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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1962

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Algiers Bloodshed Shocks Europe Marchers Amid Civil Unrest

European settlers faced deadly clashes in Algiers as police and troops blocked Bab el Oued barricades. The toll reached 51 dead and 130 wounded, with reports of Moslems killed in reprisal. Ex-general Jouhaud was seized in Oran and sent to Paris to face death charges.

Associated Press Algiers Oran Edmond Jou Haud Secret Algeria Paris OAS Secret Army Bab el Oued Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle France

Gas Price War Continues In Lubbock Area

Gas prices in the Lubbock area fell about ten cents below normal with regular gas at 21.9 cents per gallon and ethyl at 25.9. Station managers expect the drop may be the last as a four week price war persists and independents and majors trade cuts to attract business.

Lubbock Texas

Castro dismisses top Cuban leader Anibal Escalante

Prime Minister Fidel Castro said he had separated Anibal Escalante, a top Cuban Communist, citing personal ambition that caused governmental chaos. Escalante, named director of the Integrated Revolutionary Organizations on March 9, appears to have been fired from the top 25 leadership.

Key West Fla Fidel Castro Anibal Escalante Cuba Castro E Inte Integrated Revolutionary Organizations ORD

Jewel Probe Seen Suspects In Carlsbad Robbery Under Arrest

Four men and two women were arrested in a Gainesville area raid involving county state and federal agents. Three suspects were to be questioned in a Dallas jewel theft spree. Police linked a wife of an inmate to the case and a boot print match tied a burglary to Dallas homes.

Tee Associated Press Ainesville Gainesville Dallas Lee Blankenski Carlsbad Jackie Blankenship Lincoln Jankenship Shel FEE Bob Dish Car New Mexico Mexico Blankenship Richard Will Fritz Ake Anette Ut. Uaad Olbaes Fritz

Lubbock Leads in Liquor Violations Revenue Reported

The Texas Liquor Control Board reported 2,298,443 dollars in revenue collected during February across the state. Lubbock led the area in violations with a notably low fine total of 72 dollars amid the reported period.

Colorado Weather Bureau Austin Texas South Plains Liquor Control Board Southwest Lubbock San Antonio

Dare Turns Into Golden Anniversary For Two Dallas Couples

Two Dallas couples celebrated 50 years of marriage after a dare on a Missouri trolley in Clayton. Gladys Conrad and William Mogle wed there in 189?, joined by Ida and Conrad’s brother for a double wedding. The foursome later traveled, shared a hotel celebration, and became longtime neighbors in Dallas.

Associated Press Las Dallas Gladys Conrad William Mogle Clayton Conrad Ida Brother Gladys Mogle Terminal Hotel St. Louis Calirnia

Midwest Farmlands Flooded Across the Plains

A spring Midwest flood hit Nebraska Iowa and surrounding states as rivers including the Platte Elkhorn and Floyd rose. National Guardsmen and volunteers filled sandbags and displaced hundreds while emergency crews prepared for worsening conditions. West Point Nebraska reinforced dikes protected power plants as officials warned of rising water and possible looting.

Walled Press International Platte Elkhorn Nebraska Floyd Iowa James Florida South Dakota North Carolina Sioux City New York Connecti National Guardsmen Southeastern New York City Staten Island Springdale Siow City Nebraska National Guardsmen West Point Weather Bureau Elk Thorn Elk Thorn Frank Morrison

Argentine General Demands Frondizi Exit in Open Rebellion

An Argentine army general proclaimed open rebellion against President Frondizi accusing him of treason for refusing to resign. Gen Rawson ordered his Sid Cavalry Division toward action after mediation by ex-President Aramburu failed. As other generals met at War Ministry, hopes for a peaceful transition faded amid looming civil war fears.

Associated Press Wuenos Rawson Aramburu Frondizi Weather Bureau Juan D. Perona

Victiunary Mankind Quote Sparks Editorial Debate

A pithy quotation appears in the newspaper feature section arguing that humanity contains two kinds of makers, those who create good and those who make excuses, prompting readers to reflect on personal and societal standards.

Supreme Court Allows Federal Review of Redistricting

The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 2 that federal courts may decide city versus rural disputes over unfair state legislative apportionment. The Tennessee case signals nationwide political repercussions and spurs widespread suits and criticism from southern congressmen.

Washington Charles S. Rhyne Supreme Court Rhyne Avalanche-Journal Tennessee High Court William J. Brennan AIL Nashville Strom Thurmond D-S.c John Stennis D-Miss Congress Estes Kefauver

Prayerful plea for guidance and salvation in faith

A devotional plea asking for God to fulfill His will and guide the believer toward eternal salvation. The language emphasizes divine protection as rock and fortress and seeks wisdom for the path ahead.

Heavenly Father

Spreads Cheer On 88th Birthday Frost Receives Medal

Poet Robert Frost, on his 88th birthday, receives a special Congress medal at the White House from President Kennedy. Frost toasts friends including Eisenhower and Khrushchev, jokes about poetry and politics, and remarks on future works and retirement.

Assocated Press Robert Frost Kennedy Eisenhower Khrushchev Frost New England White House Congress

Ruling May Change Texas Apportionment and Representation

The Supreme Court ruling on reapportionment could reshape Texas political maps by addressing rural underrepresentation in both houses. Texas districts show large disparities with Rockwall Kaufman counties at 35 800 per rep versus Dallas at 105 725, and Harris County's 1 243 158 voters compared with rural District 16. Population shifts toward cities have intensified inequities since 1950 60 era trends.

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Mas. ian ua ees Arcarillo Pallas Denver

Fragmentary weather note mentions names and places with unclear context. Readable items include Rowell and Arcarillo in a rough sequence alongside Denver. Unable to determine complete event. provides limited geographic cues and personal names.

Ua Ees Arcarillo Pallas Denver

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