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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

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Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1960

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Angry Red Chief Sees War Danger Closer at UN

United Nations defeat on disarmament intensified Khrushchev s anger as he walked out of UN headquarters and warned the world moves closer to catastrophe. The General Assembly voted 62 to 12 with 24 abstentions to send the issue to the Political Committee. Khrushchev later claimed the vote brought the world closer to a catastrophe and said he would depart for Moscow. Page 10 ANGRY NIKITA.

United Nations Nikita Khrushchev Khrushchev United States China U.S James J. Wadsworth UN General Assembly Russia Park Avenue New York Britain France Canada Assembly Moscow Nikita

Judge Halts Federal Search Of Sumter Voting Records

An Alabama circuit judge issued a restraining order barring federal agents from inspecting Sumter County board of registrars voting records. Judge Emmett F. Hildreth granted the order at the request of state Attorney General MacDonald Gallion, who had general custody of the records after learning FBI agents arrived with photo static equipment and a letter from U.S. Attorney General William P. Rogers demanding turnover.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Sumter County William P. Rogers

Khrushchev Nearly Comes to Blows With Spanish Delegate

At the United Nations Khrushchev and Jose Luis Perez Ruiz clashed after a tense harangue. The Spanish aide angrily challenged the premier while Khrushchev leaned in and retorted. Jose Felix de Lequerica watched, stunned, as the confrontation unfolded during the session.

Khrushchev Jose Luis Perez Ruiz Jose Felix de Lequerica de Sequerica Belabor Khrush- Lee

New Policy Revealed City Traffic Fines Upheld

City enforcement committee endorsed higher city traffic fines after a recommendation by Corporation Court Judge Wil son Kermickel who called prior rates unrealistically low. The move, informal and discretionary, also included a plan for a driver improvement school. Police were praised for selective enforcement in traffic trouble areas.

Bob Horton Avalanche-Journal Citizens Traffic Commission Tan Corporation Court Wilson Kermickel City Commission Kermickel City Mer H. P. Clifton Commission Clifton J. T. Alley Leonard Blakney

Nixon Raps Kennedy On Offshore Islands Defense

Nixon accuses Kennedy of dangerous world peace ideas as they clash over Quemoy and Matsu defense. Kennedy rests in New York before planning a fifth TV debate proposal for Oct 21 to Nov 8, while Nixon offers expanded fourth meeting or two hour slot.

Avalanche Journal Ichard M. Nixon John F. Kennedy Quemoy Matsu Nixon Kennedy Massachusetts Networks Herbert Klein Henry Cabot Lodge Lyndon B. Johnson Nixon-Kennedy United States Formosa Albuquerque

Dallas Leader Speaks At Lubbock Chest Drive Luncheon

Dallas civic leader Maxwell Clampitt told about 1000 luncheon attendees at Municipal Coliseum that enthusiasm is vital to campaign success for the 1960 Community Chest drive. He praised the chest as crucial to community life and urged a positive approach to problems.

Kenneth Rhodes Avalanche-Journal Dallas Maxwell Clampitt Tthe Clampitt Paper Co Dallas ‘Community Chest Board of Directors Municipal Coliseum Clampitt John Whitcomb Col L. C. Hess Reese Air Force Base Lubbock Paul V. Galloway San Antonio Texas Methodist Church Methodist Hospital Dick Musgrove

Gold Digger Cartoon Caption Sparks Debate

A comic dictionary entry on a transversal theme humorously describes a "Gold Digger" as a woman who enjoys relaxing with a large checkbook. The quip appears in a lighthearted column within the entertainment section, prompting readers to reflect on spending humor and social stereotypes.

Cuban Invaders Trials Set Today in Santiago

Twenty one members of an anti-Castro invasion force, including an American, face trial today in Santiago according to the Armed Forces Ministry. The group includes most of the force that landed on Oriente Province’s coast last week. Anthony Zarba of Boston, previously listed as Anthony Salvert, is among those to be tried. Three other Americans, Allen D. Thompson, Paul Hughes, and Robert Fuller, are still at large with unknown home addresses.

Jiavana UPI Santiago Armed Forces Ministry Oriente Fidel Castro U. S Anthony Zarba Boston Anthony Salvert Allen D. Thompson Paul Hughes Robert Fuller

X-15 To Test New 50,000 Pound Engine Today

Edwards Air Force Base Calif UPD The X-15 is scheduled for its first flight with a new 50,000 pound thrust engine. This marks the first test of this high powered propulsion for the aircraft while past flights used smaller engines and set altitude and speed records.

Edwards Air Force Base Calif UPD

U.S. May Step Into Laos War

VIENTIANE Laos AP Western diplomats expect U S involvement in Laos three cornered civil war within days as peace talks open G R Parsons and J M Invin two top U S officials expected to fly in from Washington with a bold new plan for Laos amid internal strife at the talks

Vientiane Laos United States Pathet Tao J. Graham Parsons John M. Invin U.S Washington U. S

Sky Spy Test Failure Delivers Blow to Atlas Launch

Avalanche Journal wires report U S failed first orbital attempt of the Samos surveillance satellite and Atlas missile test at Cape Canaveral. Samos I lifted but second stage failed to reach orbit. Air Force cautioned of unknown reasons. Atlas booster showed initial success but sustainer and vernier engines shut down early, ending a planned 5 000 mile range test. The program aims to beam Earth pictures on demand for reconnaissance.

Avalanche Samos I Air Force Samos Cape Canaveral

Friona Tornado Injures Truck Driver and Destroys Property

A damaging tornado and severe thunderstorms lashed northwestern High Plains Tuesday, injuring Floyd Cameron of Friona, 45, when a truck was upended near Friona. The twister demolished two drive in theaters and six trailer homes, with hail damaging crops and rains up to 2 inches along a front from New Mexico toward Plainview and Rhea communities. Friona residents evacuated as sirens warned of the storm. Authorities noted the town’s warning system helped limit injuries.

Everett Grose Avalanche-Journal New Mexico Bovina Friona Clovis Erain Field Floyd Cameron Friona Star Dave McReyinolds Spyains Rhea Olion Plainview Lubbock Bo- See Twister

Low bid delays Lubbock stadium award

Lubbock Independent School District trustees delayed awarding the new football stadium contract after bids totaled 531,447, about 33.8 percent above the architect’s estimate of 397,000. The site at 65th Street and Tahoka Highway covers 33 1/3 acres in south Lubbock, with Low bids from A. P. Rasch of Big Spring and H. E. Taylor of Lubbock. The board will meet bidders and receive a consultant report next Tuesday.

Lubbock Lubbock Independent School District Turner Kimmel South Lubbock Ave Ave, L 66Th Street NYHA Lowrey Field 65Th St Tahoka Highway H. E. Taylor

Weather Map Page 2 A Lubbock Area Forecast

Partly cloudy with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers. Low 58, high 85. Winds southerly 10-25 mph, louder in thunderstorm areas. Temperatures and humidity shown for several cities, with highs near 79 to 87 and lows around 34 to 56. Sun times and precipitation noted.

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