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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1963
Page
5
The Navy has extended its new safety inspections to the dolphin deep diving experimental submarine, delaying its operations. Officials indicated the Dolphin will undergo rigorous testing and rescheduled trials as part of broader atomic submarine safety measures.
Article notes Navy exploration of deep diving submarines including the Dolphin a 200 foot long submersible planned for 22 personnel researchers and observers with a 20000 foot depth capability and potential rescue and sample vehicles as part of a broader deep sea program. It contrasts with larger nuclear submarines like the Thresher and discusses design choices and test plans at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and related groups.
June Allyson and her partner Maxwell wed after applying for a license at the courthouse and marrying an hour later at Judge Boyd Anderson’s home. Allyson wore a black shantung jumper and faced six witnesses with her children Pam and Ricky present. Traffic of well-wishers greeted the bride outside the home as Carolyn Jones watched. A planned church ceremony was canceled due to Maxwell’s divorce.
In Duluth Minnesota a mother bear and her three cubs have lingered at the Trader home for a week. Neighbors watch as the bears forage for apples and honey while the family notes the animals have not threatened anyone. The Traders keep a wary eye on Donald age nine while the yard circus continues.
The article cites Mme Neo Dinh Nhu accusing the US of misunderstanding the South Vietnamese regime. She labels the government as anti communist and criticizes liberal trends seen as closer to communism. The piece notes official sources discussing alleged missteps in handling requests and policy.
Ottawa shows reluctance to negotiate with Washington over the Passamaquoddy project, despite Kennedy offering to finance about a billion dollars for tidal power between New Brunswick and Maine. Ottawa cites studies and fish concerns while balancing wary reception of U.S. funding and gifts.
At White Sands missile range New Mexico the Pershing ballistic missile will be fired from a garrison near Fort Wingate under a U S Army program. The event ties into a broader American effort to showcase space age capability while noting the political context of Viet Nam and President Ngo Dinh Diem regime.
London reports Charles Neale, 67, was granted a divorce from his deceased wife amid a legal aid dispute. The case, heard to recover 7 pounds in costs from the wife’s alleged lover Charles Sharpin, established new precedent in divorce law after evidence of adultery was presented.
Anhur Tu Tha, a 65-year-old physician, became Argentina's 29th president in a congress address promising jobs and sound money. He said the administration would pursue foreign policy independence, supported by a Texas Woman's University alliance, while noting Argentina reserves the right to proceed with its own path.
A collision between a car and a pickup truck Saturday at a firm road intersection about west of San Angelo killed two persons. Leonard J. McCollum was thrown clear but burned to death when the fuel tank exploded. Airman Robert A. Benson, stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base, died when his station wagon rolled into a field.
A Labrador retriever named Jes sie returned from Fairmount Park with a man's wallet containing 45 dollars. The dog’s owner, Charles E. Rosen berg, handed the wallet to park guards who identified the owner as Luke Jones of New York.
In Caracas on Sunday police and pro Communist guerrillas clashed at a fashionable outdoor cafe. The firefight sent dozens of patrons to the ground in a frantic escape but there were no injuries reported.
US Army convoys will traverse the 10 mile Autobahn between West Berlin and West Germany to demonstrate access rights despite Soviet control officers. Large convoys will form lines for head counts at each end while troops remain dismounted, aiming to keep tensions low and show allied presence.
Delegates at Stateline Nevada urged GOP unity while avoiding intra party rifts. Mil emphasized nationwide party solidarity as they prepared for the presidential contest, with Rockefeller and Goldwater staking Western support in Eugene. Eisenhower and Nixon in Hershey disavowed kingmaker roles.
Newsday cites U S government sources claiming nine Cuban refugees were killed when a Cuban gunboat opened fire on them while a U S Coast Guard plane observed from above. The report alleges intelligence confirmation and cites unnamed officials.
Castro blames enemies of Cuba for the disaster as the nation endures a hard blow. Leaders in Miami mixed sorrow for Havana’s plight with exultation over Castro’s weakened regime, while Cubans face tighter food rations and discuss aid amid a regional relief effort. International Red Cross aid is accepted, US Red Cross aid is rejected. Dr Phillip Cavalie estimates Haiti death toll above 5000 after the hurricane. The storm weakens as it travels northeast of Newfoundland.
An OCR damaged excerpt references weather, a family birth, a bombing in Rosario Argentina, and unconnected names. The text mentions West Texas heat, a hospital, a Hancock Manufacturing Co ties, a dialog about wind speeds, and a People’s Radical party event. Details are broken and inconsistent across fragments.
A report on the link between smoking and health is nearing completion. The Advisory Committee on Smoking and Health plans a November publication, with drafts circulating privately. Panel members deny political interference while noting thousands of references winnowed from decades of research.
A burglary at CENTRAL WAS NY involved $455 worth of appliances stolen the same night a burglar alarm was installed. Police arrest Lawton of Vernon, Nas, after finding the loot in his car.
An old Texas tale recounts a rumored lead mine in Dickens County near Croton Creek and Croton Brakes. Explorers and locals including Uncle Bil Perrin and Frank Dobie recount finds of ore and improvised bars, while investigations and airplane searches fail to locate the mine, leaving a legendary yet elusive wealth.
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