisenhower and Mrs Eisenhower received a farewell reception Wednesday night five months before leaving the White House. Senator Everett Dirksen invited GOP senators and couples for a reception and buffet as Congress prepares to adjourn to avoid a January rush.

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Man Removes Wires After Warning Police Action

In Dallas a North Dallas home addition faced access issues as wires left by telephone workers hampered entry. After repeated complaints and warnings, a resident removed the blockading pole, cutting service to about 50 phones. The incident disrupted traffic and prompted police involvement.

Dallas Ferney Catherine Mitchell

Grain Theft Incident Recounts Damages And Bond

An employee described the theft of grain from a mixing bin by Johnson who admitted to stealing sacks and storing them in a smoke house. He said he would sell the grain at Leater's after taking three to six sacks at a time. Johnson posted a $500 bond set by Justice of the Peace George H H McCleskey.

Page One Johnson Martin Leater’s Justice of the Post George Hh, McCleskey

Cycle Trip to New York Aims for 2000 Mile Ride

A Harding College student Silvey plans a low cost cycle trip to New York with his parents driving back from Texas. The youth, born in Fort Sill Oklahoma, has lived in over a dozen states and will attend Abilene Christian College next year. He plans to cover 1600 to 2000 miles in 23 days, stopping at Little Rock Memphis Washington Philadelphia before reaching New York. The journey includes a family visit to Italy to see the Olympics.

New York Texas Silvey Harding College Sear Ark Abilene Christian College Abilene Rome Fort Sill Oklo Long Island N.Y Mis Ordnance Italy United States Little Rock Ark Memphis Washington Philadelphia

Manned Flight Cited By Reds

MOSCOW AP reports Soviet scientists said manned space flight will occur after further experiments. They noted a successful 18 circuit flight that included dogs mice rats and biological samples, and asserted a man could have remained alive in that capsule.

Moscow Alexander ‘Topchiev Academy’ of Science Topchiev Outer Space Earth

Deny Rift With Wife Pilot Powers Family Returns

In New York a frail Powers family arrives from Copenhagen amid doubt over Barbara Powers appeal. Senators discuss foreign aid while tensions linger in Moscow and Washington. The elder Powers and in-laws travel from Idlewild to discuss Barbara and her husband Francis Gary Powers.

United Press Internaconer New York UPI S 2Lence Francis Gary Powers United States Senate Democratic Moscow Nikita Barbara Khrushchev Mos Oliver W. Powers Barbara Powers Congress Jessica Hile Copenhagen Powers Sam Denmark Rayburn Kennedy Fam Lewis K Pierre Ingram Salinger Ingram Senate House Eisenhower Hie Idlewild Internien Oootina Ania Onal Sen Styles H. Bridges Khrushtupds Ambas Fidel Cas Thompson Wayne Morse Organization of iThompson Domini Russia U-2 Oliver Powers Jessica Hileman

Senegal Remains Split After Sudan Warning

In Dakar Senegal the Republic plans a new government despite warnings from its former partner Sudan over the Mali Federation split. Senegal says Sudan Premier Modibo Keita sought to seize control, ending the two colonies’ federation.

Dakar Senegal UPI Republic of Senegal Sudan Mali Modibo Keita

Suspect Held In Station Holdup Near Lubbock

A one year old Negro suspect was being questioned by Lubbock detectives after the Tuesday night armed robbery of Godwin's Service Station, about 175 dollars stolen. The suspect was identified by the victim, but had not yet made a statement. He was picked up near Springlake and owned a car seen near the robbed station. The attendant Lyndell Cooper confirmed the voice mismatch but said the man was the robber.

Lubbock Godwin Wayne LaCroy LaCroy Springlake Saton Lyndell Cooper

Senate wage bill pushes to raise federal minimum

Democratic candidate for president advocates raising the minimum wage from 1.00 to 1.25 an hour while House backed 1.15. Rules Chairman Howard W. Smith signals possible clearance after clarifying questions as school-aid bills face resistance. Senate conferees largely accept the Senate version of a medical aid plan for the elderly, with further sessions planned to finish the legislation.

Senate House Howard W. Smith D-Va Smith Senate House

New Integration Appeal Issued By Houston School Board

The 5th U S Circuit Court of Appeals took under advisement a new appeal by the Houston School Board against first grade integration ordered by U S District Judge Ben Connally. The board faces possible loss of state aid and accreditation as Texas law penalizes integrating schools without voter approval. Attorney Joe Reynolds seeks a stay of execution, and Texas Attorney General Will Wilson may rule on legality of the statute.

New Orleans 5Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Houston School Board US. Dist Ben Connally Liere Joe Reynolds Connally Texas Houston

Train Derails in Indiana Harbor East Chicago

A Cleveland to New York Central passenger train derailed on a canal bridge in East Chicago Indiana Harbor area. About 20 people were reportedly injured with hospitalization unlikely for most. The No 201 train carried nearly 150 passengers before two engines and 11 cars left the rails after a journal failure.

East Chicago

Distillate fuel stocks rise as heating season nears

Stocks of distillate fuel oil jumped by 3,184,000 barrels to 143,831,000 in the week ending Friday, the American Petroleum Institute reported. Production increased modestly across regions including Texas and Oklahoma, though total stocks remain below last year’s level.

New York American Petroleum Institute API Oklahoma Inc Texas Loui Arkkansias New Mexico SE New Mexico

Humble Oil trims crude runs amid output cuts

In Houston, Humble reduced its scheduled crude runs by 20,000 barrels a day, bringing August output 42,000 barrels a day below last year. The cut affects refineries from Baytown to Bil ngs with daily capacity over 960,000 barrels. Funeral plans were pending at Roberts Funeral Home.

Houston Humble Standard ‘Oil Co New Jersey Baytown Baton Rouge Everett Mass Baldnake Bayonne Netley Linder NJ Charleston D.C Bilngs Mont Roberts

City contractor services pending funeral for Bill Crawford

Funeral services for Bill Crawford 68 of 3510 Ave J Lubbock an electrical contractor are pending at Rix Funeral Home Crawford died at 10 20 p m Wednesday in Methodist Hospital He had lived in the city since 1935 moving here from Hobbs Survivors include his wife four sons Jerry 2815 63rd W B in the Air Force at Trenton N J Bob in the Air Force at Webb AFB Big Spring Jim in Midland two daughters Mildred Breedlove Ingleside and Joan Prigmore 3611 42nd a sister Mary Manning Houston 14 grandchildren nine great grandchildren

Bill Crawford Ave. J Lubbock Rix Funeral Home Crawford Hobbs Methodist Hospital Jerry 63Rd W. B Air Force Trenton N. J Bob Webb Afb Big Spring Jim Midland Mildred Breedlove Ingleside Joan Prigmore Mary Manning Houston

Barbara Powers Buys Fur Hat For Husband

MOSCOW AP Barbara Powers bought a fur hat Wednesday for her imprisoned husband Francis Gary Powers the U2 pilot. She and her lawyers Frank Rodgers and Alexander Parker spent most of the day shopping while pressing for clemency and petitioning Soviet leaders. They hope Brezhnev will consider clemency though Barbara finds it hard to complete the petition. She also sought heavy underwear work shoes a heavy parka and embassy help to ship food to the prison.

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