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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1961
Page
6
A Honolulu briefing by Armed Forces Industrial College staff discusses US information on failed Soviet space attempts. The speaker notes a space mission during Khrushchev’s UN visit last September and mentions at least one unsuccessful Soviet effort.
The article outlines a presidential order aimed at curb spending abroad and curb gold hoarding. It notes Eisenhower and Kennedy pledge to keep the $35 price while foreign buyers push U.S. gold purchases. The plan restricts Americans from owning gold holding corporations and imposes penalties up to 10 years prison and $10,000 fine.
Hickman told a seminar of 460 civilian and military participants that a previous Russian manned space attempt failed about a month earlier and that Russian scientists have been demoted while a new team takes charge. He claimed the United States knows the name of one cosmonaut killed and noted Soviet recovery of a two dog mission as a credit to Soviet space efforts.
A fragment notes a risky action connected to Lae Cita, the Citgo station, and Ber. Details are unclear, but context implies a vehicle or street action near these locations. Further readable facts are not present to specify date, parties, or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe fiery objects seen overhead in the South Pals region. The report lists several sightings at multiple points, with unclear details on origin or cause.
President elect Kennedy plans farewell in Florida then a preinaugural stop in Washington and a trip to New York for most of Wednesday before returning to Washington for the inauguration. Defense secretary designate Robert S. McNamara and Kennedy tapped a 44 year old Kentucky native as the new secretary. His background includes service in the Korean War, roles at West Virginia University and the University of Kentucky law school, and leadership positions at Pittsburgh and West Virginia. Johnson and Kennedy held hours of talks covering programs and the Russian test near Cape Canaveral, with Johnson seeking a briefing from the Defense Department.
Funeral services are planned for Walter R. Childers 67 of Lubbock at 2 30 p m Monday at West Side Church of Christ with Alvie Johnson officiating He died Saturday night after a long tenure with Great American Life Insurance Co and held roles as Lockney mayor in the 1930s sheriff s deputy in 1937 38 and a long time Masonic member His family owned Childers Hotel the first hotel in Lockney Survivors include wife two daughters Doris Young Amarillo Joyce Elwell Littlefield two sons B R Red Childers and C W Chillie Childers two sisters Kate Dixon Hereford Lucy Thornton Lockney two brothers Newt Santa Fe Emzy Lockney 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren Burial is in Lockney Cemetery with Masonic graveside rites under Carter Funeral Home.
A personal note expresses gratitude and regret for past behavior. Patti apologizes for being self centered and immature, thanks her family for support and a loving home, and wishes them long healthy lives. She mentions Penny and asks family to take care and bless them.
President Eisenhower accepted the resignations of four more aides, including Arthur Flemming of the Health, Education and Welfare Department. The others are Edward Foss Wilson, Karl G. Hart Jr., and Perry W. Morton. All resignations are effective Friday as he leaves office.
A man was admitted to South Plains Hospital in Levelland at about 11:15 p m after being shot in each arm and another area. Police have a suspect in the shooting.
Washington officials prepare for the inauguration with a new electronic paging system. About 100 top staff will wear pocket receivers keyed to code numbers. A central switchboard activates signals to summon needed personnel during the four days before and the actual ceremonies.
In Youngstown Ohio a family of six died when a kitchen fire swept through their apartment just before 4 a.m. The victims were Henry Palen 42 Rose Palen 39 and their children Michael 14 Debra 8 Jerry 5 and Carol Ann 2. Fire chief Julius Torok blamed the blaze on the dryer and a faulty electrical extension cord.
Three children, Joseph Russo eight Betty Lou Russo seven and Arm Marie Maurer six, drowned after the Delaware Raritan Canal ice broke while they slid on it near South Bound Brook New Jersey A fourth child Bernard Hoffman thirteen escaped by stabbing a knife into the ice and holding on patrolman Paul Bohay thirty eight rescued Hoffman after tying a rope to his waist and reaching him on the ice Bohay was pulled to shore after the ice gave way and both he and Hoffman survived
A Polaris rocket fired from beneath the ocean by the U S S Robert E Lee about 30 miles east of Cape Canaveral veered off course and was destroyed in flight. A range safety officer detonated a destruct package as flaming wreckage and burning fuel plunged into the sea.
The May session produced 93 true bills, 12 nolled, and 18 cases passed. Indictments included two for murder with malice and multiple counts against former officers for burglary. City leaders support internal cleanup and coordinated law enforcement efforts amid rising lawlessness.
A mass meeting of over 2 000 Jefferson County residents is planned in Port Arthur to press for continued House crime busting and a blue ribbon grand jury. Leaders aim to form permanent committees in Beaumont Port Arthur and Jefferson County. David A. Witts will speak and police guard the event amid recent sheriff and city political turmoil.
Five families welcome newborns in West Texas and Taylor hospitals. Details include birth times, weights around six to seven pounds, and parental occupations or student status. Recipients include Carlton Woodson's daughter, Frank Page's son, William Spotts' son, William Jones' daughter, and Bobbie Bain's son.
Three car burglaries are under investigation by Lubbock police. James Miller reports hearing aid glasses worth 350 dollars were stolen from an unlocked car near the downtown bus station. Cleon Higginbotham says tools were taken from his vehicle. J A McCauley lost a spare tire and wheel. Two teenagers were later arrested and the theft cleared.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Meginn of Kansas City Kansas returned to roller skating after their children received skates for Christmas. They fell twice on Friday the 13th, with Mr Meginn fracturing a left elbow and Mrs Meginn a left wrist while both wore His and Hers casts.
A list of arrests includes St. Edward Anderson for theft by false pretext and Everett Grigsam, 24, of Cashion, Ariz., with Robert Anderson, 29, of Abernathy, for burglary of a motor vehicle. Also named: Desiderio Castillo, 18, 620 Ave. M. Saturnino Salzido, 27, Leveland. Frankie Hogan, 17, 1910 Ursuline. Charles Pettyjohn, 17, 917 N. Stamford. Bully Ervin Hayes, 19, 511 E. Tulane. Kenneth Ward, 28, Samarie Hotel for theft from a person. Santiago Selestino, 31, Central Courts for possession of narcotic drug. Doming o Rios, 24, 2603 Ave. D for receiving concealed goods.
Six persons were injured in two Lubbock accidents Saturday. Mickey Cecil, 18, remained in serious condition at Methodist Hospital after a motorcycle collision at 38th Street and Indiana Avenue. Janelle Shipman, 16, J.C. Shipman, 45, Betty Davis, 15, Freddie Cowart, 17, and Harrington, 16, were treated and released or listed in fair condition after incidents at 29th Street and Brownfield Highway and at nearby Emory addresses.
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