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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1963

Page

10

Boomtown U S A grows around Spaceport Cape Canaveral

Spaceport U S A. Brevard County and Cape Canaveral attract thousands as space exploration expands. Housing costs rise and services strain as Cocoa Melbourne and Titusville scramble to keep up while new residents chase jobs with Atlas missiles and other space ventures.

Alvin B. Webb JR Cape Canaveral UPI Spaceport U.S.A Brevard County Brevard Free World Earth

Understanding the awkward age and blue babies in medicine

The text explains puberty as a growth pattern causing awkwardness in early teens and urges patience. It then outlines blue baby congenital heart defects, their causes, historical survival limits, and surgical cures by Blalock Tausig and Potts teams, with ideal operation ages for children.

Plot Foiled By Arrests In Korea

South Korea says 19 people mostly army and air force officers were arrested on charges of plotting to overthrow the regime. Lt. Gen Park Im-hing and Marine Lt. Gen Kim Dong-ha were among those detained. Retired Maj. Gen Kim Jai-choon announced the thwarted plot and alleged plans to assassinate Gen. Chung Hee Park and other officials.

Seoul South Korea Park Im-hing Kim Dongha Kim Jai-choon Central Intelligence Agency Chung Hee Park

Bracero Program To Start Again In April

A spokesman for Mexico’s Foreign Relations Ministry says hiring Mexican migratory laborers for U S farms will start in April and run into June then resume in July for the second half of 1963. Officials estimate total Mexican workers for 1963 will be fewer than in previous years.

Mexico City U.S Ministry of Foreign Relations

Soviets Hit Own Plane While Firing At U 2 Report Says

The New York Times News Service cites a Moscow dated report claiming a Soviet interceptor accidentally hit a second Soviet craft while pursuing Francis Gary Powers U 2. The incident allegedly occurred as missiles fired at the U 2 but misfired in radar confusion. Powers returned to the United States in 1962 in a swap for Colonel Rudolph Abel.

NEW York New York Times News Service Francis Gary Powers Times Powers Moscow United States Rudolph Abel The Central Intelligence Agency

Re-Enactment Scene At Police Killing In Hollywood

Police and suspects re staged the shooting of a plainclothes officer in an onion patch near Hollywood. Three homicide detectives used a Bakersfield field to recreate the slayings with actors including Jimmy Lee Smith and Gregory Powell, as cameras captured the event for potential jury submission.

Hollywood Calif Los Angeles Bakersfield Jimmy Lee Smith Smith Glen Bates Ian James Campbell Danny Galindo Karl Hettinger Campbell Pierce R. Brooks Gregory Ulas Powell Brooks

Four Supernovae Detected In One Week By US-Italian Observatories

Four new supernovae were found in a single week by Mt Wilson and Palo Alto observatories with cooperation from 10 other facilities. Dr. Fritz Zwicky notes the rise reflects darker skies during a quiet solar cycle, not an increased rate of explosions. The new discoveries include three found by Zwicky and one by Dr. L Rosino at Asiago Observatory in Italy.

Pasadena Calif Mt. Wilson Palomar United States Fritz Zwicky California Institute of Technology Zwicky L. Rosino Asiago Observatory Italy

Prehistoric Reptile Fossil Found in Lebanon Quarry

In southern Lebanon a fossilized backbone and 2 inch long teeth from a prehistoric reptile were unearthed at a phosphate quarry. An expert says the reptile, dating to about 65 million years ago, was around 320 feet long.

Beirut, Lebanon Lebanon

Various college scores and exhibition baseball results

A roundup of college basketball scores across conferences with teams like Northern Michigan, Cal Western, Stetson, Howard Payne, Peru, and C Ohio State beating their opponents. NCAA tournament regional results feature NYU over Pittsburgh and Connecticut over St Joseph’s in OT, plus other regional games. Exhibition baseball results include St Louis beating Cincinnati and multiple MLB matchups with Dodgers, Mets, Cubs, and more.

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Dodgers star Bill Skowron faces adultery charges

Hillsdale police say Bill Skowron and private detective Matthew Donahue entered Virginia Skowron's home to confront her about an alleged affair with Robert Jenco. Virginia Skowron and Donahue filed charges of simple assault and battery. Jenco posted 500 bail.

Hillsdale N.J Bill Moose) Skowron Los Angeles Dodgers Skowron Matthew Donohue Rutherford Dodgers Veto Beach Fla Donahue New Jersey New York Yankees Stan Williams Skowrons

Bowling Green downs Notre Dame in NCAA first round

Bowling Green defeated Notre Dame 77 72 as Howard Komives scored 34 points leading his team in the NCAA tournament first round. Komives tallied 21 in the second half including 10 straight to spark a rally after Notre Dame tied the game on Walt Sahm’s basket.

Evanston, Ill UPI Howard Komives Bowling Green Notre Dame Komives Falcons Irish Walt Sahm Pat Haley

West Virginia Edges Connecticut 77 71 In NCAA Opener

West Virginia guard Ricky Ray hit crucial free throws to push the Southern Conference champion past Connecticut 77 71 at the Palestra before 9 236. NYU beat Pittsburgh 93 82 in the opener to advance to face Duke in Friday semis at College Park Md.

Philadelphia UPI Ricky Ray West Virginia Connecticut Palestra New York University Barry Kramer Harold Hairston Pittsburgh Duke College Park

Pirates Secure Semifinal Berth with 42 6 Victory

John Conine led the Pirates with 13 points as they defeated the Globetrotters 42 to 6 to reach the ABC pee-wee basketball semifinals. In the consolation bracket, Mack Boyd scored 18 for the Bobcats and David Erwin had 8 for the Jaguars in a 21 18 game.

John Conine Pirates Globetrotters Bobcats Jaguars Mack Boyd David Erwin

Woman Confesses To Slaying Husband In Dallas

Mrs Johnnie Sue Stark, 37, told police she shot and killed her husband Billy Joe Stark 39 after an argument. Her bullet punctured body was found face down on the bathroom floor. She claimed he abused her and threatened her with a revolver, shoving the gun into her mouth.

Dallas UPI Johnnie Sue Stark Billy Joe Stark

Tulane Official Jones Dies After Fire Fatalities

Joseph Merrick Jones Sr., longtime president of Tulane University board, died of a heart attack after a fire that killed his wife and destroyed their $300000 home in New Orleans.

Tulane New Orleans UPI Joseph Merrick Jones Sr Tulane University Board of Administrators

Air Pressure Makes Heavy Lifting Harder At High Altitude

A study notes that carrying 30 pounds at 19 000 feet is as hard as bearing 210 pounds at sea level due to rarified air. The comparison highlights the impact of altitude on physical effort for climbers and workers at high elevations.

Grain futures mixed on Chicago Board of Trade

General short covering and some long position reinstatement firmed most grain futures. New crop wheat and rye fell on liquidation amid improved moisture in the winter belt. Rye weakness tied to West Germany likely buying Canada instead of the United States. Export prospects seen later in the week. Wheat closed up 2 to 4 cents, March at 2.08 3/4. corn up 1/4 to 1 cent, March 1.16. oats up 1/2 to 1/4, March 0.741 4. rye down 4 1/2 to 5 1/4, March 1.31 4. soybeans down 1/2 to 1 1/4, March 2.64 7/8.

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Grain and dairy market notes from Fort Worth Chicago and New York

AP reports mixed grain futures including hard red wheat around 2.60 to 2.72 percent changes and corn near 1.44 to 1.46 percent. Butter prices steady, eggs show varied gains and discounts, wool futures firm, potatoes see uneven demand with russets slow, round reds steady in Idaho and Minnesota markets, with carrot track sales and regional price ranges.

Fort Worth Grain Fort Worth Chicago USDA Une Chicago Potatoes Roe Idaho Minnesota North Dakota Red River Valley Florida Round Reds

Fontinato Won't Undergo Surgery After Neck Injury

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lou Fontinato suffered a fracture with dislocation in the cervical spine after a collision. Doctors say surgery isn’t needed, his arms remain partially paralyzed but improving, and he is likely finished for the season or longer.

Montreal Lou Fontinato Montreal Canadiens Douglas C. Kinnear Montreal General Hospital Fontinato

UK Becomes First Four-Time NCAA Basketball Champion

Lexington Kentucky United Press International notes the University of Kentucky is the only school to win four NCAA basketball championships with titles in 1948, 1949, 1951 and 1958.

Lexington, Ky UPI University of Kentucky

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