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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1962
Page
5
NASA reports Mariner 2, launched Aug. 27, remains on course to pass Venus on Dec. 14. At 7 am EST Sunday the craft was 6,499,349 miles from Earth and 33,439,352 miles from Venus with a good radio signal.
At first sign of a cold sore or fever blister apply Campho Phenique. The cooling antiseptic acts as a local anesthetic and drying agent to stop pain and promote rapid healing. Keep a bottle ready for instant use.
United Nations Acting Secretary General U Thant signals a step to resolve the Congo Katanga split over reunification. He plans a written report to the Security Council and a meeting with the Congo Advisory Committee to seek guidance on reviving his federal unification plan, which has fallen behind schedule.
Britannica notes cafeteria turnover about 34 customers per seat per meal. In contrast restaurants see 114 per seat and counter-stool venues 62 per meal, reflecting differing service formats and dining durations.
Buenos Aires reports that the government will subsidize fertilizer use to increase agricultural output. The program aims to support farmers and raise national yields amid varying crop conditions.
A New York report describes Bio-Dyne, a healing substance that shrinks hemorrhoids, stops itching, and relieves pain without surgery. Observations show prompt relief and actual shrinking over months, with varied long standing cases claim piles ceased to be a problem. Preparation H suppositories or ointment are sold at drug counters.
The Polack Bros Circus at Lubbock Municipal Coliseum offered a Shrine Circus show featuring the Aero-Stylists, Staneks, Zeppe Troupe, Three Renowns, Torelli Sisters, Jungones, and Bresalou Elephants among others. Ringmaster Ross Paul and organizer Walter C. Stebbins led a dramatic October day performance with standout acts and strong local publicity.
The TV Log Police report two Welsh litterbugs discarded a road map in disgust after losing their way.
Jennifer Johnson the 19 year old daughter of American Deputy Undersecretary A Alexis Johnson will wed Maire Mojdara a 31 year old MIT graduate and Bangkok air conditioning firm head. The ceremony is planned in Bangkok at a Presbyterian church with date around December 1 pending final arrangements.
The MRP National Committee denounced President Charles de Gaulle’s constitutional amendment plan and urged followers to vote no in the referendum set for October 28. The party, largely Catholic and center-left, helped oust Premier Georges Pompidou in a Friday morning National Assembly showdown. The leadership voted 110 to 23 to campaign against direct presidential election replacing the electoral college system.
Irish Prime Minister Sean Lemass flew to Brussels aiming to accelerate Ireland’s bid for full EC membership. Dublin had applied last summer as the six existing members sought talks with Britain, with Ireland favoring full entry over associate status for its farming economy.
Kansas editors named Gene Howe, former publisher of The Amarillo Globe News and Atchison Globe, to the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame. The honor was announced at KU editors day, with Howe’s picture to join others in the journalism school hall.
U S Army and Thai forces start an 11 day foot patrol maneuver along the Thai Burmese border. Two platoons of D Company 1st Battle Group 25th Infantry Division take part, covering 875 miles of rugged mountain trails during monsoon season with three day rations replenished by air drops. They will be airlifted back to Korat after the trek. Dzibilchaltun Maya city in Mexico’s Yucatan is noted as an early habitation site.
The five astronauts who flew to Honolulu with Walter M. Schirra Jr went through customs like other travelers from outside the United States. Schirra was exempted because technically he had not traveled abroad despite circling the world six times.
R. J. Webber of The Ebb Hair Specialists will be at the Pioneer Hotel in Lubbock Texas Tuesday October 9 from 1 to 8 30 p m for private interviews about the Ebb Home Treatment System. The seller guarantees results and offers a written guarantee pro rated from start to finish.
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