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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1962

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Kennedy sees China threat ahead of Moscow in interview

President Kennedy in a televised interview contrasts China with the Soviet Union. He says Beijing is a greater danger to world peace in the 1960s and notes the Cuban missile crisis raises inspection challenges. He pins hope on Khrushchev while doubting Cuba will accept on site checks.

Ashington Kennedy Moscow Khrushchev Soviet Union Cuba United States Hope

Gloucester picks first female mailwoman to carry mail

Diane Lee Holskey, 21, a Glassboro State College student, becomes Gloucester County New Jersey’s first female mailwoman. She carries mail with earmuffs while her husband Robert, a college freshman, works inside as a sorter during holidays.

Diane Lee Holskey Gloucester County N.J Glassboro State College Robert

One Dead In Wrecks Caused by Thick Southeast Texas Fog

A pair of fatal crashes on a fogbound Southeast Texas highway near Tech result in one death and injuries. Authorities report reduced visibility as the cause while emergency crews work the scene and the investigation continues.

Texas Ruth Allen Cypress Calif Marshall Texarkana Brownsville Fort Worth San Antonio Houston Beaumont Houston International Airport Houston Ship Channel Jefferson County San Antonio International Airport Polia

Tech awards speech psychology buildings contract

Texas Tech has awarded the speech and psychology buildings contract to H A Lott Inc of Houston for 883000 dollars. The complex will sit between the library and women's dorm, with a 425-seat theater and a four story psychology building housing offices and research space.

Texas Tech H. A. Lott, Inc Houston M. L. Pennington Tech Nolan Barrick Barrick

Joseph Offers Gift and Seeks Mary's Hand in Temple Visit

Joseph travels through the Street of the Loppersmith to the home of Mary’s mother Anna, bringing Damascus sweets. He meets Elizabeth, kinswoman to the family, as they discuss news of cousins, funerals, and village life amid a quiet Bethlehem setting.

Fulton Oursler Joseph Damascus Beth Anna Mary Elizabeth Jerusalem Millard Carter Loren Zachary Starkey Ain Karim Granada Carter Fusmall Ralls Ramona Joseph Page

Farm laborer shot to death near Lorenzo

A 29 year old Merceda man, Augustin Granado, was fatally shot in the back of the head by 16 year old Moeses Muncez while four men hunted rabbits seven miles northeast of Lorenzo. The shooting occurred as Muncez fired from the top of a pickup truck at night on the Jack Fisher farm.

Lorenzo Merccedes Here Augustin Granado Moeses Muncez Mercedes Jack Fisher Cals L. T. Starkey Granado Munez Cruz Hernandez Starkey

Goodfellows Campaign Near Halfway Milestone

Donations to the Goodfellows Christmas fund rise to 4398.36 with about 8000 needy children yet to be helped. Officials say gifts cost about one dollar each as final distribution plans are laid for Christmas morning.

Goodfellows

Secret satellite launch fails at Point Arguello base

A covert satellite possibly from the Midas or Samos Sky Spy series lifted off Monday from Point Arguello Pacific missile range but crashed shortly after liftoff. The attempt, conducted at the base, ended in flight failure with no reported injuries.

Point Arguello Calif

Skybolt Missile Backing Sparks Military Victory Details

United States military chiefs reportedly back the Skybolt missile despite McNamara opposition and cost concerns. President Kennedy hinted doubt as Kennedy and Macmillan prepared for Nassau talks. The Joint Chiefs, led by LeMay and Wheeler, favor rushing a solution by late 1964 amid technical delays.

Avalanche-Journal News Services United States Defense Department Kennedy Harold Macmillan Nassau Skybolt McNamara Joint Chiefs of Staff Robert 5S JCS Joint Chiefs Gen. Cur

Comic Dictionary Extravagance Delights Readers

A humorous definition appears in today’s pages describing a “husband's spending” that his wife cannot use. The light item captures the era’s playful odds and ends across sections on radio programs and sports scores.

Communist Party Convicted of Failing to Register as USSR Agent

A federal jury found the Communist Party of the United States guilty of failing to register as an agent of the Soviet Union under the Subversion Activities Control Act. Judge Alexander Holtzoff imposed the maximum $120,000 fine, with the penalty held in abeyance. The verdict paves the way for upcoming trials of party leaders Gus Hall and Benjamin Davis on similar charges.

United Press International Ashington Communist Party of the United States Soviet Union Alexander Holtzoff Tthe Party Gus Hall Benjamin Davis World Communist Movements Subversive Activities Control Board Justice Department Supreme Court Holtzoff

Prayer for understanding and peace across nations

Anonymous offers a universal plea asking for love and understanding among all nations to foster a peaceful and safe world for everyone to live in.

Central Market in Moscow Brims With Christmas Goods

A Soviet Central Market mixes state shops and private produce with Christmas items. Shoppers face high prices for fruit and meat, while ornaments and toys crowd the stalls. The market, a cleaned up version of peasant hawkers, sells plastic dolls, toy boats, ties, fur caps, and goods from private plots alongside official shops.

Associated Press Oscow Ivan Soviet Union Grandfather Frost Vanya Free Sea Supermarket

Thomas Mitchell Dies at 70 After Cancer Battle

Beverly Hills actor Thomas Mitchell died at 70 after a lengthy illness from cancer. A Broadway veteran and Hollywood star, he won the 1938 Academy Award for Stagecoach and earned a 1952 Emmy as television’s best actor. He is survived by wife Susan and daughter Anne M. Lange.

United Press International Beverly Hills Calif Thomas Mitchell David Belasco Hollywood Dee Boone Mitchell Charles Laughton Perry Como Susan Anne M. Lange Mitchell Page

Leather Weather Map: Lubbock Warm and Showery Outlook

The Leather Weather Map shows partly cloudy to cloudy skies in Lubbock and vicinity with mild temperatures. Low near 38, high 75, with scattered showers possible tonight. Temperatures progress through 1 am to 10 am with varying readings, max 76 and min 36 for the date, and sunrise 7:46 am sunset 5:52 pm. Southwest weather notes record city and regional highs and lows for the preceding period.

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