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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1961

Page

7

Western Allies Charting New Berlin Crisis Talks

Western ambassadors in Mos cow report Berlin status hinges on Soviet gestures. U S officials reject any apple for an orchard bargain and seek UN involvement if needed. Rusk notes UN can play a decisive role but move is premature as Khrushchev faces military pressure ahead of Moscow party congress opening November 17.

Mos- Berlin Gromyko U. S Wen Thompson United Nations West Berlin Kennedy West Berin United States U.S Rusk Russia Nikita Berlin Khrushchev Moscow Communist Party Shchev

Birth announcements mix of names and weights in unclear text

A chaotic OCR birth notice lists multiple families including Mr and Mrs Earl Swinfond and Mr and Mrs Loyd McNaby. It mentions newborns with weights around 7 pounds and times like 2 48 pm, with many garbled lines about hospitals, occupations, and unrelated details.

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Hobbs Orchestra Plans Autumn Concert at High School

Hobbs Civic Orchestra led by Robert Lane will present its first autumn concert this afternoon in the Hobbs High School auditorium. The group includes local business and professional people, housewives, teachers, and students from Hobbs and neighboring towns. Program features Rodgers and Hammerstein, Brahms, Weinberger, Gould, and other selections.

Hobbs Hobbs Civic Orchestra Robert Lane Lavington Seminole Rodgers and Hammerstein Brahms Jaromir Weinberger Morton Gould The Pilgrims Marchi Wivissohn Muse Fodgers Hitsmerstein Orchesthie Lavington Ks BP i Bol Bradley Fies Valdon Butler Bill Best

Bill Hamilton Services Set in Lamesa

Funeral arrangements announced for Bill Hamilton who died Tuesday. Born in Larie he worked at Artesian Conductings Hawkins. Survivors include two daughters a son and his parents Mrs Cohf and Mrs Sinner. Burial details and further notices pending.

Lamesa Spe Mondigin Hogs Hamilton Lari Eh Artesii Hawkins Piste Baptist Bean Lamesa Cohf Sinner Walter Haran Burs Irene

France to suspend aerial A bomb tests

Paris reports France will suspend atmospheric nuclear tests after Premier setting Krushchev’s appeal. The decision follows an announcement by the French energy commission stating France completed a buildup test program abroad and will pause tests pending new guidance from international discussions.

France Paris UPI Enmne Nei SS Krushchev Tokyo Becaus SATO Tonic Energy Commission Frisce

West Berlin Border Incidents Report Four Captured

Four West Berliners were captured by Communist forces at the border near the French sector of West Berlin. Three were released after detention. one man was taken away after being beaten and questioned at the barrier. The incident occurred along the fence on the border with East German territory near Oranienburg, about 20 miles north of the city.

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19 Are Arrested In 35 Million Fraud

A group of 19 suspects linked to a 35 million fraud attempt was taken into custody. The case involves alleged manipulation of East German border controls and press and education influence efforts.

Thesan Ion New York Ares Bast Gerrans Ated Tshived Est Pei Mires

Raiders Hold Home Opener Sparked by Crowd Atmosphere

The article describes a crowded home opener with traffic jams from Forwell to Midhind and a large, enthusiastic crowd. Harold Crites recounted the scene and commented on the capacity and excitement, recalling his Red Raider teammates from past seasons.

New Rocket Tests Reported by Soviet Russia

Descriptions of a new Soviet rocket shot into the Pacific near the Yian Sea area are noted with the launch described as a new type. Moscow state media say the Sept 13 and Sept mid-month tests traveled long distances, while details of the launch sites remain undisclosed.

London Pacific Moscow Raulio Yian Sea Cent Soviet Union

Symphony Votes To End Walkout Amid Concert Disruption

A chaotic scene followed a walkout during the symphony's planned performance. Police reported two men injured from the incident near Indians Avenue and Loon Street, with suspected assault under investigation. The concert scheduled for Thursday evening was halted as authorities responded and the orchestra returned to the stage.

Sam Wanght Dolar

Birth Nears as Princess Margaret in Fine Health

AP reports royal officials say Princess Margaret is in fine health as the birth of her first child approaches. Queen Elizabeth II’s obstetrician confirms the mother to be is doing well, with the event expected late this month or early November.

London Royal Family Inerss Margaret Walth Lond Ryans Alabeth de Peel Landon Hoine Scotland Antony Arintromedunes Eat Snowdon

Humorist Thurber Remains In Critical Condition

New York humorist James Thurber stayed in critical condition after doctors removed a brain clot. A hospital spokesman said Thurber had a fair night but is not yet in good shape as friends note a regression in his condition.

New York Tames ‘Thurber Thurber Doctors Hospital

Traffic Jam Follows Jones Stadium Football Crowd

The Saturday night game at Jones Stadium drew about 38 500 fans with about 40 000 cars. Officers reported heavy congestion on side streets and parking lots as cars lined curb to curb for miles. Many attendees parked on private driveways near the stadium amid scarce parking.

AGGIE Spiece Tesas Sgm Texas Tech Jones Stadium Jim Argo Forwell New New Mexico Lubinek Patice Professionil Mteet Y Taen Srmankin West Labbock Texas. Tech Ampus Bill Brazwell Lubboe

Funeral Tuesday For Mrs. Stiles

Funeral services for Mrs. Aberda Fay Stiles of Lovington will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Yarborough Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lawton Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Melvin five children and multiple relatives including her Griffin and Lair families of Lovington.

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Major Industrial Research Complex Aims at Lubbock Area

A planned private research hub in Lubbock aims to attract INRAD and FINRAD with funding from Air Force contracts and private donors. The project envisions a campus, high level staff, and collaboration with Tech, creating a brainpower driven center for science, medicine, and humanities to spur regional industry. Leaders include Kaplan and a broad board with engineers, doctors, and professors.

Air Force Great Plains Life Kaplan Tech Finrad INRAD Lubbock United States IRAD John E. Baker John BR. Bradford Thomas J. Griffith Jr John Selby Paschal Strong Willa Vaught Tinsley Harold L. Moon California Henry JF. Shine Richard Dudek Griffith JB. Meiner William G. Meurar Hep Pappas Mary Lee Roddy Harold A0 Spuhter Stone Dean ‘Tiaste Iet Miller Jack Selby Jack Duns Chas Reactiff Los Animos Sand New Dorlia Aise Saplan York Call Yas Method St Medical Hospital Bards

Kennedy Weekend Retreat Aboard Honey Fitz After Flight

President Kennedy and his family sailed on the Honey Fitz for a weekend rest place at Newport Rhode Island after a short Washington to Newport flight. He spoke by phone with West Berlin mayor Willy Brandt and planned to return to Washington Monday afternoon as Defense Secretary McNamara and a White House conference delayed the trip. Five divisions outlined here discuss operations and research areas in behavioral sciences and human factors in engineering with faculty serving as consultants.

Newport Kennedy Washington Honey Fitz Lee Robert McNamara White House Willy Brandt West Pis New York United States Aee Trek Tor Rcular Behavioral Sciences

Cuba exile government analyses and U S divisions outlined

The document outlines U S efforts to counter the Cuban exile government through medical research education and training health projects and psychological warfare. It notes divisions in Foreign and Domestic Relations and education while reporting on agricultural famine threats in Indonesia and mentions Dr Paschal Strong who worked on Titan missiles.

United States State Department Joseph Reap U.S Geo Drouth Wits Java Profes Jakarta Indonesia Jsional Grouth Agricultural Service Peka Paschal Pat) Strong Dreath Martin Co

Nike Zeuss Pest Launch Fails In Early Test

A Nike Zeus missile test ends in failure after initial ascent appeared successful. Officials say trouble developed after first stage separation and the second stage failed to fire, with radar and computer control to meet safety requirements.

United States Army

Red Soviet officer named delegate after Pow ers downing

Moscow radio cited a Soviet officer who shot down U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers. Voronov, a major in a rocket unit, was reportedly elected by Communist soldiers at the Second Congress of the Soviet Communist Party. The broadcast mentioned training soldiers in air defense. In Falls County, residents voted 230 to 129 to continue the sale of all alcoholic beverages in Precinct 2.

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