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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
6
A fragment notes concern over Castro possibly raising ransom prices if the government supplied the material rather than private parties. The item suggests debates on who bears cost in a federal POW deal and the level of sympathy involved.
New York attorney James B. Donovan said he would return to Havana with Fidel Castro's reply to a ransom for 1,113 Bay of Pigs prisoners. Castro's demand centered on cash and donated food and drugs valued in the millions. A near agreement hinges on Castro verifying Donovan's ransom supply list.
The article notes the dedication of the new Speech and Psychology Buildings at Texas Tech. It highlights the move from older spaces to a four story Psychology Building with 20 offices and a shared Counseling Center, and a Speech Building with a 425 seat theater, plus plans for future expansions.
Jackson explains that glossy wrapping and stickers on slick surfaces cause lost parcels. He notes inner names help, illegible or forgotten addresses worsen losses, and wrap quality affects travel. Claims showed items like a fly rod, blanket, ornament, and candy, with losses averaging low value but occasional high sums.
James Monroe Stewart, 37, was charged with the slaying of Travis R. Hicks, 37, an electrician, whose decomposed body was found in a Martin County field on Sept. 1, 1962. Sheriff Dan Saunders led the investigation. Stewart signed a statement claiming Hicks was shot during a Dec. 1961 motel room altercation in Big Spring.
The United States announced its 200th nuclear tipped intercontinental ballistic missile is ready targeting the Soviet Union. Air Force transferred a 12 missile Atlas squadron from Plattsburgh Air Force Base in Upstate New York to Strategic Air Command, doubling estimated U.S. ICBM strength.
The Plattsburgh squadron completes Atlas force phase ahead of schedule as critics note a missile gap. Analysts say 75 to 100 ICBMs for the Soviet Union may exist, while U.S. missiles and bombers target the Soviet Union at ranges over 6,300 miles.
Lubbock area and much of Texas endured a muggy foggy day with visibility under half a mile in many areas for a fourth straight day. Temperatures near 60 and nights around 40 with a slight chance of light rain. San Antonio faced a backlog of mail at the airport due to grounded planes for the third day.
Revenue agents seized 175 coin operated gaming devices at 125 Galveston locations in a nationwide action targeting illegal payoffs on multi odds machines. No arrests. cases will be turned to the U.S. district attorney. Raids covered Virginia Pennsylvania Kentucky Missouri Kansas Indiana Iowa Ohio Illinois Minnesota Louisiana.
The Mona Lisa arrived safely at the National Gallery of Art in Washington in an aluminum and plastic air conditioned box. Secret Service and local police provide extensive security as the painting is prepared for January 8 unveiling by President Kennedy. The artwork will tour to New York and Chicago before returning home.
Kerrville resident Josie Boerkoel aged 66 died in a two car crash 7.5 miles east of Kerrville on Texas 27. William Vogt 76 was critically injured as his car skidded while passing and hit a vehicle driven by William Gamel 38 from Igram. Gamel his wife Sally 34 and son Walter 16 were hospitalized in fair condition.
The Goodfellows committee starts packaging toys Friday and aims to finish Saturday night. Monday will see fruit candy and nuts packed. On early Christmas morning volunteers distribute gifts to children chosen through screening. Contributions of any size are welcome and mailed to the Chief Goodfellow care of The Avalanche Journal Lubbonk. A letter from a Lubbock woman requests removing her family from gifts and asks gifts be given to those more in need.
D. M. H. Enterprises of Salina Kansas submitted the apparent low bid of 373800 dollars for building 12 steel lined silos for underground antenna support structures at Dyess Air Force Base Abilene Texas. The silos measure about 9 by 30 feet according to the Army Corps of Engineers. Rabat plans expand Morocco canned fish sales.
NASA grants will fund 10 students each at Texas A M University Texas and Rice University University of Texas and University of Houston to support space related programs. Applications go to department heads then to the dean for final selection. Dora Roberts Foundation gifts total 245000 including 165000 for a health and rehabilitation center building in Big Spring.
Officials report progress in Anglo American discussions but key differences remain. President Kennedy and Prime Minister Macmillan are involved while White House press secretary Pierre Salinger observes as Evans briefs on the day’s talks.
Thousands of Texas Tech and Lubbock Christian College students start Christmas break. Public schools also pause, with classes resuming Jan. 3. The West Texas Museum and Tech bookstore close Friday noon, reopening Jan. 2. Tech library hours vary. The post office stays open except Christmas and New Year’s Day.
News briefs list a divorce petition filed by Clifton Lee Sherley against Mrs Geraldine Sherley and clarify identity notes. Also reported are the death of Mrs J T Ray in Poolville, a Weatherford hospital arrival, fire department calls near Slaton, civil case updates in Lubbock court, a forgery plea and probation, a theft charge against a 14 year old, and Cub Scout cookies decorated for a special school event on Ave N.
Lubbock Mayor Jack Strong issued a proclamation urging safe driving during the Christmas to New Year holidays. He warned the coming weekend could be the most dangerous of the year due to rush and excitement and called for strict traffic observance and careful driving on city streets and holiday trips.
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