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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1961

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Mistrial Declared In Eidinoff Sanity Case In Texas

A jury deadlocked four to two on whether Dr. Harold Eidinoff is sane, prompting a mistrial in Lubbock after over four hours of deliberation. Eidinoff remains at Rusk State Hospital for a new trial while prosecutors consider next steps.

Avalanche Jeutnal Wires USA Harold Eidinotf J. W. Chandler Inoff State Hospital Rusk Eidinoff Lubbock Ted Andress el Paso Lubebock Robert Bean

Enthusiasm grows for Hawaii tour by local revue crowd

A 1700 strong audience at Municipal Auditorium heard a Hawaiian themed free show with dancing girls and a six member troupe. Details of an eight day island tour launching March 3 were outlined by Uni-Tours with support from Felsher Travel, Pan American, Continental Airlines, and Happy Travel. First sign ups included Mr and Mrs Arthur Yonge Jr and Capt and Mrs D C Perkins who spoke of missing Hawaii as their daughter D Ann Lei was born there. See HAWAII PAGE 14.

Tanner Laine Avatar Journal Avaanche - Journal Islands South Plains Uni-Tours, Inc Felsher Travel Agency Ava-lanche-Journal Pan American Continental Airlines Happy Travel Agency, Inc Arthur Yonge Jr 15Th St Yonges Avalanche Journal Yonge D. C. Perkins D'Ann Lei Honolulu Hawaii Perkins

UN Air Campaign Seizes Key Katanga City Roads

Fierce fighting engulfed Elisabethville and surrounding areas as UN jet fighters and Swedish troops with US air support scored a major victory. In Elisabethville a vital road tunnel was captured, controlling city communications. Heavy clashes hit military hubs near Manono Kolwezi and Jadotville amid Katanga’s vow to persevere and threats against US officials. The death toll rose with hospital counts and disputed civilian casualties. See UN FORCES Page 4.

Avatin Wal Wireslisabeth Ville— i United Nations Katanga U. S Elisabethville Manono Kolwezi Jadotville Tshombe

One Killed Six Gassed In Mine Near Lordsburg

In a copper mine 1300 feet underground south of Lordsburg New Mexico one miner died from suffocation and six others were overcome by gas. The deceased was Isabel Bejarano 32. Hospitalized were Victor Garreia Ramon Remperia Ben Arambula Marcelo Vargas a man identified as Chavirra and Rudy Escobar 34. A mine report says a dynamite charge was set off before noon triggering the inhalation and collapse as workers entered the shaft.

Lordsburg N. M Isabel Bejarano Victor Garreia Ramon Remperia Ben Arambula Marcelo Vargas Chavirra Rudy Escobar

Packer FMany Cattle Feeders Worry Over Rising Packier control

Duane Howell reports at the Southwestern Cattle Feeding Convention in Clarion that more than half of cattle finished by packers raises concern among feeders. H Girard notes California relies on packers for about 15 percent, with 92,000 cattle under packer finishing in 30 days. He cites 160 packers feeding 815,000 cattle last year, up 27 percent. Feeder groups fear becoming captive to packers and possibly to large retail firms. About 500 attendees from eight states, including Colorado, New Mexico, attended the conference.

Duane Howell Avalanche-Journal U. S. Department of Agriculture Pioneer Hotel H. Girard California Ers Colorado Nebraska P&s Ors Hal x Girard Packer Teenmg New Bee

Auction Set Tonight Aids Goodfellows in Lubbock

About 440 1930s to 1955 automobiles will go on the block at 7 30 p m to benefit three Lubbock groups including the Goodfellows of the Lubbock Used Car Dealers Assn Proceeds estimated around 4000 will be shared with Children s Home and Buckner Home for Girls Goodfellows receive 30 percent with 2 and 1 percent to others Auctioneer Tilton will oversee the sale cars parked on Texas Avenue between Broadway and Main for inspection Cash only and titles delivered after sale

Lubbock Inc Goodfellows Lubbock Used Car Dealers Assn.t Wns Dick Watson Association Children’s Buckner Home The Kennedy Lewis E. Johnson Pranater Uuicksall Tegor Tilton Texas Ave Broadway Main

POLICY URGED PROMPT FOR WEB PAGE INDEX

Index notes encourage policy action across sections listed in the POLICY URGED page with references to pages 25 14 and 7. The entry signals cross-page guidance for radio and TV program coverage and editorial focus within the publication.

Slaton Fights Back Over Bracero Controversy

Slaton officials denounce federal moves to remove braceros amid local dispute over alleged Mexican national discrimination at a municipal swimming meet. The council vows to pursue action as Cape Canaveral NASA plans for the Mercury program shift timing. Glenn named lead astronaut with Carpenter as backup as orbit target slips to January.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Glenn John H. Glenn Jr Navy Cmdr Scott Carpenter U.S NASA Cape Canaveral Fla Kenneth Mayandhes Ton Labor Department Sioner Noal, Sons Cape Ial

Lighting contest draws college and local entrants

OPAL DIXON reports the 15th annual Home Christmas Lighting Contest features Texas Tech sophomore Carol OConnell decorating the OConnell home at 4310 2nd St and Texas Tech sophomore Alice Ann Bridges at 4305 Elgin Ave preparing a modern nativity in silver and lavender. Entries from elementary to college are rising. final entry day is next Wednesday at 5 30 pm with judging to follow.

Opal Dixon Avalanche-Journal Carol O'Connell Texas ‘Tech O'Connell 2Nd St Alice Ann Bridges Elgin Ave Texas Pam Sudsvise

Slaton panel mulls US Mexico ties amid pool ban clash

Threatened relations committee members charged that government moves aim to cripple US Mexican ties. A city position on the dispute was postponed until a delegation can meet U.S. Rep. George Mahon in Lubbock. A Labor Department ban on Mexican labor in Slaton’s vicinity unless pool restrictions are removed within 30 days drew charges of a broader harassment scheme. Councilman Joe Walker called the move part of a federal push to drive braceros out of the country.

Slaton L. 0. Lemon U.S. Department of Labor Joe Walker Jr Johnny Schmidt J. E. McMeekan Chamber of Commerce Clark Self Jr Glenn Payne Harry Stokes J. S. Edwards Jr George Mahon Lubbock J. C Lemon U.S. Department of Bracero Preity Joe Walker Labor Department Walker Slaton Group

Prayer for penitent hearts and guidance in faith

The voice asks God for forgiveness and guidance to hear Christ’s message to souls. It prays for pure motives sound judgment and strength in Christian faith. Reverend Dudley Strain of Lubbock signs as the author seeking blessings.

Thor Jesus Dudley Strain Lubbock

Autobahn Busy Scene Signals East West Troop Movements

Western and East German authorities reported increased autobahn patrols and Soviet troop movements along the Berlin corridor as the 1 300 man Ist Battle Group of the 19th Infantry prepared to move toward Berlin. The transfer follows Kennedy era orders and the wartime division of the city.

Associated Brose Berlin West Germany Helmstedt East Germany West Rot 19Th Holmstedt Berin Kennedy Soviet’ Union NATO West Berlin Depeuty Fureiga Otty Winger

President Kennedy to Address Conventions in Florida

President Kennedy plans to address AFL CIO and Yoursberg conventions in Florida. He arrived at Palm Beach International and will travel by helicopter to Pistia Bown for the events. The trip followed a New York departure earlier Wednesday.

Florida Palm Beach Fla Kennedy Palm Beach International Pan, Wednesdas Pistia Bown AFL Cio Vis New York Pan

Ceremonies mark Pearl Harbor remembrance on anniversary

The 20th anniversary of Pearl Harbor observances will be held aboard the memorial platform above the sunken USS Arizona at Ford Island. Veterans, congressional leaders, and New England survivors will attend. 15 survivors from Boston travel to participate, while 8 Gold Star families are also expected. The ceremony honors 1,202 crewmen who died at Pearl Harbor and nearly 900 others along Ford Island's northeast shore.

Bessy Perse Harbor Pearl Harbor mid-Pacific U. S. Naval Base U. S Arizona Ford Island New England Boston Fon Hand Fay Nisin Shapley Pacis Cans Raander

Cool Front Brings Clear Skies to Texas Panhandle

Spotty drizzle and fog covered eastern Texas as a new cool front moved in from the West expected to clear skies. The Weather Bureau warned of lower temperatures with freezing conditions in the Panhandle and South Plains while Fort Worth and Dallas experienced drizzle and scattered rain across eastern and southern Texas.

Sty United Press Texas Wes St the Weather Bureau Panhandle South Plains Fort Worth Dallas

Weather Map Page Lubboon and Viewty Forecast

Weather map notes show clear to partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday. Temperatures rise slightly on Friday with warmer conditions. Light to moderate northerly and easterly winds persist with waning today into tonight and Friday.

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