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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1961
Page
2
In Santo Domingo a crowd of several hundred attacked the U S consulate with rocks and steel pieces while four visa seekers were rescued. The assault aimed at alleged informers from the Trujillo era. a glass panel was broken but no injuries were reported.
About 22 million Americans or 13 percent of the population have lost all their teeth, with New York reporting a notable share in the dental health survey. The findings highlight a widespread issue affecting adults across states and regions.
Soviet Ambassador Mikhail Menshikov argued in a National Press Club speech that atomic shelters are futile as they would largely fail to stop a nuclear assault. He stated that everything would be destroyed over a wide area regardless of shelter.
Southern Union Gas Co will refund more than 73000 to about 5700 customers in the Lovington Tatum area. Local manager Dick Rainwater said refunds will be mailed over about 30 days, with mailing starting Tuesday.
CHATSWORTH Calif A woman whose body was found in an orange grove was strangled with her own scarf an autopsy has revealed Her fiance died last Friday of natural causes ending plans for a Christmas wedding Coroner s deputies said it was not known yet whether Mrs Elsie Wilson 56 Reseda Calif was criminally assaulted
Shallowater Lions Club hosts guest speaker Jack F. Strong of Lubbock Thursday night. Strong serves as district governor of District 2-T2 of Lions International, delivering remarks at the Shallowater meeting.
Miss Ar Jene Purcell and Bobby Leach were elected Mr and Miss Lockney High School by the student body. Runners up were Judy Thomas and Robert Holland. President Kennedy briefly greeted Dr Billy Graham in the White House East Wing and planned to resume golf at Palm Beach during Christmas holidays.
Rev. David Andrews, 37, a North Carolina Methodist minister, knelt before the White House seeking clemency for Morton Sobell. He was arrested for obstructing the sidewalk after ignoring police orders. Sobell, serving 30 years for conspiracy to commit espionage, was linked to the Rosenberg case. Nearby, Sobell’s wife and son protested as officers directed them to follow orders. The minister said his travel expenses were paid by the Committee to Obtain Clemency for Morton Sobell and he would not seek bond if jailed.
Portales special report says applications are being received for the city police judge post. The vacancy takes effect Friday as Keith Rowland resigns to become chief of police. The Portales city commission will appoint Rowland’s successor.
Bird watchers report seeing water fowl believed to have migrated from the Soviet nuclear test area. The claim follows a New Delhi report of eight highly radioactive birds shot there. Dr. M Huq of the University of Malaya warns a single radioactive bird could cause death if eaten.
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