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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1963

Page

7

Planes strike South Vietnam as missing aircrew hunt continues

Warplanes bomb wide targets in South Vietnam near the Cambodian border while 22 other aircraft search for a missing U S Army observation plane thought down in mountainous jungle 250 miles northeast of Saigon. Two crew were aboard and American and Vietnamese personnel were injured in various jeep accidents amid Adm Felt's Bangkok briefing.

Saigon South Viet Nam Munist Mekong River Sai‘gon Uves Strauora U.S Duong Minh Chau Zone Kong Delta Felt Bangkok Thailand Ap Bac South Viet Nam

Area Service News Highlights Two Local Guardsmen

Second Lt. William Spears, 22, son of Mr and Mrs James Spears of 5005 21st St, completed nine weeks of officers orientation at Fort Eustis Virginia. He is a Monterey High School 1958 graduate and OSU 1962 BS, member of Sigma Nu. Pvt Lois Gillis, daughter of Mrs Marie Gillis of 2905 Ave J, was assigned to Headquarters Military District of Washington at Fort Myer Virginia after enlisting in July 1962. She previously worked as a clerk typist at Fort McClellan Alabama and attended Lubbock High.

Army Darwin L. Finch F. W. ‘Reeves Rt. 1 Meadow Artillery and Missile Center Ft. Sill Okla Finch Ft. Leonard Wood New Home High School Texas Tech Henry J. Jackson Margaret Jackson Redbud Ave Jackson Dunbar High School A. B Richard L. Keegan Lyle E. Keegan Tulsa Keesler Air Force Base Miss United States Air Force Communications Keegan Lackland Afb Boys ,Town High School Nebraska A.3 Joe P. Pennell I. S. Pennell Post Forbes Air Force Base Kan United States Air Force Technical Amarillo Air Force Base Pennell Laverne, Lauderdale Rt. 3 Air Force Post High School A. B. Gregory B. Adams Bryan B. Adams Ralls United States Air Force Adams Ralls High School William 8. Spears James W. Spears 21St SL The Transportation School Ft. Eustis Lt. Spears Monterey High School Oklahoma State University Sigma Nu Fraternity Lois M. Gillis Marie Gillis Ave. J Military District Washington Ft. Myer Gillis Women’s Army Corps Ft. McClellan Ala Lubbock High School Clyde Gillis

Lubbock Court Records Show Multiple Civil Suits and Divorces

The 99th District Court and County Courts list cases including dam ages from two vehicle collisions, divorces granted, child support bids, and probate motions. Numerous real estate transfers and deed filings accompany the docket, naming parties from Lubbock and nearby areas.

Lubbock Vittor H. Lindsey Docse Bat. M. Wheeler Edwardo Cervantes al Yast Anthony J. Yavito Rosemary Joy Croxton Robert Irvine Croxton Tyuarle Frazier Brilla Britten Gros

New President Named By Great Plains Life

Directors of Great Plains Life Insurance Co. of Lubbock announced the election of Jack Mc Queen of Abilene as president succeeding Clarence K. Whiteside. McQueen, 34, is president of Key Western Investment Corp. in Abilene, which has purchased a substantial block of Great Plains Life stock. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Great Plains Life Insurance Co Lubbock Jack McQueen Abilene Clarence K. Whiteside McQueen Key Western Investment Corp Great Plains Life

Saddle Tramps Name New Spring Pledges

Saddle Tramps, Texas Tech men’s service group, selects fifteen spring pledges. Names include Richard Dawson Henrietta Tom Edwards Mata dor Shelby Miller Alamogordo N M John Boamner Mount Pleasant Jackie Nichols Lubbock Dwayne Cochran Hennessey Okla Joe Clark Big Spring Kent Hance Jerry Blackwell Dimmitt John Rinn Rockdale Kenneth Snider Seminole Cullen Jennings Tulsa Rio King Dallas John Malachek Van Court Dwayne Gray Goldsmith.

Saddle Tramps Texas Tech Richard Dawson Henrietta Tom Edwards Matador Shelby Miller Alamogordo N. M John Boamner Mount Pleasant Jackie Nichols Lubbock Dwayne Cochran Hennessey Okla Joe Clark Big Spring Kent Hance Jerry Blackwell Dimmitt John Rinn Rockdale Kenneth Snider Seminole Cullen Jennings Tulsa Rio King Dallas John Malachek van Court Dwayne Gray Goldsmith

What Does The Bible Teach About Salvation and Hell

The article argues Bible teaches eternal punishment for the lost and salvation through faith repentance confession and baptism. It emphasizes God's desire for all to be saved, warns against ignoring scripture, and invites readers to Church of Christ services on Sunday with sermon titles Bible Fools and But There Is A God in Heaven.

Jesus Hell God Jesus Christ Christ Peter Church of Christ Broadway Avenue T

Cosmos Club Admits First Negro Member But Bars Reinstating ex members

The Cosmos Club acknowledged its first Black member historian John Hope Franklin while denying reinstatement to former members who left during a segregation dispute that also touched the White House. The board said no nominee was rejected for race and criticized last year’s publicity as erroneous and damaging.

Washington Cosmos Club White House State Department Carl T. Rowan John Hope Franklin Cambridge University England Kennedy David Kennedy Jacqueline Kennedy Robert Kennedy Justice Department

Tshombe seeks role as Congo division prompts UN talks

UN troops push toward Kolwezi with Tshombe offering to accept a lesser post if Katanga is split. Western diplomats relay talks about pardons for ministers and amnesty for security forces, while Adoula’s government weighs a two-province plan for Katanga and a northern UN presence tightens around Elisabethville.

Kolwezi Congo Tshombe United Nations Cyrille Adoula New York Leopold- Ville Leopoldville Cyrille Adoua Jadotville Elisabethville Johannesburg Union Miniere Radio Elisabeth- Ville Adoula Katanga Congolese

Skindivers Ride Exhausted Whale Off San Diego Coast

Four skindivers from San Diego describe a three hour encounter with a tired 45 foot finback whale snagged by a fishing net. Alvin Santmyer and others clung to the back and swam near the head while a fisherman freed the net containing a dead shark and other fish. They captured both film and still pictures during the unusual spectacle.

San Diego Calif Charles R. Nicklin Jr Nicklin Alvin Santmyer Laguna Beach William Decourt Pacific Beach Frank Morejohn Clairemont Santmyer

Lubbock Dumps Fire and Salvage Operations Overview

City sanitation crews manage three dumps on privately and city owned land along the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River. A southeast dump burns underground in a 30 foot layer, spreading smoke away from town. Salvage is limited by watchmen, and disposal rules declare refuse city property. Heavy equipment densifies refuse daily as 4000 cubic yards are moved by both city and private trucks.

Brazos River Cundiff Sanitation Department Sanitation Lubbock

Nationalist Guerrillas Blew Up Mainland Power Station

Formosan nationalist guerrillas attacked a mainland power station last month killing 100 Chinese Red soldiers and six Russian technicians, according to the Nationalist Central News Agency.

Tripel UPI Formosa Ihe Nationalist

Youths Denied Execution Stay In Late Appeals

Kansas City Kan youths James D Latham 20 and George R York 19 were denied stay of execution appeals by U S District Judge Arthur Stanley Jr They were convicted for killing Otto Ziegler 62 Oakley Kan after stopping to help Army deserters Their 17 day spree of terror in 1961 included six other killings and spanned Florida to Utah Appeals denied without prejudice allowing new filings and they were denied federal court appointed attorneys.

Kansas City Kan UPI James D. Latham George R. York U. S Arthur Stanley Jr. Latham York Kansas Florida Utah Lansing Stanley

Execution date set for two convicted killers

Houston AP report says Leslie Douglas Ashley age 24 and Carolyn Lima age 20 will set Monday the date for their death by electric chair for the February 6 1961 murder of Fred Tones 43. The Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin has upheld their death sentences three times. Ashley was found sane by a jury here in December 1964.

Houston Leslie Douglas Ashley Carolyn Lima Ashley Miss Lima Fred Tones Court of Criminal Appeals Austin

Polaris Sub Nathan Hale Launch Set Amid Navy Deterrence

The Polaris missile firing submarine Nathan Hale will be launched at Groton with sister ship John Adams to be christened in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Lafayette class vessels carry 16 missiles and span 425 feet displacing 7000 tons. The Navy aims for 17 Polaris subs afloat and 10 operational after recent christenings.

Groton Holy Loch Scotland

Legislator Plans Curb on State Airplane Use by Coaches

Rep. James Cotten of Weatherford will sponsor measures to limit state airplane use by lawmakers and football coaches. He cites flight logs showing trips by Texas A and M coaches to scout rivals and recruit players, plus DPS flights for legislators, arguing taxpayer funded flights are inefficient and politically charged.

Austin James Cotten Weatherford Cotten Texas A&m College Little Rock Lubbock Seguin Baton Rouge San Antonio Monahans Midland Henry Foldberg Foldberg A&m. Dps Department of Public Safety House Lone Man

House Fight For Key Committee Seats As Seniority Decides

The bidding is spirited for eight seats on the Appropriations Committee, five on Armed Services, six on Banking, seven on Education and Labor, eight on Foreign Affairs, ten on Public Works and three each on Commerce and Judiciary. Posts likely will go to senior members from both parties with occasional freshman winning a plum.

Appropriations Committee Armed Services Commerce

52 Bodies Found in Former Nazi Camp Mass Grave

Schleswig Holstein officials report 52 bodies found in a mass grave near Hassee in the former Labor and Education Corp Nordmark camp. Skull bones show bullet wounds and crushing, indicating dumping into the grave amid Nazi brutality. Witnesses recall earlier warnings and wartime crimes illustrated in color slide shows.

Keil Germany UPI Schleswig - Holstein Interior Ministry Here Labor and Education Corp Nordmark Hassee Salem Avenue Tist Church Salem

Verse on Being Born Again

A biblical quote from Jesus states that unless a person is born again they cannot see the kingdom of God. The saying emphasizes spiritual rebirth as essential to salvation.

Christ God

Revelation Study and Death, Heaven, and Daniel Series

At 9:45 a.m. the Sunday School begins a study on The Revelation of God with classes for all ages. At 10:35 a.m. Dr. Tatum speaks on Where does the soul go at death, teaching Heaven as the Redeemed’s hope. Evening services include Training Union at 5:30 p.m. and a 6:30 p.m. sermon on The war to end war, concluding a Daniel and Revelation prophecy series.

Tatum Training Union Idlasses Daniel

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Adm Harry D. ‘Felt Pacific South Viet [Nam Laos Cambodia James 0. Mankins USN Selman Mercer Lorenzo Willard Keith United States Caribbean Alfred G. Ward Norfolk Charlies M. Ashford Aviation Electrician C. T. Ashford Slaton Oriskany Manila Subic Bay Philippines Hong Kong Yokosuka Japan Hawaii Around World Clayton Carter Rt. 4 Tahoka P Margaret Sue McKee 99Th District Court Hoggard C. Davison Amelia Gonzales Servero Gonzales Maggie Belen Whitten James Roland Whitten James 4. Ellis Joel M. Smith McKee Vernon R. Houk Mutt Houk Grocery and Market Pat S. Moore Membard Co., Inc Ben B Tees Universal Supply Co Swomen B.H. Robertson Robertson Autos B. W. Tubbs Bill Davis Alfred Turner Lynch James F McCasland Fagnie Viola Swink Swink Richard K. Newey M. E. Prater Abernathy Houston H. Boyd Joe C. Bryce Highland Pi Adda Wallace B. Blankenship Travis C Stokes Ellwood Andrew F Reynolds Isia Reynolds J. C. Davis Floyt Hooten R. L. Hooten Oakwood Robert A. Jones John J. Jones James D. Head Kenneth D. Jackson Maddon Addn Phillip Db. Langen James N Head Maddon Clay A. Putman Isaac John Frazier Howard & Garlington S. A. Sisson Edwin Aaron Eissom Bik AK G. Aicher Lamar Criswell Pleasant Range Middleton Cees Willowick Jesse Lee Kiehl Roy A W. E. Tosh A. E. Gibson Tommy Simpson Forrest Horkey O11 Co Inc Tan Trumble Pepe John Zournas Edwards Southwest Acres May Herbert Ho Burkholder Jake Hard Chapatan College View Tob Marin Ote Maran Robert Neladan Ana Cone Jack Eastman AP Gardner Glerridge Petes Jo Kolas Ple Collette Caprock Cecil R. Boling Ismael Torres Wilshire S. BR Bunean Clydle Edward Hermer Arid Avife Indian Hills RE. Bright Carl Dwain Pulham Mackenzie Terrace Thal Puckett Wille Matthews Trent Campbell V&n Construction Co It & Acres Rent Campbell, Inc Tn V&n Construction Co New Spring George H. Stephenson Washington Club Polaris al Llu Vandelia Village E. Ray Tatum, Th.d New Plains Christian Church Bible School Jack L. Clark W. E. Thorn Evening Worship Training Union Southern Baptist Church Dudley Klbk- TV KLBK First Christian Church Broadway & Ave. X
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