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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1962

Page

4

Solons Debate Early Adjournment Amid Budget Battles

Senators wrangled over adjourning before next Wednesday while fighting over a $417 million agriculture bill and a $400 million supplemental package. Key disputes included a Dawson Georgia peanut lab and Burns Creek dam in Idaho as part of broader public works funding. House and Senate leaders eyed adjournment as pay raises and federal salary revisions were threaded into a sweeping federal pay bill alongside foreign aid and UN bond purchases.

Smathers Congress Senate Senate Appropriations Committee House Dawson Richard B. Russell D-Ga Senate House Russell John P. Saylor R-Pa Burns Creek Snake River Idaho Saylor Public Works Committee House Interior Committee Kennedy Congo Middle East State, Justice and Commerce Departments United States General Aniline & Film Corp Peace Corps

Bishop Corson Issues Call for Reappraisal of Christianity

Bishop Fred Pierce Corson, head of the World Council of Churches, argues Christians must revitalize outreach to the working man, speak plainly, and reinterpret Christ for modern minds. He warns growth lags population and urges unity to combat materialism secularism and atheism.

Hiladelphia Christianity World Methodism Fred Pierce Carson Corson World Council of Churches Ecumenical Council Roman Catholic Church Rome God

Spur honors ex-student Mr Ex-Student Billy Ray Barrett

Spur High School homecoming honors ex-students with Billy Ray Barrett named Mr Ex-Student. Other awards include Ollie Hindman as oldest attendee and Martha Smith Pickens as youngest. Dick Hindman traveled 1200 miles from California for the event. Float prizes awarded in Spur unit parade with winners in both high school and ex-student divisions.

Spur Billy Ray Barrett Barrett Ex-Students Association Ollie Hindman Martha Smith Pickens Dick Hindman California Exstudents Association of Spur FHA FFA

Organ and Piano Recital Slated Here Today

Mrs. Walter Lane presents organ and piano students in a fall music festival recital at 7 30 p m today at Jenkins Music Co 1220 Ave Q Participants include Casandra Jackson Coral McCray Rogers Celestine Johnson Judy Abernathie Betty Sue Riggs Brenda Davis Pam Keeton Sandra Kemp Loretta Ledger Mary Stewart Carolyn Buchanan Jamie Hargett Cheryl Hargett Eloise Patterson Glenda Sparto man Sandra Alford Connie Elliott Duwayne Hastings Mike Boone Frank Morgan Steve Boone Robbie Burkart Dianne Hodge Alice Ann Erma Darline Malone Anna Fay Newsom Zenobia Hall Mitzie Hastings Dianne Hill Ann Bell Sonja Fair Ruth Hodges Mrs Morgenson Mrs Mildred Chil dress Mrs Joe Abbott Dr Charles Led ger Mrs E Patterson Mrs Doris Led ger Mrs Allen Pruett Mrs Lynch Mrs Gholson Mrs Louise Wright Nina Scales Steve Black Richard Harvey Bobby Bandy

Walter Lane Jenkins Music Co Ave. Q Casandra Jackson Coral McCray Rogers Celestine Johnson Judy Abernathie Betty Sue Riggs Brenda Davis Pam Keeton Sandra Kemp Loretta Ledger Mary Stewart Carolyn Buchanan Jamie Hargett Cheryl Hargett Eloise Patterson Glenda Spartoman Sandra Alford Connie Elliott Duwayne Hastings Mike Boone Frank Morgan Steve Boone Robbie Burkart Dianne Hodge Alice Ann Erma Darline Malone Anna Fay Newsom Zenobia Hall Mitzie Hastings Dianne Hill Ann Bell Sonja Fair Ruth Hodges S. Morgenson Mildred Childress Joe Abbott Charles Ledger E. Patterson Doris Ledger Allen Pruett Lynch Gholson Louise Wright Nina Scales Steve Black Richard Harvey Bobby Bandy

Weekend Clear and Warm With Cool Nights on South Plains

Weather Bureau predicts a clear weekend with warm days and cool nights across the South Plains. A passing frontal system will bring winds steady but slight cooling before noon today with minor showers reported in several towns. Lubbock Municipal Airport recorded 0.26 inch, Seagraves 0.50, and Mule Shoe 0.30 as light rains spread Friday morning.

South Plains Weather Bureau Lubbock Municipal Seagraves Muleshoe Santa Fe Slaton Hale Center Sudan Lockney Benjamin Chillicothe Crowell Fort Stockton Lubbock

Trio Nabbed From Page One in Colo. Robbery

Police reported three youths robbed a Colorado Springs liquor store. One grabbed cash from a register as another took a 2 year old from a family home. A getaway car sped south on U S 85 87 then into Garden of the Gods. Suspect Nicholas Cowman, 21, escaped from Denver General Hospital and is identified as the primary suspect. Others were Denville Boyd Mayfield, 17, of Waco Texas, and Wilson Gidney Crabb, 22, of West Texas. Cowman was being held on robbery charges and sought by Santa Cruz authorities.

Scott Nicholas Cowman Denver General Hospital Denville Boyd Mayfield Waco Tex Wilson Gidney Crabb West Colorado Springs Cecil McKissick Cowman Santa Cruz Calif Denver

Three teens accused after break in reports in Lubbock

A west Lubbock resident reported a home intrusion at 6:20 p m Friday. A trio of boys in a car were seen later, drinking beer and eating bananas taken from the kitchen after knocking and entering the house while the occupant bathed.

West Lubbock

Bomb device hits Cardinal Spelman's New York home

A bomb like device was hurled and exploded through a basement window at the residence of Francis Cardinal Spelman, archbishop of New York. The blast occurred in a maid’s quarters. the Cardinal, age 73, slept on the second floor in quarters removed from the blast. No one was in the room that exploded.

New York Francis Cardinal Spelman Madison Avenue 51St Street Manhattan

Judge Orders Psychiatric Exam For Walker

Judge ordered a psychiatric evaluation after Edwin A. Walker former Army general faced insurrection and seditious conspiracy charges stemming from Mississippi riots. Government psychiatrists cite functional and psychosomatic disorders and potential paranoid-type outbursts based on Walker’s medical history and news reports.

Louis G. Panos Washington Edwin A. Walker Army Walker Charles E. Smith Federal Bureau of Prisons James V. Bennett Bureau U. S. Dist Claude Clayton University of Mississippi Federal Prison Medical Center Springfield Cal Mende Minnesota Mende Medical J Center Smith Oxford Miss United States

Homecoming for Southland schools ex students Oct 19

Ex students association president Sam Ellis announces Homecoming for Southland schools on October 19. Bobby Durham's Orchestra plays a 845 PM benefit dance in the Palm Room for Muscular Dystrophy. tickets are 5 dollars per couple. Lubbock Marine Corps recruiting sub station earns July September recruiting and September station awards. SSGT C O Enderud in charge. Mr and Mrs C D McClintock return from Mineral Wells after a family reunion with relatives from Vernon Wichita Falls Dallas and Fort Worth. Brownie Scout circus and parade set for Rush Elementary in 4823 16th St from 10 AM to noon.

Southland Sam Ellis The Ex-Students Association Bobby Durham Palm Room Lubbock Muscular Dystrophy Lubbock Marine Corps S. Sgt C. D. McClintock 32Nd St Mineral Wells Brownie Scout Rush 16Th St

Bishop Smith rose to top Methodist post era

Bishop Smith, elected at 40 as one of the youngest Methodist Episcopal Church of the South bishops, led multiple conferences from 1930 to 1934 before becoming Texas Conference head. He later held the world’s highest Methodist post as president of the Council of Bishops. Survived by widow, brother Bishop William Angie Smith of Oklahoma City, daughter Mrs. Donald G. Griffin of Midland, Michigan, two Houston sons, and 12 grandchildren.

Methodist Episcopal Church of the South Bishop Smith St. Louis Council of Bishops William Angie Smith Oklahoma City Donald G. Griffin Midland Mich Houston

Crop Duster Pilot Escapes In Crash Near Lockney

J W Colley a 41 year old crop spraying pilot from Springfield Missouri escaped with minor injuries after his Stearman crashed when it hit a power line about a mile east of Lockney Texas. The $5000 aircraft belonged to Lou Quinn and was not burning.

Lockney (Special Here J. W. Colley Springfield Lockney General Hospital Stearman Lou Quinn Colley

Nottinghams New Sheriff Given 1913 Death Verdict

The Nottingham sheriff was told in 1913 that his life would be short, signaling a grim prophecy about his remaining years.

Nottingham

Local Birth Announcements in West Texas Hospitals

A series of birth notices: multiple families in Abernathy Lubbock Ralls and nearby towns announce newborns with weights from 5 pounds 13 ounces to 8 pounds 10 ounces. Parents list occupations from sausage company to building contractor and farmer. Hospitals include West Texas Methodist Marys Goodnight Lauf Porter clinics.

John Alton Scales Star Rt Ralls West Texas Hospital J. J. Wicht Mitchell St Reese Village Goodnight Hospital Reese Air Force Base Andrew McGee Birth Ave Lauf Clinic Vanexss Catering Service

Services Pending For Portales Man

Funeral services are pending at Wheeler Mortuary for Walter Leo Bradley 82 who died at 11 40 a m Friday at his home after a long illness Bradley had lived in Portales for 20 years moving from Eddy County Survivors include his wife Trudy three daughters Lenora Funk Roswell Gertrude Thompson Roswell Alma Carlin Kirtland a son Billy Bradley Portales seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren

Levelland Lobos Rally Past Andrews Mustangs 20 14 Friday

Levelland Lobos erased a 140 deficit with a strong final quarter to beat the Andrews Mustangs 20 to 14. Wayne Burton scored the first Lobo TD from 14 yards, Benny Tyler added a 65 yard drive capper, and Ross Joplin contributed the two point conversion. Andrews tied late in the game before Burton connected with Joplin for a 35 yard TD with 3 55 left. Levelland outrushed 188-132 and outgained through the air 34-7. Levelland improves to 2-1 while Andrews drops to 1-3.

Levelland Levelland Lobos Andrews Mustangs Wayne Burton Lobo Benny Tyler Ross Joplin Andrews Joe Lyles Roy Sparks Lyles Sparks Burton Joplin Jerry Nixon Tommy Parrish Raymond Rister Ralph Solis Lobos Mustangs

Plains Blank Sudan 28-0 in Non-District Football

Plains defeated Sudan Hornets 28 to 0 in a non district game. Jimmy Harris scored on a seven yard run in the second quarter, Ronnie Hendricks added a 10 yard TD run in the third, J B Wilson plunged for a yard in the fourth, and Fred Blount returned an interception 55 yards for a score. Plains totaled 385 yards, Sudan 119.

Plains Sudan Hornets Jimmy Harris Ronnie Hendricks J. B. Wilson Fred Blount

Schirra Endures Flight Test Questions and Return

Schirra faced drift control issues and a perceived goof during orbit operations yet left the final orbit with 78 percent attitude-control fuel. He photographed Lower California on the fourth orbit but skipped the fifth over South America due to clouds. He landed aboard the Kearsarge with a minor hand scratch, and officials discussed upcoming travel to Hickman Field and Houston for briefings and a news conference.

Schirra California South America Kearsarge Powers Virgil Grissom Hickman Field Honolulu Space Agency New Space Center Houston Los Angeles Houston Center

Eleanor Roosevelt's Condition Worsens

New York officials report Eleanor Roosevelt age 77 has an infected lung condition and worsened Friday but is not in a critical state. A Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center bulletin notes a recurrence of a slight temperature after days of progress and says treatment continues with her staying hospitalized until the infection clears.

New York UPI Eleanor Roosevelt Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

Kennedy campaigns for Democrats in key states

President Kennedy barnstorms three regions urging Democratic candidates in Kentucky Ohio and Michigan while steering clear of Cuba and Berlin issues. He backs Lt Gov Wyatt in Kentucky and Lausche and DiSalle in Ohio and focuses Michigan on stopping Republican Gov Romney from Swainson. Police estimated about 80,000 heard him in Cincinnati.

Senate House Kennedy Kentucky Wilson W Wyatt Thruston B. Morton U.S Ohio Frank J. Lausche Michael V. DiSalle Romney Michigan George Romney John B. Swainson Cincinnati White House Berlin Cuba Mississippi Pierre Salinger Gaynor Mills Congress United States GOP Ways and Means Committee

Soviet expels US naval attache over espionage claim

In Moscow the Soviet Union ordered the immediate expulsion of assistant US Naval Attache Lt Cmdr Raymond P D Smith 41 accused of being caught with a camera tape recorder and spy gear in Leningrad. Washington protested rough handling and detention as a violation of diplomatic immunity amid retaliation for Soviet expulsions in New York and at the United Nations. Smith, at the embassy since June, plans to leave Monday with his wife and three children.

United Preas International OSCOW Soviet Union Cmdr Raymond PD. Smith Leningrad Washington State Department Smith New York United Nations United States U.S. Navy John McSweeney Foreign Ministry Mikhail Smirnovsky Izvestia U.S Moscow Columbia University Tufts College Gorge Winters Winters

Walker Aide Freed On Bond In Dallas

Ashland F. Burchwell a 22 year old campaign worker for Maj. Gen. Edwin A Walker was freed on 500 bond after being arrested in Dallas on charges of interstate transportation of a prohibited weapon involving a cache of weapons found with him.

Dallas Edwin A. Walker Ashland F. Burchwell

Wreck Victim Hopkins Remembered After Fatal Car Crash

A man injured in a late night accident near Roosevelt School remains unable to speak. His wife rushed to the hospital, later learning his condition as she cared for their two sons Nicky and Donald and reflected on a hoped recovery.

Nicky Donald Roosevelt School Hopkins Jeven

Gander Uses Electronic Buoys to Spot North Atlantic Icebergs

Gander adopts ped buoys to detect iceberg hazards in the North Atlantic. The new system enhances navigational safety by providing real time iceberg location data to ships and coast guard units operating in transatlantic routes.

North Atlantic

Also Mentioned on This Page

Solons Fred P. Carson Associated Press U. S. Medical Center Cardinal Ntws Briefs Donald Ray Marcy Abernathy Lee Sausage Co Belby Glenn St. Mary's Hospital Delma Ronald Odom 60Th St Roy Cleveland Walker Marion Warehouse and Storage Co New Deal Ventura Valdez Porter Clinic John Ragan Portales Man Earth View Larisa Klimkina Svezdochka Tass Dinga Zabava Strelka Ato Motor City JFK Latin America
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