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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1962
Page
5
A broadcast reports Chinese forces pulled back north of Penchiung and Samuweich south of Walong, with relief supplies left for civilians. The note characterizes the retreat as cautious and limited, reflecting a restrained official tone.
Indian Ambassador B. K. Nehru warned that China’s invasion may push India away from strict nonalignment toward closer Western ties. He said timely Western aid helped India halt the surge and noted gratitude toward the United States and Britain. Nehru expected a long war and did not predict specifics of future policy changes. He urged patience as both civilian and military channels prepare to verify Chinese withdrawals and manage prisoner repatriation amid ongoing border tensions.
President Ayub Khan cut short a Lahore visit to return to Rawalpindi for a cabinet meeting to discuss preliminary steps toward ending the Kashmir dispute amid a common threat from Red China. Officials hope the 15 year feud might be settled in months as China looms in the background. The Communists seized much of Ladakh from India during the undeclared border war.
The Indian Communist Party endorsed Nehru’s settlement line in the undeclared war with Red China. It accused China of planned aggression and said India’s proposals to strip Chinese gains are reasonable.
Au fills Rough Riders hosted the second Play Day of the winter season at Au fills Sports Arena. Forty seven riders competed Sunday night with winners across multiple divisions including Pee wee girls and boys, junior and senior categories. A special meeting of the group was announced for Friday night at the arena.
Assistant Secretary of State W Averell Harriman will brief President Kennedy and the NSC at 10 a m today on India's military needs to resist Chinese aggression and on prospects for India Pakistan Kashmir talks. He returned Saturday with a 30 man presidential mission to assess required military supplies and possible end to the India Pakistan feud.
Dewie Woodrow Hash 48 a United Pentecostal Church minister in Littlefield died at 6 p m Sunday at his residence 1024 Duncan Ave Funeral services set for 2 30 p m today Hammons Funeral Home chapel with Rev W R Priest Portales officiating Burial Tuesday Tipton Memorial Cemetery Tipton Okla under Hammons direction Survivors include his wife Nora a son Jesse Hash Brunswick Ga a brother Jess Hash County Line Okla six half brothers Roy Wilson Hansford Calif Bane Hash Tipton Lester Hash Altus Erich Hash Rush Hash both of Oklahoma City and Gus Ervitt Hansford three sisters Lillie Hash Tipton Georgia Hash Altus and Rosie Dill Brownfield a grandchild and five step children
Mrs. Garnette Wilhite age 80 of 2412 38th St died at 12 50 pm Sunday in a Lubbock convalescent home after years of illness. Funeral at 4 30 pm in Bowman Chapel First Methodist with multiple pastors officiating. Burial in Resthaven Memorial Park by Sanders Funeral Home. Survived by daughter Mrs Jim Kelly, step daughter Mrs Lon Linse cum, sister Mrs M C Hall, brothers L V Stewart C E Stewart T J Stewart and three step grandchildren. Pallbearers are nephews.
Manila based cinema operator shifts into hardware retail in a diversification move. The company plans to leverage its franchise network to distribute tools and building supplies, signaling a broader strategy beyond film exhibition and distribution.
Miss Henrietta Swope a 60 year old Pasadena astronomer has produced the most accurate distance to the Andromeda Galaxy 2.2 million light years Caltech says this yardstick will impact cosmic distance measurements. Swope used cepheid variables calibrating spiral arms from photographs to determine distances and tracing her career from Barnard College through Radcliffe Harvard and WWII Navy navigation to Caltech.
Tools and equipment valued at more than 950 dollars vanished from Maynard Sheet Metal Works at 107 N. Ave. T during the weekend. Entry was gained by breaking a north window. Victims reported multiple items missing including adding machines a typewriter a check writer a tape recorder and coins from a vending machine totaling 954.50 dollars. Police also jailed two Latin American women aged 39 and 33 as theft suspects after a report of 80 dollars taken from Bobby E. Rodgers of 5401 King Ave. Sunday night. A German shepherd dog valued at 75 dollars was reported stolen from Fred Hackler at 1508 36th St.
A call to list local children under fourteen within Lubbock city limits who might be forgotten on Christmas Day. Fill in name and address, print clearly, and mail to Chief Goodfellow P.O. Box 561, Lubbock. Include family name, address, number of boys and girls, and their ages.
Several area couples announce births this week. Baker family welcomes a daughter at St Marys Hospital weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces. Saldivar family reports a son at St Marys weighing unknown pounds and ounces. Flores adds a son at Methodist Hospital weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce. Dyes celebrate a daughter at Methodist Hospital weighing 7 pounds. Poteet family greets a son at Methodist Hospital weighing 3 ounces. Womack Rallis announces a son at Lauf Clinic weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Martinez welcomes a son at Lauf Clinic weighing 5 pounds 9 ounces. Montez reports an infant at Lauf Clinic weighing 4 ounces. Silva family greets a daughter at Lauf Clinic weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces. Martinez at Lauf Clinic records a daughter weighing 5 pounds 9 ounces. Apolinar birth a daughter at Lauf Clinic weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. Orosco adds a son at Lauf Clinic weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces.
Ira Wilton 84 longtime Levelland resident dies after long illness. Funeral at First Baptist Church with Dr Bill Cook and Rev Haskell Rogers officiating. Burial at City of Levelland Cemetery. Survivors include wife three sons L D Alvin Sgt Duane three daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Helsinki reports heavy vehicles becoming the largest single import item into Finland, signaling a shift in trade patterns as logistics equipment dominates in value and volume. Projections suggest continued strength for trucking and construction sectors amid ongoing demand.
U Thant calls for a stronger UN as a channel for compromise and dialogue among major powers. He cites Cuba talks and Berlin as examples and warns the UN has become a Cold War battleground while urging greater assembly effectiveness and personal diplomacy.
Two injured in a double barreled six car crash on the Tohoka Highway six miles south of here. Cars driven by Tom Sims and Tommy Page collided, triggering a chain pileup. emergency treatment given at a local hospital. Additional injuries reported in related accidents later that morning.
A weather summary reports Meand Li Neapolis St Paul 57, Texas receives over 3 inches of rain near Kenedy in under an hour with heavy hail. San Antonio 1.20 inches in 24 hours, Austin 1.25, Amarillo 0.50, Wichita Falls 0.75, College Station 0.35 and more. Temperatures mild with a high of 8 degrees at Wichita Falls and forecasts show partial cloudiness and warmth returning Monday. Damaging winds at Seguin Guadelupe County airport cause $1,000 in losses including a aircraft hangar and several planes.
The General Assembly budget committee opens debate on two draft resolutions to stabilize UN finances. One upholds the Hague advisory that peacekeeping assessments are binding. the other proposes a 15 member group to study pay-as-you-go funding. The UN faces over 130 million dollars in debt as Congo and Middle East missions cost about 12 million monthly. Emergency bonds have kept the organization afloat, with about 150 million raised.
Thousands of Maltese workers marched in Valletta protesting the proposed closing of the British base. The general workers union warned the shutdown would cost 7,000 Maltese their jobs and affect about 14,000 more dependent on the base related expenditures.
Albuquerque police report 5 year old Mona Geba slain in the home basement. Mona’s mother Erna Geba, 37, was found injured in a bathroom with multiple wounds after she allegedly killed the child with a large knife and a saber and attempted suicide. Bruno Geba, a world renowned ski instructor, discovered the scene upon returning from La Madera ski resort.
Anastas Mikoyan returned from the United States to brief Premier Khrushchev on his Cuba mission and discussions with President Kennedy. US officials say no breakthrough was reached on Cuba and broader East-West issues including inspection for arms buildup. Western diplomats assess Moscow’s next moves on Cuba could influence nuclear tests Berlin and Laos.
Irene Pearl Cliett a Texas farmholder who once attempted to secede her 703 acre spread near Waller Texas died in a Glendale convalescent home after cancer. She gained attention in 1958 when she defended her property with a shotgun during a deputy U S marshal bid to serve a court order claiming 350 acres did not belong to her.
Portugal's fishing sector provides livelihoods for about 300000 people, including roughly 60000 ferrmen. The industry sustains coastal communities and contributes to regional economies amid evolving quotas and market pressures.
A 45 year old man from south of Lubbock, Andy A Hlavaty, was found drowned near Lake Thomas after fishing alone Friday night. His boat had a hole in its side and his body was recovered near the boat and his lakeside cabin area. Funeral services are pending at Williams Funeral Home Slaton.
Mrs. D A Williams 79 of 2518 Auburn died 6 15 p m Sunday at West Texas Hospital Funeral services set for 2 p m Tuesday at 25th Street Baptist Church with Rev Bert J Homer officiating Burial at City of Lubbock Cemetery under Henderson Wilson Funeral Directors She lived in Lubbock 39 years Survived by three sons Nash L Q and Fred four daughters Clara Williamson Audra Hill Wilma Petree Mildred Cowart two brothers John and Bud Hargroves a sister Nora Hall ten grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Louise Allison, director of Milam Children's Training Center in Lubbock, told Lorenzo First Methodist Church families that early training is vital for retarded children. She urged parents to seek help promptly and noted 31 children are served, youngest age three, with care the community’s responsibility.
Belgrade AP reports President Tito travels by train to the Soviet Union to meet Premier Khrushchev and other officials. The trip aims to ease the Yugoslav Soviet quarrel and discuss ideological differences and world Communist ties amid economic strains and a U S wheat aid pledge of 1.2 million tons.
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