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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1961

Page

7

Kennedy and Macmillan Meet in Bermuda Talks

The leaders of the United States and Britain plan private talks in Bermuda to shape a broad bilateral agenda. Key topics include Soviet relations, Berlin Germany negotiations, nuclear test ban prospects, NATO roles, and possible resumption of atmospheric testing.

London David K. E. Brice Kennedy Macmillan Kennedy Soviet Union NATO Kremlin U.S Moscow Seaborg William Penny United States Britain Gina Uniteds Boen Washington United Nations Goa Southeast

Rusk Views on Katanga Ceasefire and UN Action

Secretary of State Rusk urged United Nations efforts to halt Katanga tactics while President Kennedy seeks a ceasefire. He noted fighting continued, and he predicted difficulties in imposing any political or economic system by the UN. The remarks touched on Cold War tensions and U.S. policy toward Congo and global balance.

United Nations Katanga Hoover Kennedy Dodd Nixon Rusk B M. Nixon Ry Goldwater Preve Byrnes Costenon Senate

Connally Heads Home To Texas

The report describes Connally returning to Texas and remarks on his schedule and priorities. It notes reflections on past efforts and the weight of upcoming duties, with reference to national leaders and related political contexts.

Connally Texas

President Kennedy plans to meet Macmillan as father stabilized

In Beach Florida President Kennedy, amid family hospital visits for Joseph P Kennedy still serious, plans to travel and meet British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. Doctors say Kennedy senior’s condition allows the President to depart for London overnight.

M Beach Fla Supd Kennedy Ater Joseph P. Kennedy Hard Macmillan Pierre Idsident Wadnes Bera Idor N Beach Feher

Kim Keith Wigham Faces Christmas Hope After Illness

Keith Wigham, a young boy from Thalou, battles a malignant nasal tumor and past Hurricane Carla injuries. Family plans a Christmas visit to Full Gospel Church as Keith eyes a future ride in a trike for next Christmas. Grandparents travel from Mesa and Petersburg to share the holiday. Keith underwent surgery at Methodist Hospital Lubbock and a Galveston biopsy. doctors recommended John Sealy Hospital Galveston for further treatment.

Santa Keith Full Gospel Thalou Christ Joe Wigham Rt. 1 Bryan Galveston Hospital Sid Methodist’ Hospital Lubbock Svent Wea John Sealy Hospital Galveston Tracion

X-15 Rocket Ship Test Successful

X-15 aircraft 03 first flight in a test of an automated control system. Armstrong 31, a National Aeronautics instruction, made it in a ship’s push. The system aids take off and adjust speed, with 7.0 pound thrust and prior tests with smaller devices.

Ards AIR Force Ba F AL Armstrons National Aeronautics Instration Armstrong

Tshombe Adoula extend Congo talks amid possible autonomy deal

Katanga leader Tshombe and Congolese Premier Cyrille Adoula prolonged negotiations in Kitona while signals pointed to a near agreement. Adoula hinted at broader autonomy for Katanga in exchange for central funding, as Elisabethville faced renewed fighting and UN moves amid a tense ceasefire.

Kitona The Congo UPI Katanga Moise ‘Tshombe Cyrille Jadoula Adoula Aga Tshombe Kitwe Northern Rhodesia Elisabethville

Births and Families Report From Local Hospitals

A stream of birth notices lists newborns at area hospitals with parent names from families including Golden, Flores, Cantu, Dettense, and others. Details mention weights around seven pounds, delivery times in the afternoon, and acknowledgments of fathers employed in local firms. many entries reference relatives and home addresses in the community.

Treasurer In Hale County Can File Suit

Hale County Treasurer has the duty and authority to sue to recover unlawfully spent county funds. The Texas Atty. Gen. Will Wilson, in response to Hale County Atty. Steve Hurt, says the Commissioners Court bears no such authority and if they fail, the Treasurer must act. The ruling cites a 1920 Bexar County case upheld by the Texas Supreme Court, appointing the Treasurer as sole custodian and overseer of debt recovery.

Plainview Hale County Texas Atty Will Wilson Hale County Atty Steve Hurt Hurt Frank Moore Rayburn Earth Moore Rayburn Karth Burnett Brown Homer Robertson Marvin Churchwell Lee Nowlin J. W. Odell Precinct 1 Texas Supreme Court Commissioners Court Wilson Court of Civil Appeal Bexar County Supreme Court of Texas Supreme Court

Lubbock County Court Sets Early Special Meeting

Lubbock County Commissioners Court will meet at 9 am today for routine business to prepare county payroll checks before the Christmas holidays. No agenda will be prepared for the session.

Lubbock County Commissioners) Court

UN General Assembly approves funds and 200 million bond issue

The 101 nation UN General Assembly approved a six month Congo operation funding plan and a 200 million dollar bond to address UN debt. It also authorized a World Court advisory opinion on whether Congo payments bind all members, as officials note the deficit could reach 170 million by July.

United Nations N.Y UPD General Assembly Congo World Court John Newman Lahoma U.S Seagraves

Texas Girl Is First Cotton Maid Arrival

A blue-eyed Texas finalist named Ann Smith arrived in Memphis as the first out-of-town competitor for the 1952 Maid of Cotton contest. She comes from Harlingen and studies at Mount Vernon Junior College in Washington. She is one of five Texas finalists among 21 finalists overall who will compete for the cotton crown on December 28 and 29 with final judging on December 29.

Memphis, Tenn UPI Texas Ann Smith Harlinger Mount Vernon Junior’ College Washington Lone Star State Barbara Jing

Moss Hart praised as future best play by Hart

Bennett Cerf of Random House recalls Moss Hart reading the first act of his new comedy and predicting it would be Hart’s best work. Hart, a renowned perfectionist in theater, rose from office boy to fame after collaborating on Once in a Lifetime, moving his family from Brooklyn to escape poverty with the goal of financial security.

Bennett Cerf Random House Publishers New York Hart Produ George E. Kauman Brooklyn

Bloody fighting reported in Cuba

An exile leader claimed Fidel Castro troops were waging a bloody offensive against guerrilla forces in central Cuba. He provided no independent confirmation and noted ongoing unverified reports since the April exile invasion attempt. Eloy Guitarez Menoyo spoke at a news conference about fresh combat.

Miami Fla Fidel Castro Cuba Eloy Guitrez Menoyo I News Con Lence

West Texas Hospital awards 614120 expansion contract

West Texas Hospital Board awarded A P Kasch and Son the low bid of 614120 to add a three story wing and a north single story unit. The project will expand beds from 91 to 119, double lab space, and enlarge central services. Construction, electrical and plumbing work are included with financing via a 15 year Fidelity Insurance loan.

A. P. Kasch Hospital Board of Directors Hollingsworth Fidelity Insurance Co Dalla Manin Construction Co Houston HH. R. Bundock, Inc Lubbock WB. Abbott and Co H. A. Padgett’ Jr McClellan Construction Co

Fireclaims two in Highlands University blaze

A Portales couple’s four year old daughter Kimber Graig died in a Highlands University campus apartment fire on Wednesday morning. Don Cruces, a freshman, was found dead later that day. Fire officials said the cause was not yet determined and the apartment suffered total loss. The child’s mother is a Portales native, daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Hazel.

S Vegas N. M Portales Highlands University Kimber Graig M Andersford Craig Don Cruces Harris Craig J. H. Hazel

Goodfellows fund nears goal as Christmas aid expands

The Goodfellows of Lubbock report the fund at 1280.15 dollars and appeal for more donations to help 14 year old and younger children within the city limits. Packaging at Texas Ave and Main St proceeds with a noon windup Saturday. delivery teams convene at 5 AM Christmas Day, with police assisting traffic and distribution to families on the list.

Jetter Lubbock The Goodfellows Goodfellow Fund Chief Goodfellow Additio Goodfellow Avalanche Journal Goodteladquarters Texas Ave Main St Lubbock Police Department

Columbia N Y Collegians Hold Panty Raid

New York AP reports dozens of Columbia University male students wandered Barnard College dormitory area in a noisy campus spree early Wednesday. They tossed underwear and flaming papers, fired water bags, and drew police attention. about 20 officers patrolled as two students received summons for disorderly conduct.

New York Coods Columbia University Barnard College Barenard Barnard

Trinity River navigation project draws mixed local support

A $712 million plan to navigate the Trinity River from Houston to Fort Worth drew broad county support and a large public hearing in Fort Worth with about 1000 attendees. Opponents from Lubbock Amarillo and Childress, plus the Texas Railroad Association, urged the Corps to drop the project while advocates led by Wright and Dowdy urged its inclusion in the 1962 budget.

Fort Worth UPL Trinity River Houston Texas West Texas Sdanile River U.S. Army Corps Washington Jdm Wright John Dowdy Athens Lubbock, Amarillo and Childress Texas Railroad Association

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