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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1959

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India Defends Borders as Chinese Attacks Rise

India braces for possible military action after Communist Chinese troops attack border posts south of Tibet and seize parts of India's northeast frontier agency. Nehru vows defense while seeking a peaceful settlement, as Indian forces move to take direct control of the 35,000 mile frontier territory amid reinforcements.

Watson Delhi India Nehru Inc Dia Northeast Frontier Agency Tibet Dalai Lama Assam Rifles Ladaith Kashmir New Delhi Peiping Assam Washington U.S Asia State Department Red Foreign Ministry Sen

Eisenhower Vetoes $1.2 Billion Water Projects Bill

President Eisenhower vetoed a 1.206 billion flood control and water projects bill amid House override plans led by Speaker Sam Rayburn. The veto clips 67 unbudgeted projects, citing fiscal responsibility and future costs, with over 1.1 billion spent this year on water programs already.

Fred Hoffman Ashington Eisenhower Congress United States White House Capitol Hill Sam Rayburn D-Tex House Eisenhowler Europe Army Engineers Reclamation Bueau Ike Page

Missing Methodist ministers shock Leonard and Bonham

The Rev Don Hutto and Mrs Nancy Caldwell wife of Rev Jack Caldwell vanished after a revival in Leonard and were last seen together. Hutto resigned at Leonard First Methodist Church and Caldwell pastored Clark Methodist Bonham. The couple, in their mid twenties, left Aug 19 for Paris where Hutto submitted his resignation. Caldwell had been trusted by Bonham church board. Leonard awaits a new preacher. Mrs Caldwell declined Bonham teaching offer and returned to her parents with their daughter.

United Press International Ednard Denison Herald Don Hutto Nancy Caldwell Hutto Leonard First Methodism Caldwell Clark Methodist Bonham Paris Tex Caldwells Ralph Elkins Bonham Church Board Elkins Leonard Methodist Church John Dillon Mrs. Caldwell Paris High School Granite City Jessie N. Harper Thebes

Cotton imports key to future of industry says official

J M Cheatham of Dundee Mills told Plains Cotton Growers here that the future of raw cotton and textiles hinges on bringing imports under fair control. He noted higher investment by cotton growers and spinners for long-range growth and urged policymaking to balance duties and quotas while the meeting heard about a $174,700 budget for research and programs.

Duane Howel Plains Cotton Growers, Inc Municipal Auditorium J. M. Cheatham Dundee Mills, Inc Griffin Cheatham American Cotton Manufacturers Institute, Inc Central Trade Association of Plains W. O. Fortenberry Lubbock Wilmer Smith New Home Roy Forkner

France Ready to Proceed with Sahara Nuclear Tests

The Soviet Union said it will not resume nuclear tests if the West suspends, while France plans to go ahead with Sahara tests despite protests. The United States and Britain extended their test moratorium, aiming for progress in three-power talks, as De Gaulle toured Algeria and could not comment.

Tass Soviet Union Saa Eqimy OSCOW Washington United States Britain France 4 Sahara de Gaulle Algeria

Space Plane Hop Delayed At Edwards Air Force Base

At Edwards Air Force Base California a fuel line leak delayed the X-15 rocket plane’s first power flight. Test pilot Scott Crossfield expressed disappointment yet viewed the postponement as not a real calendar setback. He spent over two hours in the suit as technicians worked on the hydrogen peroxide system despite 90 degree heat.

Edwards Air Force Base Calif APA Scott Crossfield Ife Crossfield

Walther-Hargerty’s Retort and Radio TV Programs

A compact survey notes editorials and columns on HAGERTY’S RETORT, radio and TV listings, and sports scores across sections B and C. It mentions area farm news on page 10 and a comic dictionary entry describing Harp as a musical instrument enjoyed by many during stage breaks.

Hagerty Comic Dictionary

Heavy South Plains showers taper off with scattered rains

Weather report notes thundershowers across the South Plains with Lamesa and Slaton reporting measurable rain, temperatures dipping in Lubbock, and forecast for a 94 degree high. Areas from Tahoka to Andrews recorded traces to over an inch, while Big Spring had minor rainfall and a quiet forecast for later. The region joined a statewide trend of easing showers as storms shift toward northern Mexico.

South Plains Lamesa Slaton Lubbock Reese Air Force Base Weather Bureau Tahoka Seagraves Dayton Meadow Post Plains Denver City Seminole Andrews Spur Big Spring Texas Mexico Rio Grande Presidio Redford

Cable car plunge in Brazil kills twenty workers

In Sao Paulo a wooden trolley car broke loose from a suspension cable and plunged down a mountainside. Twenty were killed and several injured, with three reported missing. All victims were Sao Paulo Light and Power Co employees returning from a mountain top installation between Sao Paulo and Santos.

Sao Paulo Brazil UPI Sao Paulo Light and Power Co Sanl Paulo Santos

Queen Elizabeth Welcomes Eisenhower in Balmoral Visit

President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Macmillan prepared for talks with key Western leaders as Secretary Herter and Foreign Secretary Lloyd aligned views on Soviet relations. Eisenhower’s Scotland trip included a royal welcome, a quiet discussion with the Queen and absent friends, and notes on disarmament moves amid a liminal path to UN negotiations.

Eisenhower Balmoral Castle Scotland London Prince Philip Fisenhower Queen Elizabeth Princess Margaret Britain United States Harold Macmillan Christian A. Herter Selwyn Lloyd Soviet Union Cy Eddy Gilmore Almoral Aberdeen Balmoral Gate Evet Elizabeth Mamie Atlantic West Nikita Khrushchev IEE

Irving Blonde Is Named Miss Wool for 1960

Miss Carrel Currie of Irving Texas, a 19 year old hazel eyed blonde, was crowned Miss Wool of America for 1960 in San Angelo. Judy Eileen, a 20 year old brunette from Bakersfield California, was named alternate. They were chosen from 20 candidates based on talent and personality in the National Wool Growers pageant. A bathing suit contest was held for the first time this year.

San Angelo Carrel Currie Irving Tex National Judy Eileen Baklersfield Calif

Notus satellite relay plan for global military radio

Washington sights a space aged system of satellite relay stations to provide instant, interference free two way communications for global reach. Notus would connect bomber forces with headquarters under a Defense Department effort. General Electric and Bendix divisions win contracts to develop the satellite vehicle and communications subsystem as the Air Force leads the program.

Crean Ashington Defense Department Tast Score Eisenhower Pentagon Strategic Air Command Philadelphia Missile and Space Division General Fledtric Co Ann Arbor, Mich Bendix Aviation Corp Air Force Advanced Research Projects Agency

Weather Map Page 3 A Lubbock and Vicinity Forecast

Weather map page reports clear to partly cloudy for Lubbock and vicinity with a morning low of 68 and an afternoon high of 44. Scattered thundershowers possible, southerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Data includes sun rise and set times and humidity readings for today and tonight.

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