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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1960

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Victoria Flood Claims Five Lives as Storms Pummel State

A cloudburst dumped up to nine inches of rain on Victoria Tuesday night forcing evacuations to two schools a theater and business halls. Flood waters covered U S Highway 59 and lowlands near the Guadalupe River with residents moved from homes. five deaths were reported from storm related mishaps as tornadoes and further rains plagued the state.

Avalanche-Journal Victoria Clyde Young U. S. Weather Bureau Weather Bureau Paul Whilden Young U. S. Highway 59 Guadalupe River Victoria Advocate Associated Press Im- Angley Afb Air Force Plumtree Langley Afb Tactical Air Com Mand Virginia Stingley Back River Lair Chesapeake Bay Navy Norfolk Army Ft. Eustis Coast Guard Ewsmen X. Dailey Press

Adlai Hits Nixon On Islands Stand

Adlai Stevenson assailed Richard Nixon for pledging to defend the islands Quemoy and Matsu off Formosa. He accused Nixon of abandoning diplomatic flexibility by backing what he called the indefensible and criticized strict treaty commitments criticized as reckless statements.

New York UPD Adlai F. Stevenson Richard M. Nixe United States Quemoy Mars Stevenson Nixon Jon F.) Kennedy Formosa Eisenhower - Nixon Son

Burglary Totals 3 Million In Jewelry And Stocks

Robbers stole $3 million worth of jewelry and Coca-Cola stock from Raoul Fernandez in his apartment. The haul included gold links, cigarette cases, a $125,000 painting, and 20 watches, most valuables kept in a 100 pound safe. Entry possibly through a dog door modification.

Wise House Woon Catt Raoul Fenandez Kate Coc Cola Catherine Cane Fernandez Manhattan Bank New York City Boston

Sleeping Pills Death Links Actress Margaret Sullavan to Daughter

Bridget Hayward, 21, found dead in a midtown apartment, apparently from sleeping pills. She is one of Margaret Sullavan and Leland Hayward’s three children. Sullavan died Jan 1 in New Haven behind a locked hotel door while trying out a new play.

Margaret Sullavan Bridget Hayward Bridget Miss Sullavan Leland Hayward New Haven Conn E. ‘5Th Street Stalon Pagel

Kennedy Raps Lag in Latin America

Cuban authorities renew mass firing squad executions provoking shock across the Americas. Fidel Castro narrowly escaped an alleged assassination as exiles urge UN action against wartime trials. The AVANCE tally puts the regime total at 618 with many killed without due process.

Castro Ny Walled Press International Cuba Americas Fidel Castro Ins United Nations United States U. S Avance Free Press U.S Bogota Colombia Inter — American Press Assn

Nixon Likely Stop in Lubbock on Nixon Texas Visit

Indications Nixon will include Lubbock as a Texas stop on his next campaign swing. An American Airlines inquiry to Braniff asked about handling a Boeing 707 on Nov 3. Cordon Treadaway, a Republican candidate, aimed to confirm arrival time and whether Nixon would stay overnight.

Nixon Lubbock Texas Ed Colby Igibbock Municipal American Airlines Braniff Airways Cordon ‘Treadaway Nixon-Lodge Republic Treadway

Disarmament Debate Highlighted in Editorials and Sports

The edition surveys a wide range of topics from disarmament debate to sports scores. It notes editorials on peace efforts and columns discussing global tension. Readers find market quotes and radio program listings across sections.

Lubbock ISD weighs stadium plans and cost cuts

Trustees study three architect layouts for Lowrey Field with two avoiding excavation. They aim to shave about 45 000 by saving excavation costs and use pre cast concrete seat structures to reduce the bid from 531 000 toward 397 000.

Lowrey Field Stadium Bob Horton Avalanche-Journal Whittle Lubbock Independent School Turner Kimmel Sco

Nixon Pledges Quick Economic Action Against Castro

President Nixon declared at the American Legion convention that prompt economic steps against Castro’s Cuba could come within 24 hours, potentially including an embargo on most U S exports with medical and food exemptions, while Kennedy argued for firm Cuban policy. The plan would be announced by the Commerce Department and may not break diplomatic ties.

Keo Ayasunene Wires Richard M. Nixon Fidel Castro Cuba Nixon American Legion National Miami Beach John F. Kennedy United States Western Hemisphere Nixon Campaign Administration State of Commerce Departments U.S Albany

Lodge not backing up Lodge misleads on cabinet pick

Henry Cabot Lodge predicted a Negro would be appointed to the cabinet if Nixon won the presidency. Lodge criticized Democratic candidate John Kennedy for pussyfooting and dodging the controversial issue as he pressed his own stance in the campaign.

Ohio Kennedy Lodge United States Richard Nixon Cust Syracuse Vincent DP O'Brien Associated Press Michael Keating N.Y Henry Cabot Lodge Richard M. Nixon Epublican John ¥. Kennedy

Weather Map Page 20 Lubbock and Vicinity forecast

Cloudy conditions with fog early today and a colder trend expected. Low around 42, high near 70, winds west at 10 to 20 mph shifting to northerly late today. March calendar note references Mayon and a ten year tally with unreadable fragments.

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