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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1962
Page
3
U S scientists warn that atmospheric nuclear tests threaten fallout exposure across North America and Europe. Dr Kulp explains radiation doses from a single high altitude test could dwarf yearly natural exposure, with Arctic and equatorial tests dispersing fallout differently.
Whittenburg urged higher oil and sugar beet output to supply the nation, proposing sugar plantings where grains already surplus. He blamed federal policy for imports and called federal judges unfit, urging selection by popular vote. He praised Democrats, defended Cox and Connally, and critiqued a new state sales tax as avoidable.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Whit tenburg will be honored with a Thursday reception in Amarillo hosted by friends. About 500 persons are expected as he starts a weekend near the Young Republicans convention. He plans to attend a Republican rally in Lubbock Saturday if possible.
Texas Tech hosts a two day conference on scientific research with 60 students from junior and senior colleges. Activities run from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with panel discussions conferences and research project explanations in chemistry physics biology and geology. The event closes with a Sigma Xi lecture by Dr Ali Bulent Cambel and remarks by Dean W B Gates.
Three local bands Evans Junior High under Gene Lacy Atkins Junior High under Orland Butler and Monterey High School present a joint concert at 7 30 p m today in the Monterey High School auditorium Tickets not needed public invited Evans band plays A Santa Cecilia March Two Moods and Overture in Classical Style Atkins band performs Gallant Marines Praeludium and Trish Folksong Suite Monterey High School band opens with British Eighth March Fred Stockdale leads Fin Heldenteben Kalinnikov Symphony finale and Victory at Sea no charge
Havana reports a new law ordering withdrawal of all coins above 5 cents within 15 days. The 1 and 5 cent coins stay, while silver 10 20 25 50 and peso one dollar coins are pulled. New 20 and 40 cent coins replace them with 25 percent nickel and 75 percent copper.
Buenos Aires reports Argentina has expanded its decree aimed at promoting industry, extending incentives and investment support to boost manufacturing growth across sectors. The move signals a broader government push to attract capital, create jobs, and accelerate local production.
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