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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1962

Page

4

Rhodesian Leader Denounces UN Interference

Premier Sir Edgar Whitehead accused the United Nations of meddling in Southern Rhodesia. He argued the UN avoids real world crises like Berlin and Cuba and will spend months debating Rhodesia, saying he will not present its case to the body.

Salisbury Southern Rhodesia United Nations Edgar White Fairs Rhode Ment Ritory Berlin Cuba Whitehead Southern Rhodesia

Newhart Wows Lubbock Crowd in Series Opener

Bob Newhart headlined Civic Lubbock Inc.'s 1962-63 season at the Municipal Auditorium before 1,000 plus fans. The comedian, with Don Jacoby's group, delivered two hours of satirical sketches from tobacco origins to the Revolution's creping corporal. The jazz quintet complemented the set, and the show drew strong praise as one of the theater’s best in seven years.

Jack Sheridan Avalanche-Journal Civic Lubbock, Inc Lubbock Municipal Auditorium Bob Newhart Don Jacoby Newhart Don Jacoby

Lovington Homecoming Highlights Friday Football Game

Lovington High School hosts homecoming with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Wildcat Stadium. The queen and attendants are crowned at 3:20 p.m. in a 3:20 p.m. program, followed by a downtown parade at 4:30 p.m. A pep rally and bonfire occur at 7 p.m. Band Parents Assn. will sell pennants during the parade and game.

Lovington Lovington Wildcat

Fire Safety Tips for Home Escape and Prevention

Fire safety guidance urges crawling for air in smoke filled rooms and exiting quickly without stopping to dress. It advises feeling doors for heat and using windows if exits are blocked, warns against leaving children alone, and stresses planning escape routes and inspecting premises to prevent fires.

Idalou Set To Dedicate Stadium In Homecoming Friday

Idalou High School hosts homecoming events with 300 ex-students expected. The program includes a stadium dedication named Red dell Field honoring late coach Olin Reddell, a game against Crosbyton, a pep rally, officer election, and a dinner for attendees.

Idalou Idalou High School Crosbyton Reddell Olin Reddell

Everest Hero Edmund Hillary to Speak Here

Sir Edmund Hillary will speak at a 6:45 p.m. invitational dinner at Caprock Hotel, hosted by World Book Encyclopedia of Chicago. He will present color slides from his 10 month Himalayan scientific expedition ending in July 1961, detailing the Abominable Snowman search and high altitude tests.

Sir Edmund Hillary Mount Foerest Caprock Edmund The World Book Encyclopedia of Chicago Sir Edmund Mt. Makalu Everest Khumjung School Mt. Taweche Taweche Great Himalayan Chain

Notable Local Drivers Weigh In On City Vehicles

In Kirkwood, Ralph Gibson a minor at 5 feet 2 inches and 135 pounds drives a street sweeper weighing 11 700 pounds. Nearby, Charles Garner a policeman at 6 feet 0 inches and 313 pounds drives a police scooter weighing 1740 pounds.

ST. Louis UPI Ralph Gibson Kirkwood Charles Garner

Three new national banks gain preliminary approval in Texas

The Comptroller of the Currency gave preliminary approval to the formation of three new national banks in Dallas San Antonio and Stinnett. Hillside National Bank of Dallas would have 750000 capital with 300000 capital 300000 surplus and 150000 undivided profits and officers Hugh L. Kirkpatrick president A A Barnes Jr vice president and Jack F. Martin vice president and cashier Security National Bank of San Antonio would hold 60000 capital formed by 250000 capital 250000 surplus and 100000 undivided profits with J C Cooley as president First National Bank of Stinnett would hold 200000 capital structure consisting of 100000 capital 50000 surplus and 50000 undivided profits Officers include John C. Bergner chairman Bill King president and B C Drinkard vice president.

Washington Dallas San Antonio Stinnett James J. Saxon Hillside National Bank of Dallas Hugh L. Kirkpatrick A. A. Barnes Jr Jack F. Martin Security National Bank of San Antonio J. C. Cooley First National Bank of Stinnett John C. Bergner Bill King B. C. Drinkard

Youth Kills Mom Over Shirt Choice

Corpus Christi reports 16 year old Jim my Smith shot and killed his mother in an argument over what shirt he would wear to school. He used a 12 gauge shotgun owned by his father and fled to a nearby service station where he confessed to attendant Dick Cagle. He turns 17 on November 4, the minimum age for murder trial. Burma note mentions a milk cannery in Rangoon.

Corpus Christi UPI Jimmy Smith James O. Smith Port Lavaca Dick Cagle

Goodyear forecasts two ply tires on most 1963 models

Goodyear predicts about 80 percent of 1963 car models will use two plies across tires up to 8.00-14, with larger luxury cars to follow in 1964. Walter Lee, Goodyear research head, cites smoother ride, reduced heat build up, and better fuel efficiency as key benefits.

Detroit UPI Henales Vubasic Sutuipr Lee Walter Lee Thre Research Goodyear Lee

Weather forecast for next 30 days

United States Weather Bureau maps project 30 day rainfall and temperature patterns. AP wirephoto accompanying the summary indicates a broad forecast window with variabilities in precipitation and highs and lows across regions.

United States Weather Bureau

Two Firms Face Unearned Profits Over F 101 Parts

The comptroller general said McDonnell Aircraft Corp and Temco Electronics and Missiles Co will gain 1 571 100 in unearned profits unless the Air Force rejects excessive cost estimates for F 101 fuselage assemblies. Temco’s original targets were overstated and refunds totaling about 191 000 were made after the investigation.

Washington Air Force Congress McDonnell Aircraft Corp St. Louis Temco Electronics and Missiles Co Ling-Temco- Vought, Inc Dallas Funelage Assemblies Temco Comptroller McDonnell

Port Arthur City Manager Resigns. Dibrell Promoted

Port Arthur city manager Charles Brazil resigned on Wednesday and was replaced by assistant city manager George E. Dibrell. Brazil had led Port Arthur since 190. The resignation took effect immediately.

Port Arthur Charles Brazil George E. Dibrell Brazil

FASTEETH Improves Plate Grip Prevents Sliding

FASTEETH powder sprinkles on upper or lower plates to hold false teeth firmly. It prevents sliding or slipping and helps reduce plate odor. Available at drug counters nationwide.

City Youth's Hereford Sells High at Kansas City Show

The grand champion steer at the American Royal Livestock Show sold for 4.00 a pound, raising 3,376 dollars. The 844-pound Angus is owned by Karen Vorhees of Illinois and bought by Jay D. Dillingham, KC Stockyards president. The reserve Hereford owned by Lile Lewter of Texas sold for 2.10 a pound to Eddie Williams of Williams Meat Co.

Kansas City American Royal Livestock Show Karen Vorhees Fairview Ill Jay D. Dillingham Lile Lewter Lubbock Tex Eddie Williams The Williams Meat Co

Two Injured in Altercations In City

Police investigated two domestic style altercations Wednesday that injured Raymond Ware, 15, at 919 East 35th Street, and Mary Collins, 18, of 519 18th Street, who was struck in the stomach at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital after a separate incident involving a 20 year old Lubbock man.

Raymond Ware 35Th St Donnie Dorman Lubbock Mary Collins 18Th St Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital

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