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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1960

Page

13

Unrushed Troops To Katanga In Congo Uprising

In Leopoldville the UN rushed Ethiopian troops by airlift to Kabalo region Katanga to quell violence that killed eight Europeans. Mobutu sealed parliament as Lumumba toured bars denouncing the United States and Belgium.

Congo William Anderson Leopoldville Congo i Upli United Nations ‘Command Kabalo Katanga Mali Usn Saluba Joseph Mobutu Patrice Lumummba Lumumba United Nations United States Belgium Iberty Mobutu

Lightning Victim Dies Of Injuries

Mrs. Fred Ramsey, wife of Brooks Field National Bank president, died from injuries after a lightning strike on a golf course. She suffered severe burns and paralysis. Golf pro Joe Conrad found her under a tree at Canyon Creek Country Club. Comunal land ownership in Gilbert Islands was described as hopeless by A L Bernacchi, Resident Commissioner, who said people thrive under individual ownership in Suva.

SAN Aon Fred Ramsey Ece Brooks Field National Bank Joe Conrad Canyon Creek Country Club A. L. Bernacchi The Gilberts Suva

Skydiving Ties Safety to Training and Gear

Hickmott outlines sport parachuting basics from 2000 to 2500 feet, noting differences from military chutes and the need for reserve gear. He lists major hazards, training steps, costs, and the sport’s growing popularity with clubs at Harvard, Yale, UCLA, and other schools. He aims to form a local parachute group and join the Parachute Club of America.

Hickmott Russia France Harvard Yale UCLA Texas A&m Colorado Schools of Mines Parachute Club of America

Pickets clash as GE gates face no man’s land order

GE pickets enforce a no man’s land outside plants while sheriff blocks public-property demonstrations deemed nonstriker activity. Schenectady council backs deputizing 190 fire department staff to aid police as mass picketing continues and federal mediators set talks for Tuesday. GE employs 14,500 in Syracuse with IUE claiming 4,500 members.

Schenectady Malcolm Ellis Arthur Blessing Afl-Cio New York City Syracuse IUE

Noted Mountaineer Dies After Car Crash

Piero Ghiglione, 77, famed mountaineer and writer, died at Trent Hospital from injuries in a traffic collision. Alpine guide Franz Freund, the car’s driver, was killed instantly. Ghiglione had recently celebrated his birthday opening a new route to an African peak. The piece also notes a catbird etymology.

Trent Italy Piero i Ghiglione Trent Hospital Ghiglione Andes Africa Himalayas Alps Franz Freund

Chest Drive targets Lubbock public with summer effort

The campaign outlines a thorough effort to reach Lubbock residents in the shortest time. Youth agencies of the Community Chest include Boys' Clubs, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls, Girl Scouts, YMCA, YWCA, USO, and National Recreation Association. Health and Welfare agencies listed cover American Hearing Society, American Social Health Association, Carver Heights Day Nursery, Children’s Training Center, Counseling Service for the Blind, Family Service Association, and Lubbock Day Nursery.

Lubbock Community Chest Boys’ Clubs Camp Fire Girls Girl Scouts MLC A. Y.W.C.A U.S. O National Recreational Association of the Chest American Hearing Society American Social Health Association Carver Heights Day Nursery Children’s Training Center Counseling Service For the ‘Blind Family Service Association Lubbock Day Nursery National

Bombing at Institution Under Investigation by Police

Yesterday's explosion at 4 47 p m EDT followed a similar blast last Sunday. Chief Inspector Michael J Murphy says the bomb may have been planted to avoid harming anyone, suggesting a crank. Police roped off the area to search for clues and investigate potential suspects.

Michael J.murphy

Community groups rally for city services and aid programs

The Council on Crime and Delinquency and partners Salvation Army Community Clothing Center United Seamen's Service and Well Baby Clinic coordinate outreach efforts to assist families and bolster neighborhood support with resources and referrals.

Council On Crime and Delinquency Salvation Army Community Clothing Center United Seamen’s Service Well Baby Clinic

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