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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1962
Page
3
Mass escape from Communist China to Hong Kong last May sent over 160000 refugees toward the barrier enclosures. About 6000 were intercepted by police and British troops, then sent back under heart breaking circumstances. Overland routes proved strain while over water smuggling via junks increases with night arrivals and ships without captains.
In Jackson Mississippi two men from Waco Texas admitted stealing eighty dollars from a supermarket cash drawer to take two girls they met at a church convention out for a date. Police arrested them within thirty minutes.
President Kennedy and Secretary Rusk warn that Western hopes for peace via disarmament and dialogue risk temporary gains for the Soviet side. They contend real progress requires one side to accept defeat or acknowledge its aims are unattainable, else cooperation remains elusive.
The Army expands its Trop rotation plan, sending three battle groups for six month tours in Europe starting Oct 1. About 4 000 dependents will be returned to the United States over the next 10 months. The plan maintains manpower and uses Military Air Transport Service planes for overseas moves. McNamara cited potential annual savings of 1000 to 3000 per soldier in emergency outlays.
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie toured Denmark on Wednesday amid autograph seekers and cheering crowds. They visited Kronborg Castle at Elsinore, paused at a royal chapel honoring the couple, and traveled in a convoy with grandchildren and friends.
The House approved a bill aiming to equalize pay for men and women but an amendment labeled the work as "equal" rather than "comparable" likely renders it unenforceable. Rep Herbert Zelenko said no two jobs are exactly equal while Esther Peterson noted courts will interpret "equal."
David Sarnoff chairman of RCA was admitted to Roosevelt Hospital in New York after a gastric upset. The 71 year old is resting comfortably and described as in fair condition by a hospital spokesman.
Cesar Romero is added to co star with Maurice Chevalier Eleanor Parker and Jayne Mansfield in the Seven Arts comedy Panic Button to be filmed on location in Rome.
Louis B. Dawkins 52 died after a heart attack in St Louis on a business trip. Services set for 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church Ryan Oklahoma with Worley Funeral Home directing. Survivors include wife son mother brother two sisters and a half brother.
Services for Ray Alsobrook 66 of Andrews are set for Friday at the Andrews Church of Christ. H L Matheny will officiate with burial in Andrews Cemetery. Alsobrook a retired mechanic lived in Andrews 11 years born in Comanche. Survivors include his wife Lola two sons Carl and D C four daughters Frankie Lee Edwards Clara Miller Linda Huneke Glynda Alsobrook three sisters Florence Cormahan Nora Castle Amy Boles two brothers Frank and Victor and 11 grandchildren.
Jack D. Bailey, 59, died at his home in Andrews Wednesday morning after a heart attack. Services are pending at Singleton Funeral Home. He operated D and J Service Co. Born in Durant Oklahoma, he belonged to the First Christian Church. Survivors include his wife Bernice. daughters Dorothy Harmon of Orange and Nancy Helbey of Leesville. sons Charles of Orange and Jimmy at home. sister Ruby Hamilton of Virginia. brother Bill Bailey of Victor.
In Annapolis Maryland three Baltimore children and their 28 year old mother were found unconscious in a station wagon before their summer home in St Margarets. The children Karen Schuerholz 7 Brenda Schuerholz 3 and Ronald Thomas Schuerholz Jr 14 months died. Their mother Jean Schuerholz 28 was hospitalized in satisfactory condition. Carolee Denson 18 of St Margarets and an unidentified boy pulled them from the car after a garden hose was found leading from the exhaust into the vehicle officials said no charges were filed pending further investigation.
Rites are set for 87 year old George Sharpe at 10 a m in Rix Funeral Home Chapel, 1508 Ave C, with Rev. Bruce Giles and Rev. John A. Martin officiating and burial in City of Lubbock Cemetery. A Lubbock resident since 1922, he died Tuesday at a local health home. Survived by five sons, two sisters, 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Services were held at 3 p m in First Baptist Church Meadow for Mrs Lela Rose Mackey 2 sister of Mrs Elsie Branch burial followed in Meadow Cemetery under Rix Funeral Home direction She died Tuesday at a Lovington hospital and had lived in Meadow 41 years Survivors include a daughter Mrs A B Emerson of Lovington a brother Purvis Burgamy of Greenville and Mrs Julia Lee of Lone Oak plus 3 grandchildren 7 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild
Mrs. J. Q. Vaughn of Earth was listed in critical condition at Plainview Hospital after a collision on Highway 256 about 25 miles northeast of Silvert on. She suffered shock and multiple injuries including fractured forearms lower leg ribs and facial lacerations. The other vehicle was driven by F Payne, a Quitaque farmer. Highway patrolmen Don Collins and Presley Thompson investigated from the Memphis office.
Hollywood reports Suzanne Pleshette signs a long term deal with Warner Bros. She first led in Rome Adventure and will appear in no pictures a year for the studio. The contract secures major roles over multiple films.
A short note by Julien C. Hyer reflects on Mother Goose rhymes as enduring children's verses linked to religious and literary history. It recalls Perrault and timeless tales like Red Riding Hood and Cinderella, noting their continued presence in Boston Fleet’s later years and their impact on young minds.
R Wilson Sr father of Attorney General Will Wilson died at home Tuesday aged 88 after a heart ailment. Dallas businessman and civic leader served as chairman emeritus of Cullum & Boren Co. Services set for First Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Burial at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Survived by another son Dr Joe B Wilson of Wisconsin Madison and daughter Mrs Ralph W Smith Jr of Dallas.
Infant Louis Todd Roth son of Mr and Mrs Louis J L Roth of 4416 29th St Apt B died a few hours after birth at 12 02 pm Tuesday. Services are scheduled for 2 pm Friday with graveside rites at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Reader's Digest August issue explores brain stimulation to treat pain hunger and sex urges. Electrodes placed in the brain may influence mood frigidity and overweight as scientists investigate new therapeutic possibilities.
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