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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1962

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Government Must Justify Hold On Walker

In Springfield Missouri a U S district judge ordered the federal government to show cause why former Maj Gen Edwin A Walker should not be released on bail. The order follows Walker's habeas corpus petition challenging his detention after arrest in the Oxford Mississippi rioting tied to University of Mississippi enrollment. The judge asked for briefs within 10 days and set a Tuesday response date, with the government to answer within 10 days.

Associated Pross Pringfield U.S Edwin A. Walker Oxford Miss John W. Oliver Walker University of Mississippi U.S. Medical Center Oliver U.s.army Little Rock James H. Meredith Mississippi District Court Medical R. O. Settle James

Solons Approve Trade Measure Giving JFK Broad Powers

Congress granted President Kennedy broad new tariff cutting powers to bargain for lower tariffs and to eliminate them for European Community nations. The House passed the measure 3470 and the Senate followed by voice vote as conferees settled details on foreign aid and other bills amid adjournment concerns.

Associated Press Syashington Congress Kennedy Senate House White House Senate House President II U.S i'House H. R. Gross Iowa

Deposits Rise in Abilene City Banks and County

Five city banks report 225,926,315.78 in deposits as of Sept. 28, up over a year ago, with county banks adding 7,112,224.32 for a total of 233,038,540.10. Loans total 125,873,943.80 in city banks. per-bank figures list American State, Plains National, Lubbock National, First National, and Citizens National.

Abbock Lubbock County Lubbock American State Bank Plains National Bank Lubbock National Bank First National Bank Citizens National Bank American State

Miss Wool of America from Yoakum visits Tech campus

Carolyn Barre 20 of Yoakum, named 1962 Miss Woolf of America, arrived on campus with a $15,000 wardrobe. A Tech junior and former finalist, she recalls being drafted after years of chamber efforts and early fashion coaching in Dallas.

Avalanche-Journal Tech Carolyn Barre Yoakum Yoakum Chamber of Commerce Miss Barre Carolyn San Angelo Wool Texas Dallas

Daisy Eases Toward U S As Storm Moves West Northwest

Daisy the hurricane near 25.5 N 70.0 W, about 640 miles east of Miami, moves west northwest at 8 mph with 74 mph winds. Gales extend up to 300 miles east and north. small craft warned along the Bahamas to stay near port as swells arrive within hours. Vessels in the storm path advised to exercise caution.

Miami Daisy Atlantic Weather Bureau South Atlantic Bahamas

Boston socialite found in hospital linked to slaying

Suzanne Clift, niece of actor Montgomery Clift, sought for questioning in the fatal shooting of her Italian boyfriend, was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital after a Boston taxi ride with her small dachshund. Police noted a quick Brazil trip prior to the discovery of the slain engineer in Beacon Hill.

United Press International Oston Suzanne Clift Montgomery Clift Boston Massachusetts General Hospital Beacon Hill Schnitzie Brazil Varig Airlines New York Miss Clift Rio de Janeiro Piero B. Brantani

Giant Balloon Sparks Eastern New Mexico Alert

A 5 million cubic foot balloon drifting over Eastern New Mexico and the South Plains caused widespread panic and phone calls. It landed seven miles east of South Plains in Floyd County and was recovered by James Davis before being turned over to Air Force authorities.

Portales New Mexico South Plains Floyd County Holloman Afb Alamogordo James Davis Silverton Air Force Echo T Weather Bureau Roswell New York University

Eight men convicted for 1941 Lithuanian civilian deaths

Moscow based Tass reports eight men found responsible for mass civilian deaths in Nazi occupied Lithuania in 1941. The agency notes forty five others were sentenced to death.

Moscow Lithuania Tass

Schirra Ready to Go Again Orbit Study Starts

Spaceflight coverage details Wally Schirra’s return to action aboard the USS Kearsarge off Hawaii. Debriefing focuses on Cape Canaveral launch to a nine hour, thirteen minute bullseye landing and whether an 18 orbit flight should proceed next year.

Sigma ‘7 Schirra Space Cape Canaveral Kearsarge America Hawaii Honolulu Manned Space Center Houston Navy Shepard Space Agency Marine John H. Glenn, Jr Malcolm Scott Carpenter Air Force Virgil Grissom Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr Donald K. Slayton Alan B

Post Office Substation Blocked by Lubbock Planning Board

The Lubbock Planning and Zoning Commission voted to stop a U S Post Office substation at 52nd and Gary, reversing its prior stance amid homeowner opposition. The panel also rejected more commercial zoning along 30th Street and Parkway Drive, and a junk yard plan. It approved apartment zoning at 50th Street and 28th Street and Peoria Avenue, and an office building near 15th Street and Ave R. The City Commission will review these actions.

U.S 52Nd St Gary Ave Lubbock J. G Pierce Jr Elo Urbanovsky

Algeria Approved for UN Membership

United Nations officials report Algeria was approved by the Security Council for UN membership. The Algerian delegation will be seated next Monday after General Assembly approval, becoming the 109th member. The council vote was 10 to 0 with abstention by Nationalist China.

United Nations N.Y Algeria Security Council General Assembly China Council

Ambition defining money seek in men and marriage hunt

The piece outlines a gendered view of ambition noting that men pursue wealth while women seek financially successful partners. It contrasts economic drive with social expectations, reflecting midcentury attitudes on marriage and money.

Prayer for Mercy and Courage for a Better Future

The text pleads for divine mercy for offenses against God and asks Jesus to grant strength and courage to enrich lives and secure a more prosperous future, signed anonymously.

Jesus

Military rites to be provided at Tahoka for WWII veteran

Charley Munguia a 47 year old Tahoka farming laborer was found dead in a shed house near his tenant farm. He requested military funeral honors and after initial delays local veterans groups and bases could not provide them. A ROTC rifle unit Army Reserve National Guard and local support organized full honors with an eight man firing squad buglers flag and Silver Taps at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Saturday. Munguia a WWII infantry veteran with two Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars died recently and will be buried at Tahoka Cemetery.

Avalanche-Journal FP Suora Charley Munguia Tahoka Lubbock Avalanche Journal Texas Tech Army National Guard George Mahon Washington South Plains Munguia Tohoka Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church White Funeral Home Manguia Europe

Weather Map Page 6-A Lubbock Region Forecast

Partly cloudy with light rain possible in the morning. High around 88, southerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Precipitation, high and low temperatures for 24 hours ending at midnight last night listed for Abilene, San El Paso, Albuquerque, Houston, Amarillo, Oklahoma City, Dallas, Roswell, Denver, Fort Worth.

Lubbock Pal City Abilene San el Paso Albuqrque Houston Amarillo Okla City Dallas

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