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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1961

Page

5

Berlin Crisis Talks Face Moscow After Washington Meet

Western officials expect the next Berlin negotiation push to come from Moscow after Friday night talks in Washington. President Kennedy and Chancellor Adenauer urged a strong Western stand while Gromyko called for averting nuclear war and avoiding concessions.

White House Konrad Adenauer Berlin Adenauer Kennedy Gromyko Aic Russia Fraz Kozlov Khrushchev Washington Moscow State Department Kozlov Communit Andrei Gromyko Rusk Mikhail Menshikov Vladimir Semenov

Milligan charged with theft over fifty dollars in Lubbock

Iane Milligan 21 remains jailed in Lubbock County on a 2000 dollar bond after a justice of the peace filed charges tied to theft of a wrench from the Fred Perry farm shop north of Reese Air Force Base.

Iane Milligan Wolfforth Lubbock County Justice of the Peace BR. Land. Dist George EB. Gilkerson Fred Perry Reese Air Force Base

Johnson visits Rayburn as illness concentrates attention

President Johnson and Lady Bird meet briefly at Baylor University Medical Center as Speaker Rayburn’s illness intensifies. Family sources say doctors report cancer, with Rayburn showing strength and visitors hoping for a swift recovery amid heavy public concern.

Bonham Tompsett Sam Johnson Lady Bird Rayburn Baylor University Medical Center Uda Yburn John Holte

Fire at Greenville plant disrupts 2000 workers prayers

A fire at Greenville struck a home and aircraft plant breaking 2000 workers from their shift during Sunday services. Firefighters sent three tracks to the scene as prayers and tributes followed with one man described as a strong American searing loss amid the blaze.

Greenville Cdudhes Home Co Aircraft Brule Rune Hurts Reao Tess Hospital Sen Stobert Kerri Gait Fine Rayburn

Rigid Traffic Watch At School Zones Is Urged

Avalanche Journal reports Lubbock Citizens' Traffic Council urges stronger enforcement of school zone traffic laws. The enforcement committee authorized Bill Wright to seek closer policing from police and city officials after reports from T Men volunteers and crossing guards. A Posey School crossing guard described a motorist changing lanes without signaling and speeding through a crosswalk.

Kenneth Rhodes Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Citizens’ Traffic Council Bill Wright T-Men

Three-Alarm Fire Ravages Oakwood Furniture Store

A fast moving three alarm blaze gutted a Oakwood Village furniture store. Fire officials said the center of the carpet and mattress area burned while smoke and water damage spread to adjacent buildings. Cause under investigation with test engines on scene, losses estimated around fifty thousand dollars for the store and surrounding structures.

Furniture Company McKelvy's Furniture Co Oakwood Village 50Th St Oakwood Holly Black Oakwood Pharmacy al Tnier Furnit Ralph Mathis Danize

Traffic control urged after fatal collision on 42nd Street and Hartford Ave

City committee calls for stricter traffic controls near 42nd Street and Hartford Avenue after a fatal mishap occurred last June. Members note peak traffic at noon on school days and weekends. new driver improvement efforts and notices for vehicle owners involved in violations are discussed.

42Nd St Hartford Ave Frank Junell Junell Owen

Bovina Stans Ft Sumner Gridiron Win Streak Halts A 3 3 Record

Bovina Mustangs win Friday night to rise to 3 3 with a balanced attack. Duddy Turner contributes six of the first seven points on a 1 yard run and Don Compton adds an extra point. Campion scores a four yard TD to close the half and Hance adds a late score.

Bovina Boving Mustangs Down Duddy ‘Turner Don Compton Rocky Hance Campion Pat O'Brine Web Hane Rippine Turners

Four Are Fined After Pleas of Guilty Here

Four defendants pleaded guilty in a local court and were fined after admission of charges. Details on the offenses and fines were read in court, with the judge noting penalties applied for shoplifting and related misconduct.

Crane Tops Stanton in Close Track Meet

Crane defeats Stanton in a tight contest with a final score contested by multiple heats. Notable performances include Tad and Leivad Williams contributing strong times while Charles Fock and Mathanis show steady pace.

Failles Leivad

Mrs Ada Roberts Kites Set Today

Mrs Ada Roberts Kites set today at Medonild will be in City of France for hospital and Hobbs, later revived, then back home after a fall. Event mentions injuries in Grand Salim and Lubbeck areas in 19% juries.

Ad Hobe Medonild City of France General Hospital Hobbs al Ser An Shiv Yews Grand Salim Ty Lubbeck

Sandies Dominate Plainview in District Opener 45–0

Plainview’s Bulldogs were overwhelmed as the Sandies built a 45 to 0 lead by halftime. Key plays included a 2 yard TD by Bobby Jones and a S yard TD by Bobby Owen, with Tidwell adding conversions. Amarillo responded with two scoring drives but failed on PATs and extra attempts.

Plainview Bulldogs Bobby Jones Duane Tidwell Bobby Owen Mike Mullins Tid

Eunice Cubes NMMS in 137 victory over Colts

Eunice Cannibals jumped to an early lead to defeat New Mexico Military Institute Colts 137 Friday night. Paulhsek Madden returned a NMML punt 40 yards to spark the first Eunice score. Bry Willard scored from the four for the extra point. Gladden scored in the second quarter to set the margin, while Jeff Carpenter added a one yard sneak for NMMS. Jim Purvis added the extra point. Both teams threatened but neither could finish in the second half.

Eunice Eunice Canbnals New Mexico Militiay Institute Colt Jeff Carpenter Jim Purvis MML

Slaton Man Injured In Wreck Near City

A Slaton resident, Syd Hopkins, was injured when his car overturned near Lathe on Friday night. He was in critical condition at a West Texas hospital after the crash, according to police reports.

New York CPL West Berlin Willy Brandt Slaton Hopkins West Texas Syd Hopkins

Lizzie Hazlewood Rites Set At Ralls

Funeral services for Mrs. Lizzie Hazlewood will be held at 2 p m today at the Ralls First Methodist Church with Rev. Conrad Ryan officiating. Burial follows in Rally Cemetery. Mrs. Hazlewood, who moved to Crosby County in 1920, died Wednesday in a Dallas rest home.

Nathaniel Serviers Tuk Lions Branch Freedom Chapel O. D U.S Berlin Brandt West Access Eye RALLS Lizzie Hazlewood Ralls First Methodist Church Conrad Ryan Hazlewood Crosby County Hosom Dallas

Frazier Heads Rails United Fund Inaugural Meeting

Frazier was elected president of the Rails United Fund at a Friday night gathering at the Methodist Church. Jim Rosson and Gus Benner assisted in organizing, with a board of directors and committee chairs named. A breakfast meeting will set the constitution and drive goals at 6 20 a.m. Tuesday at the Tradewinds Restaurant.

W. O H. Distankes Eam Music Emmitt Lynch Badget Jack Robertson Jim Cox Marvin McLaughin Percy Byan D. C2 Thomas W.H. Dismukes Craig McDonald United Fund Civil Aefairs Balls 'Chamber of Commerce Camesien Conrad Johnny

Injunction Hearing Delayed Until Monday

The injunction hearing on restraining hose use in the 1400 block of Ave E was postponed to 9 am Monday in Moth District Court. County Attorney Alan Griffin said the hearing was moved after he attended a conference of judges. Plaintiffs are James Florence Brown and J. A., identified as probates.

Ave. E Moth District Court Alan Griffin Florence Brown J. A Saune

Wheeler Man Dies In Collision With Train

Benton Luttrell, 6, of Wheeler Texas, died from injuries after his truck collided with a Santa Fe freight train near Hammon Oklahoma. The fatal crash occurred September 29 as Luttrell tried to move a tank truck into position and was struck by the passing train.

Wheeler Tion Oklahoma City Marstrain Benton Luttrell

Tejas Tech Opens Football Season With Bands and Shows

A large crowd travels from Passered Santi Fe toward major avenues for Texas Tech vs. Texas Tech opener. The 48 member band performs a pre game show at 7:15 pm while the Aggie Band delivers a brisk halftime with marching routines and martial music.

Santi Fe Tes Avenues Pexus Avenue Brosthwaagy Avenue Avenue N Reserve Armory Luishock Agm Club Lubbock Axgie Ouster Ors Arte Avenue A Red Raider Inn Sicale Aggie

Berlin Crisis Deepens As West East Tensions Rise

Report describes tense Berlin standoff with Kennedy aide walking the line at Friedrichstrasse. West Berlin faced Soviet warnings and border gunfire amid efforts to negotiate access and prevent escalation.

Berlin Boni East Germany State Department West Gershoury East Gery Westen West Berlin Bhirushrhey Haiti Uns Havieg Peter and Gwen West Berianess Bebey Ratidant Mba Vaprs West Pote East Berlin Windae Craincaarks

Lubbock Youth Wins $250 Scholarship

APE reports three top students at the University of Texas journalism program earned honors. Gail Border Scholarship winners include Carol Sullivan and others with strong A averages. Jesse H Jones scholarships awarded at $20 each went to George Phenix and David M Warren, with Maurice Olian also noted.

Austin University of ‘Tessis Carol Sullivan Fort Worth Gail Border Diel Lowe Henderson Ty Allanvin Tyler Cabot Educationa AML Jesse H Jone George Phenix Lubbock David M. Warren Alval Meyer Warren Maurice Olian Bryan North Main

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