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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1962

Page

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2 Million Mexicans Hail JFK In Mexico City

Stewart Hensley reports that President Kennedy rode into Mexico City under confetti to an audience of about two million. He and Mexican President Diaz Ordaz began talks on Cuba and regional issues while Mrs Kennedy drew cheers. The day featured a mass welcome and a focus on inter American cooperation and peaceable economic ties.

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Motorists Stranded as Flood Deluge Hits Wichita Falls Area

Flooding across the Wichita Falls area leaves motorists stranded and streets submerged. Reports indicate heavy rain along the River Valley and surrounding roads, with officials warning to avoid flooded intersections and seek higher ground.

New York Stocks Rally Then Slip As Market Wavers

A two day stock advance boosted prices before declines returned near the close. The Dow Jones industrial average rose to 561.28, the S P 500 advanced to 51.7, and the broader tape showed 760 up vs 193 down amid cautious sentiment and wary analysts.

New York Associated Press Standard & Poor

Israel poised to expel Soblen Sunday sources say

U S Ambassador Barbour reports Israeli government ready to expel Soviet spy Robert Soblen on Sunday. Sources note Israel will not extradite him to any nation and a legal battle over return to America may be avoided by removal. Soblen fled New York after posting a 100000 bond and reaching Israel.

EL Aviv United States Wilbur Barbour Robert Soblen Sunda Israel Per Soblen United State U.S New York Golda Moir Barbour America Soblen

Convicts Cling To Water Tower Amid Prison Rebellion

At Western State Penitentiary a revolt enters its fifth day as convicts and leader Robert P. push a protest from a water tower. The other two prisoners endure the fourth day with near 90 degree heat and dwindling water while Warden James Maroney vows the men can stay up there as long as they choose.

Peppsburgh Lerminedly Robert P Western State Penitentiary James Maroney

Large Turnout Expected for Udall Dam Dedication

Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall and seven congressmen arrived for the dedication of the 96 million Canadian River dam project 38 miles northeast of Amarillo. The event drew an estimated 12 000 people after a Friday night dinner at Amarillo Country Club with a large official delegation from Panhandle and South Plains areas.

Jerry Hall R Journal Statf Etary Stewart Udall Congress Amarillo Udall Amarillo Country Club Amarillo Afb Handle South Plains Mahon Rogerson Group Liam Sclons George Mathen Lubbock Walter Roger Pampa Wayne Aspinall Colorado House Interior Insular Affairs Committee PL Saylor Pennsylvania Republican Committee Mike Kirwan Ohio Department of Interior Appropriations Texas Ralph Yarborough Clark Fisher San Angelo

Bank Robbery in Dallas by Two Young Men

Two young men, described as in their twenties, robbed a Dallas bank during a shower. They demanded money, with one bareheaded and the other wearing a hat and sunglasses, then fled as tellers hesitated and bank officials watched. Police and FBI questioned staff about the escape.

Dulles Poher A Greenville Avenues Dallas Ulyse Ronigh Alvalor Sayin Wek Hat Wesypan Kathleen Lutz Mel. Joy Stivers Feller Separte Federal Bureau of Investigation

Editorials and Columns Prominent in News Index

A mixed index highlights editorials and columns on page 4, feature sections on ports and market reports across pages 1 through 5, and a radio TV programs listing on page 8. The calendar aims to guide readers to opinion pieces and market coverage.

USDA Chief in probe as two GOP figures clash in Senate hearing

Senate investigators hear US Agriculture Secretary face questions on Billie Saltes and a financier later found bankrupt. Freeman argues the government could have refused earlier to do business with the promoter, while the hearing pauses until next Thursday for further questioning.

Vtunk Avatanote Journal Ashington Ile L. Freeman Agriculture Department Billie Saltes Freeman Senate

Fiery rocket ship conducts heat test at Edwards Air Force Base

A rocket ship underwent a high temperature heat test at Edwards Air Force Base California while a 57 000 pound thrust engine powered the craft It reached 1000 degrees on the outer surface with air friction turning parts red The test followed a prior flight using different engines and confirmed condition of the fuselage and thermal coating.

Edwards Air Force Cali Fokn Me Ted Sue

Dam Groundbreaking at Canadian River Dam Near Sanford

The Avalanche Journal reports on a ground breaking ceremony for the Canadian River Dam near Sanford in the Panhandle. Reporters Jerry Hall Kenneth May and photographer Robert S Klinger are on site to provide full coverage and detailed historical context for readers.

Avalanche - Journal Canadian River Dam Sanford Panhandle Jerry Hall Kenneth May Robert S. Klinger

Weather Map Page 5A Lubbock Vicinity Forecast

Partly cloudy today and tonight with a chance of scattered showers. A high in the 90s is expected today with light to moderate southeasterly winds. Humidity around 80 percent, temperatures near 90 to 92, and a comfortable to warm weekend ahead.

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Bipartisan Senate plan backs Medicare financing and scope

A cross party proposal to fund health care for the aged through higher Social Security taxes advances in the Senate with five Republicans joining 18 Democrats as sponsors. Key features include hospital and home health coverage, optional private insurance payment, and coverage expansion to 244 million not yet covered by Social Security. House chances remain unclear.

Washington Senate Clinton P. Anderson DNM Kennedy Jacob K. Javits Social Security Administration House

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