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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1962

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Walker to undergo psychiatric exam in Dallas delay

Former Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker arrived at Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas for a mental competency evaluation to stand trial for inciting insurrection during the Ole Miss riots. Delays are expected as Dr. R. L. Stubblefield consults a government psychiatrist and schedules the 24 hour rule before the examination.

Avalanche-Journal Allas Edwin A. Walker Southwestern Stubblefield Walker

City approves 34th Street medians despite protests

City commissioners vote to install traffic medians at the 34th Street and Avenue A intersection in southeast Lubbock. The project extends medians east along 34th to beyond Cemetery Curve on the Slaton Highway, despite protests from nearby property owners.

Ubbock 34Th St Ave Lubbock 34Th Street

Ex Mobster Ricca faces deportation and exile

In Chicago AP dispatch Paul The Waiter Ricca former Capone associate is ordered deported from the United States after applying to 48 countries for asylum 47 consulates back his case and Monaco agrees to tourist entry but not permanent residency. He reports to INS seeking a new country as Lehmann directs the process with parole supervision.

Chicago Paul Ricca Capone United States Monaco Prince Rainier Princess Grace Ricea Italy Immigration and Naturalization Service John M. Lehmann Lehmann Paul de Lucia Prohibit Alphonse Scarface al 34Th ST

Spur Man To Receive Carnegie Medal For Heroic Fire Rescue

Spur rancher Robert D. Stewart 29 will receive a Bronze Carnegie Medal and $750 for rescuing three men from a burning Spur service station after an explosion on January 6 1962. He aided a man and a boy who perished and three others were wounded. The award was announced by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission.

Robert D. Stewart Spur Avalanche-Journal Carnegie Stewart Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Foundation Joseph M. Kidd Farmer Sherrod L. Kidd Albert H. Cherry Tex Kidd Sherrod Cherry W. Cecil Caplinger Thurman A. Morrow Steve Elliott

Pope Opens Ecumenical Council With Unity Plea

Pope John XXIII opened the first ecumenical council in 92 years at St. Peter’s Basilica with a call for Christian unity and reforms. About 10,000 clergy and guests attended inside, while some 150,000 gathered in St. Peter’s Square as bells rang to mark the event.

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Dems Face Tests in Dallas Harris Counties in Nov

Chairman Eugene Locke of the State Democratic Executive Committee warned that Democratic candidates may face trouble in Dallas and Harris Counties on November 6. He, campaign manager for gubernatorial nominee John Connally, predicted a close vote in the South Plains while El Paso and Bexar Counties should go strongly Democratic.

Connally Dallas Harris County South Plains

Cub Leader Elopes With Den Mother in England

Cub scoutmaster Geoffrey King aged 26 and den mother Winnie Cobern aged 4 eloped, leaving their groups behind. They said they have left the Cubs and are living in Liverpool where they currently reside.

White Parish England UPI Geoffrey King Den Winnie Cobern King Liverpool

West Texas Championship Saddle On Line In Fort Worth

Texas Tech students and Lubbock fans travel to Fort Worth for the annual West Texas Championship game against TCU. Up to about 3,000 attend with some 10 busloads and a 230 member band. Non student tickets sold near 2,500 with more ordered. The saddle trophy funds the rivalry dating to 1961.

Texas Tech Lubbock Area Fort Worth Tech TCU Red Raider Cowtown The Tech Athletic Ticket Office Fort Worth-Dallas University of Texas - Oklahoma Fame Dallas Saddle Farrier West Texas Fort Worth Star-Telegram Lubbock Avalanche- Journal Seymour

Congressman: A man whose staying power usually outlasts his stay in power

Editorial tone notes a satirical take on politicians and longevity in office. The quip frames a veteran lawmaker as resilient beyond tenure. No additional individuals or events are detailed in the fragment.

Prayer Excerpt Seeks God’s Love and Strength

An anonymous devotional text asks for a portion of God’s love and understanding to aid others. It proclaims adoration of divine goodness and seeks strength and refuge in the Lord, expressing a wish to be wholly employed in and for God.

Anons Mous

Custody Decision in Interracial Family Case

Detroit judge rules three year old Donna Potter should stay with her father Donald Potter in the custody battle amid race and family transitions. The case weighed whether a white father versus a biracial home with Sandra and Dr Percy Baugh is best, with no law violated by Sandra's interracial marriage. The court cites Donna’s best interests and notes adoption plans were discussed before birth.

Etroit Donna Potter George A. Bowles Donna Donald Potter Taylor Township Sandra Potter Percy D. Baugh Riverside Calif Bowles Donald Potters Case

Cuban Deal Hangs Fire Over Prisoner Release Offer

James B. Donovan returned to Miami awaiting Fidel Castro’s decision on whether to accept a medicine and infant foods offer for freedom of 1,113 Bay of Pigs prisoners. He stressed no money involved and noted funds come from a broad philanthropic drive including corporations, foundations, and entertainment figures.

IAMI James B. Donovan Miami Fidel Castro New Yorker Donovan Donoan Cuba

Weather Map Page 4D Lubbock Vicinity Forecast

Partly cloudy with a high in the upper 80s to lower 90s and SW winds 15 to 35 mph. Precipitation sign and low temps from 4 hours ending at midnight last night. Readings list Abilene 72 El Paso 58 Albuquerque 74 44 Houston 70 Amarillo 72 Oklahoma City 89 Denver 44.

Lubbock Abilene A el Paso Albuquerque Houston Amarilo Okla City Pentins Denver Wo Falls

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