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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1962
Page
1
The 16th annual Home Christmas Lighting Contest closes entry period with 151 entries at 105 homes on Lubbock’s Yule Trail. Judging begins at 6 p.m. with lights on 6 to 10 p.m. daily through Dec. 20.
Extreme cold wave grips two thirds of the nation. Death toll rises above 116, with dozens killed in Ohio Michigan and surrounding states. Forecasters warn of continued freezing temps and heavy snow drifts across the Northeast and South Plains.
President Kennedy stated the United States is taking daily steps to prevent reintroduction of Soviet weapons in Cuba and would not pledge non invasion until final issues are resolved. He urged UN verification of weapon removal and reiterated readiness to use independent verification if necessary.
In California Raymond J. Hudgens 22 checked into a Sherman Oaks motel under his name and faced police gas and surrender attempts. He confessed to killing his wife Grace Mary 20 and her parents Myron Isaac Young 67 then alerted authorities to save his infant son. The murders were found after a tip from Hudgens led Arizona officers to a cabin near Kingman on Route 66.
King Hassan said at a Rabat news conference that he will visit the United States in the second half of 1963 to meet with President Kennedy. No dates or details were given.
A Beaumont district court jury weighs a verdict in the murder trial of 19 year old John Mack Herring, a former Odessa football player, after contrasting psychiatric testimony. Deliberations started after late testimony and will continue after final arguments.
George E. Sokolsky veteran Hearst columnist died Wednesday night of a heart attack at his apartment 300 West End Ave New York He was 69 and famed as a conservative voice since 1930s and again since 1944 His wife daughter and two sons survive with prior health battles noted He had suffered cancer diabetes and heart trouble and lost a kidney Sokolsky column appeared in the Morning Edition city run of The Lubbock Avalanche Journal for years.
The Avalanche-Journal reports the Goodfellows still need donations to serve over 6,000 children. Santa gifts toys fruit candy and nuts will be distributed to needy youngsters by volunteers, with names supplied via coupons received Wednesday. Contributions can be mailed to Chief Goodfellow care of The Avalanche-Journal.
A contemplative note prays for a distant date when all people cast aside swords for plowshares and live in peace and harmony. Anonymous expresses universal goodwill and brotherly love.
Welfare board and county commissioners examine medical care policies with hospital input. A Lubbock Hospital Council report notes 100 welfare denials from 1961 to 1962 costing hospitals nearly 35000 and urges a publicly supported hospital as a solution. recommendations aim for city county approval within two months.
The quip about auld lang syne as sung by a Scot draws chuckles in a brief comic line. The line plays on tradition and meaning, delivering a light moment in the page’s humor section.
President Kennedy urged instant communication with the Kremlin via a direct teleprinter or telephone link to reduce nuclear age risks. He noted the Cuban missile crisis showed current telegram exchanges failed at climactic moments, prompting calls for a prompt reliable emergency channel.
President Kennedy will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony during his Friday New York trip to address the Economic Club at night. The White House announced the plan on Wednesday.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev warned the United States to live up to the no invasion agreement on Cuba and blasted China for claiming he beat a retreat in the Caribbean crisis. He said he saved the world from nuclear war and opened the way for more common sense while pledging to fulfill Soviet commitments as long as the other side sticks to the understanding.
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