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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1962

Page

6

Angry Reaction Seen On U S Role In POW Deal

Lawmakers criticized the U S handling of a prisoner of war ransom arrangement. Rep Robert H Michael pressed the President to disclose any offers or payments through Donovan or others while Rep William Cramer condemned any payment as aiding blackmail. Rhodes questioned the legality of the move.

U.S Robert H. Michael Donovan William Cramer R Fla House Cuba Rhodes Thomas M. Pelly R-Wash Kennedy New York World-Telegram Sun Donnan Senate New York Robert F. Kennedy

Mariner 2 Will Miss Venus By 20 900 Miles

NASA announced Mariner 2 will pass Venus about 20 900 miles away instead of 9 000, due to an overcorrection in its Sept 4 speed adjustment. The probe remains on a path within 5 000 to 40 000 miles of Venus and should conduct science effectively as it flies by on Dec 14. It launched from Cape Canaveral Aug 27 and has traveled over 7.5 million miles.

Washington Mariner 2 Venus National Aeronautics and Space Administration Mariner NASA Cape Canaveral Fla Earth

Grand Jury Indicts Multiple for Forged Instrument and Theft

A grand jury returned indictments against Bobby Dean Rogers and several others for attempting to pass forged instruments. Additional defendants face charges including theft over 50 dollars and driving while intoxicated with a subsequent offense. Two women were indicted for abortion. Names, ages, and addresses are listed for each defendant.

Bobby Dean Rogers San Marcos Calif Clifton Wiliams Acuff Don K. West Ave. L Weldon E. Wheatley Ave. U Mack Henderson Jr E. 14Th St Bennie Alsup Cherry Beverly Bright Slaton Raymond Perez Levland Charles Chumbe Ithaca L. L. Carlee 29Th St Kenneth Keup Tampa Fla Charley Vaughn Homer Adams Billy Norris 36Th St Hailey Eugene Carey 16Th St Blas Mojica Beech Robert Lee Banks Ave. A Helen Brewer Walnut James Williams George D. Nelson 22Nd St Jerry Boney Elgin Virginia Cavazos Weslace Irene Cavazos Harry V. Hughes Midland Ruben Navarro 45Th St Joseph Ford Ruben Arguijo Jr Auburn Robert Smith N. Canton Jack Talbot Elroy Warren Jerry Doyle Farris Harvard Freddie Lopez Garcia Ave. D Manuel Hernandez E. Broadway Warren Hailee J. C. Chambers H. A. Watson Jr P. E. Golden Theodore Phea Joe Diaz Joe Walker Jr John Schmid Foreman John Spikes Troy Myers Fay Hudson Gene Messer

Readings in 90s Northeast Texas Hit By Thundershowers

Thunderstorms swept the Northeast Texas area on a hot humid day. A storm near Blossom Detroit and Bogota dropped heavy rain around Paris damaging roofs and outbuildings and causing street flooding. Winds damaged a power plant and downtown store windows. Storms also affected areas from Ardmore to Denison moving southeast. Maximum temperatures ranged from 87 to 98 across the state.

Preas Texas Paris Babcock- Wilcox Ardmore McAlester Okla Denison Weather Bureau Laredo Galveston el Paso Abilene Alpine Gulf

U S Seeks Probe of Red Troop Reports in Laos

The State Department called for a formal ICC inquiry into reports that several thousand Communist North Vietnamese troops remain in Laos in violation of peace accords. Lincoln White urged the International Control Commission, consisting of Indian Canadian and Polish members, to verify the claims.

Washington UPI State Department Laos Department Lincoln White International Control Commission ICC

Exile Raid and Cuban Talks Delay Prisoner Negotiations

The report notes no firm comment on whether hopes for word negotiations rose after the Monday raid on Cuba. Dunovarl expressed optimism about freeing prisoners as talks with Castro were postponed to Wednesday to allow Castro to confer with Osvaldo Dorticos at the UN. If Pan American airlift begins, landing would occur at Homestead AFB with strict security and potential crowds.

Cuba Dunovarn Castro Osvaldo Corticos United Nations General Assembly New York Dorticos United States Miami News Pan American World Airways Homestead Air Force Base Homestead Afb Navy Opa-locka

Multiple Birth Announcements Across Lubbock Area Hospitals

A stream of birth notices lists parents and newborns at West Texas and Methodist Hospitals, Latif Clinic, Taylor Hospital, and Reese AFB area facilities. Each entry names the parents, city addresses, baby weight, time of birth, hospital, and the father’s occupation, including roles with police, farming, electric firms, and air force bases.

Joe Kenneth Fletcher Bates West Texas Hospital Jose Jimenez Latif Clinic Brandon and Clark Electric Co Alexander Pearaton Reese Village Methodist Hospital Reese Air Force Base Tommie Wormly Littlefield Air Force Base Washington Sutoo Freddie King St Mary's Hospital Herbert J. Spier

Williams Explains Suspension Over Gym Uniforms

Supt Nat Williams explains that two junior high girls were suspended for not complying with the standard gym uniform policy. The district allowed a skirt with shorts but parents objected and set limits on activities, leading to the suspension after negotiations failed.

Nat Williams Lubbock Board of Trustees

Parents contest skirts and shorts in school gym uniforms

The case pits Johnson family and church leaders against school officials over gym attire for girls. Parents object to shorts, proposing skirts or standard apparel while the board upholds a policy allowing suspensions for noncompliance. Both sides seek settlement but threaten court action if needed.

Mal Johnson Edgar Williams Adamson Timoathy

Congress Rejects Senate Action in Major House Clash

The House defeated the Senate by a 241 to 1 vote over constitutional concerns about Senate actions. Rep. Paul G. Rogers dissented. A conference was set on a $2.3 billion river and harbor bill and a highway financing measure. A big appropriations package totaling $2,025,895,700 for State Justice and Commerce agencies was approved for the current year, $97.35 million below Kennedy's request.

Paul G. Rogers D-Fla Richard B. Russell D-Ga Senate House Senate House White House State, Justice and Commerce Departments Kennedy United Nations Congo Middle East Congress Berlin Senate Foreign Relations Committee Kathryn E. Granahan Pennsylvania United States Frank T. Bow Rohio Mike Mansfield Montana Washington Russell B. Long D-La

McSpadden Exemption Deal Averts Court Fight

Creditors and McSpadden reach a Wednesday compromise to trim his exemptions from about 330000 to roughly 60000 in assets including two tractors and related implements. The agreement aims to sidestep litigation over fraud claims tied to home value and farm equipment, with Murray to approve or reject and an auction to follow for inventory.

McSpadden Armour and Co Armour Murray Tom Morris Amarillo Lub-bock Warrick Carr Bass Ralph Rosen Associates Dallas Wildorado CIT Corp Houston Ben Rice III John Foringer Walter FE. Heller Co CIT Hereford

Hale Girl Wins State Honor In Clothing Test

Marilyn Coleman of Hale County is named state winner in the 1962 4H Clothing Program at College Station. She earns an all expense trip to National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago with Coats and Clark Inc as donor. The Plainview senior has 8 years in 4H and 164 garments made plus numerous awards in dress revues foods and leadership.

College Station Spl Marilyn Coleman Hale County Chicago Coats and Clark, Inc New York City Marilyn S. E. Coleman Route 3 Plainview Prairieview Gena Brazcale

Yemen and Saudi Arabia Enter War After Accusations

A Yemeni official quoted by the UAR MEA says Yemen considers itself at war with Saudi Arabia. The remarks, not clearly official, describe Saudi troops massed on frontiers and arms infiltrations into Yemen, viewed as an attack on the Yemeni Republic.

Yemen Saudi Arabia Cairo United Arab Republic Middle East Sana Abdel Rahmen el Beidany

Local Children Treated After Street Accidents

Gregory Settler, 7, of 1912 Broad Way, treated and released at Methodist Hospital after a car, driven by Joseph Luckett, struck him near his home around 5 15 p m Wednesday. J T Reed, 56, of 501 42nd St., treated and released from West Texas Hospital after a two car collision in the 1500 block F 34th St Wednesday morning.

Bobby Leon Davis Methodist Hospital Gregory Settler Broadway Joseph Luckett 17Th St J. T. Reed 42Nd St West Texas Hospital 34Th St

Man Nabbed Near JFK Talk Site in Baltimore

Police arrest 27 year old man near Patterson Park as President Kennedy lands for a rally. Secret Service had tightened security after an anonymous threat to the president to the Baltimore News-Post. David Meyer identified as the arrestee and was unarmed. Police said no immediate questioning and no link to the threat.

Baltimore Patterson Park Kennedy Secret Service Baltimore News-Post John Heisner David Meyer David Collins Southeastern District Meyer

Tyler Man Named President of Texas Parks Group

R L Shelton Jr of Tyler is elected president of the Texas Municipal Parks and Recreation Assn by the Texas Municipal League. Shelton, Tyler director of parks, won the post Tuesday in Fort Worth. Spencer Ellis of Wichita Falls becomes vice president and Alva Stern of Waco earns secretary-treasurer.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grand Jury PAGE Edwin Guthman Justice Department Guthman Jose Miro Cardona Cuban Revolutionary Council Feu Fidel Castro Berta Barreto Cuban Families Committee Blossom Detroit Bogota Red River Florida Keys No Name Key Marathon Richard Agnew Keith Buhrman Floydada Harold Stillwell Abernathy Joe Thompson Implement Co L. V. Ambers 7Th St Reese Afb Lollo Velasquez Billy Wayne Gabnet 4Th St Police Department Pete Parker Rt J. Lubbock Jose Ballejo Vanda Latif Chino Hardgrove Roofing Co Jerry Don Calloway Bates St Taxier Hospital Bell Dairy Products, Inc Jerry Max Jobe Taylor Hospital Amco Electric Co Donald Gene Lynsky Morton Don Ray Howell Bates Ave Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital ICX Motor Freight George W. Laing Robert McCormick 47Th St Mars. Hospital Western Fire and Indemnity Co John Victor Kyler Tahoka Tahoka High School Willams Mea Anes Estes Hale JFK Tyler Man Park Group
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