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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1966

Page

4

Greek Foreign Minister says Soviet professor sought US asylum after defection

Athens says Professor Maslovokiy arrived in Greece aboard a Soviet ship and presented to US authorities outside Greece then received political asylum. The foreign minister defended the move amid missing person reports and US confirmation of political protection. Authorities declined further details.

Athens Greece APS Elias Tsiodmekes Nicolai Slasienekite Ambhaceador Phillips Talbot Akacghedd United States Maslovokuy Peraeus Obmard Averbaidian TOS Ithdde Greece Init U.S Hleftheira Pate Oficer Sid Aleftheroa Talbot

Camp Fire Meet Sets Awards Dinner and Elections

The Lubpack Council of Camp Fire Gite holds its annual awards dinner and business meeting at Lash leek Women’s Club. Officers to be installed include James Spears as president and Bruce Ferrell as first vice president. New board members are named such as Jack Nelson and Owen Hamilton, with Rex Webster as treasurer.

Lubpack Council of Camp Fire James Spears Bruce Ferrell Cecil Kelsey M. B Hilburn Rex Webster Jack Nelson Forrest Owen Hamilton Li) Whiteley John Hays Babty Latham Kenneth Flacy Wayne Finnell Robert Dillard Jr Dallas RN Insurance Will Sneak

R W Stewart Dies Rites Set

Robert W Stewart of Petersburg and former Plainview resident died at his farm home after a long illness. Services Friday at First Presbyterian Church Plainview with Rev Frank Travis officiating. Burial in Plainview Memorial Park. He was born Jan 3 1908 in Galveston moved to Plainview in 1939 then to Petersburg in 1960. Survivors include Marian his widow two sons Bob in Lubbock Sam in Denton a daughter Beth at home and two grandchildren.

Plainview Robert W. Stewart Petersburg Stewart Presbeteraan Church Frank Travis Durial Plainview Memorial Park Weenod-Dunning Funeral Home Galveston Lockhart Presbyterian Church Marian Bob Stewart Lubbock Sam Stewart Denton Beth Stewart

Jerry Sadler Seeks Fourth Term As Texas Land Commissioner

CORPUS CHRISTI AP Jerry Sadler said he will run for a fourth term as Texas land commissioner. He announced at a civic club luncheon in Corpus Christi during a U S Engineers hearing on oil and gas offshore drilling. Sadler, a Palestine legislator 1954 1960, won the land post in 1960 defeating incumbent Bill Alcorn in the Democratic primary. He previously served as railroad commissioner in 1938 and made un successful runs for governor in 1940 and 1946.

Corpus Christi Jerry Sadler Texas U.S. Engineers Corpus Christi Bay Sadler Palestine Bill Albcorn

Rabid Wrestling Fan Arrested At Ringside

An 11 year old Levelland youth was arrested at Fair Park Coliseum Wednesday night while attempting to box a wrestler. Patrolman Oleg Youngblood said he grabbed the youth as he threw a punch during a match between Dory Funk and Dutch Savage. The youth was charged in Corporation Court with disturbance by fighting.

Levelland Fair Park Coliseum Oleg Youngblood Poe Dory Funk Dutch Savage

Howe Is Sworn In As Education Chief

Harold Howe II was sworn in as U.S. education commissioner succeeding Francis Keppel who moves to an assistant secretary post at Health Education and Welfare. Howe will administer the federal education programs as a teacher and administrator.

Washington UPI Harold Howe II U.S Francis Keppel Howe

Charges Filed In Theft Of Sets

Felony charges have been filed against Frank Bruce Haley 48 of Abilene in two complaints over thefts of television sets from the Holiday Inn South Slaton Highway and Eldorado Motel Amarillo Highway. Motels employees identified a suspect from a photo and noted a car description and license. The 1965 Oldsmobile used in the theft had been reported stolen at Amarillo.

Frank Bruce Haley Abilene Holiday Inn South Slaton Highway Eldorado Amarillo Highway Amarillo

Births Listed With Weights Across Local Hospitals

The notice lists numerous birth announcements including a daughter weighing 7 pounds 24 ounces to La Mi and Mira Joe Stewart. a daughter 11 pounds 1 ounce born to Mr and Mrs Chestine De Laras JLarenen. and other births in East Clone Th and West Tease Howpetal. Fathers include employees and service members, with hospitals in Lubbewk, Reese, and East Clone Th noted.

Mira Joe Stewart Lableonk Aff Mie Chestine de Laras Jlarenen Mra Foran Bates Firpad Luthers Kong TO Starn McKissack

Lubbock Man Rodney McGinnis Dies at 77

Rodney Earl McGinnis 77 of Lubbock died at 8 40 a m in University Hospital He lived at 206 Temple Ave A Hopkins County native he was a member of Brett Benson Baptist Church and active in the Golden Ace Club Services are pending at Henderson Funeral Directors Survivors include a son C Z McGinnis two daughters Mrs Fulton Walker and Mrs Erma Wright a brother C I McGinnis a sister Mrs Eula Adair and 975 0 grandchildren

Rodney Earl McGinnix Lubbock University Hospital Temple Ave Henderson Funeral Directors C. Z. McGinnis Uvalde St Fulton Walker MMT OW Tih St Erma Wright Littlefield C. l. McGinnis Wichita Falls Eula Adair Burkburnett

Malaysia On Wieghty Rise In Asian Politics After Indonesia Turmoil

Malaysia, once a minor player, gains attention as Indonesia’s turmoil shifts regional dynamics. Officials foresee a new Southeast Asian grouping linking India, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, with Sabah and Sabah dispute sparking renewed ties with the Philippines.

T. Jeff Williams Huala Lumpur Malaysia Indonesia Southeast Asia China India Burma Thailand Viet Nam Philippines North Borneo Sabah Ferdinand FE. Marcos

Marine Cpl Raymond Joy Jr rites set in Abernathy

Funeral rites for Marine Cpl Raymond Stanley Joy Jr. 23 of Abernathy will be held at the Abernathy Church of Christ with Ray mond Wall officiating. Graveside services follow at McAdama Cemetery near Graham. Joy grew up in Abernathy and attended West Texas State University and Hardin Simmons before joining the Marines in 1965. Survivors include his widow and his parents.

Abernathy Raymond Stanley Joy Jr Viet Nam Abernathy Church of Christ Raymond Wall Church of Christ Lynn Rhodes McAdama Palo Pinto County Graham Chambers Funeral Home Amarillo Cpl Joy West Texas State University Canyon Murry College Abilene Marine Corps United Press International Aberathy Marine Third Marine Division Special ‘Forces Ba To

Howard Wells Dies In Grayson

Howard C Wells 67 of Bells Grayson County Texas died at his home after a heart attack. He was a farmer and had lived in Lubbock County years before moving to Bells in 1990. Funeral at First Baptist Church with burial Rose Hill Cemetery. Survivors include wife two sons Dr J H Wells Lexington Kansas and Donald E B Wells Arvada Colorado three brothers and three sisters and three grandchildren. Owls depend on sound rather than sight to help them catch prey.

Bells Tex Grayson County Howard C. Wells Lubbock County First Baptist Church Dale Moon Rose Hill Mullican-Little Funeral Home Wells Howe J. H. Wells Lexington Donald EB. Wells Arvada Cole George Dallas Robert Tyler Paul Wells Amarillo Ray Spraggins Plainview Nancy Lewis Vernon

ROTC Officer Davitt Visits Texas Tech For Briefing

Col. William J. Davitt, southwest area commandant for Air Force ROTC detachments, arrives at Texas Tech for a briefing with Tech President Dr. R. C. Goodwin and academic leaders. A luncheon at the Student Union precedes discussions with detachment officers and Wes-Tex Aircraft facilities visit. Davitt bases at Maxwell AFB and oversees ROTC training across five states.

Wiliam J. Davitt Air Force Southwest Texas Tech Tech R. C. Goodwin William M. Pearce Floyd Boze Tech Student Union Wes-Tex Tech Afrotc Col Davitt Air Force Rotc Maxwell Afb Ala Texas New Mexico Arizona California Hawaii William G. Downey Denver

Turner Dies in Hospital at Galveston

M C Turner age 60 of Galveston died Wednesday at John Sealy Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Rin Funeral Home. He is survived by four sons Clyde Eugene Gerald Ray Turner remaining in Texas and Oklahoma, four daughters Lana Don Goolsby Joe Philips Green, a sister Mrs E L Garland, and ten grandchildren.

Rin Funeral Home M. CC Turner 40Th St John Sealy Hospital Galveston Clyde Turner Eugene Gerald Turner 25Th St Ray Turner Seagraves Lana Turner Don Goolsby 28Th St Joe Phillips Ave. A Green 15Th St Clay Turner Carl Turner Porum Okla F. ‘C. Turner Houston Haskell i Turner Whitney E. L. Garland

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