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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1960

Page

6

US Refutes Red Claim Spy Flights Are Hostile

In reaction to Soviet accusations, officials rebut the charge that U S spy flights are hostile. President Eisenhower’s aides describe Khrushchev’s invitation as open, awaiting action by the Kremlin leader ahead of the Paris summit. Senate majority leader Lyndon B. Johnson notes Khrushchev may be overplaying his hand.

Page One White House Esenhower Moore Khrushchev Kremlin Paris Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Johnson Sen Clair Engle Calif Senate Foreign Relations Committee Engle Farwell Eisenhower Christian A. Herter Moscow Tass

Khrushchev Attacks U.S. Over Spy Flight Incident

Khrushchev blasted American actions in a defiant news conference and accused the United States of warlike provocations. He labeled U.S. policy as bandit like and warned against aggression while defending Soviet sovereignty and court authority. New details indicate Tass released a summarized account and Powers admitted the flight over Soviet territory.

United States Khrushchev Herter Soviet Union Moscow Tass Pravda Communist Party Izvestia U.S Edward Freer Freer Powers Sverdlovsk Red Star Powers 88 Tuss U. S U.S.S.R Pakistan Uss.s.r

Lockheed outlines Electra fixes and costs after crashes

The firm plans design changes for the Electra within weeks at an estimated $25 million. Tests show reduced nacelle stiffness plus external forces caused oscillations leading to failures, with 136 Electras in service and 40 planes with Lockheed's fleet leader Eddie Rickenbacker commenting on continuing use. Negotiations over who pays the1 costs follow.

Federal Aviation Agency Tell City FAA Lockheed Eddie Rickenbacker Eastern Air Lines

Family recalls Home Show experiences and winners

A mother introduces her sister Cathy Lynn Mills at the Home Show while a child praises attendees. The narrative lists many displayed items from kitchen to outdoor goods and notes five nightly $100 gift certificate winners from Lubbock, with names and addresses provided, drawn by a local girl.

Cathy Lynn Mills Susie Lubbock Robert G. Riker 17Th St Charles Thomas Teak Ave Roy Graves D N. Ave Raymond Wheatley Hickory Ave Carolyn Havis 47Th St

Sewer Contract Awarded and City Zoning Changes Approved

Hemphill Contracting Co. won a $26,289.02 bid to extend the 60th Street sewer line from Qua ker Avenue to Utica Avenue serving a proposed residential development funded two thirds by Bill and Don Bacon. The Commission also approved six zoning changes after hearings and postponed one appeal for a specific use permit, with details on property changes and related public works allocations.

Hemphill Contracting Co 60Th St Quaker Avenue 58Th St Utica Avenue City Planning and Zoning Commission Vernon Thompson Planning Commission B. D. Sewell Loop 289 Idalou Road Winston Brummett 50Th St Robert Howard Garlington-Howard Inc 29Th St Slide Road Bobby J. Moody Forrest Builders Supply Inc 48Th Ave. Q D. D. Lacy Ave. A J. R.blumrosen Congregation ‘Shaareth Israel F. X. Guidry J. W. Duckworth L. W. Baldwin Duncan Ater Otis Maner Ave. H Idalou Highway Ave. L Ave. M Ave. U 18Th St Tom S. Lubbock High School Clayton Carter Addn Vamore Co W. T. Sessums Clovis Road Gene Harper McLarty Circle View Adda State Highway Dept 17Th St State Chemical Co Nelson Electric Supply Co General Electric Supply Co H. P. Clifton Vaughn Wilson Lavenia Lowe John Hickerson Bob Burr N. B. McCullough A. Couch and

Two Suspects Face Forgery Charge Here

Two youths face forgery charges after allegedly trying to pass a $20 check. Hollis Don Beard, 20, Amarillo, and Douglas Minor, 18, Santa Barbara, Calif., were turned over to police by Lonzo Miller, a Piggly Wiggly check collector, after the incident on 30th Street and Avenue H. Bond set at $5,000 each by Justice of the Peace George H. McClesky.

Hollis Don Beard Amarillo Douglas Minor Santa Barbara Calif Dist. Atty George E. Gilkerson Lonzo Miller Piggly, Wiggly 30Th St. Ands Ave. H Justice of the Peace George H. McClesky

Aly Khan Dies in Crash on French Riviera

Aly Khan, diplomat and sportsman, died in a head on crash while returning to Paris from a dinner engagement. Bettina Bolin, his companion, was injured and shocked. Aly's death followed a swift hospital report after the late evening accident.

Aly Khan Prince Aly Khan Suresnes Longchamps Racetrack Paris Bettina Page One Aly Bhut Pakistan Buenos Aires Drionne Cannes France Aga Khan Lord Churston Noel Guinness Brewing Karim Harvard University Miss Hayworth Yasmin Simone Bolin French Foreign Legion Middle East Lhe British Intelligence Corps Palestine South America Europe Rita Hayworth Hollywood James Hill French Riviera

Lubbock Boy Hurt After Fall From Pickup

A 9 year old Joe Henry son of Dr and Mrs John Henry was admitted for observation after falling from a pickup truck in Lubbock. He possibly sustained a head injury. Also Mrs J L Gilmore 83 of 1624 7th St was treated for a right hip fracture from a fall at a store on 4th Street.

West Texas Hospital Joe Henry John Henry 42Nd St J. L. Gilmore 7Th St 4Th Street

Nacogdoches Man Is Bridge Crash Victim

Nacogdoches resident Billy Earl Edison, 22, was killed when his car struck a bridge abutment and rolled 90 feet into a creek bottom off U S Highway 59 early Thursday. Timpson youth Jerry Beckham, 18, suffered injuries in the crash.

Lufkin Upid Billy Earl Edison U.S. Highway 59 Jerry Beckham Timpson Tex

Local births announced for Meadow Meadow Area and surroundings

Mrs. Ronnie McCarty and spouse welcomed a son at West Texas Hospital at 11:27 a.m. weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces. C R Tragesser and spouse reported a son at West Texas Hospital at 5:58 p.m. weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces. A J Wilson and spouse welcomed a daughter at Methodist Hospital weighing 7 pounds 13 1/2 ounces. Dan Ross and spouse reported a son at Methodist Hospital weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces. Louis Polanco and spouse announced a daughter at Laut Clinic weighing 6 pounds 7 ounces. Jack Paige and spouse reported a son at Fort Worth Hospital weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce. Grandparents listed in Lubock and Hale Center notices. Twin boys born at St Marys Hospital. first at 4:21 a.m. 4 pounds 1 ounce second at 4:26 a.m. 5 pounds 1 ounce. Jack Marion and spouse announced a son at West Texas Hospital weighing 7 pounds 3 1/2 ounces. Garvin Scott and spouse reported a son at Porter Clinic Hospital weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. Morris Byrd Baxter and spouse announced a son at Taylor Hospital weighing 7 pounds 8 ounces.

Manuel Portillo Rt 2 Lubbock West Texas Hospital Ronnie McCarty Rt. 1 Meadow C. R. Tragesser A. J. Wilson Auburn Space Methodist Hospital Dan Ross 8Th St Methoditts Hospital Texas Tech Louis Polanco Emory Jack Paige Fort Worth C. V. Sandlin Rt. 7 Lubck Wiley Curry Hale Center St. Mary's Hospital Hale Center Co-Op Jack Marion 32Nd St Garvin Scott Paris Ave Porter Clinic Hospital Scott Furniture Co Morris Byrd Baxter E. 2Nd St Taylor Hospital

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Avalanche Journal Municipal Coliseum Don Smith N. Ave. V Elmer Wells Ralls Waymon Mulke 30Th St Sue Carroll J. B. Carroll 48Th St H. J. Blanchard Ed M. O’conner Jack Stanley 82Nd St S. R. Duncan Winniewood Adda Charles Gibson Marion Key Kerr Paving Co 15Th St Boston Ave 34Th St Mackenzie State Park J. E. Vickers John Vickers Beattie Feathers Anderson & Bigham Sheet Metal Works, Inc Jack Hayes Aga Khan III Irene Dunne Theresa Magliano Helin Athens Air i Switzerland Greece Cody i Breshers 22Nd St Sherry Ann Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital 23Rd St Ave Tommy Stidger Keith Furr Breshers E. H. Williamson Rt. 2 Bible Memory Association Grace Chapel Lubbock Boy Nacogdoches Charles Mac Stricktin 35Th St Tay Billy M. Moore Ewing Rental Service Ssisee Omenssepwag Kay Terry Johnn Terry Dist St
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