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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1962

Page

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New Red Squeeze Forecast for Berlin Crisis

The State Department warned Khrushchev he would bear full responsibility for any new Berlin crisis while officials privately foresaw a Soviet squeeze against West Berlin in late November or December. Adenauer pledged West Germany would aid the Allies, and Home voiced Britain’s support to prevent a Communist takeover of Berlin. A bankruptcy case in Texas settled a salvage plan for Coleman D. McSpadden, with creditors approving a compromise preserving about 125000 in equity and a 150000 home.

Avalanche-Journal Ashington United States Nikita Khrushchev Berlin State Department West Berlin Kennedy Cuba Adenauer Bonn Konrad Adenauer West Germany Britain France Llandudno Wales Lord Home Coleman D. McSpadden U.S Frank R. Murray Murray Armour and Co McSpadden Lee McSpadden Lincoln White Sec. of Defense Robert McNamara Atty Robert F. Kennedy Nikita White Mr. Khrushchev

Plane Crash in Spain Kills 18

An Iberia Airlines twin engine airliner crashed and burned in light fog near Seville. All 18 aboard were killed, including two Americans identified as Mr and Mrs Dakin. The flight was from Valencia to Seville and the U.S. Embassy in Madrid confirmed the two American victims.

Seville Spain UPI Iberia Airlines Airlines Valencia U.S Madrid

U S Refuses Guarantee for British Cuba Trade Ships

The United States declined to promise protection for British vessels to Cuba, signaling ships in the Cuban trade face possible attacks by anti Castro raiders amid rising tensions. Alpha 66 claimed a raid, Britain voiced concern, and Washington warned no responsibility for exile actions outside U S jurisdiction.

Associated Press Ashington United States Cuba Alpha 66 State Department London Eral U.S Department Lincoln White Caribbean Sea Antonio Veciana

Tax Rift Hits Monaco as France Bars Trade

France orders a customs barrier around Monaco to tax French firms using its tax free status. Prince Rainier plans to return as Paris presses Valery Giscard d Estaing announced checks on goods from Monaco. France seeks to curb tax free profits financing the Monte Carlo resort.

Aris France Monaco Riviera Prince Rainier Princess Grace Mediterranean Monte Carlo Valery Gisecard d'Estaing Rainier

East German refugee abandons escape attempt after police warning

West Berlin police reported Friday that warning shots and flares forced an East German refugee to abandon an escape attempt during the night.

Berlin West

Lubbock to vote on neighborhood improvement plan

About 8000 residents in northwest Lubbock will attend an October 22 meeting to decide if their area should become a showcase of self improvement. A temporary steering committee outlined a first phase including lot cleanups, weed and grass mowing, tree and lawn trimming, junk removal, and demolition of dilapidated structures.

Avalanche-Journal Lubbock A. L. Smith Clovis Road 4Th Street College and Indiana Avenues

Westerners Receive New Travel Jackets Before Amarillo Trip

Lubbock High School Westerners boarded their bus to Amarillo with 40 players wearing black travel jackets bearing a gold emblem. The jackets, ordered from St Paul and shipped via Chicago, arrived after a Braniff Airlines search located them in Dallas Friday morning.

Lubbock High School Amarillo Municipal Airport Dallas St. Paul Lubbock Westerner Gerald Ussery Gary Hutson Lubbock High Carl Spoonemore

Westerners receive jackets before Amarillo trip

A special plane from Dallas arrives in Lubbock as the Westerners depart for Amarillo. Head coach Carl Spoonmore and staff catch the team at Municipal Airport and, with Jack Redpath of Champ's Aviation, hand out the jackets just as the bus proceeds. Goober Keyes assists with cleaning off the gear.

Hank Samsel Lubbock Dallas Amarillo Palo Duro Municipal Carl Spoonmore Jack Redpath Champ's Aviation Goober Keyes

Mississippi Governor Stands Firm in Desegregation Dispute

In a federal appeals court hearing, Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett refused to fully comply with desegregation orders for the University of Mississippi. Barnett did not attend. an attorney spoke for him. The court took no action, while U.S. Atty. Gen. Burke Marshall urged collecting part of a daily $10,000 fine and noted Barnett had partly purged contempt. James Meredith, 29, had been admitted to Ole Miss and was attending classes, while critics argued the Justice Department injunction over Meredith lacked legal power.

Orleans Mississippi Ross Barnett University of Mississippi Barnett Sth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals U.S Burke Marshall Marshall Charles Clark Richard T. Rives Montgomery Ala Clark James H. Meredith Ole Miss Elbert P. Tuttle Atlanta Justice Department Meredith Oxford

Prayer Offer for Daily Blessings in Idalou

A reader submission from Idalou shares a daily prayer asking for divine guidance. The verse seeks blessing for every thought word and act and asks God to make the writer good today.

the Sonders Idalou

Congress Still Stuck in Prolonged Session Stalemate

The 7th Congress teetered toward adjournment as Rep. Clarence Cannon blocked business. Kennedy's plea did not move the 83 year old Missouri Democrat. A quorum failure halted action. a tentative compromise sought to bypass Cannon’s objections by shifting portions of the supplemental appropriation bill to the main package.

United Press International Ashington Congress House Kennedy Clarence Cannon Missouri Cannon Senate Pennsylvania

Oregon Braces as Pacific Storm Triggers Statewide Emergency

A violent Pacific storm lashed Western Oregon with winds up to 93 mph, killing at least 22 people and prompting Gov. Mark Hatfield to declare a state of emergency and mobilize the National Guard. Power and communications collapsed statewide, I-5 closed south of Eugene, and widespread damage including a $1 million toll in Gold Beach.

Francisco Oregon California Washington Mark Hatfield National Guard Eugene Bonneville Power Administration Portland Gold Beach Willamette River Junction City Southern Pacific Railway

Hale County 4-H Team Wins National Livestock Judging

Hale County Texas 4-H livestock judging team won national honors in Kansas City. Coach Ollie Liner led the team which scored 1 45 points. Kansas placed second with 1 913 points Nebraska and others followed with 1 904 and 1 901 points.

Kansas City Hale County Hale Texas Ollie Liner Kansas Thaois Nebraska

Weather map page brief for Lubbock area trends

Continued warm with highs around the upper 80s and lows near 50s in Lubbock and vicinity. Winds southwest at 15 to 20 mph with mixed early afternoon readings and varying humidity. City table lists high 92 in Abilene and 93 in Houston with other regional gauges showing 90s and 40s in surrounding locales.

Lubbock Eetty Pal City Abilene el Paso Albuquerque Houston Amario Roswell Sa Denver Falls Gl

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