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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1962

Page

3

Cotton markets steady as CCC loan pledges rise amid export talk

U S Department of Agriculture notes spot cotton activity in late harvest areas with prices up slightly and farmers pledging current ginnings to CCC loan. Fifteen market average middling one inch at 33.02 cents per pound. parity 39.51 cents. Export registrations reach 153,700 bales for week ending Nov 30, largest in current program, while season total remains below last year.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Commodity Credit Corp Charles Murphy U. S

Hale County 4-H awards recognize 300 youths

Hale County 4 H Club members received about 300 awards and tokens at the annual achievement assembly sponsored by the Farmers Gin of Edmonson. Gold stars went to Larry Karrh and Janet Magee. Spur awards to five leaders and two members. outstanding first year honors to Debra Terrell and Kerry Grace. Alumni Awards to Mrs. William Finker and Gordon Latta.

Edmonson Hale County Farmers Gin Larry Karrh Tom Karrh Near Plainview Janet Magee Noel Magee Petersburg Spur Jack Payne Raymond Akin Plainview Homer Roberson R L. Ballard Hale Center Augie Johnson Abernathy Debra Terrell Kerry Grace William Finker Gordon Latta

Mother Yields Infant for Urgent Eye Surgery in New York

In Glasgow an urgent operation to save infant Margaret McKeown's life may cost her sight. Parents Matthew and Mary McKeown, aided by Maria Ramsay of Reno, will travel with Margaret to New York for treatment at the New York Eye Institute under Dr. Algernon B. Reese. The donor will cover all travel costs.

Glasgow Scotland Little Margaret McKeown New York Matthew Mary McKeown America Maria Ramsay Reno Nev Margaret

Adenauer cites Soviet Cuba missiles as 10 percent of force

Chancellor Adenauer said the Soviet Union placed about ten percent of its nuclear potential in Cuba before Kennedy forced removal. He spoke to the Christian Democratic press union and warned of forthcoming developments in the USSR China power struggle. He also met Free Democrats to discuss a new cabinet before parliament's Christmas recess.

BOM UPI Konrad Adenauer Soviet Union Cuba Kennedy Kremlin Christian Democratic Party Adenauer China Nikita S. Khrushchev Moscow Russia Free Democrats Christian Democrats Free Democratic Erich Mende

Pakistan Talks To Set Stage For Settlement

In Indian Pakistan ministerial talks on Kashmir set to open in Rawalpindi on December 26 official sources said. The conference aims to prepare the ground for President Ayub Khan and Prime Minister Nehru to discuss the 15 year old dispute.

Karachi Pakistan Kashmir Rawalpindi Mohammad Ayub Khan Nehru

Trading Season Vienna Aims for Summer Import Export Boom

Vienna Austria eyes a strong summer import export season as merchants anticipate higher trade volumes. Local traders expect new shipments, seasonal demand, and potential market expansion amid regional tourism and industrial activity.

Vienna Austria

Plainview Lions Meet Scheduled for Mid-Winter Conference

Plans are complete for the Lions District 2T Mid-Winter conference in Plainview January 19 20. District Gov Wayne Richardson Wolfforth says about 800 Lions officers from the 57 club district will attend. International Director Ralph Whitten Des Moines Iowa will address and schools for officers are featured. Tut Tawwater is general chairman with C L Beard and Don Taylor as co chairs.

Plainview Lions Lions Dist Wayne Richardson Wolfforth Richardson Lions Club Ralph Whitten Des Moines Iowa Tut Tawwater C. L. Beard Don Taylor

Boy held for trial in murder of former British official

A 16 year old boy was ordered held for trial on a charge of murdering George S. Brinham former chairman of Britain's Labor party. Police witnesses said he admitted striking Brinham 45 with a decanter after alleged advances. Brinham's body was found five days later in his apartment. The boy's name was not released.

London George S. Brinham Britain Labor Party Brinham

Be A Goodfellow Listing for Lubbock Children

A civic appeal urges residents to submit names and addresses of children under 14 within Lubbock city limits who might be forgotten on Christmas Day. Mail details, including family name and ages of boys and girls, to the Chief Goodfellow at P O Box 561.

Lubbock Chief Goodfellow P.O

Draft Call Remains Steady At 4,000 In February

The Army will draft 4,000 men in February, unchanged from January and matching November and October. A Pentagon spokesman said draft calls will not rise until March despite prior expectations. The earlier Pentagon plan aimed to raise strength by 20,000 to 980,000.

Washington UPL Defense Department Pentagon

Uniformed East German guard defects to West Berlin

A fully equipped East German border guard slipped across the Berlin Wall into West Berlin on Monday with his tommy gun. West Berlin police said the escape went unseen by Red patrols along the barrier. In related notes, East Germany reportedly offered to barter part of its wheat for meat from Denmark.

Fire Insurance Seminar Draws 150 Agents in Lubbock

About 150 insurance agents and executives from the Lubbock area attended a Fire Resistive Seminar at Caprock Hotel. The event, arranged by the Lubbock Association of Insurance Agents with state groups, covered new fire resistive standards and modernized rating procedures. Speakers included Robert L. Kurio, Charles D. Blandford, Curtis N. Chapman, Hugh V. Keepers, and James E. Vaughn. Claude Webster also attended as executive secretary of Agents.

Lubbock Caprock Hotel Lubbock Association of Insurance Agents Texas Association of Insurance Agents Texas Insurance Advisory Association Texas Robert L. Kurio State Board of Insurance Austin Charles D. Blandford National Union Insurance Co Dallas Curtis N. Chapman Hugh V. Keepers James E. Vaughn Fire Prevention and Engineering Bureau Claude Webster

Denmark Eases Rules on Import Restrictions

Denmark eases import restrictions as part of liberalization efforts. The government moves to relax controls to boost trade and steer toward a more open market environment.

Denmark Copenhagen

Night school opens doors to better jobs and pay

Gall urges adults to enroll at Draughon’s Business College 1414 Texas Ave as night classes prove stepping stones to improved careers and financial security. The program targets thousands seeking new skills and stable futures through flexible evening courses.

Draughon's Business College Texas Ave

Slander Trial Opens Over Montesi Scandal in Rome

The slander trial begins for Anna Maria Caglio Silvano Muto and Wilma Montesi figures eight years after the young Miss Montesi’s death on a Rome beach. The case traces the drugs and sex scandal that shook Italian high society and toppled officials.

Rome UPD The Black Swan Anna Maria Mondo Caglio Silvano Muto Italy Wilma Montesi Miss Caglio Muto Montesi Miss Montesi

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