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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1961

Page

4

Future Europe Military Buildup Not Ruled Out

In a fragmented report from Pare One the piece notes ongoing speculation about a European military buildup. It cites NATO, White House officials, and advisers like Walter Heller discussing potential mobilization and the urgency of allied plans amid tension with Soviet forces and Khrushchev’s era.

Future Europe NATO Bertin West Fen Seife Chait Aryema Walter Heller Russia Heller Panee White House Pierre Salinger Sec Ber Gem Khrushchev McNamara

Louisiana Chief Faces Haying and Draft Debate

A scrambled report notes Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis faced scorn from a lawmaker over a hay delivery for his horse Sunshine and hints at potential draft or reserve force expansions. The piece also mentions NATO talks and Kennedy’s improving health with medical updates from Dr. Travell and Dr. Wade as Adlai Stevenson travels on a South American tour.

Boys Flee From Blaze In Cellar

Two boys fled a cellar fire during a storm as they attempted to light a candle. They told parents matches or a candle were left in the storm cellar under a shed when a lighted flame started the blaze.

Tax Bill Faces Capone's Brother in Chicago Case

A federal judge in Chicago weighs a tax bill involving Ralph Capone, brother of the infamous Al Capone. The court hears claims regarding truthfulness and the financial terms, with Judge Joven Perry presiding. The proceedings touch on appearances and possible implications for Wisconsin fishing camp interests linked to Perry's column.

Chicago UPI Jorge Friday Ralph Bot‘tes Capone Capone Joven Sam Perry Espanol Wisconsin Perrys Col

Dr Sheppard Doubts Ailment Is Cancer

Dr Sheppard questioned the diagnosis claiming doubt over cancer. The report notes wiles and mentions administration of penicillin or treatment in prison. The remarks indicate uncertainty about the ailment and cancer status as he spoke to newsmen.

Sheppard Sam Shepard Penibe Porras

Lovebirds valued at 180 taken from shop

Nine lovebirds valued at 180 dollars were stolen in a break in at the shop. A rewired old adding machine worth about 15 dollars was also taken. One lovebird was found nearby, and investigators say the theft occurred during the break in.

Pune Bill Rutherford

Burst Blood Vessel Kills Little Leaguer at West End Park

Autopsy finds no brain vessel caused by ball during league pregame warmup at West End Park. Investigators note no signs linking the ball to the fatal burst vessel while case remains under review.

Little Leaguer West End

U S Denies MIGs Down Air Force Jets Tokyo

Unclear dispatch reports conflicting claims as U S Air Force denies reports that MIGs downed American jets. Some lines reference Tokyo and Havana datelines with distorted names and fragmented phrases about Cuban relations and defense. The source text is garbled with multiple locations and incomplete details.

U.S

Goldwater Sees GOP Victory In 1962 Elections

Sen. Barry Goldwater told a National Young Republican convention in Minneapolis that voters are sick of inept leadership and expect a Republican landslide in the 1962 elections. He urged focus on congressional races, warning against predicting the 1964 presidential winner and praising new Republican recruits.

Minneapolis Minn UPI Barry Goldwater Republica Party Arizona Republican Young Republican Federation Onim Goldwater Obort

Woman Is Slain Suspect Is Held

Mrs. Juan Lous was killed in her home late Friday and pronounced dead on arrival at West Texas Hospital after three shots were fired. Detectives questioned a suspect at police headquarters as Justice of the Peace George McCleskey led the inquiry.

Juan Lous Tet Place West Texas Hospital Sanders Funer Justice of the Peace McCleskey

Levelland Rites Set For George Marcom

Funeral services for George K. Marcom 77 longtime Levelland resident who died at his home Thursday will be at 2 p.m. today at Wesley Methodist Church with Rev Wayland Dowden pastor. Burial will be in the Levelland Cemetery direction of George Price Funeral Home.

Levelland George K. Marcom Wesley Methodist Church Wayland Dowden Pees George Price Fueral

Cuban Leader Denounced as Talks End with Castro

The Tractors Committee ended negotiations with Fidel Castro after offering to trade small farm tractors for Cuban machinery. The plan, valued around $2 million, would supply Cuba with agricultural tractors in exchange for parts and support. The committee, formed 1 May, sought to boost Cuba's food production amid political tensions.

Page Doe Castro Vca Briatore Cuba Biz Rechhange Wuld Pricc Spain Puerto Rico Guatemala

Cuban leader clarifies prisoner exchange numbers in latest remarks

The Cuban leader explained that the number of prisoners to be exchanged stands at AL LIT rather than 1,215 as reported. He commented on the invasion force debate and noted no forcible actions. a conference discussed program activations and broader defense roles. Also mentioned is a theft charge case and a regional highway meeting in New Mexico with Roy Forkner and J M Crook attending.

Kennedy Janet Travel Preston Wade New York White House Travell Desy Ff Suddath Lute Baikies Roy Forkner J. M. Crook Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Association Raton N.M Joe Kastler New Mexico Highway Commission

Tyler Bank Employee Given Federal Term

A Tyler bank employee Lynn Ray, 48, was sentenced to four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts involving a shortage in accounts at Tyler Bank & Trust Co. The judge ordered one sentence to run consecutively and suspended the other for probation.

TYLER

Odessa Resident Dies In City

Odessa resident Charlie Barbee of 198 Quirt Ave died on arrival at Latchbock Ostenpathir Hospital at 5 PM. Cause given as heart attack. Survived by son James Arrews, three daughters Mrs. Lady Lax Barber Odessa Mrs. Ams Kinsey El Paso and Mrs Hetty Childers California, two brothers John W. Barbee and Jack Barbee Odessa, three sisters Mrs HLT Arnold Odessa Mrs CL Millican Bevelland and Mrs Halton Janpe’d 16 KWsth Sty and five grandchildren.

Yom sCharlie Barbee Re 1 Udises Latchbock Ostenpathir Hospital Fridas Rix Henin Sir Barber James Arrews Lax Barber Odessa Ams Kinsey el Paso Hetty Childers California Tun Brofiers John W. Barbee Quirt Ave Jack Barbee Arnold CL. Millican Bevelland Mra. Halton Janpe Erandohildren

Mrs Tennison Rites Today In Andrews

Funeral services for Mex. Mary Clea Tennison 62 will be at 3 pm in the Second Baptist Church Andrews with Rev. C. E. Wainscott officiating. She died Friday in a Big Spring hospital after a year’s illness. She lived in Andrews four years with daughter Mrs. J H Kinard. Survivors include son Floyd G stationed at Reese Air Force Base, father John Floyd Garrett Crane, sister Mrs. C J A Allen Crane, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial follows in Andrews Cemetery under Singleton Funeral Home direction.

H Reese Ai Force Lub Jock John Floyd Garret Crane C. JA. Allen Idren Andrews Cemetery Singleton Funeral Home

Leslie Gill Funeral Services Set Today

Snyder special funeral services for Leslie Thomas Gill will be held at 2 35 today with burial at Cogdell Memorial Hospital grounds after a heart attack. Survivors include his wife two daughters Mrs Preston Gail and two brothers W A Cross Plains and H H Cass pastor Reverend W Li Cass leads the service in Dawvenn Os area.

Testimony Ends in Union Suit Trial Over Phillips Plant

Testimony concluded in a six week trial seeking about 1 million dollars against Local 251 of the Hallin Engineers unit. Plaintiffs claim they lost jobs at Phillips Petroleum Co during a strike in May 1968 for union orders. Harold Griffith cited as central figure. several officials were absent during the proceedings.

Stinnett Haein Tole Phillips Petroleum Co Barker Harold Griffith Lowa Xi McWilliams H. N. Roberts Max Boyer Griffith

Mrs Gryder Rites Sunday At Wilson

Gryder 72 of Wilson dies Friday in Methodist Hospital. Rites set for Sunday at Wilson Baptist Church with burial at Taboka Cemetery bajo Stan ley Funeral Home. Survivors include husband two daughters two sons nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren five brothers and two sisters.

Mrs. Gryder Wilson

Mrs Turner Rites Sunday at Camp Springs Cemetery

Mrs Turner widow of Purnee Turner dies in San Antonio and leaves three daughters Mabel Turner W E Lepour and Cecil Gatyran and son Arthur Purnee with seven grandchildren and one great grandchild Burial is at Camp Springs Cemetery under Bell Funeral Home direction Service at First Methodist Church Nazarene Chapel with Rev Harry Vanderpool assisting

Special zoning meeting approves 50th Street shopping center

At a dense council session residents and officials debated a large shopping center at 50th and Avenue Q. The plan included a limited residential plat and new traffic designs, with developers seeking allowances while Burr pressed for safer street widths and better pedestrian sidewalks. Urbanovsky discussed a Knoxville Avenue redesign and the commission weighed street paving standards to curb speeding and improve safety.

Ars Knoxville Burr Commission Age Mort Linden L. G. Pierce Jr George Wilson Bass J. €. Clark Rogstad Zachary

Juarez Youth Dies in Lubbock Hospital

Joe Ray Juarez aged 12 died at 9 p.m. Friday at Metho ist Hospital after surgery for malignancy. He resided in Lubbock about a year with parents Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Juarez and siblings Francisco Jr. Rosa Estee Rivas and more. Funeral services were pending at Franklin attley Funeral. Survivors include parents, a brother, three sisters, and maternal grandmother Mrs. G. R. Garcia of Shallowater.

Joe Ray Juarez Ath St Methoist Hospital Francisco Juarez Franklin Attley Arenas Juarez Lubbock Francisco Jr Rosa Hock Ons

Rites Today for Mrs Edwards Pioneer of Dickens County

Pioneer resident Mrs Mattie Edwards who died Thursday night at Nichole Hest Home will have services today at 1 0 PM at the Dickens Baptist Church with Rev Harris officiating Burial will follow in Dickens Cemetery under Campbell Funeral Home direction Mrs Edwards born June 16 1890 in Jack County Texas moved to Dickens County in 1900 and lived in Croatan community Survivors include five sons Monty Clay and Horne Dickens and two daughters Mrs Donnie Kitchens and Mrs Annie Hands 24 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren Pallbearers named Alton White Charlie Gage Billy Hall Lon Shary Sam Koonsman Ben Seat

Spur Mattie Edwards Dickens County Nichole Hest Dickens Harris Dickens Cemetery Campbell Funeral Han Edwards Jack Crusty Tex Sans Sour Toe Escalon Monty Clay Ol Dickens Horne Galt Calit Donnie Kitchens Saint Vrain Annie Hands Dumont Commony Alton White Charlie Gage Billy Hall Lon Shary Sam Koonsman Ben Seat

Collision near Shallowater injures several people

A two-car crash at an intersection two miles north of Shallowater Friday evening sent several injured to Motherlist Hempel for emergency treatment. Responders included Funeral Home ambulances. drivers were Wilfie Duenes and a 11 year old Shattowater resident Jimmie Ellis. others named were Jerry Ellis and John Brito with affiliations in Anton and Abernathy.

Thess Shallowater Hempel Whix Funeral Home Ambulanes Jerry Ellis Shatto- Iwater Negi Wilfie Duenes Anton John Brito Abernathy Duenes Jimmie Ellis

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