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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1961

Page

8

Real War Declared in South Vietnam by U.S. Spokesman

Washington AP reports South Vietnamese press labeled the conflict in Vietnam a real war not guerrilla fighting. Joseph W. Reap, a State Department official, said Communist actions were large scale and heavy, with increased U.S. aid and training continuing to bolster South Vietnamese forces. He condemned Viet Cong strength and their aim to take over South Vietnam.

Washington U.S South Viet Nam State Department Joseph W. Reap Peap United States Diem National Assembly Reap Viet Nam South Viet ‘Nam

Kit Aims Early Detection Of Rheumatic Fever In Mail

The Chicago Health Department unveils a mailable air tight paper kit for throat swabs to detect streptococcus infections causing rheumatic fever. Physicians send swabs to one of about 40 labs for rapid testing and same day antibiotic guidance aimed at preventing rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.

Chicago Willemake Alan C. Siegel Chicago Heart Association Siegel Northwestern University Medieval School Chicago Board of Health

Power Line Decision Delayed by City Utilities Board

Fragmented OCR mentions continued single line service study by two firms and a city panel verdict. The Utilities Board weighs continuation of line service amid questions of profit and public interest, with Southwesternern and another firm noted in the process.

Southwe Dem al Utilities Board Utilities Board Savas Southwestern Werner Co Garpine Net Uneine Pian Feety

Prisoners Moved To County Jail In Cold Weather

City and county jails housed all prisoners Tuesday due to freezing conditions. The city jail lacks heat with openings unfinished while the county facility remains usable. a temporary heat closure is planned as officers manage the crowd.

Artifacts Displayed Set At New School

Readings and artifacts from local history are showcased at the new Grose School library. The display runs Thursday through Friday, organized by the Tipps County chapter and led by Mrs Charles Wo.

New School Browne Cee Grose Tipps County Rothe Pelroep Poe Charles Chachinan

Church Storm Relief Funds Total S8.936

Fifteen Church of Christ congregations in Haskell area raised relief funds totaling 8.936 for Hurricane Caria victims in Texas. Funds allocated for food, medicine, and aid were distributed through Texas churches and local ministers including Jao Pen nington and Crutches in Teeneil. Communities named include Haskell, Freeport, Goree, Lindsay, Sturaford, and Goldthwaite with contributions from multiple towns.

Haskelel Churches of Christ Haskell Baye Texas Tae Churches of Texas Aly Freeport Dart Bowaca Palheias Geccarton Goree Lindsey Charad Throockinerter Stiuraford Aspemont Weanert and Goldthwaite

Keely Smith Heads a Small Band on the Stage

Keely Smith performs with a trumpeter and a compact band. He is known for a husky baritone while she delivers mellow notes with a novel deadpan delivery.

Page One Keely She

Texas meat production up 3 percent in August 1961

Agriculture data show Texas meat production in August at 116.6 million pounds, a 3 percent rise from the previous year. Year to date total production for 1961 stands at a higher level with continued gains.

Austin Ari US Department of Agriculture Texas

Tech self study to circulate questionnaires this fall

Texas Tech plans a second phase of its self study with questionnaires sent to all academic and staff by January 15 1962 from 11 area study committees. Rouse notes reports due November 1 March and May with a visitation by the Southern Association scheduled for November 14.

Texas Tech Tech R. L.rouse Tech Union M. L. Pennington Mas Southern Assn. of Colleges and Universities U-14

Man Who Shot Verwoerd Hangs Self In Clinic

David Beresford Pratt, the Briton who tried to assassinate South Africa’s prime minister Hendrik Verwoerd, was found dead by hanging in a mental clinic cell. Nurses said a note requested cremation and return of ashes to his farm in Transvaal.

Bloemfontein South Africa David Beresford Pratt Transvaal Pratt Hendrik F. Verwoerd Johannesburg

Days Like This: Bath Tub Dare and City Crimes

A police desk sergeant recounted a peculiar afternoon beginning with a call about a man standing on his head in a bathtub at 1800 block of 7th Street. Officers arrested a 33 year old man for drunkenness. A separate incident involved a 32 year old man stabbed in the chest, with a suspect claiming the motive and charges. Police also reported a vehicle break in at a drive in cafe on the Amillo highway with one item stolen.

Ray Goleman 7Th St Nero Amillo Highway

Broadway Bookmakers Bet Big On Maris Ruth Tie

Broadway bookmakers tally at least 250000 in bets on Roger Maris matching Babe Ruth home run record. The Pierre’s Cotillion Room Left Bank Basin Street East among venues taking bets as New York season opens. No other major events, but notes on performers and show business milestones fill the rest of the column with celebrity sightings and industry chatter.

Dorothy Kilgallen York Broadway Grapevine Broadway Greenbacks Roger Maris Babe ‘Ruth Big Apple Babe Ruth Kilgallen New York Pierre Left Bank Basin Street East Basin Street Stan Kenton Oscar Peterson Chris Connor Kenton Frances Faye Bing Crosby

Navy's Top Admiral Welcomes Reservists in Berlin Crisis

Adm. George W. Anderson, chief of naval operations, sent a welcome aboard message to several thousand reservists joining the fleet during the Berlin crisis. He urged exploiting every means to raise readiness as 300 Navy personnel begin reporting for active duty, with the full group in uniform by November.

Washington Berlin Adm George W. Anderson Anderson

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