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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1962
Page
1
Suspects David Lee Elmore and Max Ray Rodgers surrendered to Lubbock police after an Oct 8 armed robbery at Twin Oaks Pharmacy. About $1200 in checks and cash were taken, most of which was later recovered. One suspect submitted to a polygraph. no weapon recovered.
President Kennedy signaled openness to a face to face Berlin discussion if Khrushchev visits the United States, while Rusk reaffirmed U S resolve to defend free world interests amid East West deadlock. Kennedy’s stance remains informal and not a formal summit invitation amid talks with Gromyko. Also, the Atomic Energy Commission reported a low yield underground nuclear test in Nevada, the 55th in the current series.
A line of thunderstorms moving from Lubbock toward Ropesville Sea Graves and Andrews brought high winds and hail tonight. Police reported stalled cars at intersections and rainfall totals rising with more weather expected tonight and into tomorrow.
One man was killed and eight others were injured in two major crashes near Lubbock on Friday night as school and city buses were also involved in mishaps. Jose Cantu, 44, of Lubbock died when his pickup was broadside at US 87 Ta hoka highway and FM 41. A Texas Tech student and two others were injured in a head on collision near Post on US 81. Victims were hospitalized and subjected to surgery with one remaining critical and a boy with a broken leg noted. Additional minor injuries occurred in city area incidents.
Friday gathering of 25 business and civic leaders at City Hall organized opposition to Amendment 14, the trial de novo proposal that would allow legislative control of judicial rulings. City Atty. Fred Senter warned it threatens checks and balances, while City Commissioner W C O Mara noted it would make Texas unique in abolishing separation of powers.
Ella the massive hurricane moved up the Atlantic with 120 mph winds but was no longer a threat to the North Carolina mainland. A hurricane watch along the Carolina coast was lifted while small craft warnings remained from Savannah to Cape May.
A 29 year old French stewardess Francoise de Moliere of Paris died after the rear door of an Allegheny Convair opened during descent to Bradley Field Windsor Locks Connecticut. A male passenger aided another stewardess as the door malfunction caused a dangerous draft. the plane landed with damage and searches found the body three miles from Farmington.
Space leadership from Lt. Gen. Howell M. Estes Jr and Col. John Stapp will headline a public space seminar at the Municipal Auditorium in Lubbock. The free session runs 9:30 to noon with color slides and film, part of a three day Texas Junior Chamber meeting. Local residents may attend.
A compact note recalls Russia as a country both behind and ahead of the Iron Curtain, noting its perceived reach and influence and placing it within the broader Cold War frame. The item reflects editorial framing typical of the period, offering measured commentary on geopolitical stance.
A sharp stock market downturn Friday pushed averages near a three month low as volume spiked to 4.65 million shares. The Dow Jones Industrials fell 7.86 to 573.29 amid forecasts of a mild 1963 downturn and signs of weaker auto, steel, and housing activity.
A church or individual asks for courage and grace to face life citing Bible verses. The note closes with a prayer in Jesus name attributed to Mrs. Amos Pate of Littlefield.
Precipitation and low temperatures recorded for 24 hours ending midnight. Abilene and Dallas areas show light rainfall and low temperatures around the upper teens to mid sixties in surrounding cities. Notable readings include Amarillo and Albuquerque with modest precipitation and cool nights.
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