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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1962

Page

4

West Berlin clashes widen as wall tensions spike

West Berlin reports show anti communists burning a high fence in the French sector while a river crossing incident leaves a boat seized in the East zone. Smaller confrontations occur as border guards exchange fire and US forces move 415 soldiers and jeeps along the line amid calls for a four power meeting to curb incidents.

East Zone West Berners Reinickendorf United States Army East Germany Berlin West Germany Neues Deutschland US. Sec Dean Rusk

Yarborough Calls Counts Labeled Routine in Estes Inquiry

Houston Senator Ralph Yarborough dismissed 37 calls from Billie Sol Estes to his Washington office as routine and described two main topics: Estes’ request to aid Church of Christ missionaries in Tanganyika and matters related to the 1981 presidential inauguration and Democratic fundraising dinners.

Houston Ralph Yarborough Tex Washington Billie Sol Estes Yarborough Pecos Wilk Wilson Sen. Yarborough Mites Estes Church of Christ Tanganyika Atty William Poole Texas FRD Scents

Three Injured In West Texas Traffic Incidents

Three people suffered injuries in separate traffic mishaps in West Texas Sunday. A seven year old boy, James Raymond Lester, was struck by a car driven by Burtis Wayne Moines N Mulberry, suffering a head injury but in satisfactory condition. Leroy Korfald, 16, riding a motorcycle, sustained fractures to the left leg and right wrist when hit from behind by a car driven by Kenneth G. Field. he remained in good condition at West Texas Hospital. Tommie Jean Anderson, 18, received emergency treatment after a collision with a car driven by Samuel Amos Decker in the 300 block of North Broube Street.

West Texas James Raymond Lester Raymond Lester Burtis Wayne Moines N. Mulberry Uni Franes Leroy Korlfard Ave. Ul Aseland Sand Statio Pm West Texas Hospital Kenneth G. Field Tommie Jean Anderson Were Texas Hospital Samuel Amos Decker Ty Ander

Retrial Motion Will Be Heard In Death Case

Judge Walter Friberg will hear a retrial motion Monday in the death case of Julian Price Webster 35 for the slaying of Bird Robertson of Vernon last November 30 Webster's attorney Stailes Carter alleges irregularities including 136 telephone calls from the jury while locked in a hotel hearing aims to prove the telephone calls had no connection to the deliberations Webster also faces a separate killing charge involving Mrs Helen Best 29 who he said he killed then returned to confront Best's former husband William E Best and Robertson in the ensuing confrontation

Wichita Falls UPI Walter Friberg Wil Julian Price Webster Bird Robertson Vernon Webster Stailes Carter Sith District Court Dist Atty Stanley Kirk Eas Helen Best Wiliam E. Best Best Robertson

Fragmented OCR Summary Prompt

The readable text is garbled and unreadable. No clear events or names are present to extract. No coherent report can be formed from the fragment.

Believers Cross Hot Coals in Faith Test No Injuries Reported

About 30 followers of St John the Baptist walked over hot coals in a religious ritual on a Saturday night. Graciela Wilches and Cristing Pardo, both 15, crossed without injuries after receiving a secret instruction, while Juan de Dios Chaves, a Chilean resident, said he had eight years of practice. Doctors testified none of the participants burned.

Feesal Ameel Andreader Cnet Tin Apis Graciela Susans Wilches Ali Derar Cristing Pardo Juan de Dios Chaves Argentina

Laos protests U S troops in Thailand

VIENTIANE Laos official Phoumi Vonevichit a Pathet Lao information minister said the new cabinet protests the presence of U S troops on Thai soil as a threat to Laos peace and neutrality. The statement followed the cabinet’s first meeting as Souvanna Phouma left for France for his daughter’s wedding. Souphanouvong may act as premier in his absence while Phoumi Nosavan is due to depart for Europe.

Vientiane Laos CUPI Phoumi Vonevichit U.S Thailand Pathet Lao France Souvanna Phouma

Soviet Longevity in Georgia Reaches 128 Centenarians

The Soviet Republic of Georgia reports 128 residents aged 100 years or more, highlighting a notable longevity count within the region.

Moscow Soviet Republic of Georgia

Temple Voters Separate School System From City Government

Voters approved separation by a 1,103 to 988 margin on Saturday, shifting control of the school system from the city government. The decision places Temple alongside other cities like Aryan and Marshall that have not yet separated their schools.

Tralpled F UBS Penyple Aryan Marshall

Paper Claims Orders Issued For Farm Bill

Tyler paper reports that the Texas Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service ordered preparations ahead of a Farm Bill vote. ELBB Shivers claims staff were hired and paid, though he cannot confirm nationwide scope. State ASCS director David details survey involvement and funding.

Tyler Tyler Courier - Tames Telegraph Texas Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Department of Agriculture Kenney Elbb Shivers Smith County ASCS Ed Viner Odher Wo Totus Dravid

Lubbock County Court Sets Tax Panel and Meetings Today

Lubbock County Commissioners' Court convenes as a board of tax equalization today with an oath and a recess to a later date while considering sealed bids. Insurance agents and fieldmen in the area attend a Topun meeting at Caprock Hotel to discuss rating revisions for fireproof buildings. A child is seriously burned after clothes catch fire during a matches game, with 40 percent body burns reported in Galveston.

Lubbock County Commissioners’ Court Board of Tax Equalization Io Aim iCommissioners Esc Child Welfare Board Lubbock Topun Caprock Hotel Laibboek Assn. of Tasuraney Acomis Patricia Ely Syearald Glendally Galveston John Sendy Hospital Adv

Weekend of stabbings and shootings leaves four injured

Weekend incidents left four people hurt in stabbing and gunfire. Police say a .22 rifle discharged during cleaning, wounding one man in the right foot around 10 a.m. Sunday. Names and details of other victims are partially legible in the report.

Acroi Dentals Pavice Subd Peese Aur Bara Diasec Hospital Marine Pfe Kenneth McCandless

Gum-Cheming Thieves and a Night of Clues

A chaotic skirmish narrative describes thieves fleeing after a peculiar gum chemical incident. The report mentions shots, a pistol strike, and a late Sunday pickup, with unclear names and places due to damaged text.

Bids Set On Former Estes Hangar And Related Facilities

Harry Moore the appointed receiver for IBie Sol Estes advertised bids for a hangar once used to house Estes private airplane. Bids will be accepted until June 27. Additional bids cover farm chemicals stored at facilities in Pecos Fabens and Anthony.

Harry Moore Ibie Sol Estes Estes Moore Pecos Fabens Anthony

Teeh Holds Third in Championship Rodeo

chaotic OCR fragment describes rodeo results including Calf roping and team standings with multiple names obscured. Mentions Sam Telistan State, Colma State, Trouston, and Ross College Bully James with calf roping outcomes and Saturday events.

Teeh Linpon Colo Trouston Collec Ares Aec Peacas Ripaonshine Colma Peanas Fpanto Sam Telistan PeNasix Sam Trouston Coepounis Ross College James Sal Texas Ross Von

Soldier freed after capture in Saigon return

In Saigon, Army private George F. Fryett Jr. was released by captors and returned to the city. He underwent a medical examination and was questioned by authorities following his release.

Saigon South Viet Nam Armay Corm Sundsay Spee George F. Fryett Jr

Eating Habits Reveal Child's Weight Milestones in Chicago

A quizzical math note claims a seven year old who eats normally has consumed about TAQ times their body weight over five years of eating. The fragment discusses disproportionate eating effort with no clear study or source.

Chicago

Rodeo Highlights and Injuries At Lamesa Event

The Lamesa rodeo drew crowds as riders clashed for top placings while several competitors suffered notable injuries. One rider was knocked off and later disowned by officials though no serious harm was confirmed. other contestants faced brushes with fate as cattle and bulls intertwined with fast-paced events.

Mget Stind Pris Sturehis Nba Pital Dausits Ce Aku Sasiarad Wilson Alba Sarbiie

Evening Storms Hit Cities and Cause Floods and Injuries

A stretch of severe weather left Brooklyn flooding in a basement incident where a youth died or may have drowned or been electrocuted. another girl was killed by lightning at a cemetery. Widespread rain and wind affected New York area expressways, with motorists stranded as engines flooded. A southwestern area saw a tornado injuring residents and damaging homes. St Louis area faced floods, downed trees, and power lines with injuries from a falling limb. Weather officials recorded heavy rainfall and strong winds in multiple locales.

Brooklyn Achieens Brocktyn Manhattan Chievo St. Louis St. Laws St. Louis Weather Bureau Ponca City Okda

Sky-Diver Survives 7200-Foot Fall After Chute Fail

Houston man John Rodney Card, 26, a Galveston County Sky-Divers Club member and Lamar Tech student, survived a 7200 foot jump near Texas City when both chutes failed. One opened partially and slowed the descent. the other failed entirely. Card sustained a back injury but was not believed seriously hurt after landing in a rice field south of Texas City.

Galveston John Rodney Card Houston Galveston County Sky-Divers Club Lamar Tech Beaumont Bellaire General Hospital Texas City Card Highway Patroladnan Rov DD Scott de. Cbs Anagrnestis Tyee Iris Copeland John Whitworth Leagne City Hit Tye Anagnostis

Secre t session details cited by Seventh Fleet official

An official from Seventh Fleet described a secret session with Saori At a briefing referencing a covert discovery and tensions near Washington. The report mentions gas territory, police response, and appeals to nationalists while noting a prior week’s contentious events and a forthcoming briefing by officials.

Dent Ehengy Abe Pire Ahs

Waterfront Car Race Disaster Amid Storm Chaos

A waterfront car race was disrupted by a severe thunderstorm causing crashes and injuries. Authorities reported several people injured with possible totals up to 49 mph wind gusts and damage from the wreckage. Nearby Kansas City Oklahoma City and Philadelphia saw heavy rain and strong storms with record rainfall in the hour.

Kansas City Oklahoma City Philadelphia

Bexar County seeks federal aid in juvenile killings crackdown

Sheriff Owen Kiday asked the U S attorney general for help Sunday in a crackdown on juvenile killings. The request came amid ongoing investigations and calls for coordinated federal support, with county officials pressing for action and clear guidance on case handling and resources.

Bexar County San Antonio Tap Owen Kiday Rilday Redeert Tana James Eurhiad

Unclear OCR Fragile Text on Design Event and Goods

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a design event with mentions of California locations, beverages, gear, safety items, and a welding or factory context. The readable lines reference a design or fortification theme, tools like staples, paper cups and hoses, and a potential public display or sale.

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