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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1962

Page

1

Kennedy aides push private talks on Bay of Pigs prisoners

Reports say a private committee negotiating with Fidel Castro for release of 1,113 Bay of Pigs prisoners may near success. James Donovan says ransom talks are close to a conclusion. Cuban verification and possible U S involvement are under scrutiny as Christmas targets loom.

Associated Press Ashington Kennedy Washington Fidel Castro Cuba U.S Castro Donovan Bay of Pigs Robert F. Kennedy New York

Skybolt Missile Talks Extend Anglo American Summit

British Prime Minister Macmillan and U.S. President Kennedy agreed to an extra day of talks on the Skybolt missile dispute. Defense chiefs McNamara and Thornycroft were tasked to prepare papers while Evans reported progress but no final agreement.

Avalanche-Journal News Services ASSAU Kennedy Harold Macmillan Robert McNamara Peter Thornycroft Macmillan U.S Britain Great Britain Harold Evans Skybolt Evans

Tech breaks ground on Speech Psychology buildings

At Texas Tech a Shakespearean costumed Rick Malone and Betty Mosher helped break ground for new Speech and Psychology Buildings at 4 11 pm. The ceremony drew over 100 people on the site between the Library and a new women’s dormitory. Dr. Goodwin introduced Dr Kennedy Dr Andreychuk and Dr Larson who described improved research instructional and service functions.

Texas Tech Rick Malone Betty Mosher Malone Miss Mosher R. C. Goodwin Tech S. M. Kennedy Arts and Sciences Theodore Andreychuk P. Melville Larson Kennedy Larson

A Child Is Born Marys Role In Story Told

Joseph saves coins for marriage and plans to tell his family they need not wait. He reflects on Nazareth and Jerusalem, feeling pride in his home town while awaiting Mary and impending birth during a time of crisis. See MARYS ROLE Page 4.

Mary Fulton Oursler Erd Jerusalem Nazareth Joseph

33 Die in LOT Viscount Crash at Okecie Airport

A newly bought LOT Viscount jet exploded 450 feet above Okecie Airport in Warsaw, killing all 33 aboard. Four victims were East Germans. the rest were Poles. The craft reportedly had its final stop in East Berlin, with a crew of four and two stewardesses.

Warsaw LOT Okecie Belgium East Germany East Berlin Brussels

Christmas: The season of gift anxiety and giving

The piece reflects on the social pressure of gift exchanges during Christmas, noting the universal concern of not omitting someone from a presents list. It surveys cultural expectations and the emotional landscape of festive generosity.

Goodfellows Need Little More Help To Reach Goal

The Lub bock Goodfellows report they are in good shape on gifts and funds for the annual Christmas program aiding about 8,000 area children. They urge small donations and note several organizations and individuals have already contributed, with a total of 190.10 listed in this report. Screening and districting committees began work, and toys have been received from gift exchanges. See GOODFELLOWS Page 10.

Goodfellow Lubbock Goodfellows Ben FE. Williams Earl Ray Dim Sara Watson Boy Scouts of America Sterling Emens, Jr W. R. Ware York Maple Wilson Merbert C. Maxwell Preston Smith Katherine Martin Hodges Brownie Troop Lubbork Implement Co., Inc Southwest Opti Mes. Club Doe H. Bryant J. C. Kuykendall Vicki Debbie Taylor BR. OF. Hodges M. M. Beck Ralph V. Robinson Rae Smvite Wilson Huntor High School Berry Patch Lubbock Board of Realtors Ralph E. Welsman Jimmie Whiteside Downtown Optimist Club Virginia Andreychuk Lee F. York Ian Anonymous Ous Lynda Lee Barbara Thomas Reen Air Force Base T. M. Miers James Teague D. Binkeeles i the Goodfellows The

IRS Raids Pinball Arenas Seize 648 Unstamped Machines

Federal agents conducted nationwide raids seizing 648 pinball machines lacking $250 gambling tax stamps. Raids hit 448 venues across 112 cities in 20 states including Virginia Illinois Missouri Kansas Kentucky Iowa Indiana Texas and more. The action follows a Kansas court ruling upholding the stamp requirement and the government plans a final report.

Associated Press Jashington Federal Virginia Illinois Missouri Kansas Kentucky Iowa Indiana Texas Internal Revenue Service IRS

Man Dies After Horse Kick At West Texas Work Site

Robert Marvin Hill 23 of Crosbyton died at West Texas Hospital after being kicked in the right side by a horse while employed by James E. Taylor Cattle Co. He lived in Crosbyton two years and was a Trinity Baptist Church member. Funeral plans were pending with King’s Funeral Home Crosbyton. He is survived by his wife Gerry a son Robert Michael his parents Floyd and Mrs Hill Crosbyton two brothers Dale Hearne and Charles Crosbyton and grandparents Mrs R L Hill Crosbyton and Mrs R L Daniel Bakersfield Calif.

Robert Marvin Hill Rt. 1 Lubbock West Texas James E. Taylor Cattle Co Hill Crosbyton Trinity Baptist Church Kings Funeral Home Gerry Robert Michael Floyd Hill Dale Hill Hearne Charles Hill R. L. Hill R. L. Daniel Bakersfield Calif

Prayer for Duty and Study from Anonymous

A short religious appeal asks God to keep students in school and resist mischief. The prayer invokes thanks for the earth as a school and asks for guidance in learning and teaching through Jesus Christ.

God Earth Jesus

Bandit Robs Carlsbad Supermarket For Loot

A bandit forced Weldon Staford to unlock the safe at Carlsbad's largest store and tied him, escaping with between 20 000 and 25 000 dollars. An accomplice fled in a 1957 Chevrolet as roadblocks spread. no arrests by late night. Staford freed himself in about 10 minutes after the assault.

Avalanche Journal Carlsbad Weldon Staford Tootie’s Cashway Staford Richard Goehring Lubbock Goehring New Mexico Avalanche-Journal Gohring

Lost Gifts Department Growing Tying Loose Ends Aids Santa

Thousands nationwide and hundreds in Lubbock face missing Christmas parcels mailed by friends and relatives. Postal officials urge putting addresses inside as well as outside to improve delivery, describe the process for unidentifiable packages, and outline holding periods before transfer or auction.

Charles Culbin Avalanche-Journal Lubbock M.L. (Cotton) Welch Glynn Jackson Jackson Postal Department

Tech College Wins NASA Space Grant For Six Doctoral Trainees

Texas Tech and four other Texas colleges share NASA study grants totaling across the nation 88 colleges. Tech will begin next September with six trainees in physics psychology and chemistry each receiving 2400 a year plus up to 1000 for expenses for three years.

Exas Tech National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Texas United States At Tech Texas Tech William Pearce Tech Pearce George Mahon Mahon Avalanche Journal

Weather summary for Lubbock and vicinity

Partly to mostly cloudy with a turning colder trend and a slight chance of light rain tonight. Today’s high near 60, low this morning around 40. Report includes temperatures for nearby cities and past weather figures such as maximum 67 and minimum 44, with humidity data and sunset times.

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