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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1961

Page

1

Berlin Crisis Talks End Without Concession

President Kennedy and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko met for two hours over Berlin with no concessions. Kennedy affirmed Western resolve to keep access and presence in West Berlin, while Gromyko pressed for a separate peace treaty with East Germany. Talks offered little progress and largely echoed prior positions, with Laos briefly noted.

Merriman Smith Ashington UPI Kennedy Andrei Gromyko Berlin Gromyko Nikita Khrushchev United States West Berlin Khrushchev East Germany Gomyko Sec Dean Rusk Rusk White House Kennedy- Gromyko New York Los Gromyko Russie Ing Laos

Plainview Man Injured In Fall At Hale Center Bridge

Jimmy Sparks 40 of Plainview suffered multiple fractures and possible head injuries after a 9 25 a m fall from a bridge at Hale Center while working for Sira Pange Construction Co He was treated at High Plains Clinic Hale Center and later moved to Methodist Hospital in Plainview.

Plainview Methodist Hospital Jimmy Sparks Alpma Sira Pange Construction Co Sparks Hale Center High Plains Clinic

Big Crowd Expected For Texas Tech Texas A&M Football Game

Lub bock anticipates one of the season’s largest fall crowds as Texas Tech hosts Texas A&M. More than 37 000 tickets sold for the Southwest Conference clash. stadium seats 41 500 with ticket offices open all day. Aggie Band arrives by special train at 3 pm and parades downtown at 4 pm along the route to the stadium.

Jones Stadium Pat Crouch Lufkin Jett Lubbock Texas Tech Texas Linda Capps Amarillo A&m Jim Arskee Texas ‘Tech Texas A&m Aggie Pam

New Tax Form 1040 Simplified for Many Filers

The government unveiled a revised 1040 form reducing pages from four to two for many filers aiming to cut jargon. About 57 million taxpayers may use the new form replacing the old long version, while 7.5 million switch from the two page 1040W. The 140A short form remains for roughly 20 million with low income. Taxpayers face ongoing complexity and responsibility.

United Press Internal Revenue Mortimer S. Caplin Chaplin

Kennedy urges universal fallout shelter plan in speech

President Kennedy calls for rapid development of fallout protection for all Americans. He says a shelter plan unveiled within a month could cost homeowners about 130 dollars and be funded by federal and local efforts.

Sid Ashington Emeeting Hero Civil Defense Kennedy Civil Defense Committee Governors’ Cone Jersey Fri America Ine Sand Kenedy Snec Lorah Courage Suud

Farmers told to prepare for end of Mexican farm labor program

An assistant secretary of labor said on Friday that farmers should prepare for the end of the Mexican farm labor program. He warned that the Bracero arrangement may not continue beyond its current term and urged growers to plan alternatives.

Ission Geery Holloman Texas Afl-Cio Saul Arthur Goldberg Holleran Sa Kennedy Hervest Fess California Uni Des Tbs WSL Congress

Dictionary art y A Gathering Cocktail

A page notes a dictionary themed art event titled A Gathering Cocktail focusing on engaging attendees to speak up rather than simply listen. The piece highlights the problem of encouraging participation and dialogue among guests.

Clovis Boy Dies In Auto Mishap

A Clovis boy, David Allen Linton, died when a station wagon crashed on a U S Highway east of McLean. His brother William Guy Linton suffered multiple injuries. The accident raised issues tied to the Bracero program and farm labor recruiting in the region.

Mclean UPI Moxie United States U.S H.W State Highway Patrol David Allen Linton John R. Linton Clovis William Guy Linton

Reds Hint At Setup On Berlin

The Associated Press reports Soviet leaders Khrushchev Mikoyan and Ulbricht signaled a possible postponement of a Berlin crisis beyond year end. They avoided belligerent language while reaffirming terms for a settlement and noted Western interests in Berlin. See BERLIN Page.

Associated Press Berlin Khrushchev Anastas I. Mikoyan Sand Fast Germany Walter Ulbricht East Germany East Kennedy Andrey A. Gromyko Washington

LBJ Visited Rayburn Amid Cancer Deterioration

Rayburn, 79, weakened by advanced cancer, received blood transfusions and intravenous feeding as he spoke briefly with Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. Baylor University Medical Center officials say his life could end in days and only comfort measures remain.

Allas Rayburn Lyndon B. John Br Ralph Tompsett Baylor Unicenter Tompsett LBS Johnson Vison Kennedy Hany

World Series Game Three Opens in Cincinnati Today

The third game of the World Series starts in Cincinnati at noon Lubbock time with New York pitcher Bill Stafford facing Cincinnati’s Bob Purkey. Details and photos appear on the newspaper’s Page 1 with full coverage in Sundays Avalanche Journal.

Cincinnati Lubbock New York Bill Stafford Reds Bob

Mrs Khrushchev Hosts Pacifists in Moscow Meeting

Mrs Khrushchev meets a group of peace marchers at the Moscow House of Friendship. She defends nuclear testing and rejects calls to scrap opens while noting Soviet vulnerabilities. The mood swings from friendly to tense as the visitors present photographs and souvenirs.

Nina Khinustiches Soviet Union Khrushchev Moscone Moscow Khrushev Kherushichev Francisco Lyn Marsh London

Furniture Store Ravaged by Mass Fire at Oakwood Village

A major fire damaged Mc Kelvy's Furniture Co at Oakwood Village injuring no one reported. Estimated losses reach 85 000 with 50 000 in stock and equipment and 40 000 in building and smoke damage to nearby firms. Firefighters battled flames pouring from the storefront as smoke filled about 10 adjoining businesses. Fire Chief Art Holly described flames bursting through vents and spreading rapidly as customers alerted authorities.

Jerry McCarty Avalanche-Journal Lames McKelvy’s Furniture Co Oakwood Village 30Th St Ave. U Capt. Alc. Black Sacksand Fie Furnitire Wayne Davis Lubbock A. L. Davis Food the Furniture Company Ater Davis Acorss Corsswa Art Holly James Holly Page

Jewel Theft Probed at Amarillo Store

Amarillo police investigate a theft at a jewelry store after owner John Furbach Sr. says a man distracted him while a woman stole 3920 dollars worth of jewels. The man followed the woman out of the shop as officers collect details.

Amarillo John Furbach Sr Furbach

Weather sketchy and windy with mixed sun

Weather report notes fair conditions with variable winds from the south or southwest up to strong speeds. Forecast includes mention of temperatures around the mid range, with unsettled outlook and local variations across regions including Houston.

Lubbock Houston

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