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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1964

Page

10

Rusk Warns of Asia Strife and Expanded War Risks

Foreign policy chief warned that an Asia crisis could trigger vast losses for the free world and a major conflagration. He outlined four choices from intensifying aid to South Vietnam to a political settlement, and detailed Hanoi and Peking links to Pathet Lao actions in Laos amid Laos military shifts and monsoon delays.

Asia Viet Nam Rusk Pathet Lao Kong le Plaine Des Jarres Laos Hanoi Peking South North China South Viet Nam Soviet Union U.S United States Souvanna

LCC Awards Honor Campus Rites Recipients

LCC presented service awards to Jerry Lynn Brown and Alta Ruth Beaton for greatest campus service. Sophomores John Ball ew and George Ann Davis received the faculty progress awards. Terrell Lee Bostick earned a Bible studies prize, while Jerry Brown and Alta Ruth Beaton received the President's Award for religious growth and service. The event featured a piano quartet, a benediction by William D. Young, and remarks by Dr. F. W. Mattox and Dr. Jack Bates.

Jerry Lynn Brown Dumas Alta Ruth Beaton Abernathy Richard Wallace Gooch Austin Jo Margaret Oldham Brownwood John Edwin Ballew Olney George Ann Davis Kermit Terrell Lee Bostick Anderson Calif Baker Bookhouse Jerry Brown Frank J. Dunn Monterey Church of Christ F. W. Mattox LCC Jack Bates Herman Wilson William D. Young Broadway Church of Christ Marlyn Richey Becky Andrews Judy Moody James Vickers Donald C. Moyer Eastern New Mexico University Lubbock Christian College Terry Bostick Kathy Ross Albuquerque Bill Baker McKinney

Robbers Fail To Plunder Helena Rubenstein In Park Avenue

Helena Rubenstein, 92, defied three armed robbers in delivery uniforms at her 12th floor Park Avenue apartment. They bound a staff trio and an elevator operator, then fled after she refused to open a safe. Her son Roy Titus confirmed the incident.

New York Helena Rubenstein Park Avenue Miss Rubenstein Roy Titus Helena Rubenstein Inc

Winds Hit Texas Panhandle Weather Update

A weather report notes rain in Texarkana Mineral Wells Austin Kingville and other points as strong south winds bring moist air into Texas. By early afternoon most of the sky east of Abilene was cloudy while Midland area remained clear. Temperatures were in the humid 80s with a forecast for cloudy or partly cloudy skies and warm humid air tonight and today.

Texas Panhandle Texarkana Mineral Wells Austin Kingville Texas Abilene Midland Plains Panhandle

Bank Holdup Nabs $30 000 as Cameras Looted in Cumberland

Two gunmen in their late 20s, over six feet, robbed a American Fletcher National Bank branch in Cumberland Indianapolis area. They held six employees and customers at gunpoint, stole $50 845 from three tellers, and ripped two motion picture cameras from the wall to take with them. The cameras, installed to record holdups, were removed from eight feet high spots. Police search for suspects.

Indianapolis American Fletcher National Bank Cumberland

Women No Longer Welcome In Dorms At Oberlin

Oberlin College faculty voted to end the policy allowing women in men’s dormitories on one night weekly from 8 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. The tri weekly trial began last September but averaged only 12 percent student participation.

Oberlin, Ohio Oberlin College

Elderly Coed Grants A Bachelor Of Arts Degree

An elderly coed, age 75, enrolls a third time and maintains a perfect attendance record since a cancer operation. She earned a BA in languages with German as a major and French as a minor, stating a strong thirst for knowledge and a wish to inspire others not to let age stop learning. Her husband is bedridden, her daughter ill, and she has two grandchildren.

Stay Of Execution Granted For Welch

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles postponed Eu gene Welch's execution from May 26 to July 28 at the request of Attorney General Waggoner Carr. The stay follows Welch's appeal to a federal court concerning the June 1962 murder of Robert Ballou at a farmhouse near Dorchester Texas.

Caplin Resigns After Expense Account Reforms

Caplin announces resignation from government after a long career spanning nearly 30 years. He cites personal responsibilities forcing the move and notes discussions with Treasury Secretary Dillon about timing. President Johnson praises Caplin for IRS modernization and electronic computer use, expressing regret and best wishes.

Caplin Sec. of the Treasury Douglas Dillon Johnson Internal Revenue Service

Berlin ad men to tour U.S. agencies next year

German advertising executives plan a tour of several United States agencies in the coming year to inspect operations, exchange ideas, and foster cross national business ties.

Berlin U.S

Doctors in Agreement British Army Loses Battle With Lovesick Soldier

AP reports in London that Len Izzard a 20 year old British soldier defeated the army in love. He fell for Shirley a 19 year old canteen worker. After marriage the army still rejected him as fit for service. Shirley says Len was lovesick and the army relented only to lose again.

Eddy Gilmore London Len Izzard Izzard Catterick Yorkshire Shirley Len Springwell Army

Three Belton Children Die In Upland Drowning

In Marble Canyon California a private reservoir pond claimed the lives of Frances 4 Bobby 6 and Billy 8 after slipping into six feet of water on a hot Thursday. Neighbors Harry Culp and William Belton’s wife attempted rescue and resuscitation but all three children died before ambulances arrived.

William Belton Frances Bobby Billy Stephen Kuhn Belton Harry E. Culp

Viet Nam Okays UN Peace Force

Saigon accepts in principle a plan by Adlai Stevenson for an all UN force to patrol the Viet Nam Cambodia border. General Nguyen Khanh says real control is needed and the force must be strong. Stevenson proposed the option at the UN Security Council to address Cambodian complaints of border incidents.

Saigon South Viet Nam Adlai E. Stevenson U.S United Nations Nguyen Khanh Stevenson UN Security Council United States

Texas Supreme Court Holds Tentative Stay On 1963 Liquor Law

The Texas Supreme Court paused enforcement of a 1963 law that puts South Texas liquor exporters under state Liquor Board control. The rule would require a $750 annual permit and federal-bonded warehouse operators from Brownsville to El Paso to be regulated by the state, challenging a December ruling that it was unconstitutional. The case arises from Am mex Warehouse Co. of Laredo and others seeking permanent voiding. The Supreme Court set June 24 arguments on the exporters’ push to permanently overturn the ruling.

Data Processors Select Officers at West Texas Chapter

New officers and directors of the West Texas chapter of Data Processing Management Assn were elected at a dinner meeting at the KoKo Palace Friday night. Approximately 56 persons attended and listened to Gordon.

West Texas Chapter of Data Processing Management Assn KoKo Palace Gordon

IBM system topic frames new hardware discussion

Graves discuss the new IBM computer system. New officers are Gerald Locke of Lubbock president Byrle Chase of Odessa executive vice president Pat Hendon of Lubbock secretary treasurer and Hanele Stevenson of Lubbock international director. Directors are I. L. Smith Tommie Stevens Bud Wilkinson Wayne York all of Lubbock and Ralph Barker of Midland.

Births in Lubbock area listed by families and hospitals

A long list records multiple birth announcements from families in Lubbock and surrounding towns. Each entry notes parents names and addresses, child’s sex and weight, birth time, hospital, and the father's occupation, spanning Porter Clinic, Goodnight, Lauf, Laut, Porter, Lub bock Osteopathic, Taylor, Methodist, West Texas, and related facilities.

City Officers Probe Cafe Break-In

City police investigated a break-in at Lucky's Cafe 1936 B Ave H with a rear door pried and about $10 in change stolen from a juke box. Two people were arrested on suspicion of shoplifting, and a set of golf clubs was reported stolen in related activity. An 11 year old boy was arrested at TG Y variety store for two phonograph records. A 65 year old woman was arrested at S H Kress for allegedly taking women’s underwear. A television set was stolen from the Martin Benedict residence 313 Ave G. A set of golf clubs valued at 130 dollars was reported stolen from a car owned by T C Hamilton 3107 College Ave.

B Ave. H Tg&y 50Th St Flint Ave S. H. Kress Broadway Martin Benedict Ave. G T. C. Hamilton College Ave

Ruby Sanity Hearing Discussed By Dallas Judge

Dist. Judge Joe B. Brown agreed to meet Monday with defense attorneys and prosecutors to discuss a possible sanity hearing for condemned slayer Jack Ruby. Attorneys pressed for swift action while Dist. Atty. Henry Wade opposed a hearing and favored treatment in his cell if needed. Brown will consult three psychiatrists and has a report from Dr. Robert L. Stubblefield recommending mental treatment.

Dallas Joe B. Brown Jack Ruby Brown Phil Burleson Ruby Joe Tonnhill Dist Atty Henry Wade Lee Harvey Oswald Robert L. Stubblefield

Varied rumors swirl around Cuban exile groups in Mexico

A sweep of reports from Mexico City notes rumors of anti Castro action cells along the Gulf Coast near Tampico to Matamoros and across the Rio Grande from Brownsville. Officials refused comment while diplomats question reliability of the claims amid mentions of armed exiles, concealed ships, and possible Cuban naval activity.

Avalanche Journal News Services Mexico City Mexican Gulf Coast Fidel Castro Sierra Maestra Cuba Tampico Matamoros Rio Grande Brownsville Tex Joaquim Hernandez Armas Adolfo Lopez Mateos Hernandez Armas Modesto Vazquez National Syndicate of Cuban Journalists In Havana Castro Foreign Ministry Vazquez Pinar del Rio Bahia Honda Washington U.S Bahia Hon‘da Caracas Man‘uel Artime Puerto Pilan Artime Venezuela Costa Rica Central America

Cuban exile leaders seek new military drive against Castro

Five Cuban exile figures including a Bay of Pigs leader won worldwide refugee endorsement to launch a new military push against Fidel Castro. Indications suggested further coordinated action and support from refugee groups.

Miami UPI

Two Car Crash Injures City Area Men Near Lubbock

Two men, Murphy D. McCafferty and Robert B. Bradshaw, were injured in a two car collision at U S 62 and FM 41 southwest of Lubbock. McCafferty in fair condition with head lacerations at Methodist Hospital. Bradshaw observed with head cuts at West Texas Hospital. An 18 year old Lubbock girl in fair condition from a Thursday three car pileup at 19th St and Ave X is Jane Morse.

Lubbock U. S. Hwy. 62 FM 41 Murphy D. McCafferty 66Th St Robert B. Bradshaw Rt. 1 Ropesville McCafferty Lubbock-Amarillo Methodist Hospital Bradshaw West Texas Hospital 19Th St Ave. X Jane Morse 33Rd St

Boston Fire Leaves Hundreds Homeless Citywide Aid Pledged

A fire destroyed several blocks on Aymata Street and Howell Street in Boston. Evacuees found shelter in Msgr. Ryan Memorial High School and St Margaret's facilities with Red Cross support. Gov. Peabody and Fire Marshal Gilgun inspected, while Mayor Collins launched the Bellflower Fire Relief Fund with a $1000 pledge.

Sset Street Howell Street Red Cross Ralph Farrel St. Margaret's Church Msgr. Ryan Memorial St. Margaret's Grammar School Endicott Peabody Edward P Gilgun John F. Collins Bellflower Boston

Three Unhurt After Congo Plane Mishap

An UPID report from Leopoldville says a UN reconnaissance plane carrying four Americans crash landed near Kamanoila in rebel Congo territory. The sole named American is Col. William Dodds, a counter-insurgency expert with the U.S. embassy military mission. three crew members were aboard and unharmed.

Leopoldville the Congo UPID Kamanoila William Dodds U.S

Also Mentioned on This Page

Poland Rush International Control Commission India Canada Montevideo Welch California Upland Kobo Palace Bryle Chase Pat Hendon Gerald Locke Hancle Stevenson Tompello Salgado Ave. C Porter Clinic Hospital City of Wayne Robinson 45Th St Goodnight Hospital Heath Furniture Co Larry Campbell Auburn St Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc Bobby Strickland N. Ave. V Service Optical Supply Co Valentino Rodriguez Morton Lauf Clinic Miguel Arrendondo Jr Pine Ave Consolidated Pipe and Tube Co Juan Salazar F. Main St Laut Clinic American Iron and Metal Co Arturo DeLeon Jr Levelland Santos Garza 25Th St U.S Army Juan Ponce, Abernathy Laut Felipe Cordon Anton Latif Clinic John E. Graves Ave. H Porter Hospital Lakewood Pipe Co Marcelo Paloma E. 13Th Apt Johnson House Ewell Dye Bobby Felty Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital Navaho Freight Lines Lawnie Branscum Rt 1 Muleshoe Taylor Hospital Wilson W. Martin Jr E. Corneil Wilson Martin Sheet Metal Co Billy Havens 26Th St Mini-Mart No. 2 Allen Ellis Rt. 2 Frito-Lay Inc Sidney Shaver 64Th St Humbie Oil & Refining Co William G. Medlin E. Auburn Hamilton Acoustical Co Howard Lonnie Carroll Jr Vernon South Plains Associated Grocers Australia Theodore C. Freeman Manned Spacecraft Center Houston Freeman Air Force Mexico Eneido Oliva Bay of Pigs Ernesto Freyre Vicente Rubiera Cuban Telephone Workers Union Batista Aurelio Fernandez Diaz Certified Public Accountants Assn Jorge Mas Canosa University of Oriente Area Frazier Boston Fire Aymata Congo
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