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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1962

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Deep Snow Paralyzes Lakes Area Cities

United Press International reports a winter storm burying Great Lakes cities under two feet of snow with drifts up to eight feet. Blizzards cripple South Bend Indiana and Ashtabula Ohio as cold winds from the lake sweep the region.

United Press International Great Lakes South Bend Indiana Ashtabula Ohio Lake Erie Marsha Wilson Dusty Geauga County Cleveland Marsha Chesterland

Large Cities Would Have Been Targets

Cuba planned nuclear attacks against U S cities including New York in retaliation for invasion fears Ernesto Che Guevara revealed in an exclusive interview The remarks were edited out by communist editors but a transcript obtained by UPI shows Guevara stating rockets would have targeted the heart of the United States and New York The interview followed the Soviet removal of missiles from Cuba and critics argued the remarks underscored the danger of a Cold War escalation

Francis L. McCarthy York UPI Cuba U.S New York Ernesto Che)Guevara London Daily Worker United Press International United States Guevara Europe Havana Latin America Washington Sec Dean Rusk Russia

Sorghum price supports raised for 1963 in Plains area

Farmers on the High Plains win a higher national average price support for the 1963 sorghum crop. Duane Howell reports the Grain Sorghum Producers Assn and USDA officials confirmed the level at about $2.00 per hundredweight, replacing the earlier $1.91 figure and promising added income for area growers.

Duane Howell Avalanche-Journal Elbert Harp Abernathy GSPA Bill Nelson Amarillo U. S. Department of Agriculture Nelson and Harp USDA Sec. of Agriculture Orville Freeman Freeman High Plains Harp and Nelson Washington

Unusual Tree In Contest By Avalanche Journal Reader

Mrs Lillie Shankle entered the 16th Avalanche Journal Home Christmas Lighting Contest with seventy jeweled balls adorning a aluminum tree at 1409 Ave M She spent 280 hours decorating since January using velvet ribbon pearls and colored beads Each ball was completed in hours and pinned with corsage pins She said she did it because she loves to and entered after a compliment to the tree drew attention for its beauty

Opal Dixon Avalanche-Journal Ave. M Lillie Shankle Avalanche - Journal Mrs. Shankle

Pampa voters consider $1.75 million highway bond

Pampa citizens head to polls to vote on a proposed $1.75 million highway bond issue targeting local roads. Authorities note the measure seeks funding for road repairs and improvements.

PAMPA

State's case ends abruptly in Herring kiss and kill trial

In Beaumont the state rested after calling three witnesses in the John Mack Herring case. Detective Bob Mc Alpine testified about the girl's confession and the discovery of her body. Pathologist Dr. Ray Storey said the autopsy found no pregnancy or sexual assault the night of the incident. The court sustained a defense objection to a shoe in evidence but allowed the state to proceed with its shoe.

Baumont John Mack Herring Bob McAlpine Odessa Juvenile Department Ray Storey Elizabeth Jean Williams Winkler County Bill Eddins Warren Burnet Owen Lord Odessa Ing Herring Young Herring Storey Burnet Lord Dan Sullivan Sul- See Herring

Winter Storm Wallops Michigan and Midwest Travel

A major blizzard pounds western and southwestern Michigan and neighboring states. South Bend suffers 24 inches with eight foot drifts, schools close, roads blocked, and hundreds stranded. Michigan counties report heavy snows from Ludington to Kalamazoo as arctic cold sweeps the region.

Michigan South Bend Frank J. Burggner Indiana New York Mason County Mich Ludington Ohio Illinois Kalamazoo Chicago Detroit Mercury Manistee Muskegon West Virginia Vermont

Frigid Arctic Blast grips Texas South Plains

A massive Arctic cold front swept into Texas late Monday, with Lubbock predicting 34 to 40 degree highs and north winds to 30 mph. The Weather Bureau issued cold wave warnings for northern Texas, forecasting widespread freezes by midweek and damaging impacts to citrus and vegetables in the Rio Grande Valley.

Texas South Plains Lubbock Weather Bureau Plains U. S Panhandle Bureau Brownsville Rio Grande Valley Austin Victoria el Paso

Goodfellows need faster donations for 8000 Lubbock children

The Chief Goodfellow says contributions lag as 145 more underprivileged families join a list of over 5000 children eligible for Christmas gifts. About 700 youngsters could benefit, with gifts of toys fruit candy and nuts planned for Christmas morning.

Lubbock The Goodfellows

Comte Dictionary Parent Scolds Child For Media Time

A comte dictionary entry describes a parent once scolded as a child for radio use who now admonishes their own child for excessive TV time. The piece reflects shifting media attitudes across generations, noting the evolving influence of radio and television in daily life.

Wilson Rules School Integration Vote Law Illegal

A local ruling declares a proposed school integration vote illegal. Officials say the move could affect district policy and trigger further legal actions. Community groups weigh potential implications for schooling and civil rights in the region.

USTIN Atty Will Wilson Wilson U.S. Supreme Court Texas Texas Education Agency Dallas Galveston J. W. Edgar Benavides Independent School Duval County

Last of 37 miners found dead in Robena No. 3 blast

Rescue workers completed a mass recovery at the Robena No. 3 mine near Carmichaels Pennsylvania ending more than 100 hours of effort. All 37 men likely died instantly from the explosion. A U S Steel spokesman said the area was fully explored and no signs of life remained. The coroner cited blast force as the cause of death.

Carmichaels Robena No U.S. Steel Greene County Frank Behm

Latins Fear Cuban Reds

U S Rep George H Mahon said Fidel Castro must be eliminated soon though no force move is planned. He toured Guan tanamo Base and Central America and urged OAS unity against Castro while noting Central Americans fear a Communist Cuba.

Fidel Castro Cuba U. S George H. Mahon Castro Mahon Guantanamo Naval Base Mexico San Salvador Nicaragua Costa Rica Guatemala Panama United States Central America Lubbock Ma‘hon Organization of American States House Subcommittee On Defense Appropriations OAS

Prayer of devotion and request for inner peace

A devotional plea asking the Lord to cleanse the heart and sanctify the rhythm of life. The petitioner seeks guidance from the Holy Spirit for strength in defeat and assurance of staying on the right path through Jesus.

Jesus

1963 Economic Outlook Seen Optimistic At Chamber Conference

The U S Chamber of Commerce sponsored a business outlook conference forecasting no recession in 1963. Autos and capital goods were expected to rise to higher 1962 levels while home building faced uncertainty due to President Kennedy’s housing order. Steel likely to match 98 million tons, with overall growth seen around 20 billion dollars, while tax cuts faced legislative delays and calls for expenditure control.

Ashington U.S. Chamber of Commerce Kennedy Ladd Plumley USS. Chamber Auto Industry Plumley Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark House Ways and Means Committee U.S. News and World Report Mills

Weather Map Page 3-A Lubbock and Vicinity Cold Outlook

Much colder conditions across Lubbock and surrounding areas with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Highs expected between 34 and 40 degrees as northerly winds reach 15 to 30 miles per hour.

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