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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1962

Page

5

Guevara Warns on Cuba U S Missile Dismantling

Ernesto Guevara argues misile dismantling fails to end confrontations and questions if concessions outweigh gains. He urged international communism to support armed struggle in Latin America against U S imperialism, naming Venezuela, Guatemala, Paraguay, Colombia, Nicaragua and Peru.

U.S Guevara Venezuela Guatemala Paraguay Colombia Nicaragua Peru

Castro threat dominates Latin American outlook says Mahon

Congressman Mahon reports Central and South American leaders view Castro as the main threat, using Cuba to train nationals and spread propaganda. He cites U. S. military preparedness in the Caribbean, instability across the region, and Costa Rica’s ambassadorial diplomacy as shaping urgency to curb communism.

Ism Central and South America Castro Cuba Mahon Central America U. S Congressional Guantanamo U.S Mehon Costa Rica Raymond Telles el Paso Telles

Wilson ruling ends need for school desegregation referendum

Judge Wilson ruled that state aid must stop to any local district where integration was halted by court order, even if no referendum is held. The Benavides district was not court ordered to integrate. About 50 Texas districts have desegregated since the law passed, while others like Dallas voted against it. His opinion ties the Supreme Court end of separate but equal to the desegregation process, potentially removing the referendum requirement unless challenged in state courts.

Rusk Cuba Latin America Guevara UPI United States Western Hemisphere Washington Paris Rusky Wilson Benavides Texas Dallas Supreme Court

Suspect in Boston Slayings Surrenders to Police

A man described as the prime suspect in seven Boston area killings attributed to the phantom strangler turned himself in at police headquarters with an attorney around 8 p.m. He is believed to be 22 years old, the son of a Cambridge minister, and was not yet identified. He had not spoken with his family since before the first murder in the series.

Boston UPI Cambridge

Unseasonable Weather Fuels Death Toll Across States

A series of snowstorms and cold fronts cut a wide swath from the Midwest to the East. An international tally lists 77 deaths with 21 in Ohio and Michigan each, 10 in New England, and other fatalities in several states. Heavy snow, fog, and fogbound airports disrupt travel from California to New England.

Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Florida Midwest United Press International Ohio Michigan New England New York Pennsylvania Indiana Tennessee Illinois West Virginia Connecticut Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire White Mountains Pittsfield Berkshires California Pacific Northwest San Francisco Bay Fresno Calif Oregon

Goodfellows Fund Urges Lubbock Gifts and Entries

The Chief Goodfellow of the Avalanche Journal in Lubbock appeals for donations to the Goodfellows fund and asks readers to mail contributions. A daily coupon lists names and addresses of needy Lubbock families through next Sunday, with over 100 gifts received daily to ensure every child 14 or younger receives a Christmas gift.

Goodfellows Fund

Gas fumes trigger blast at service station

Gas fumes from spilled gasoline in a washroom at Wylie F. Hamm's Standard Service Station on 19th Street caused an explosion shortly after 7:30 p.m. Monday. The blast damaged the east side of the building while firemen reported broken glass in other windows. Fumes ignited from a heater. no fire was reported.

Wylie F. Hamm Standard Ist

Yuletide Tour Lifts Leukemic Boy In Texas City

Six year old Steven Goostree of La Mesa battling leukemia enjoyed a 35 minute Christmas tour of Lub bock sights hosted by Rix Funeral Home. The outing to Tech Santa Landon Avenue Q and downtown lifted his spirits during a 10 day hospital stay at Methodist Hospital. His mother Mrs Paul Goostree said doctors are testing a new medicine as Steven hopes to be home for Christmas with his two sisters Linda and Diane.

Lubbock Texas Tech Santa Landon Avenue Steven Goostree Lamesa Steven Methodist Hospital Paul Goostree Rix Funeral Home Tech Santa Land Linda Diane A. N. Casey Charles Walden Rix

Unusual Christmas Home Lighting Contest Entries

Mrs Shankle’s entry sits as the 11th in the Home Christmas Lighting Contest with two days left for entries from 8 am to 4 30 pm. Judging begins Thursday night as 45 Exterior 29 Window and 37 Doorway entries participate.

14Th Street Dolores Mogg 58Th St Monterey High School Dolores Lloyd Mugg Lillian Miller Ursuline

Relay Satellite Sets Telecast Link for Global TV

The United States will launch Relay a 172 pound space relay satellite this week from Cape Canaveral to carry international television and add South America to the network for telephone calls. The three stage Delta rocket has a string of 13 prior successes. If all goes well Relay could enable instant Christmas greetings from Rio de Janeiro to San Francisco and extend to Europe Japan and beyond.

Cape Canaveral UPS United States Space Communications Telstar Relay South America Delta Rio de Janeiro San Francisco Andover Maine Goonhilly Downs England Pleument-Badou France Japan

Tot Found Unharmed In Stolen Vehicle

A six month old girl was found unharmed in a car abandoned about three hours after it was stolen from a Denver department store lot. The mother left the ignition key in the car while inside the store. Police suspect a failed kidnap attempt and found the vehicle about 20 blocks away. The baby was taken to Denver General Hospital for a routine checkup and is reported in excellent condition.

Denver UPI Armanda Martin Ruth W. Martin Littleton Colo Denver General Hospital

Lubbock Neighbors Harvest James Adams Cotton Crop

After major surgery, James Adams of Vernon Ave in Lubbock faced a helpless harvest. About 40 volunteers, led by Ropesville neighbors, gathered to harvest roughly 60 acres yielding around 110 bales in two hours.

James Adams Vernon Ave Ropesville Lubbock Scott and White Temple Charles Shannon Mrs. Adams James M. R. Rowland R. M. Gregg L. W. Livingston P. L. Darby Doyle Darby Roy Blair Joe Schwartz Tom Fuller Odell Tuttle Dee ‘Strickland L. D. Arant Bill Carter E. R. Exum A. A. Sedgwick J. N. Willis Julius Blair J. H. Gregg T. J. Redman G. P. Hewlett George Carter K. P. Shannon J. C. Pointer Able Russell Jack Birdwell W. J. Shockley G. W. Sosebee Joe Harris A. M. Armstrong Herman Timmons Gene Lewis J. R. Smith Claude Adams James’ Brother Balls.ee Dan Adams Goodpasture Grain

Six Hurt In Mishaps Here And At Wolfforth

Six people were injured Monday in separate crashes near Wolfforth and on Loop 289. Dean Louis Hambrick, 48, remained in serious condition after a head on collision near FM 1073 and U S 62. J O Speers, 47, underwent surgery at St Marys Hospital while Mike Scavone received emergency care.

Wolfforth Methodist Hospital Dean Louis Hambrick Baylor St FM Road U.S. Hwy John Cowan Hambrick Robert Eugene Stepp E. Tulane St Loop 289 L. A. Botts 59Th St West Texas Hospital John Amos Terry 43Rd St St. Mary's Hospital J. O. Speers 19Th St Mike Scavone Idalou Rd Terry Emily Wagner Garner Rt.1 Lubbock Acuff Jay Rice Denison 34Th Street

Robber Takes $850 in Fort Worth Thefts

A robber demanded the night receipts at a Fort Worth drive-in theater office and fled with $850. The manager produced a 22 caliber pistol that misfired. the robber struck him and escaped with the loot and the gun. Police noted the weapon would not fire.

Fort Worth UPI

Burglars Hit Six Vehicles and Hat Firm Here

Burglars looted a cash register at Lynch Hat Works and damaged a plate glass window at Interstate Finance Co. Police said six vehicles were hit with losses including cash, tools, jewelry, and clothing. Victims named include A M McKinzie, Ray Dickey, Leon Neagle, Jimmy Buckner, Orba Shed, Troy Fox, Henry Ishmael, Ann Price, and others. Total losses tallied at multiple small sums. Entry was gained via a roof ventilator.

Lynch ‘Hat Works Ave. H A. M. McKinzie 42Nd St Ray Dickey N. Ave. H Leon Neagle 36Th St Jimmy Buckner 19Th St Orba Fay Shed E. 29Th St Troy Fox Bledsoe Hall Texas Tech Henry Ishmael 15Th St Ann Price 10Th St 35Th Street

Wives Of Top Officials Killed In Utah Crash

In Logan Utah three Thiokol Chemical Corp wives died in a collision on U S 91 ten miles south of Logan. Elizabeth Nauman 46 wife of the Thiokol Wasatch general manager Darla Wallen 32 wife of the Thiokol Air Force Plant 78 production and operations manager and Mary Louise Whitlock about 37 wife of a Thiokol rocket scientist were killed when their car skidded on ice and was struck broadside by another vehicle driven by a college student.

Logan Utah Thiokol Chemical Corp Edward Elizabeth) Nauman Thiokol Wasatch John Darla) Wallen Thiokol Air Force Plant Mary Louise Whitlock Coleman Whitlock U.S. 91

USDA Raises Grain Sorghum Price Supports in 1963

The USDA increased price supports for grain sorghum by about 10 million dollars, reflecting a 1963 national loan rate of 1.71 dollars per hundredweight and a 29 cent direct payment on normal yields. Texas sorghum production reaches about 207 million bushels, with broader changes applying to corn supports and storage loan eligibility for cooperating producers. The action aims to boost farm income and balance feed grain supplies, with Barley and oats rates also adjusted.

Texas Harp and Nelson USDA GSPA Harp Usda Feer Nebraska Feed Grain Growlers Assn Washington College Station W. T. Price Texas Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Committee U. S

Birth announcements from Methodist and surrounding hospitals

A long list of birth notices from multiple families in Levelland and nearby towns. Each item notes the newborn’s sex, weight, time of birth, hospital, and the father’s or family’s occupation, with addresses and occasional parent names such as Don Veretto Jimmy Stephenson W. H. Carothers Arvil Walser and many others.

Don Veretto Rt. 2 Levelland Methodist Hospital

Odessa youth on trial for 1961 murder of girl

The 19 year old former Odessa High football player faces an 11 juror panel in Beaumont after a long transfer from Winkler County. Testimony shows the defendant initially denied knowledge of the girl’s whereabouts then admitted killing her and dumping the body in a ranch pond. The trial heard witnesses about changing stories and a prior insanity ruling overturned by the Texas Supreme Court.

Jlivan Lord Sullivan Odessa McAlpine Herring Miss Williams Winkler County Texas Supreme Court Texas

City Man Is Charged In Theft Of Radios

A 27-year-old Lubbock man, Paul Martinez Carmona, was charged with theft of two radios worth 69.90 from Radio Lab on Ave Q. He remained jailed in lieu of 5000, after being chased from the store when two radios dropped from beneath his coat. One other man was being sought for questioning.

Lubbock Paul Martinez Carmona Radio Lab Ave. Q Carmona Ave. G Justice of the Peace George H. McCleskey

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