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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1964

Page

3

Mercenaries Aid 150 Belgians in Congo Hostage Rescue

White mercenaries freed more than 150 Belgian and Greek hostages from rebels in the Congo north east. Fifty eight were flown to safety in Leopoldville with 18 women and 12 children among the rescued. Reports say mopping up and sniper actions continued as forces sought to bury bodies and retake Stanleyville.

Leopoldville, the Congo Congo Leopoldville Kindu Dingila Bambili Buta Punia

Belgians Welcome Congo Paratroops After Return

Belgian paratroopers who dropped on the Congo arrived in Brussels to cheering crowds and a royal welcome. King Baudouin conferred the Order of Leopold II on Col. Laucent and Col. Gradwell. A Belgian official suggested U S aid hindered the rescue plan due to orders from Washington.

Brussels Belgium Congo United States U.S Melsbroek Baudouin Charles Laucent Burgess Gradwell Oneida Leopold IL Baudouin Gradwell Antoine Saintraint Stanleyville Leopoldville Saintraint Middle Road Social Christian Party House of Representatives Wamba Watsa Saint Saint Theo Lefevre

Typhoid Hits Stanleyville

UPI reports a typhoid outbreak in Stanleyville, former rebel capital, with hundreds of bodies left in streets and buildings. Death toll unknown. mercenaries retreating to Leopoldville. hospitals empty as staff vanish. WHO doctors worry about misidentification and rising cases amid poor corpse disposal.

Stanleyville Nhartoum Sudan Sabena Airline Nindu Leopoldville Kindu The Congo UPI

African Nations Seek U Thant Help to Remove Mercenaries

The African group asked Secretary General U Thant to press Belgium and the United States to pull out all foreign troops and mercenaries from the Congo. Algeria Kenya and the Sudan met Thant seeking cooperation, amid reports of a Security Council meeting request and ongoing mercenary presence with Belgians among white mercenaries guiding Congolese forces.

United — Nations African Group of Nations U Thant Belgium United States Congo Algeria Kenya Sudan Thant Security Council Fernando Ortiz Sanz Council Belzium U.S Moise Tshombe

Clovis Police Chief Niece Resigns for Curry County Post

Clovis Police Chief L. L. Niece resigns effective January 1 1965 to become first deputy in Curry County Sheriff’s department under Sheriff Earnest Garcia. Niece has served since 1956 and led the force since May 1962. Sgt. Marshall Gates will also join the sheriff’s department as second deputy January 1. City Manager Marvin Hass has not named a successor.

Clovis L. L. Niece

Aspermont Man Hurt In Crash Near Tulia

Aspermont's Frank F. Tullis, 21, riding in a pickup, was thrown from the vehicle when it rolled on the embankment at the intersection of highways 86 and 87 near Tulia. He was listed in satisfactory condition at Swisher County Hospital with multiple bruises after the three ton load of six reels of electrical cable shifted.

Tulia Frank F. Tullis Aspermont Tullis Swisher County Hospital

Britain’s Malaysia effort costs $15.4 million, 49 dead

Defense Minister Denis Healey told the House of Commons that Britain’s aid to Malaysia against Indonesian attacks has cost 15.4 million dollars. He reported 49 British lives lost and 82 wounded in the campaign.

Malaysia London Britain Denis Healey House of Commons

Uruguay and Soviet Union upgrade to embassy status

The Soviet Tass news agency said Tuesday Uruguay and the USSR upgraded mutual diplomatic missions to embassy status in each capital. Tass reported the agreement took effect Monday.

Moscow Uruguay Soviet Union Tass

Pope Paul VI Begins Historic Four Day India Trip

Pope Paul VI departed from the Vatican for a four day visit to India, his longest papal voyage. He flew from Rome to Bombay via a dawn departure, amid rain and strong security as protests and tensions hovered over the trip. The journey aims to foster fraternity and peace as he meets Indian leaders and attends the eucharistic congress in Bombay.

Vatican City Paul VI India Vatican Rome Fiumbinge Este St. Peter’s Square St. Peter's Square Bombay Harry Vatican Monsignori Paul Holy Land Vatican Ecumenical Council Pauli Congress Greece Cyprus Turkey Lebanon Jordan Syria Saudi Arabia Iraq Iran Pakistan Arabian Peninsula Beirut Charles iHelov Hussein Pope Pauls Pius XII France Napoleon Catholicism Christ Bombas Portugal Goa Lal Bahadur Shastri Sar Vepall Radhakrishnan

Dallas Paper Chief Heads Citizens Group

Joe M. Dealey, president of the Dallas Morning News, was elected president of the Dallas Citizens Council. New officers include L. T. Potter and Lloyd S. Bowles as vice presidents Avery Mays as secretary and Dan C Williams as treasurer. Dealey has led the News since 1960 succeeding his father FE M Ted Dealey as board chairman.

Dallas Dallas Citizens Council Joe M. Dealey The Dallas Morning News Dealey John Stemmons L. T. Potter Lloyd = S. Bowles Avery Mays Dan. C. Williams the News FE. M Ted) Dealey

Scholarships For Retarded Work Still Available

Scholarships for future teachers of retarded children remain available through the United Commercial Travelers of America, the supreme counselor for the fraternal order said here Tuesday night. About 10 percent of the persons applying for these scholarships were ...

United Commercial Travelers of America

Retarded Children Act Civic Project Highlighted At Banquet

Fred Unrue of Ironton Ohio spoke at the annual banquet with Brownfield Council members in the Holiday Inn Cast. Lubbock officials noted council help in securing a state school for retarded children and future UCP scholarships for local students. JFK papers attract large Paris exhibit audience with 52850 visitors over three days.

Fred Unrue Ironton Ohio Unrue Brownfield Council Holiday Inn Richard Moseley Lubbock H. J Doc JFK Paris John F. Kennedy Brussels Belgium Joseph P. Kennedy Iin

Belgian Car Makers Import Engine Parts

Antwerp reports that automobile manufacturers in Belgium are importing engine components. The move signals supply chain diversification as local firms seek parts for ongoing production. Industrial officials note steady demand from car plants in Antwerp and Ghent.

Antwerp Belgium

Two Men Sentenced In Dyer Act Cases In Oklahoma

Judges impose prison terms for Dyer Act violations connected to interstate transport of stolen mail routes. Harold Clayton Neely and others face three to four year terms, with several probation revocations and pending trials in federal court in San Angelo.

Joseph B. Dooley San Angjo Concho County Post Office Harold Clayton Neely Ave Marino U.S. District Court U.S. Atty William Hughes, Jr James Franklin White Lubbock County Alaska Dooley Donald Gene Ferguson Comanche Okla Oscar Branch Jones Lubbock Horace Hershel Gaddy Oklahoma Jones Fergnson Pair Gaddy Millers ‘Ville Cat Bastrop Gainesville Duncan Jerry Ler van Voorst Winamac Ind Howard Lester Edwin Denver Colo Russsell David Lappe St. Louis James Edward Hunt Phillipsburg Kans James Paul Hampton Rome

New Mexico Youths Attend 4-H Congress in Chicago

Gene Sanders and Tanya Key of McRonald and Romney Todd of Nadine are among 28 New Mexico youths at the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. The event runs from November 29 to December 3 with about 1,500 delegates from across the U S and Puerto Rico, theme Citizenship In Action.

Lovington Gene Sanders Tanya Key McRonald Romney Todd Nadine New Mexico Puerto Rico Chicago

Pleas Of Guilty In County Court Misde meanor Plea

Three defendants pled guilty in County Court-at-Law No 2 on Tuesday. Manuel Guerra Fernandez 33 of 3203 Ave H fined 100 for carrying a prohibited weapon. Lila Tucker 20 of 1918 22nd fined 100 and three days in jail for no check law violation. Daniel L Clark 17 of 1006 53rd St fined 35 and three days in jail for theft of 30 dollars from Grace Cannady 514 E Tulane St. Court costs assessed. Bonds set for A Tyler 28 of 1916 Ave H carrying a prohibited weapon and Kenneth Davis 35 of 1513 24th St check law violation.

Pat Moore Manuel Guerra Fernandez Ave. H Lila Tucker Daniel L. Clark A. Tyler Kenneth Davis 24Th St

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