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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1963

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2

Luncheon is friendly but deadlock persists in nuclear test talks

In Geneva the United States Britain and the Soviet Union failed to break a stalemate over a nuclear test ban after a luncheon. Neutrals held private talks with no move to pressure the powers. US inspector boss Foster and Sen. Humphrey joined UK minister Godber and Soviet officials in noting no significant shift. Disagreement centers on annual on site inspections from eight to two or three. Mexico's Padilla Nervo called neutrals' exchange useful, with Brazil Burma Ethiopia Nigeria Sweden and the United Arab Republic among neutrals.

Geneva United States Britain Soviet Union Joseph B. ‘Godber William C. Foster America Hubert H. Humphrey Vasily V. Kuznetsov Seymon K. Tsarapkin Humphrey Senate Mexico Luis Padilla Nervo India Brazil Burma Ethiopia Nigeria Sweden United Arab Republic

Navy Men Trek 50 Mile Hike From Dawn to Dusk

Eight Lubbock based Navy personnel begin a 50 mile hike at 6 a.m. route stretches to Tohoka Wilson ending near Slaton. Navy cars accompany with refreshments and blister care as Cdr W H Hewitt leads the group with chiefs Eikenberry Hampton McCool Williams and others. Two recruiters Art Billingsley and Don Hausauer join the march as a fitness test for a yearlong program.

Lubbock Tohoka Wilson Slaton Navy Cdr W.H. Hewitt Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Training Center Hewitt John McCool John Hampton H. D. Eikenberry Raymond Allen Richard Williams Art Billingsley Don Hausauer

Texas Home Builders oppose annexation bill hearing

At a Texas hearing, the Texas Home Builders Assn pressed against extra territorial jurisdiction for cities. The bill, introduced by Sen. H J Blanchard, would create buffer zones from a half mile to five miles, restrict tax levies, and cap annual annexations at ten percent of land area. Amendments to allow industrial parks were discussed with a subcommittee. Steve Matthews of the Texas Municipal League urged planning ahead to avoid satellite-city sprawl.

Avalanche-Journal Austin Bureau Austin Texas Texas Home Builders Assn H. J Doc) Blanchard Committee On Counties House W. T. Duncan McKinney Bob Eckhardt Houston Blanchard Steve Matthews Texas Municipal League St. Louis

Spain is First Choice for 1963 Community Ambassador

Lubbock selects Spain Greece and Denmark as top three for an eight week summer visit. Applications open at the Chamber of Commerce with a April 3 deadline. Eligibility requires ages 19 to 30 by July 1 1963 residency in the Lubbock ISD area and six months of speaking engagements after the trip.

Lubbock Spain Greece Denmark Rex Vermillion Putney Vermillion Chamber of Commerce Texas Ave Lubbock Independent Japan Alan Henry Argentina David Hester Sweden

Near-Bombing of UT Sorority House Probed

Austin police searched for leads in a case involving a tiny homemade bomb found at the Delta Zeta sorority house door Monday night. A graduate student returning his date to the house stopped the device a gunpowder filled medicine bottle after an anonymous warning called in. The suspect, seen circling the house, fled as a lighter spark was observed. The device marks the third such incident in Austin since Saturday.

Austin UPI University of Texas Delta Zeta House Charles Harry Carlisle Charlotte Smith Carlisle

Counterfeit US Bills Found in Haugesund Norway

Police in Haugesund report two fake US bills, a $50 and a $20, passed by unidentified foreigners in local shops. The discovery highlights ongoing concerns over currency counterfeiting and criminal activity passing undetected in everyday transactions.

U.S Haugesund Norway

Hope for Easing Flu Outbreak With Spring Near

The CDC notes only Indiana joins the list of affected states as influenza like illness spreads westward. With 18 states reporting, five plus the District of Columbia confirm Asian type cases in North Carolina Maryland New York Illinois and Kansas. Absenteeism climbs with deaths possible as winter lingers but spring warmth may restrain the toll.

Associated Press U.S. Public Health Service Harrison County CDC District of Columbia North Carolina Maryland New York Illinois Kansas DCD Virginia Delaware Georgia Maine Vermont South Carolina Massachusetts

Thailand's King Honors Texan Killed In Crash

Widows of two American civilians killed in a Thailand helicopter crash accepted awards on behalf of their husbands in a ceremony at the Thailand Embassy. The king awarded the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant for meritorious service. Harris led highway construction in Thailand with USAID. Rogers worked with the World Bank on development. Seven others were aboard when the helicopter crashed during a storm on August 2.

Washington Thailand Howard M. Harris Topeka Kan Vance Rogers Washington, D.C Harris C. T. Harris Terrell Tex Agency For International Development W. E. Lee San Angelo Rogers World Bank

Workmen Trapped as Coal Conveyor Collapses in Scranton

A Glen Alden Corp Marvine colliery conveyor failed Tuesday, dropping over 100 tons of steel onto a crew. One man, John Mishko, 46, was crushed. Six others escaped, with three trapped and freed by acetylene torches. William White, about 40, survived injuries after being located hours later.

Scranton Glen Alden Corp Marvine John Mishko William White

Lockney FFA Uses 22 Acre Farm For Practical Experience

Lockney High School FFA members gain hands on farming with a 22 acre plot near the school. Under Elvin Lyon and Jim McDonald guidance the chapter produced 1.8 cotton bales per acre and about 6,000 pounds of grain sorghum per acre in 1962. The farm supports 15 acres cotton and four acres sorghum with rest for rotation. Profits fund education and equipment while livestock projects expand at the town fairgrounds for a junior fat stock show in March.

Jim Reynolds Avalanche-Journal Lockney Lockney High School Future Farmers Elvin Lyon Jim McDonald FFA Fairgrounds Ag Boys Darrel Phillips Floyd County Floydada

Roswell Airline seeks charter to serve West Texas and NM

Bison Airlines pushes charter approval at Santa Fe hearing claiming potential profit by year end. Roswell president Richard C. Barber outlines planned service from March 15 to June 15 to Roswell Hobbs Las Cruces Artesia Albuquerque Santa Fe Tucumcari Lubbock Amarillo with El Paso link via Hobbs. Four planes initial with growth tied to added flights. Commission guidance pending.

Roswell Bison Airlines West Texas New Mexico State Corporation Commission Richard C. Barber Santa Fe Bison Hobbs Las Cruces Artesia Albuquerque Tucumcari Lubbock Amarillo el Paso Barber

Banquet Honors Cub Scout Pack 522 At Maedgen PTA Event

Cub Pack 522 held its Blue and Gold Banquet in Maedgen School cafeteria with about 230 attendees. Advancements by Cubmaster Paul Mills included Wolf, Bear, Lion ranks and Arrow points. Jim Hankinson, Charles Gilliam and Richard Harris earned one year service stars. Pat Pond received the Arrow of Light and joined Boy Scout Troop 159. D A Herschman received a red jacket for eight years service. thirteen den mothers were recognized with certificates.

C. E. Maedgen Pta Maedgen Boy Scout Movement Paul Mills Braxton Scherz Jimmy D. Crawford Robert D. Crawford James Jones John Fisher Gary M. Williams Mike Andy Mickelson D. A. Herschman

Arizona Cowboy Leads Race For All Around Title

Dale Smith of Chandler leads professional rodeo's All Around Cowboy Championship with $5,476, ahead of Bill Martinelli of Oakdale by about $500. Tom Nesmith sits third. Martinelli leads saddle bronc while Smith is second in calf roping. Other top riders include Weeks, Walker, Chartier, Conway, Kornell, and Worrel among saddle bronc, bull riding, calf roping, and steer wrestling standings.

Denver UPI Dale Smith Chandler Ariz Rodeo Information Commission Smith Bill Martinelli Oakdale Calif Tom Nesmith Carlyss Martinelli Guy Weeks Abilene Enoch Walker Bend Ore Don Mayo Grinnell Iowa Jim Bausch Rapid City S. C Buddy Peak Tucson Dallas Chartier Benkleman Neb Ed Conway Globe Bill Kornell Palm Springs Sonny Davis Kenna N. M Sonny Worrell Altoona Kan Sherman Sullins Booth Tex Leon Bauerle Austin C. R. Boucher Burkburnett

Baptists Claim Membership Lead Over Methodists

The Southern Baptist Convention ended 1962 with 10,193,052 members and 32,892 churches, surpassing the Methodist Church which reported 10,046,293 members. Dr. J. P. Edmunds cited a 214,564 member rise, up 2.2 percent, for the year.

Nashville, Tenn Southern Baptist Convention America Baptist Press J. P. Edmunds Southern Baptist Sunday School Board Methodist Church The Edmunds Southern Baptist

Soviet Technicians Due Soon for MIG Jet Production

India's government maintains secrecy over claimed delivery of four MIG 21s from the Soviet Union and says Soviet technicians will arrive within weeks to assist MIG making plants in India. Nehru cites Moscow guarantees amid border tensions with China. reports say first shipment unloaded in Bombay on Feb 15.

New Delhi UPI Soviet Union India Bombay Jawaharlal Nehru Moscow

Russian official at Gorky depot sentenced to death

The head of a government supply depot in Gorky was sentenced to death for taking bribes. Tass reported he extorted about 6750 from state car drivers hired at high salaries to deliver cars to government geologists. An aide, A Yegorov, received 15 years in prison.

Moscow Gorky Tass N. Yefremov A. Yegorov

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Home Builders Object Snag By Sue Flanagan Matthews Meet F.D.I.C Brady Brady Plumbing Lockney Ffa Tulsa Stanley Abbott Bobby Holt Bob Brotherton Lockney High Lockney Young Farmers Chapter Roswell Airline Cub Scout Pack Arizona Cowboy Baptists Wayne Muse Firestone Stores Firestone
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