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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1962
Page
4
The report notes Khrushchev's remarks hinting at missiles from the south while the U S contemplates a spy satellite system to detect launches. It remains unclear if he referred to long range strikes or orbital missiles controlled by radio commands.
Khrushchev warned that global rockets can strike any target and that U S radar systems no longer protect the homeland. He cited U-2 flights and Vostok missions, announced a series of unmanned satellites, and urged action at Geneva while condemning U S testing and Cuba policy. He pressed for a German peace treaty and vowed to push East Berlin demilitarization.
At the Geneva disarmament talks the United States says Kennedy proposals for a test ban remain open to negotiation while the Soviet Union rejects an international inspection system. The United States plans atmospheric tests in mid Pacific in April unless an internationally policed ban is agreed. The eight middle men Brazil Burma Ethiopia India Mexico Nigeria Sweden and the United Arab Republic seek wider talks. Menon urges shifting focus to study sessions between Rusk and Gromyko. Green and Rapacki press Western and Communist sides to stay engaged.
Rescue crews extended search efforts at dawn for a missing plane over warm waters as Maj. John G. Davis logged the doomed route for over nine hours. Army released Texans among the names of the missing after notifying next of kin.
A concept labels passenger cars on conveyor belts to move pedestrians across busy urban areas. The idea, named Carveyor, envisions a controlled flow of people using autonomous or automated vehicle platforms to ease sidewalk crowding.
Guatemala’s conservative government under President Miguel Ydigoras ordered an all-out army push to crush a four day revolt. Five radio staff were shot after an uncensored broadcast as clashes intensified. Informants say about 20 killed and over 200 injured, with the army taking control and imposing a curfew.
Mary Jane Jackson, 11, sixth grader at South Elementary School Lamesa, won the Dawson County Spelling Bee after earlier triumph in the county contest. Alternate Larry Page, 11, sixth grader at North Elementary, is son of Weldon Page. Judges included Paul Chappell and Irene Hogue. Prizes of 15, 7.50, and 2.50 were donated by the Muleshoe Journal.
Reports describe a collision of two American built F865 jets of the Japan Air Self-Defense Forces south of Tokyo. One plane crashed and set fire to three dwellings, with no injuries reported. Separately, three business locations were burglarized Thursday night, including Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. and Watson Bakery Supply, with various items stolen or damaged.
M. L. Brewer, Lockney High School vocational agriculture instructor since 1951, named the year’s outstanding citizen at the Lockney Chamber of Commerce banquet attended by over 300. Mrs. Tommy Montandon honored as outstanding woman 1961. Speaker Bob Murphey praised Brewer’s youth work and leadership. a deed for 26 acres was presented to Floyd County Fair Association by Anderson-Clayton & Co.
Winners were named for the first day of the annual Sonata and Concerto Contests for music students of Lubbock and South Plains. Events took place at the Lubbock Public Library and West Texas Museum on the Tech campus with further sessions today. Winners perform in programs at the Lubbock Public Library and with the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra. dates to be announced.
Allen Frank Jones 89 a Lamb County resident since 1927 died Friday at Medical Arts Hospital Littlefield. Funeral service 2 p m today at First Baptist Church with Rev Robert Longshore and Dr Lee Hemphill officiating. Burial Littlefield Memorial Park Hammons Funeral Home in charge. Survived by two sons W R Jones and Dennis Jones Littlefield three sisters Annie O Neal Odessa Davie Whatley Big Spring Lilly Whatley Sterling Okla one brother Jessie Jones Mangum Okla two grandchildren four great grandchildren Pallbearers Lacy Armstrong Conley O Neal Mason Jones Doves Mreet Montgomery and Roy Montgomery
W L Taylor Standard Oil Co of Houston praised Snyder unit during a Friday banquet marking the opening of a new 140000 office building. He spoke of decades of cooperation for a better community and good neighbors.
The Snyder Chamber of Commerce hosted a dinner as Standard Oil officials unveiled a 6,000 square foot production building at 3610 Ave S. Mayor Hamblen said the oil industry would lift Snyder from fears of decline. Standard plans include 400 wells in 23 fields, water flood facilities, LACT units, and a new district office with staff and engineers.
Two brothers Leslie and Roy Eaton of California headed home from visiting their hospitalized mother in Paden Oklahoma. Leslie slept in back while Roy stopped for coffee in Duncan. After a missed wake up, Leslie vanished from the vehicle and reached Lubbock by bus later Friday.
Two condemned killers Leo Daniel Luton of Dallas and Donald Ray Wilson of Johnson County received stay orders as their executions were halted. Luton obtained a 30-day delay from Judge John R. Brown to allow appeal preparations, while Wilson secured a three-day reprieve from Gov. Price Daniel for a lie detector test reportedly to verify blame. Wilson is 22 years old.
NASA withdrew Donald K Slayton as pilot for the next U S orbital flight due to a slightly abnormal heart rhythm detected in 1959 The decision to replace him with M Scott Carpenter was announced at a Washington news conference backup Walter M Schirra Jr will be the backup pilot Further medical tests will determine Slayton's future in the program
A sequence of birth notices from Brownfield and Lubbock area shows multiple families welcoming new children at West Texas Hospital and Lauf Clinic. Names include Meredith Turnbourd, Lewallen, Kelly, Pate, Walker, Sota, Drake, Alonzo, Pool, Franco, Whisenbuit, Sills, Renfro, Tehe, and Te, with weights ranging from 5 pounds 14 ounces to 8 pounds 1 ounce and times in early morning or afternoon Friday and Thursday. Fathers’ occupations span farmer, construction, oil, Air Force, and railway work.
The monthly Brotherhood break fast at Highland Baptist Church is set for 7 am today at Eva Dees Restaurant 3724 Mth St. Talmage Notes 2824 Colgate St was in good condition Friday at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital after injuries from a car mishap around 8 pm Thursday.
U S Army deserter Pfe George John Gessner, 25, charged with passing restricted nuclear and missile system information to Soviet agents. He worked at Ft Bliss in the Nike Hercules and other missiles, was held at Ft Leavenworth, and faces a grand jury in April.
Moore said the public was invited to a GOP rally in Lubbock where Kissell and Dick Woei spoke as they challenge Democratic incumbent Reed Quilliam for the legislature and a county commissioner seat. Candidates mingled with the crowd and campaigned in general.
Pittsburgh AP report says top steel negotiators completed their recess and resumed bargaining on a renewed contract Monday after a weekend pause. The talks focus on key terms and industry concessions amid ongoing wage and benefit discussions.
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