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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1961
Page
6
A ferocious storm tracked toward the Atlantic as a brutal cold wave gripped the Midwest and West. Temperatures plunged to record lows in Montana Kansas Colorado and surrounding states while fatalities and property damage mounted from freezing conditions floods and tornado damage in Alabama Mississippi Louisiana and Georgia.
Washington reports that 268,116 cotton farmers in 19 states voted 96.9 in favor of continuing national marketing quotas for upland cotton in 1962 while 8,482 opposed. Extra-long staple quotas showed 88.6 in favor from six states and Puerto Rico with 1,023 for and 131 against. Acreage allotments for 1962 were set at 18,191,718 acres, about 400,000 less than last season.
Lubbock County recorded 1 14 votes for the marketing quotas and 76 against, per Jim Whitfield, manager of the Lubbock Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service office. The vote showed 93 percent approval.
Ice coated roads across the Panhandle South Plains region brought dangerous travel conditions. Highways remained hazardous and power and telephone outages disrupted service while Lazbuddie and nearby areas faced power cuts. Grain sorghum and cotton harvests slowed, and two deaths were linked to icy streets.
Hartford officials announced that Arthur J. LaFontaine a 41 year old Hartford Hospital janitor who first found the blaze was not a suspect in the deadly fire that killed 16. He was committed to Norwich State Hospital for 30 days observation during questioning on routine investigation matters.
UPI reports that New York economists say global pulp and paper consumption, currently about 77 million tons annually, could double by 1975. The projection was provided to the American Forest Products Industries public relations department.
A string of birth notices lists parents and newborns across Whiteface Brownfield and Lubbock area hospitals. Notable details include weights from 4 pounds 4 ounces to 7 pounds 12 ounces and times such as 4 53 pm 3 57 pm and 8 37 pm, with fathers described as ministers teachers students farm workers or public service employees.
In Santo Domingo angry street mobs twice overran the U S consulate while hunting for spies. Police reserves used grenades to disperse them after a captain seized weapons from patrol men who aimed at the crowd. Damage was mainly broken windows and destroyed offices and a car outside the building was damaged.
Paul Ybarra, 28, of Brownfield, injured when the car he rode in overturned on FM 15K2 just before midnight Sunday, remained in serious condition at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock Tuesday night with head injuries. Charles Robert Elkins, 25, of 2310 South Street, pled innocent to a driving while intoxicated charge in County Court at Law No 2, with bond set at $500 by Judge Pat Moore.
The Big Four approved a feel out of beds for Berlin talks after a surprise post dinner session. An American spokesman said ministers had not concluded their Berlin discussion and might pursue exploratory talks. Debre warned integration would be national resignation.
Federal officials released limited details as two men taken from a Gulf of Mexico ship near Galveston Island remained unidentified beyond Robert Stevens a U S citizen and Ronald Silva a Cuban With Silva granted political asylum he reportedly heads toward the Miami area Authorities refused further information about ages addresses and investigation scope The boat with diving gear radio equipment gun racks and a compass is still aboard the vessel Immigration Port Isabel says no reports exist for American citizens Silva must report to immigration at his destination
Beiruts American University reports an enrollment of 2,970 students from 54 countries, a rise over last year. Women total 651, and Arab students comprise about 7 percent. The university traces its origin to 1866.
Deliberations by jurors in a 99th District Court civil case for damages arising from a Slaton traffic collision on September 26, 1960, are set to begin at 9:30 a.m. today. Judge Howard C. Davidson presides as Chester L. Williams seeks 11400 dollars against Jerry Lee Hodge, a 17 year old from Slaton, while Delma Hodge sues for 10550 dollars in a cross action claiming his son was injured in the same incident.
Houston reporter Margaret Davis of the Houston Press was fined 100 dollars for contempt after sitting at a forbidden table in front of the courtroom railing. She appealed with a writ of habeas corpus to the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals, which granted it and set January 3 for a hearing. bond was 200 dollars.
General Walker denounced the oath to defend America as skewed by United Nations demands. He accused Overseas Weekly of colluding with a global media system and warned that Moscow broadcasts target U.S. troops in Europe. He urged national citizens to resist un American influence and to scrutinize media propaganda. He cited fifteen postwar decisions as eroding sovereignty, including Korea, Little Rock, nuclear tests, and Cuba.
Jenny Ann Lindstrom Callaway, 22, daughter of Ingrid Bergman, divorced Fuller Callaway after a tumultuous marriage started February 21, 1960 in Elko County Jail Nevada. He allegedly pushed her downstairs during a party. She plans to spend Christmas in Sweden with her mother and then live in France.
Robert Glenn Vail 28 of 4416 47th St was rescued after being strapped inside a cotton seed bin while unloading a truck at Plains Co-Op Oil Mill 2901 Ave A. He slipped into the bin and was buried under seed but co workers freed him. He remained in fair condition Tuesday night at Methodist Hospital. An ambulance from Rix Funeral Home transported him.
Deadline today lists 126 entries from Yale and local families. Highlights include a silver tree with 32 ornaments, a red star, Santa figure in a doorway, girl in blue suit drawings, and scenes of religious themes with wise men, shepherds, Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus. Participants include Tyler school pupil, M. H. Sanders family, Mark Livesay, Thomas E. Jones, Nicky Barnard, Jack W. Miller, Conrad Lchaefer family, A. L. Shipley, Robert H. Lee, and others at 3702 to 49th Streets.
A 26 year old Lubbock man admitted Tuesday to tossing a match into a warehouse at Service Compress Co. The blaze at 1202 N Gary Ave damaged eight bales of cotton and more than 100 other items. Fire units responded at 5:00 p m, and Detective Lt Wayne Love said the man, fired from his job, started the fire in a rage then drove away.
Grand jurors of the 72nd District Court met briefly on Tuesday and recessed until 9:30 a.m. Thursday. District Attorney George F.E. Gilkerson said more narcotics and felony cases were considered after recent raids. Autopsy results on Syl Greener, 41, 1930 Slide Rd, who died May 10, were not expected to be ready for Thursday’s session.
Alfred Y. Allee Jr. is introduced as one of the newest members of the Texas Rangers, a fourth generation Ranger. His father Capt A. Y. Allee leads the Ranger company in Corpus Christi, with grandfather Alonzo Allee and great-grandfather Alfred Y. Allee having also served as Rangers.
At a fund dinner in Austin Republican Jack Cox assails Lyndon Johnson and Dan Connally, while Democratic prospects shift. Don Yarborough signals a governor bid within 10 days, with Marshall Formby and Robert Baker also active as races for lieutenant governor and other statewide offices loom. U.S. Sen. John Tower urges two party momentum amid evolving campaigns.
Elmer Herbert elected president of Sons of Hermann Lub bock Lodge No. 16 at a Monday night meeting and Christmas party in the Slide Road party house. Other officers include Alvin Stiewert vice president Veronica Metcalf secretary treasurer Augusta Franke guide Leonard Kahlich Charles Wilkerson John Nowak trustees Adeline Herbert Hubert Klose Eugene McLean finance committee Landes Franke inner guard Otto Peiser outer guard Betty McLean reporter. Sons of Hermann is a fraternal organization of Benefit Insurance Co with headquarters in San Antonio.
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