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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1963

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Labor Leader To Head GOP Labor Leader To Head GOP

William Nelligan a 54 year old San Francisco union leader was elected president of the California Republican Assembly defeating Harry Waddell 273 to 212. The convention faced questions over alleged illegitimate votes and Birch Society influence while Nelligan promoted moderate growth policies and party organization from precincts up.

United Press International Naheim Calif William Nelligan San Francisco California Republican Assembly Nelligan Fred Hall Kansas Harry Waddell Salinas John Birch Society Lees California CRA Tion Hall The Birch Society Chotiner Robert Gaston la Canada Young Republicans Murray Chotiner Richard M

Signs of Harmony in Sino Soviet Peace Talk Hopes

The Soviet Union and Communist China show signs of dialogue possibly leading to peace talks. Mao Tze-tung hosted Soviet ambassador S V Chervonenko. Gromyko hosted Chinese ambassador Pan Tzu-li. both sides signed a new cultural agreement in Beijing. Reports say China may meet Russia for reconciliation, with Ulan Bator mentioned as a possible site. Khrushchev proposes a face to face meeting. China advocates a world communist party conference. dispute centers on approach to conquering the West with peaceful coexistence versus war.

Associated Press Soviet Union China Peking Maon Tze-tung S. V. Chervonenko Pravda Moscow Andrei A. Gromyko Pan Tzu-li Khrushchev Europe Ulan Bator Mongolia Nikita Khrushchev

Death investigation after friar found near camp in California

Investigators probe the death of Brother Antonius a 48 year old Catholic Brothers teacher at St Marys College High School Berkeley found with a broken neck and other injuries near St Josephs Boys Camp on the Russian River. Police consider all possibilities including foul play as eight other brothers were with him.

Associated Press Guerneville Calif Brother Antonius Russian River Andy Johansen Christian Brothers Antonius Philippines St. Mary's College Berkley de la Salle College Manila U.S St. Joseph’s Boys Camp Pacific Sonoma County Dale Adair H. E. Snow Broadway Clyde Moore Jr Abernathy John Addison Cedar Ave

Bhutto Heads to Peking to Sign Border Pact

Foreign Minister Z A Bhutto departed for Peking to sign the Pakistan China border agreement. The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday.

Peking Karachi Pakistan Z.A. Bhutto Red China

Com Mon Market ministers face French veto dispute

The six nation Common Market opens talks amid France veto of Britain. Dutch and Italian resistance stalls two expansion plans to admit 18 African nations and Algeria as associates. Algeria status and Evian accords spark legal debate while Dutch and Italian electorates loom.

United Press International Russell France Algeria Joseph Luns Maurice Couve de Murville Dirk Spierenbrug Holland Britain Morocco Germany Belgium Luxembourg

Three Men Nabbed In Burglary Ring Across City

Three Latin American men were nabbed as burglary suspects early Sunday. One arrested inside a restaurant, two caught after a chase with a highway patrolman and officer. The 23 and 18 year olds were jailed for stealing $125 worth of frozen foods from Ben E. Keith Co. warehouse.

Ben E. Keith Co 23Rd Street

Cocktail Party Curio Spikes Gossip and Reputations

A witty note on a social gathering where spilled drinks and dropped names ignite chitchat and reputations, packing sharp barbs into a lighthearted column.

Imprisoned in Cuba by Castro regime Americans

Twenty American prisoners in Cuba face years in jail with a prospect of release in weeks. They range in condition from healthy to emaciated and distressed, with many held incommunicado. Swiss ambassador Stadelhofer noted the bleak outlook while James Donovan links a possible release to a broader image without any ransom terms.

George W. Cornell Associated Press Havana Emil Stadelhofer Ise of Pines James B. Donovan New York United States

Seven Children Die In Quebec Fire At Ste Flavie

A Sunday fire destroyed a two family house in Ste Flavie Quebec killing seven children. One child escaped and both sets of parents were away at the time. Names include Alain Sonia Marjolaine Guylaine and Denis Claudette Claude Rejean.

Ste. Flavie Quebec City Alain Sonia Marjolaine Guylaine Roger St. Amand Denis Claudette Rejean Luc St. Amand Claude Claudette St. Amand

Chen Cheng to Visit Viet Nam and Possibly Philippines

Vice President and Premier Chen Cheng will make an official visit to Viet Nam next month and likely to the Philippines, according to official sources.

Taipei Formosa UPI Chen Cheng Viet Nam Philippines

Loch Ness Experts Endorse Existence Of Unidentified Object

A panel of experts and the 26 member expedition concluded that an unidentified animate object inhabits Loch Ness. They cited photographs and an eyewitness recounting a long dark entity rising up to three feet from the water, with the first monster sighting noted in 565 AD.

United Press International ONDON UPI Loch Ness Peter Scott David James Loch

Hike Craze Hits South Plains With 50 Mile Feats

Tech senior John Seymour and eight companions attempted a 50 mile hike from Plainview to Lubbock. Morgan from Plainview later beat the record with a 10 hour 25 minute trek to Lubbock, while 25 Snyder girls completed a 25 mile ascent in under six hours. Dozens suffer fatigue as the challenge attracts local youths and a mix of students from Lubbock and Plainview.

Plainview Texas Tech John Seymour South Plains Seymour Tech Lubbock High School Leon Fleming Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Sudan Snyder Chuck Morgan Morgan Bobby Kennedy KVOP

Bus overturns kill fourteen in Thailand crash

A Bangkok Post report says a passenger bus overturned about 270 miles northwest of Bangkok, killing fourteen and injuring thirteen. Authorities investigated causes as emergency crews responded to the scene.

Bangkok Thailand Bangkok Post

Daily Prayer Blessing for Strength and Peace

A short anonymous prayer thanks God for blessings and strength. It asks for prosperity and peace without wandering from faith, and ends in the name of Jesus.

Jesus

High Winds Hit Florida Storm and Snow Sweep Parts of Nation

A late winter storm spread six inches of snow from Indiana to New England while heavy rain and winds 75 to 100 mph battered the Gulf states. An unconfirmed tornado was reported in Fernandina Beach Florida as two homes were damaged in Green Cove Springs and utilities were knocked out. Forecasters warned of more snow in the Appalachians and Great Lakes as a cold front moved through.

Avalanche-Journal News Services Indiana New England Gulf States Florida Fernandina Beach Jacksonville Green Cove Springs North Dakota Michigan Appalachians Great Lakes Fort Wayne Ind Akron Ohio Bradford Dubois Illinois Watertown N.Y

OAS Asked to Back Cuban Blockade by Facio

Costa Rica’s ambassador to the United States Gonzalo J. Facio said the OAS would back a complete arms blockade of Cuba if the question were put to the organization. He urged that the OAS follow U.S. leadership and vowed the OAS would act diplomatically and militarily to stop subversion in Venezuela if Caracas could prove Communist activity.

Avalanche-Journal News Services Organization of American States Council OAS Icuba Gonzalo J. Facio Costa Rica United States Cuba Washington U.S Cuban Russia Facio Venezuela

Pampa Editor Attacks Controlled News at West Texas Meet

Melvin Munn of Pampa blasted controlled news during a luncheon talk at the 14th West Texas Press Association meeting in Lubbock. He urged editors to inform the people with accurate reporting and cited delays in news on MIG activity off the coast as an example. A student exchange story from Spain was highlighted to illustrate better understanding in America.

Tanner Laine Avalanche-Journal Texas Tech West Texas Press Assn Lubbock Melvin Munn Pampa Washington West Texas Munn Spain America

Town Hall Meet in Dunbar Junior High Auditorium

City officials hold the second in a series of town hall meetings at 7 30 p m in Dunbar Junior High auditorium to answer citizen questions. About 125 attended last week at Matthews Junior High. Attendees were asked to submit questions on cards before or at the door with guidance from City Mgr H P Clifton.

Dunbar Junior High Matthews Junior High Mgr H. P. Clifton

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