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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1963

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Dodgers Clinch World Series With 2-1 Win Over Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers defeat New York 2-1 to sweep the World Series as Sandy Koufax and Whitey Ford duel in a pitchers' game. Jim Gilliam’s error-assisted run and Willie Davis’ sac fly decide the outcome. Koufax fans 8 to raise Series total to 23. Mantle homers for the Yankees.

Los Angeles Sandy Koufax Frank Howard Los Angeles Dodgers New York Yankees Yankee Koufax Whitey Ford Howard Yankees Mickey Mantle Dodger New Yorkers Bowyer Gilliam Willie Davis Rams

Saigon tightens security amid Buddhist protests

South Vietnam pressed a heavy security crackdown in Saigon on Sunday to avert further Buddhist demonstrations. U.S. sources cited arrests overnight, and witnesses reported youths seized on bicycles near the U S Information Agency and near the National Assembly square where President Ngo Dinh Diem was to speak at the opening of the new chamber.

Associated Presaance Saigon U.S U.S. Information Agency National Assembly Ngo Dinh Diem Washington Sec Dean Rusk State Department South Viet Nam Rusky John P. Sharkey National Broadcasting Co New York Grant Wolfkill NBC David Halberstam New York Times Sharkey

Envoys Challenge Madame Nhu As Saigon Crisis Deepens

Vietnamese envoy Do Vang Ly in Honolulu calls Madame Nhu a private citizen while saying he represents the government of Viet Nam. Ex-ambassador Tran Van Chuong accuses the Diem regime of misusing aid and vows to present Vietnamese views to America. In Paris Madame Nhu denies Buddhist mistreatment as protests mount in Saigon.

Avalanche-Journal News Services United States Sunday Ngo Dinh Nhu Honolulu Washington Do Vang Ly United Press International Ngo Dinh Diem Viet Nam Tran van Chuong South Viet Nam Chuong Madame Nhu America Paris Saigon Diem U.S

Chinese Envoy Defects to Soviet Union

A Chinese Communist diplomat identified as Chou Hsiang-Pu second secretary at the London embassy defected with his family to the Soviet Union. He and his wife and two children arrived in Moscow several weeks ago while en route to Peking. Authorities could not confirm details or motives and Moscow sources offered no confirmation.

Moscow UPS Soviet Union Chou Hsiang-Pu London Chou Peking

Today's Prayer Makes Plea for Faithful Work and Kindness

A brief prayer asks for guidance from Our Heavenly Father to direct hearts and guide faithful work and kindness toward others. It invites readers to share favorite prayers up to sixty words for the temple or church community.

Branded Tech Beauty Mascot Found After Overnight Search

A painted mascot named Tech Beauty with AMC initials was found on a farm near Idalou after a Friday disappearance during the Tech A&M game. Officials called the incident a prank by A&M students and no further action is planned.

Tech Beauty Idalou Texas Tech Jones Stadium Charcoal Cody Tech-A&m Raiders A&mi AMC ‘Beauty AMC TECH

Adventurers Missing After Rio Afrique Expedition

United States investigators report a party of 13 men and two women from Utah California and Pennsylvania began a raft descent on the Rio Afrique September 25. Three rubber rafts were sighted but no sign of the missing explorers or four local rescuers. A U S vice consul aboard a search plane said low fuel halted operations and the party faced starvation and peril amid Barranca de Cobre terrain. James Dean of Salt Lake City arrived with details of the desperate trek through desolate country.

United States Utah California Pennsylvania Mountain Barranca de Cobre Copper Canyon Robert O. Homme Ralph G. Thorsland Juarez James Dean Salt Lake City Chihuahua Rio Afrique

Cosmonauts Nikolayev Tereshkova to wed in space era

Soviet cosmonaut Maj. Andrian Nikolayev and the first woman in space Valentina Tereshkova are engaged. The pair, dubbed star crossed lovers, were seen together at public events as Moscow anticipates a winter wedding after Tereshkova tours Cuba.

Moscow UPI Andrian Nikolayev Valentina Tereshkova Onoe Nikolaves Valentina Miss Tereshkova Cuba Russia Tania Histler Gherman ‘Tites Cosmaniut No Nikolayev Soviet Union Pavel Popovich

Pink Higgins A West Texas legend and lawman

The feature recalls Pinkney Higgins known as Pink Higgins a famed fast gun in Spur Texas. A former special officer hired in 1900 to stop cattle rustling he rode the Caprock with a .44 pistol and Winchester rifle earning a reputation to deter rustlers and thieves. Higgins died in 1913 at his ranch near Spur.

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Bragger: A Man Who Never Realizes His Heroism

A humorous definition notes that a bragger believes himself heroic only after recounting his feats the next day. The quip reflects a light, tongue in cheek tone typical of column humor.

Bragger

Ribicoff Opens Path for College Tax Relief Plan

Sen Abraham Ribicoff indicates he will not press a Senate fight to add college expense tax relief to the tax cut bill. Support grows in both parties as 120 bills addressed education aid. opposition cites that relief benefits higher income families and direct aid may be better. Ribicoff’s Finance Committee role positions him to push a showdown though passage in the Senate does not guarantee enactment. The Kennedy and Eisenhower administrations oppose this approach, arguing it helps few and may leave gaps for low income families.

United Press International Asher NS Abraham A. Ribicoff Senate Connecticut Congress House Senate Finance Committee Ribicoff Kennedy Eisenhower

Flora hurricane lashes Caribbean and Florida coast

Flora, a powerful hurricane, slams Cuba and brushes south Florida. Reports say Haiti and Cuba suffer heavy damage with dozens killed, while Cuba declares disaster and Florida braces for the storm’s path into the Gulf of Mexico. Officials monitor movement as crews rescue workers and protect coastal towns.

Avalanche Journal News Services IAMI Flora Caribbean Cuba South Florida Haiti Fidel Castro Bahamas Jamaica Oriente Havana Miami

Homes Hit By Looters in Lubbock Area

Police and sheriffs deputies report a series of break ins Friday through Sunday across Lubbock and nearby towns. Suspects arrested include two Nerra men and a San Angelo resident linked to a Wolforth lumber firm burglary. Victims describe stolen cash, checks, a pistol, a typewriter, electronics, and personal items. Investigations continue with multiple scenes under review.

Jurgelars Sundin Nerra Lubbock Pelle Wolfforth Lubbock Peyeareld San Angelo Mano San Angelo Brownfield Stapleston Lumber Co Grady Thahbarton Slaton Connie Teal New Deak Aow Craft Posey

Dillon pledges U S wheat sales to Soviet bloc

Treasury undersecretary Dillon endorses selling USS wheat to the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe as a way to ease balance of payments. He argues such exports could add 200 to 300 million dollars in American exports and offset a portion of foreign aid costs, potentially easing Kennedy’s decision.

Eras— See The Treasury Douglas Dillon Dillon Kennedy Eisenhower Soviet Bloc Union East Farropean United States

JFK rules aid to Yugoslavia not under Communist grip

President Kennedy said Yugoslavia is not controlled by the International Communist conspiracy and therefore eligible to receive 2 million dollars in COS military assistance. The ruling follows Congress withholding military aid to nations under communist influence.

Washington Kennedy Congress

Weather snapshot for Southwest cities last night

Precipitation and high low temperatures reported for 74 hours ending at midnight. Readings cover Abilene El Paso Albuquerque Amarillo Dallas Roswell Denver and surrounding areas with varied totals and temperature ranges.

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