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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1961

Page

6

Soviet 20 year program pledges peaceful shift to socialism

A Soviet program outlines a 20 year road to socialism with a peaceful transition preferred but not ruled out if exploiting classes resist. It promises an abundance of wealth for all by mid term, modernization of housing, and a shift from England to the United States as a model, with Premier Khrushchev set to lead public discussion on the plan.

Este Ilean United States An. Ccorogram Soviet Union Khrushchev Moscow Sochi England U.S Lenin Areware Fhishad Sinth Thase Kaye Lynn Cox Miss Hobbs Linda Gail Lean the Depard Miss Roswell AlRoach Los Alamos Glenda Lea Johnson Artesia Pata Rtibback Leslie Carrey Moura Wat

Harlem Riots Prompt Police Action and Casualties

In Harlem on Friday night a crowd surged into brawling and rioting with police assigning hundreds of officers and detectives. More than 1,000 residents and 150 officers were involved. two officers were injured and eight arrests made as windows were broken and a shop looted on 125th Street. Order restored by 1:30 am after shots were fired into the air and responses by fire engines.

New York Harlem 125Th Street

Miss Clovis Captures New Mexico Crown At Pageant

Miss Clovis Myrtice Conn, 20, auburn haired student at Eastern New Mexico University Portales, won Miss New Mexico from eight contenders. Runners up were Miss Lovington Carolyn Janet Coady, 19, and Miss Carlsbad Helen Hayes Carwile, 21. Conn performed a comedy routine, delaying her appearance due to a jet incident and a brief layover before the contest.

Sumer Myacacy Cuva Eastern New Mexico University At Portales Aieniet Winnie Rares

Driverless Car Fatality Alleges Youth Injury

A driverless car in motion struck a youth and knocked down a mailbox, with traffic officers reporting the incident as a fatality. The vehicle reportedly ran over the youth as it moved, prompting investigations into the autonomous car's controls and safety protocols.

Area Men Place High In Wyoming Rodeo

Cheyenne Wyoming rodeo events highlighted by Texans winning go rounds. Hathaway of Snyder won the Saturday afternoon Brahma bull riding go round with 37.7 points and Eddy Akridge of Midlothian placed high in other events as riders showcased skill and speed.

Wyoming Cheyenne Plaiee Ana ‘Hathaway Snyder Eddy Akridge

Miss Conn Crowned Queen at Pageant With Guest Miss Mobley

Miss Conn was crowned queen by Miss America 1959 Mary Ann Mobley, a special guest at the pageant. Master of ceremonies Mike Edwards, member of the Hobbs Junior Chamber of Commerce, sponsored the contest.

Miss Conn Mary Ann Mobley Mike Edwards Hobbs Junior Chamber of Commerce

K9 Corps After Dog Burglar Incident At Caprock Center

Police investigated a report of a dog in a store at Caprock Center on 50th Street. Officers found the Kressge store manager in his office with a dog roaming inside after a supposed lock mishap. The manager suggested the dog may have been left inside by mistake.

Kennedy Joe Kathleen Kennedy Lubbock K-9 Corps Ajc Caprockt 50Th Street Kressge Variety

Midland Slaying Victim Rites Scheduled Today

Vera Louise Kinsey, bullet-torn survivor of a farm family massacre, will be buried today beside her father Fred Milton Kinsey, three brothers, and a sister. Kinsey, a former mental patient, killed his four children and wounded Vera Louise before shooting himself. Funeral services set for 4 am at Calvary Baptist Church, burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Ilnsay Calvary Baptist] Church Ross Payne Cotton Flat Baptist Church Fairview Cemetery

Mail carrier retires after long service on expanded route

Allen recounts delivering mail along a 59 mile route in Floyd County, moving from a 1917 35 mile path to 59 miles with 25 paved. He began with a 1916 Model T, used mule teams, endured runaways, later switched to cars, kept a Model A for bad weather, and will retire after serving 170 families with plans to travel and fish.

Allen Floyd County Sandhill, Barge and Harmony Ford Tulsa Carlsbad Calif

Reward Offered For Ship's Silver Return

A $1,000 reward was offered for the return of the silver service from the heavy cruiser USS Houston. The service was moved with the crew to Floyd County from McLennan, and there is belief it was ashore at Manila in 1942 before the Houston sank on March 1. Officials including Lloyd County and Adm Chester W. Nimitz are involved in locating the silver.

Houston Tex Allen Alpine Floyd County McLennan Lloyd County Gregory Texas Adm Chester W. Nimitz Berkeley Calif S. M., Kinson Manila

Storms Rip Wide Regions With Rain And Heat Across States

A series of storms drenched Pennsylvania and New York, flooding streets in Philadelphia and Reading while eight cows were killed by lightning near Franklin New York. Minnesota and North Dakota reported revived heat as Chicago saw 28 students collapse at a rainy open air event. Winds caused damage in Ohio towns and dozens were hurt statewide.

Franklin N.Y Pennsylvania Philadelphia Reading Upper Ohio Valley New York New York City New England Minnesota North Dakota Lane Tech High School Chicago Illinois Department of the American Legion Ohio Indiana Sidney Troy Ansonia Union City Filling Gulf Coast Texas

Births and family notices from local hospital records

A fragmented list of birth announcements records newborns with weights and times, parents and addresses, and fathers' occupations. Entries cite hospitals including Saint Mary’s and Reese Air Force Base, with fathers employed at various local firms. several items reference weights ranging from about 5 to 10 pounds and times in the morning or afternoon.

Santos Gare Ave Laut Clinic Fred Stone Plumbing Co Mariano Garcia Akon Weal ‘Bean Hospital Taiher Clis County Dire Mra Henry Jurday St. Mary's Hospital Hobie Yates P. Tinpouam Reese Air Force Base Clay Putman Hee Af Sucopathic Nouba

36th Division Parades Before Record Crowd at Fort Hood

A record crowd witnessed the 36th Division parade at Fort Hood on Saturday amid Berlin crisis rumors of extended active duty. Gov Price Daniel Maj Gen Carl Phinney Lt Gen Earle Wheeler Lt Gen Sam Willards and Lt Gen Miller Ainsworth attended. The Governor's Trophy went to Headquarters and Headquarte rs for the Auth Medical Battalion with an evaluation board score of 9605, accepted by Lt Joe Willingham of Austin. Division Advisor's Trophy went to Co E 2D Battle Group 43D Infantry of Marlin named as division honor company.

North FT. Hood 36Th Berlin Price Daniel Carl Phinney Earle Wheeler Joint Chiefs of Staff Department of Defense James Taylor Sam Williards 4Th Army Miller Ains Iworth Auth Medical Battalion Theaward Joe Willingham Austin Co. E 2D Battle Group 43D Infantry Marlin

Demo Chairman Attacks GOP on Domestic Spending Drive

Washington AP reports Democratic National Chairman John F. Bailey accuses Republicans of using fiscal cuts to offset defense costs and stall economic growth. He defends continued domestic investment during a time of crisis while noting GOP pledges to back President Kennedy on Berlin.

Washington John Bailey GOP Kennedy Berlin

Mail carrier Allen honored for long service

A long serving mail carrier, Allen, is recognized for a 44 year career. He has a daughter Mrs Leighton Darrell of Lubbock and a son Irvin in Odessa, with six grandchildren. He served under several postmasters including Henry, J D Starks, Mrs Lon V Y Smith, A D Fultz, Starks Green, and current postmaster Edward H Webster.

Leighton Darrell 29Th St Lubbock Irvin Odessa Allen Henry J. D. Starks Lon V Y. Smith A. D. Fultz Starks Green Edward H. Webster

Ike’s Records Hidden Dispute Claims House Panel

A House committee cites political motives in a dispute over a report on government records suppression. The panel contends the records are being withheld for partisan reasons, challenging the transparency of archival handling and oversight.

Ike House Committee

Newsman Is Named Johnson Aide in Fort Worth

Vice President Lyndon Johnson appointed Charles K. Boatner city editor of the Evening Star-Telegram as administrative assistant. The appointment takes effect Tuesday after Boatner, 25-year Star-Telegram veteran and 13-year city editor, receives leave. Jack Douglas will succeed Boatner as city editor.

Fort Worth Lyndon Johnson Charles K. Boatner Evening Star-Telegram Star-Telegram Boatner Jack Douglas Johnson Senate Douglas Big Spring

Border Incidents Plotting Charged In Subcommittee

Michigan Republican Clare E Hofman voiced strong objections to the majority report on government records during the 1960 election. The subcommittee charged that secrecy and political propaganda masked Democratic aiding aims and questioned U S propaganda polls tied to Kennedy Nixon race.

Clare E. Hofman Michigan Washington APA Housey House Dwight D.ing Eisenhower Nanene Majority Illlinois William L Dawson Democratic National Party Hoffman Congress USIA U.S. Information Agency John F. Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Nixon U.S Kennedy Senate Foreign Aid Committee Bulgaria Greteara North Atlant Supervis Penrs

UAR Succeeds In Operating Reactor

Cairo Egypt AP reports Sarah Hedayet director of United Arab Republic Atomic Energy Commission announced Saturday that the UAR has successfully operated a 2000 kilowatt atomic reactor built with Soviet cooperation for peaceful purposes.

Cairo Egypt Sarah|Hedayet United Arab Republic Atomic Energy Conminton

Sleeping Frenchmen Slain By Algerians

In Algiers AP reports twelve French soldiers were killed while they slept at a post near Orleansville early Saturday. Algerian nationalists infiltrated the outpost aided by three members of the local garrison, after a Moslem sentry was shot.

Algiers Algeria Orleansville

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