Doctor Denies Thalidomide Market Amid Birth Defect Concerns
Dr Frances Oldham Kelsey of the U S Food and Drug Administration blocked approval for thalidomide in 1960 61. The European drug later linked to thousands of birth malformations. She insisted on caution delaying licensing despite Merrell Co requests and later warning notices.
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Associated Press
Ashington
Frances Oldham Kelsey
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Washington Post
Kelsey
William S. Merrell Co
Cincinnati
Merrell
Europe
Soap Box Derby Draws 12 000 In Lubbock Tonight
About 12 000 people are expected for the 15th Lubbock Soap Box Derby at 7 p m on N Ave H and Erskine Rd track. John Denton, 1961 winner, will drive last year’s car to start this year’s race. KFYO will broadcast updates and the event is sponsored by Avalanche Journal Modern Chevrolet and the Exchange Club.
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Dorrance
Guy Avalanche
Journal
N. Ave. H
Erskine Rd
John Denton
Lubbock
KFYO
Anyhhange
Kfyo Willl
Roy Cooper
Avalanche-Journal
Modern Chevrolet
The
Exchange Club
Vann
Ave. A
Hitchhiker and Girl Sought After Slaying in Kansas
A Wakeeney police officer and a Trego County sheriff were shot during questioning of a young hitchhiker and his 17 year old girlfriend. The pair identified as Harry Blummer 24 and Shirley Nixon 17 fled east of town after the ambush of Sheriff Chet McAtee and officer Al Claycamp. The search involved airplanes and police dogs near Wakeeney, Kansas.
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Associated Press
Ney
Kan
Wakeeney
Trego County
Kansas
al Claycamp
Chet McAtee
Sheriff's Office
Harry Blummer
Shirley Nixon
McAtee
Claycamp
Town
Wakeenev
Geneva delegates return as disarmament talks resume
Western delegates head to the Geneva conference amid faint hopes that the Soviet Union will soften its rigid stance. Tass criticized Kennedy’s call for a sound disarmament program and reiterated Moscow’s insistence on inspecting limits while denying any change in policy.
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Geneva
Tass
Kennedy
United States
U.S
Arthur H. Dean
Soviet Union
Reds Pull Back In Dispute With India
In Galwan Valley China withdrew further from Indian outposts amid a dispute over Ladakh. Peiping accused India of fabricating encirclement claims while an Indian spokesman said the exact retreat distance was unknown. Prime Minister Nehru welcomed the withdrawal.
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New Delhi
India
Galwan
Ladakh
Peiping
Madras
Nehru
Daily Prayer Invocation by F M Carroll in Lubbock
A devotional prayer asks for guidance to live better, understanding Thy plans, and courage to press forward when it is easy to retreat. Submitted in Christ's name by F M Carroll of Lubbock.
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Christ
F. M. Carroll
Lubbock
U S Crash Deaths High
Weekend highway and waterway accidents killed at least 45 people across the United States. Ten auto crashes killed 41, with 17 injured. a father and three sons drowned in Michigan. a minister family died in Oklahoma. a Alabama vacationing family perished in Tennessee. a Georgia three car crash killed five. Ohio accident left four dead and two injured.
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United Press International
Marquette
Mich
Quapaw
Okla
Albertville
Ala
Fayetteville
Tenn
Georgia
Allen County
Ohio
Water District Dispute heats up in Lubbock County
Kenneth May reports on the clash between High Plains Underground Water Conservation District and the Lubbock County Commissioners Court over operations and policies. Key issues include prudent use of tax funds and better representation for Lubbock County as city residents fund nearly half the district. The Morning Avalanche publishes the first of four pieces outlining pro and con positions.
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High Plains Underground Water Conservation District
Lubbock
Water District
Kenneth May
Avalanche-Journal
Avalanche
Six refugees swim to Macao from China fleeing shortages
Six refugees swam the West River from Communist China to the Portuguese colony of Macao on Sunday. Leader Choi Che-shing, 28, said the group fled due to food shortages in China.
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Hong Kong
Communist China
Macao
Choi Che-shing
China
Reese AFB Change of Command Ceremony Preview
Incoming commander Col James A Gunn III and outgoing Col I C Hess pose before Reese AFB change of command. Col Hess has led Reese since 1959 and Col Gunn III comes from Sheppard AFB as dignitaries attend a flight line ceremony with a unit flyover.
Labor Chief Warns Unions Over Missile Plant Strikes
Labor Secretary Arthur J. Goldberg warned that the administration will seek new laws from Congress to stop threatened strikes at missile plants if two unions walk out next week. He urged amicable settlement in auto workers and machinists talks with five major missile and aircraft producers.
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United Press International
AsuinaTon — Sec. of Labor
Arthur J. Goldberg
Congres
Goldberg
Auto Workers and
Kenneth B. Keating
RNY
Congress
Gunn to Succeed Hess at Reese Air Force Base Change
Col. James A. Gunn will assume command of Reese Air Force Base today, replacing Col. L. C. Hess who has led since August 17, 1959. Brig. Gen. J. A. Hilger will attend the ceremonies and a flyover will honor the base. Hess and his family depart Monday for Okinawa to lead the 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing.
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Reese Air Force Base
L. C. Hess
James A. Gunn Tit
Reese
Sheppard Afb
Wichita Falls
J. A. Hilger
Air Training Command
Lubbock
Officers’ Club
Hess
Naha Air Base
Okinawa
Change of command at Sheppard AFB signals new era
The commander served until April 17, 1956, retiring and being replaced by Col. Cross Ellis. Hess assumed command August 17, 1959, with the Sheppard AFB Band to play at the change ceremonies. Col and Mrs Hess attended several farewell events this month hosted by Reese officers and Lub bock civic leaders. Gunn, a Kelseyville native, is noted in RAFB rites.
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Reese Afb
Hess
I. C. Hess
Reese
James A. Gunn III
Sheppard Afb
Wichita Falls
Air Force
Col
Cross Ellis
Lubbock
Gunn
Kelseyville
Bank guard unit formed in Caracas to guard banks
Venezuela's Interior Minister Carlos Andres Perez has ordered a new police division to protect banks after a surge in robberies. The unit, armed with machine guns, operates in Caracas and targets financial institutions for enhanced security.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Carlos Andres Perez
Comic Dictionary Modern Novel
An editorial observes that the modern novel is an outspoken form where blunt truth is valued. It argues the genre treats reality plainly, with language comparing to calling a spade a spade, embracing direct expression.
Kentucky Flash Floods Kill One as Storm Roars Through Two Counties
A vast storm system lashed Kentucky flooding rivers and washing out bridges. About 400 residents in Sanford, Kenton County, were displaced by a 10 foot wall of water from Banklick Creek, while Loretta Sparkman, 70, died in a flood wrecked home.
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Associated Press
Kentucky
Kenton
Sanfordtown
Banklick
Two More Buildings Damaged In Sunday Fire
In the 300 block of North College Avenue a stubborn blaze damaged two shops and two other buildings. Firemen fought the 9 minute blaze from 3 01 p m to after 4 30 p m with a rekindle noted. George F Peterson estimated losses at 20 000 to 25 000, mostly uninsured.
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N. College
Wilson's Auto Supply
N. College Ave
Vaughn Hendrie Avalanch- Mannal
College Ave
Glassarama
Smart Furniture Co
Becimal - Hardin Cleaners
George F. Peterson
Colgate
Wilson
Peterson
Wayne Wilson
45Th St
Two Injured By Pampa Twister
A farm couple, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Jones, were listed in serious condition at Highland General Hospital in Pampa after a twister struck their mobile home about 8 p.m. The funnel rolled the trailer three times into a nearby residence where the Jones daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Babcock, were present but uninjured. The storm brought heavy rain and no other wind damage was reported.
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Amarillo
Highland General Hospital
Pampa
S. C. Jones
A. J. Babcock
Eight Die in Mine Explosion in Tokyo Region
An explosion and cave in at a coal mine on Hokkaido Island killed eight miners on Sunday. Police reported the deaths on Monday.
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Tokyo
Hokkaido Island
Weather Map Page 5A Lubbock and Vicinity Summary
Weather map notes for Lubbock area report clear to partly cloudy skies with variable winds under 20 mph. Morning low around 66 and a high near 90 expected. Precipitation prospects are minimal or unclear for various cities including Albuquerque Amarillo Dallas and Denver.
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Lubbock
Albuquerque
Amarillo
Dallas
Denver
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