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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1962

Page

4

West Coast Storm Death Toll Surges Across Regions

A massive Pacific storm lashed Washington Oregon and northern California causing widespread outages. Seattle reported 54 mph winds and power cuts while the Lake Washington bridge was closed and coastal towns faced toppled trees damaged buildings and landslides.

San Francisco Giants New York Yankees Candlestick Park Washington Seattle Boeing Field Seattle Tacoma International Weather Bureau Lake Washington Crescent City California Oregon Ashland Brookings Coos Bay Newport Mt Tamalpais San Francisco Vancouver B.C Oman Washington State Snognalnye

Monterey High crowns Homecoming Queen Jan Barnett

Jan Barnett daughter of Mr and Mrs Tony Barnett was named Homecoming Queen at Monterey High School ceremonies held at 4 14 pm She was elected by secret ballot with escort Ken Young Princesses Tina Weatherby Lynn Foster and attendants Karren Warren Gloria Brown Dana King Patt Baxster and others The crowning preceded a pep rally for the Monterey Pampa game as part of a biennial Homecoming tradition since 1954

Jan Barnett Tony Barnett 45Th St Monterey High School Ken Young Tina Weatherby Carlten Jones Lynn Foster Fidon Fox Karren Warren Eddie Youne Gloria Brown Charles Kerr Danna King Elden Frost Patt Baxster Danny McDoneal Schoo

Neighborhood renewal plan aims at area cleanup

A community program proposes a phased revival including repairing fences and houses, painting, planting, rebuilding substandard homes, and encouraging owners of vacant lots to build. A general committee would oversee subcommittees on zoning sanitation and finance with broad resident participation. The effort ties to city urban renewal and may access government loans with liberal credit terms.

Wll Ray Chapman Harry Tower Fav Phcense Mocomine Cors Tepmoen Chapman Arnett-Benson Althoweh Wonoetan Arnett-Benson O. White Ety Ares White Smith Smoth

U S Congressmen Headed to Interparliamentary Union Meet

A delegation of twelve U S lawmakers arrived in Mexico City on Friday for an unofficial stopover en route to Brasilia for the Interparliamentary Union conference opening October 23. The group includes Sen Ralph Yarborough Texas and Rep William F. Poore from Texas.

Mexico City API U.S Dist The Interparliamentary Union Brasilia Brazil Ralph Wo Yarborough William FE Poare Tex

De Gaulle Threatens Resignation Over Vote On Reform

President de Gaulle has told ministers he will resign if the vote against him reaches a majority. He proposes a 15S constitutional change to allow direct national election of successors, sparking a nationwide political furor and triggering early parliamentary elections.

de Gaulle Paris Charres de Tgaulle Heme Thevsand de Gaulle Georges Pomprdau de Gaulle Des National Assembly

Ohio gym suit dispute settled by alteration

Judy Bushone’s school gym outfit caused a three week clash between her father the preacher and Springfield Township High School administrators. An added cloth in the regulation suit lowered the bottom so Judy could participate while the policy remains unchanged. Principal James Stone confirmed the adjustment and no court action ensued.

Aisron Ohio Capi Judy Bushong Springfield Township High School Judy James Stone Charles J. Pieger Herbert Bushene Peecer Bushone Wislad Supreme Court

Westerners Prepare Emblems for Redskins Football Players

Westerners from the West erner Parents Club plan to present jackets and emblems to football players of A DOD Panty at upcoming road trips and open district events. The timing was tight as a West erner bus driver failed to start the engine at the airport. Saigon also reports new hotel plans in Viet Nam.

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Soviet Tanker Aids Three Cuban Refugees At Sea

The crew of a Soviet tanker Druzhva helped three Cubans fleeing Cuba after spotting them about 29 miles southeast of Miami. A deckhand on the Soviet ship broadcast the sighting to authorities. The Coast Guard rescued the group in international waters and turned them over to the US Immigration Service, which did not identify them.

Meamt Fla APO Cuba Eee Anhout Mian Druzhva Coast Guard US Immigration Service

West Berlin crisis fears reshape NATO contingency planning

U S officials fear Khrushchev may not be convinced West Berlin will be defended if a showdown with the Soviet Union occurs. Contingency plans intensify for surface and air supply between West Berlin and West Germany, with NATO allies prepared to act collectively if fighting begins. The Berlin situation will be reviewed in Washington and Bonn with Kennedy Rusk and McNamara, while Khrushchev maneuvers in New York at the UN.

John M. Hightower Washington API U.S Premer Khrushches Urim United States Cats Alles West Berlin Seciet Union Berlin Khrushchev West Germany Britain France Farcan Minster Gerhard Schroeder Kennedy Sec of State Dean Rusk Sec Cof Robert So Namiara Cris Whrushchev United Nations General Assembly New York

Court Action Delayed in Mississippi Governor Compliance Claim

Mississippi Governor cites inability to meet full compliance as a key factor delaying court action. The report notes his second week as a student at the university and a Border Patrol plane departure at 3 10 p m for Memphis. Oxford campus action follows with Ole Miss dean L L Love ordering an immediate end to student demonstrations.

Memphis Tenn Oxford Ole Miss L. L. Love Oxford. Miss UPTI State College Board Ross Barnett James Meredith University of Mississippi Tom Tubb Meredith Tubb Omaneuvering Autherine Lues University of Alabama Heroo St. Louis Robert J. Farley Ole Miss Law School Scottsdale Ariz Marvin C. Morrisett Mississippi Highway Patrol

Berlin crisis tests Kennedy Khrushchev hopes for talks

The United States stepped up warnings to the Soviet Union as Khrushchev faces a Berlin deadline and possible informal talks with Kennedy late in November after Khrushchev may visit the UN in New York. West German Foreign Minister Schroeder arrives for talks with Kennedy, Rusk, and McNamara to avert risky moves in Berlin.

Kennedy Khrushchev New York Washington Gerhard Schroeder Sec Dean Rusk McNamara Khrushchevy Berlin Woeost Soviet Union Kremlin

Walker Awaiting Psychiatric Test

Former Maj Gien Edwin A Walker awaited a court ordered psychiatric examination to assess his understanding of federal charges filed after the September 30 incident at the University of Mississippi. Bail remains $500000, with release conditions set while he is on 24 hour call. Walker was arrested in Oxford, Massachusetts amid segregation riots and faces insurrection rebellion and seditious conspiracy charges.

Dallas UPI Maj Gien Edwin A. Walker University of Mississippi Federal Prison Hospital Springfield Walker Ois Walker Oxford Mass

Multiple Birth Announcements Across West Texas Hospitals

A flood of birth notices lists numerous families from Lubbock, Shallowater, Goodnight, and surrounding areas. Each item notes the newborns' weights and birth times, with fathers employed at local businesses such as dirt contractors, hydraulic firms, wrecking yards, and air bases.

Adenauer Plans No Date For Kennedy Visit

Bonn reports Konrad Adenauer intends to visit Washington to meet President Kennedy for Berlin talks but sets no date. He said timing depends on developments in the foreign situation and a Khrushchev meeting. The foreign ministry denied reports of the trip though some officials hinted it would occur.

Celor Konrad Adenauer Washington Kennedy Adenauer Berlin Nikita S. Khrushchev Foreign Ministry

Kennedy blasts GOP as blind opposition during Pittsburgh swing

President Kennedy accused the Republican party of blind opposition as he spoke before a crowd of about 8,500 at the University of Pittsburgh fieldhouse. He warned of a dominant Republican conservative coalition in Congress and urged voters to elect a progressive Democratic majority to push his programs forward. Kennedy pressed attempts to boost Democratic candidates in Congress and highlighted a shift from prior nonpartisan campaigning.

Pittsburgh Kennedy GOP University of Pittsburgh New York New Jersey Wennedy Kennedys Congress Licars Keoreds Senate Progress Aliquippa New Johbn Hones Bitz) Fitzgerald Nelson al Rockefeller Kennedy Robert Mc Morgenthau Rocckefeller Indo Morventhau

Local Briefs Okla: Torbert jailed on sodomy charges

Lon A. Torbert, 34, of 413 39th St., jailed Friday on two sodomy and attempted rape counts after an incident reported last Saturday by a 4 year old housewife. Bond set at 8600 on each charge. Also noted two 15 year old boys in juvenile court for burglary linked to a Quat Ave barbecue stand theft. one sent to Gatesville School for Boys, the other placed on probation. Rosa Aquilas, 29, 603 Mth St, in critical care at Methodist Hospital Friday night for a gunshot wound.

Lon A. Torbert Hoausewife Quat Ave Howard Davison Gatesville School For Rosa Aquilas Methodist Hospital

Extended AEC Plans Low-Yield Nuclear Tests

The Atomic Energy Commission says Johnston Island area in the Pacific extends to 810 nautical miles surface and 40 000 feet for a new series of low-yield underground tests. The plan covers tests at Nevada and Pacific sites with emphasis on reducing radiant burns while increasing test area.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Johnston Island John Gradston Island Pacific Ston AEC ARC Ohn Nevada Test Site Nevada Joint Task Force Light

Congress Quorum Vote Fails as House Adjourns

A roll call on a Florida water project failed to reach a business-necessary majority, forcing the House to adjourn for lack of a quorum. Republicans blamed Democrats for absences, while press officials avoided commenting on potential calls. Texas saw a record 254 traffic deaths in June, with 20 percent in the first three days across 35 crashes.

Florida Capitol Hill House Charles A Halleck Pittsburgh New Jersey Pennsyilvania Wenneds Texas

McSpadden in Compromise Averts Further Court Action

McSpadden and creditors reached a Wednesday compromise to avoid additional court action. Armour and Co. held a blanket lien but did not attend the meeting. Creditors dropped objections to exemption claims, and McSpadden agreed not to press for more property. Murray plans an auction of remaining estate parts, with about 250000 in bids already accepted for real estate.

Murrey MesSpadden Armour and Co McSpadden Lubbock Pecos Billie Sol Estes Murray Wildorado

State Fair of Texas attendance climbs to 307148

UPI reports the 1962 State Fair of Texas is running ahead of 1961 with 307,148 visitors by Friday. Last year on the same date 315,639 had attended and the overall total reached 1,904,400.

Dallas UPI Texas

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