Cuba blamed for vast Red Bloc arms buildup
United States charged that Fidel Castro used arms from the Soviet bloc to build Latin America's largest military force. The State Department cited a 40 000 strong regular force with a 200 000 militia, equipped with tanks and heavy gear, and warned of deeper tensions across the Caribbean. A CIA official warned Castro chosen months ago as base for a massive attack on U.S. policy.
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Fidel Castro
Russia
Red
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San Francisco
Washington
Havana
Cuba
United Nations
Eisenhower
Guatemla
Nicaragua
State Department
Czechoslovakia
Castro
Kennedy receives secret Latin Crisis briefing in Florida
President elect John F Kennedy was briefed by CIA Director Allen Dulles and deputy Richard Bissell on the Cuban threat and Latin American tensions. The session followed Eisenhower's order to deploy ships and aircraft to patrol the region as unrest rose in Guatemala Nicaragua and Cuba.
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Calm Beach
Fla
John F.kennedy
U.S
Caribbean
Allen W. Dulles
Central Intelligence Agency
Richard Bissell
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Isenhower
Intemala
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Cuba
Soviet Union
Latin America
Dulles and
Bissell
New York
Lower Manhattan
Bert F. Wagner
Atlantic
Kennedy press secretary details Caribbean defense plan shift
Donald M. Wilson told reporters they discussed many issues including the Caribbean situation and the Defense Department's readiness. Kennedy and Dulles are assessing how strong the armed services are to handle trouble spots in the region as the next president prepares.
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Donald M. Wilson
Cen- Heal Americ
Dulles
Defense Department
Sea Kennedy
DOORS MAY CLOSE New Orleans Schools Facing Money Crisis
New Orleans School Board warns it may not keep schools open without funding, even if a federal court lifts the integration order. Bank limits and a payroll looming near 2 million prompt worry as racial integration continues to affect operations. In a separate blaze, five firemen were trapped in a Broad Street loft fire, two rescued quickly while three remained until nearly four hours later. The fire spread to five nearby buildings within two hours, with a textile firm on the ground floor.
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Broadwand Gild
New York
Jacob Kra
Ay United Press
New Orleans
Jack Gremil
School Board
Sam Rosenberg
Ndt
Third Murder Confessions Taint Texas Crime Spree
RY WALL and Ki vakinche Journal Stall report Alfred Gonzales, 20, admits to three killings in Brownfield, Lamesa, and Victoria as part of a five year crime spree. He identifies accomplice Vidlentino Diaz, 19, and recounts robberies linked to the murders. Texas Ranger Ren Strow questions him after a confidential tip sparked the case.
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Department of Public Safety
Lubbock
Lamesa
Brownfield
Victoria
Valentine Diaz
Gonmales
Diaz
Texas Ranger
W. FE
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RY Wall
Kivakinche Journal Stall Wi
Alfred Genzles
Victoria City Hall
Dat Brownfield
Lester A. McPherson
Herman E. Curtis
Jesus Cordoba Olguin
Olguin
Texas
W. F.(stazz
Ren Strow
Gonzate
Renfrew
Gonzales
Vidlentino Diaz
Dis
Murder Confessions Tied to Texas Ranger Cooperation
Gonzales and Diaz confessed to three killings after swift cooperation between Lamesa and Brownfield officers and the Texas Rangers. Gonzales admitted coldly to killing Brownfield and Lamesa service station attendants and said Curtis resisted the holdup but was killed to prevent identification. They re enacted Brownfield murder for officers. Charges of murder with malice filed against both in Brownfield. district attorney Morgan Copeland may seek a special session to consider charges. A $3,000 reward remains in effect for information leading to arrests.
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Brownfield
Texas Rangers
Gonzales
Curtis
McPherson
Diaz
Portland Man Faces Deportation After Communist Tie
Dre William Matong Mackie, a 31 year old Portland resident and World War II veteran, was slated for deportation to Finland under the Walter-McCarran Act. About 50 people gathered at the airport to bid him goodbye and protest. He denied Communist Party membership and said he had little money and few plans in Finland.
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Mackie
Portland
Army
Finland
Scott Mackay
Canada
MacKay
US Supreme Court
Communist Party
Walter-Mc Carran
Peak Communist Peril In Latin America Seen
CIA official Lyman Kirkpatrick Jr says no era since 1821 Monroe Doctrine shows a threat to the Americas. He cites Cuba as focal point for Latin Communist activity and notes rapid industrial and urban changes aiding Soviet tactics. He warns that Soviet bloc aims to foster home-grown revolutions and protect them.
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United Breve Internationals
Francisco—Lyman B. Kirkpatrick Jr
Central Intelligence
Agencia
Americas
Cuba
Latin America
Diplo
Latin
Five Die in Head On Crash Near Brandon Mississippi
Five people died in a Friday head-on collision west of Brandon Mississippi involving a car and a pickup truck. The AP report identifies the automobile passengers as Mrs Gayther F and two daughters, Barbara 1, Mrs Q Cole Jr 31 of Rankin County, and Minerva Magee of E, their maid.
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Brandon, Miss
Brandon
Highway Patrol
Gayther F
Barbara
Q. Cole Jr
Rankin County
Minerva Magee
On Top A Real Winner In High Plains Sports
Avalanche Journal staff report blanket coverage across the High Plains with game reports from Anton New Deal Shalow Farwell Plains Merkel Dimmitt Orton Levelland Littlefield and Tom S Monterey. Today Arkansas Tech in Lubbock and Denver City in Crane join the schedule as special correspondents cover key contests.
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Avalanche - Journal
Anton- New Deal
Shalow-Farwell
Plains Merkel
Dimmitt
Orton
Levelland-Littlefield
Tom S.monterey
Arkansas Tech
Lubbock
Denver City
Crane
High Plains
Comic Dictionary Family About Parking And Space
A light item hints at a playful family theme where the father minds parking space, the children imagine outer space, and the mother handles closet space, delivering a humorous peek into domestic life.
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New Citizens Take Oath In Large Local Naturalization
Judge Joseph B. Dooley presided over a Friday naturalization ceremony in the U S District Courtroom with about 50 new citizens, the largest class since his tenure began. Special guests included Camp Fire Girls, an American government teacher, and students from Tech’s Government Department. Kornelis Compier, a Rotterdam native, spoke for the class about the opportunities of U S citizenship and urged new citizens to blend their cultural heritage with active community involvement. See NEW CITIZENS Page 6
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Avalanche Journal
Udge
Joseph B. Dooley
U. S
Dooley
Amarillo
Wichita Falls
Christ the King Parochial School
Taylor
France
Mel. HB. Hawkins
Thevernment Department
S Tech
Charles L. Cobb
United States
America
Weather Map Page 3 E Lubbock And Vicinity Forecast
Fair weather and mild temperatures expected in Lubbock and vicinity with a low near 34 and high around 73. Southerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Humidity and sunrise sunset data noted. four hour precipitation not indicated beyond general pattern for the day.
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Minima
Stasi
Sut
Udngst
Berae
Houston
Oita
Denver
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Lubbock Department’ Store
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