U S Team to Tackle Everest on 326000 Budget Expedition
A 20 man U S team led by UC Berkeley biophysicist Dr William Siri departs San Francisco for Nepal to begin climbing Mount Everest amid extreme altitude stress. The budget includes 326000 funded by federal and private grants with 25 tons of gear and 5200 calories per day per climber supported by 900 porters and 37 to 40 Sherpas. If time allows after Everest, other peaks may be attempted.
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San Francisco
Norway
U.S
Everest
San Fran
Nepal
University of California
Siri
Onjand
Bruce
Nepal-Tibet
Minnie Will Williams
Ed J
Asmund Hillery
Sherpa Tenzing
City Youth Wins Orchestra Honor
Steve Tarpley of Lubbock earned the chance to perform with the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra on March 10. The 17-year-old is already a returning soloist in this orchestra. He won the piano division in a Saturday audition. Candace Baker, 11, of Lubbock placed third in the 11 and under contest.
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Amarillo
Steve Tarpley
Lubbock
James Baker
Lub‘bock
Mrs Oscar Bruce Elected Post Junior High Teacher
Mrs Oscar Bruce, wife of the First Methodist Church pastor, is elected by the school board as a Post Junior High Srhani teacher for the can.
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Oscar Bruce
First Methodist Church
Mackenzie Junior High to gain national design honor
Mackenzie Junior High School in Lubbock, under construction at 12th Street and Bangor Avenue, is one of 23 projects nationwide recognized for design from 224 submissions. The building features a central core with west and east wing classrooms, a shared student commons around an interior patio, an auditorium with no side walls, and separate athletic facilities. DeWitt and Spencer designed the structure with local administrator input. occupancy is planned for September, with a display at the American Association of School Administrators meeting in Atlantic City February 15 to 21.
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Mackenzie
12Th St
Bangor Ave
American Association of
Atlantic City
N. J
DeWitt and Spencer
Lubbock
Lubbock School
Reese Airmen Promote March Rank From Base to Staff Sergeant
Eight Reese Air Force Base airmen earned staff sergeant on February promotions. The March list elevated many to airman first class and airman second class, including Wallace L. Devlin J D Drummond Tomas Garza Melvin Levangie Harold Rutledge and Charley Hicks. The Tex Tech Union displayed antique Valentines from Hallmark’s 55000 card collection as the promotion rush began.
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Texas Tech Student Union
Reese Air Force Base
Wallace L. Devlin
J. D. Drummond
Tomas O. Garza
Melvin F. Levangie
Harold O. Rutledge
M&s Group
Antique valentine exhibit spans through February 14
The display features 19th century comic valentines German mechanical valentines English valentines and a Esther Howland piece noted as the first American lace card. Howland's feathered mirrored lace creations from the mid 1800s commanded up to 35 dollars apiece.
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Esther Howland
Miss Howland
Planning and zoning panel at LWV luncheon in Lubbock
The League of Women Voters will host a noon Thursday luncheon with Mayor Jack Strong, Planning Director Bob Burr, and Clifford Mrs. Gerald Sandlin moderating. Reservations due by noon Wednesday. The discussion covers zoning origins, board powers, staff duties, and decision processes at Lester's Hickory Inn.
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League of Women Voters
Jack Strong
Bob Burr
Gerald Sandlin
League
Committee On
Alll League
Les Horner
Swutft Pha
LWV
Lubbock
Lester’s
Hickory Inn
Lynn County Bonds Quota Exceeded in 1962 Sales
Lynn County surpassed its savings bond quota of 250 000 in 1962 with residents buying 229 421 in bonds, 119 8 percent of target. December sales reached 32 689 dollars according to committee chairman A C Verner.
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Lynn County
U.S
A. C. Verner
ROTC Command Staff Named For Gatesville Cadet Wing
The ROTC Cadet Wing at Gatesville appoints Cadet Col. Larry B. McBride as commander and Cadet Lt. Col. Wayne L. Harrison as executive officer. New officers include Cadet Lt. Col. John D. Ayers operations, Cadet Lt. Col. John S. Murphy administrative, Cadet Lt. Col. James Spenrath material, Cadet Lt. Col. William Mercer inspector general, and Cadet Lt. Col. Joe Dettrich second officer. A 16 year old from a stolen car incident at the 820th Air Florida headquarters is noted with juvenile hearings postponed.
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820Th Air Florida
Texas
Lubbock
FBI
Tech
Gates
Howard
Mevisnn
Larry B. McBride
E. E. McBride
Brownwood
John D. Ayers
Pampa
John S. Murphy
Mineral Wells
James Spenrath
Boerne
William Mercer
Fortis
Joe Dettrich
Denver City nursing home bid under review by chamber chief
Jim Brown, chair of the chamber of commerce industrial committee, is examining a second proposal to construct a nursing home in Denver City. The offer comes from a Fort Worth firm, and investigators seek to determine the best option.
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Denver City
Jim Brown
Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee
Fort Worth
Cadets Appoint Information Officer and Comptroller
Cadet Maj. Serge Chernay a senior finance major from Orange California will serve as information officer and Cadet Maj. Mark Taylor a senior finance major from Winksboro will be comptroller according to the Jonesboro briefing.
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Jonesboro
Serge Chernay
Orange
Calif
Mark Taylor
Winksboro
Burkes Named Post C C Chamber President
Louie Burkes plant manager of Postex Mills was elected president of the Post Chamber of Commerce succeeding J B Potts. The annual banquet set for Feb 22 at the junior high gym with Charles Gibson of Burlington Industries as speaker. Frank Blanton named vice president and new directors include Mike Mitchell S F E Camp Blanton Charles Luttrell and Irby G Metcalf Jr.
Lynn County Historical Committee Forms Under Texas Survey Unit
A Lynn County historical committee, appointed by County Judge W. M. Mathis, aligns with the Texas State Historical Survey to promote preservation, designate markers, boost tourism, and recognize the state’s past. Members include J. H. Huddleston Grassland chair, Mrs. Ben Moore Sr. O'Donnell vice chair, Bill Griffin Tahoka secretary, and chairs Mrs. G. M. Steward, Frank Hill, Mrs. Moore, and W. H. Mathis. The group has earned praise for a medallion at T-Bar Ranch and seeks markers for Tohoka Lake Grassland and other sites. A Confederate veterans survey in Lynn County will start to compile graves and markers for a Texas file.
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Tahora
Lynn County
G. M. Steward
Frank Hill
Moore
W. H. Mathis
T-Bar Ranch
Tohoka Lake
Grassland
Texas
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Mahon
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Reese
Daniel P. Maillet
Donald G. Snow
Floyd Devanie
David F. Fountain
John E. Kidd
William J. Gathlings
Jesse L. Brooks
William G. McLain
Richard G. Bassinger
Wayne Betson
William D. Brown
Howard G. Ford
Roger L. Gutschke
Barbara L. Ledford
Barnard J. Maffenbier
Donald R. Patrick
Travis B. Parrenot
Jeffery D. Tripole
Jerry W. Williams
Ramon E
Aruth J. Kapela
Hallen L. Lucas
Ronald D. Lyon
Peter M. Marshall
William L. Mills
Richard G. Mitchell
Norman W. McRobie
Keith A. Peck
Marvin R. Ritter
Thomas E. Skin‘ner
Edward J. Spade
William H. Titus
Johnny Valdez Jr
Glenn E. Warrendorf
John W. Williams
Donald E. Witt
Rogelio Zapata Jr
Thomas Ziolkowski
Floyd C. Burke
William C. Bradford
ROTC
Command Staff
Gatesville
Per Raes
Nursing Home
Clovis
Burkes
Historical Committee
Lynn
Dawson
Lamesa
Dawson’ ‘County
Parkway
Cornell St
Zenith Ave
Slim Jims
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Bertlyn
Broadway
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