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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1961

Page

6

Kennedy Calls World in Maximum Hazard Time

President Kennedy flagges a global peril as he outlines highlights from a news conference on nuclear tests foreign policy and domestic programs. He signals potential underground tests and continued talks on a test ban while resisting a moratorium. He discusses aid policy mental retardation and Berlin talks amid domestic political questions.

Kennedy United States Robert Robert, the Attorney General, From the Metropolitan Club

Plane crash claims four lives in bleak incident

A four person death toll is reported after a plane crash described in limited readable text. The fragment references shelters, a political context, and stated policies but lacks coherent details. The source indicates a wartime or defense backdrop without clear chronology or locations.

Alienation suit dropped after Edinburg victim injury

Rosa Lopes of Edinburg, named in a malpractice alienation case, was hospitalized after cutting wrists and slashing throat. Hospital staff reported multiple injuries but she was not in serious condition despite the self harm. A separate note reports a fatal plane crash involving Owen Littlefield on a private flight near Las Vegas.

Edinburg Rosa Lopes

Mews Briefs From A Fragmented Page

Disjointed notes mention a guest speaker Roosevelt Coby and a fire incident prompting firemen to respond. The text references a YMCA club event and a civic meeting with costs and community concerns, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Mamie Pronounced Fit and Partners Cleared in Medical Checkups

Barner Frowden and Mrs. Dwieht 2 Kistaleser completed their physicals at Walter Reed Hospital Wednesday in fine condition. Heaton Arsesungrén and Bestar also noted satisfactory examinations and said all parties remain in good health.

Washington Gare Barner Frowden Dwieht Kistaleser Walter Ed Hasprd Amt Heaton Ata Bestar Fuse Jeager

New Mexico Man Killed By Truck

A Portales man died when a truck ran over him after he fell from the vehicle while it turned near Portales. Merst Watkins aged 2X2 weeks? was struck by the right rear dual wheel. the body was found 60 feet from the impact with the wheel still near his hand. Survived by his wife and two teenaged daughters.

Portales New Mexico Ty Copes Esa Ance Merst Watkins Glen Widner Watkins Especie Ware Veliodora Esparze Aioe Jonte Malta Jisland Wheeler Mortuary Gozo Comino

Garza Road Work Contract Let In Gare County

Austin AP reports Texas Highway Department let 181 miles of road work in Gare County with bids totaling 1 242 00 over two days. Low bids reached 7 42 250 for the listed mileage including rural farm to market routes and US and state highways. The project spans 21 miles from northwest of Post to seven miles north of Post with Farm to Market roads and surfacing included.

Austin Gare County Texas Highway Department Los U.S Gare Post Boswell Crafton Inc Lubbock

Tragic Pickup Accident Claims Lubbock Youth

A boy, Bran, was found dead after a pickup allegedly struck him as he stood in the street coat in motion. Mrs Brown reported seeing the coat hit the pavement before the boy fell. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Taylor Rix Funeral Home as authorities investigated the fatal incident and its link to rising city mishap tolls.

Martin Rector Taylor Rix Funeral Home Justice of the Peace George TH. McCleskey Jimmy Lee W.H Brannon E. Quinn C. E. Wallace

Farm project aids migrant workers at Lubbock fair

The article describes migrant farm laborers leaving lean seasons to harvest local crops, earning about $1,904 yearly. It highlights events at a Lubbock festival featuring Senior Girl Scouts, agricultural demonstrations, dairy and sheep goat shows, Spanish program, and educational tours aimed at informing farmers about animal husbandry, dairy operations, and food preservation.

Niles Nan Gorse Lubbock FCC Lubbock Chrstian College Agricultural Ts J. Kay JCC al Pengeimy Funure Funure 1 Home Keo Tora S. Tathbor Priram Mers of

Hale Man Is Killed In Wreck

Adan Burd 28 farm worker died at 2 50 pm and Nix 25 was injured in a head on collision at a rural intersection four miles north of Hale Center Wednesday morning. Burd died at Hipkins Hospital. Nix remained for treatment of injuries. Both drivers were alone and Burd is survived by a wife and five children with funeral arrangements pending.

Adan Burd Nix Rawat

Van Fleet recalled to aid U S buildup and guerrilla strategy

President Kennedy named Gen James A. Van Fleet a part time consultant to the Army starting Oct 30. The retired four star general will advise on special warfare training and readiness of National Guard divisions as the United States and allies bolster forces amid Cold War tensions. He will also assess reserve units summoned to active duty and help block Communist infiltration in Southeast Asia. He will depart from New York for a personal visit to Greece.

Kennedy Berlin Kenenenedy University of Washington House Sam Rayburn U.S United States Washington UPD James A. van Fleet Pentagon White House van Fleet Fort Bri N.C National Guard Laos South Viet Nam New York Greece

X-15 Flight Reaches Record High Altitude and Speed

Test pilot White pushed toward 50 miles high and 4000 mph as the X-15’s skin heated to 900 degrees. The aircraft exceeded the planned 200,000 feet goal thanks to nose and wing tip rockets. White’s heart rate and respiration spiked, approaching 17 times a minute at peak.

White

Britain’s Lord Home vows no easing of Berlin access

Foreign Secretary Lord Home said Western powers have warned the Soviet Union they will fight to preserve access to Berlin. He spoke at a Conservative party conference on the British coast, noting firm Western resolve despite stalled talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko.

England Home Soviet Union Ing Andrei A. Gromyko Lord Home Conservative Party Berlin London Macmillan Gromyko United

Births and international notes amid town and world events

A jumble of birth announcements from Teane Hospital and Methodist Hospital list parents and newborns with weights and times. Interspersed are reports of Gromyko's Berlin talks with Kennedy and Macmillan, stressing a negotiated settlement and the defense of Western access, with speeches by Lord Home on the urgency of unity against potential crisis.

Theen Berlin Berty

Leather Saddle Plaques Strobed In Trophy Display

Readable text describes two plaques shaped like a horseshoe to honor yearly game results. It notes efforts by TCU students to secure possession of the Rogers saddle, with a display stand and blanket planned for the item. Authorities question quick action, aiming to place the trophy in the Administration Building for public view.

TCU Secur Sonal

Missionaries in Angola arouse U S aid row amid shortages

The report cites U S Ambassador Burke Erickson active in Lisbon to free Angola missionaries amid detentions tied to democratic aims. Shoppers in Lubbock endure a wide price war as chains push flexible pricing and driving cards.

U.S Portugal Burke Erick Lisbon Lubbock Met Azores Atlantic Aurovati COS Wasson Smith

Westerner Parents Club Charter Bus To Amarillo

The Westerner Parents Club will charter a bus to Amarillo Friday for the Tom Lath bock Tascosa clash. The bus departs Chapman Field at 4 pm Friday. Reservations via Mrs. Owen McWhirter at SW5-0460.

Amarillo Chapman Field Owen McWhirter

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