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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1963

Page

7

U S Evacuation From Haiti To Begin Today

Haiti prepares a U S evacuation as tensions rise with the Dominican Republic. Haitian Foreign Minister Rene Chalmers travels to New York to press charges of planned aggression against Haiti amid cross border disputes and related incidents.

U.S Haiti Dominican Republic Rene Chalmers New York United States Ball Port Au Prince U.S. Naval Group State Department Miami Kennedy Duvalier Bosch OAS UN Security Council Security Council Soviet Union Caribbean

Nursing program expansion and foundation talks at Hollingsworth meeting

Discussion of financing a permanent nurse training building with the Spencer Wells foundation. Vocational nursing growth prompts talk of expansion, with RN opposition and maintenance plans for schools including a $323,011.50 program. Several teachers were elected and assignment changes approved.

Hollingsworth Spencer Wells Dupre Lattimore Schulz Wilson Brewer Qkayed Roxiann Adkins Jerry Alyce Hammond Carolyn Joy Hollis Ann Chaddick Karolyn Kay Leverton Louise Lyons Charlotte Lovelace Sam Lytal Lubbock High School Margaret O'Neal Esther Roberts Wheatley School Eldon R. Smith Smylie Wilson Frances Altman Judy Sue Terry Gilbert Weaver Hutchinson Junior High School George W. Bond Monterey High School Monterey Russell Wimberley Archie Souter J. T. Hutchinson Junior High Hutchinson Haskell Odom Carroll Thompson Junior High Thompsons Kenneth Kinard McWhorter School McWhorter Nat Willaims Ishmiel Hill A. W. Eckert J. Owen Gilbreath Russell Wilkinson James Whiteside James Cochran John Christmann James M. Reynolds

Double Bill at Tech Showcases Albee Surprises

Texas Tech presents two Albee plays on its small stage The Zoo Story and The American Dream both directed by Ronald Schulz The Zoo Story stars Fred March and Jim Slaughter in a brutal 55 minute drama The American Dream features Marilyn Marek Bob Adams Judy Eaton Michele Roberts and Charles Benton in a sharp humorous critique of American life.

Jack Sheridan Avalanche-Journal National News Wire Services Edward Albee Virginia Woolf New York City Albee Lubbock Albee Texas Tech Speech Department Texas Tech Ronald Schulz Central Park Fred March Jim Slaughter Marilyn Marek Bob Adams Judy Eaton Michele Roberts Charles Benton Tech Daddy Mommy Grandma Barker

Birmingham clashes amid park siege and riot police response

In Birmingham a park confrontation between Negro and White crowds led to police sealing an eight block area. Fire trucks with water hoses fought demonstrators as rocks flew and dogs were used. Six officers injured, two protesters hit by a hose, and state police deployed amid calls for calm.

Wallace Montgomery Eugene (Bull) Connor Birmingham Andrew Young King Alabama

Funeral Slated For Mrs. Davis of Grassland

Funeral services for Mrs. W. O. M. Davis, 80, of Grassland will be at Central Baptist Church in Grassland at 3 p.m. today. She died Tuesday night at her home. Graveside rites follow Thursday at Liberty Hill Cemetery in San Augustine. Survivors include her husband, one daughter Mrs. E. M. Walker, three sons Leroy John Howard, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a brother Oscar Taylor, and three sisters Mrs. J. G. Brown Mrs. E. C. Covington and Mrs. Fred McKinzie.

W. OM. Davis Grassland Community Central Baptist Church Grassland Liberty Hill San Augustine Mason Funeral Home

1500 International Employes Walk Out

About 1,500 workers at the International Harvester plant in East Moline walked off their jobs in an unauthorized strike. The stoppage began with 15 welders Friday over piecework rates, a dispute believed settled when welders returned Monday, leaving roughly 3,600 employees affected as production halted.

East Moline I.up International Harvester Co

Copper Fiber Orbiting Draws Stern Warning

Sir Bernard Lovell of Jodrell Bank warns the U S plan to release 400 million copper fibers into a 2000 mile high orbit could foul up telescopes worldwide and end progress in astronomical research. The project aims to reflect radio waves for communications.

Jodrell Bank England Bernard Lovell U.S Lovell United States

Milan Reports Copper Ore Imports Doubling in a Decade

Milan reports that Italy’s imports of copper ore have doubled over the last ten years. The surge reflects growing demand from industry and metal processing sectors, with policy and market shifts influencing supply chains across Europe.

Milan Italy

Former Baseball Star Jackie Robinson to Lead Birmingham Protest

Jackie Robinson announced plans to travel to Birmingham Alabama within weeks to participate in mass protests against racial segregation. He spoke at a Back Our Brothers luncheon and released a telegram to President Kennedy urging faster progress toward equal rights, condemning moderation as inadequate.

New York Brooklyn Dodgers Jackie Robinson Birmingham Ala Robinson Our Brothers Kennedy

City on edge as large Birmingham protests unfold

In Birmingham Alabama fears rise as thousands of Negro demonstrators descend on downtown to demand desegregation. Officials warn trouble if white elements join protests while business leaders seek a timetable for peaceful change and a biracial plan to address jobs and desegregation. A Negro boycott harms merchants and tension grows among white residents.

Birmingham Ala Melvin Bailey Bailey Woolworth’s Nona Melvin

McKeldin Wins Baltimore Mayoral Race Over Goodman

Republican Theodore R. McKeldin defeats Democrat Philip H. Goodman to become Baltimore mayor after an early deficit. Goodman’s campaign enjoyed support from President Kennedy via a tape recording. McKeldin previously served as Baltimore mayor 1943–1947 and Maryland governor 1951–1959.

Baltimore Theodore R. McKeldin Philip H. Goodman Goodman Kennedy McKeldin Maryland Dwight D. Eisenhower

Front Fades State Begins To Dry Out

Texas warmed up and dried out as shower activity eased to a minimum. South Texas saw lingering clouds with earlier rains up to five inches. floods temporarily closed roads around Del Rio and the Nueces River spillway area, while areas like Waco and Brownsville logged the heaviest 24 hour rainfall.

Associated Press Texas South Texas del Rio Nueces la Pryor Batesville Farm Waco Brownsville Ferrell McAllen Hurst Springs West

Texas Legislature Debates Redistricting and Government Reforms

The House and Senate consider a new substitute to a Dallas County congressional bill, altering district lines and retaining many current boundaries. A Little Hoover Commission bill gains approval, with differing appointment shares for the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker. A proposal to lower the voting age to 20 advances in the Senate after earlier failed votes. The Senate also approves renaming Texas A&M College University and allows weekly papers two missed issues for legal notice eligibility.

Senate House Dallas County Sam Rayburn South Texas East Texas Little Hoover Commission Texas A&m College Texas A&m University

Church Centered Home Named Family Of Year

James Cochran and family honored as Family Of The Year for their faith centered life at Lubbock View Christian Church. The Cochran clan led by James Cochran, owner of Cochran Cotton Co, includes Victoria and Cornelia active in church and school activities. The nomination praised their unity, service, and shared interests, with Victoria not present for the announcement.

James Cochran Lubbock Jimmy Victoria Rice University Monterey High School Roy W. Ford Cochrans Lubbock View Christian Church Cochran Sweetwater Sweet Woodie Sheridan Texas Tech University of Texas Cochran Cotton Co Lubbock Public School Board of Trustees Texas Cotton Shippers Assn Lubbock Cotton Exchange Air Corps Christian Women’s Fellowship PTA Roscoe Wilson J. T. Hutchinson Pta Junior League Women's Council of West Texas Museum Lubbock View Monterey Life Scout Church Christian Youth Fellowship DAR Cornelia Hutchinson Alice Haley Mills Royal Furgeson Travis Bridwell Marjore Magness

Spy Trial Reveals Moscow Espionage Ring Details

The trial centers on Penkovsky's espionage network with Wynne admitting some transfers while denying intent. authorities cite contacts with American Embassy staff at Spaso House and a possible death sentence as proceedings extend five days.

Finger Moscow London Paris Wynne Penkovsky Roderick Chisholm Chisholm Janet Chisholms Izvestia Spaso House Llewellyn Thompson Rodney W. Carlson Alcester S.D United States sSecret

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