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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1961
Page
6
Gilpatric argues US conventional forces hollow out reliance on nuclear weapons while citing 600 B 52 bombers 900 B 47s 40 to 50 supersonics and Polaris subs as part of a growing US advantage. He notes Russian ICBM estimates have fallen from hundreds to perhaps 100 on launch pads.
The Dominican government named an interim rector for the University of Santo Domingo replacing the dismissed head after riots that left four dead and many injured. President Balcuer announced Jose A. Panagua would appoint Jose Manuel Macho, as protests against Machado spread nationwide.
Budapest reports an official order dismisses a prominent Stalinist from his post as president of the Communist bureau. The move follows a Khrushchev speech at the Soviet Congress and signals changes within Hungary's party leadership and church activities.
Fractured West German demos show backing for Chancellor Adenauer amid party tensions over steering committee and balance of power in Bundestag. Meeting details remain unclear as factions argue against right wing drift and ally with the CDU leader.
Berlin reports a U S helicopter patrol near the Berlin wall was struck by a so called missile from the Communist side. The blast tore a hole about a quarter inch in the cockpit windshield. State Department officials described the object as a missile and noted the incident occurred Friday.
Albert A Peters of Olney sought to see his job in Poland before death. Doctors and family pressed for the final wish as funds gathered from 2900 residents and neighbors, with church leaders urging aid. The plan stalled in the face of illness and logistical limits.
Dallas AP reports House Speaker Sam Rayburn remains in serious condition at Taylor Hospital after doctors diagnosed incurable cancer. Physicians say his status remains grave but not yet critical as treatment continues.
Two drivers remained hospitalized in serious condition after separate Friday night crashes. Marvin Delmer Myers 41 of 2802 27th St suffered a head injury when his vehicle collided with a pickup at the intersection of Slide Rd and Farm Road 159. Lillian Gregory 52 of Lorenzo was listed in good condition at Methodist Hospital after her car hit another vehicle at Parkway Dr and Zenith Ave. London officials say more hotels are needed as Overseas visitors rise 10 percent yearly and hotel plans lag.
Bashir Ahm a Pakistani camel driver who spent a week in the United States left for home Saturday night weeping with amazement at the kindness of Americans. He toured the country viewed an American wonderland met President Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson promised another cherished visit to Mecca. Earlier a Karachi landlord gave him 15 acres on the city outskirts. Ahmad said when Allah is kind there is no end to gifts.
Vienna AP report notes former Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov, 71, staying quiet after the Soviet Communist Party congress attacks while hints he may speak later. Aides and Western diplomats recall an incident at an Atom energy conference and suggest Molotov’s political distance from Khrushchev.
Baylor bear trainers from Colorado Springs and Sweetwater handle two nine month bears weighing about 75 pounds each during a Tech game halftime show. Fans and students cheered as the bears drank from bottles while Tech’s Going Big Red band performed a Annie Get Your Gun themed routine.
Barbara Hoffa 23 daughter of Teamsters Union president James R. Hoffa wed Robert Crancer of St Louis in Central Methodist Church Detroit. About 700 guests including Teamsters attended. The reception featured a Polish menu and cost about 27000 dollars. Hoffa joked with guests and the couple planned a brunch reception and later a supper club party.
Several birth announcements from West Texas hospitals list newborns and parents. Details include births in Lubbock, Tahoka, and nearby towns with times, weights, and parent names such as Mr and Mrs. Warren, Mr and Mrs. Eldred Parker, and Mr and Mrs. Ronald Roberts.
An article reports intra communist tensions amid Albania's break with Khrushchev and a polemic against Molotov Mikoyan. It notes leadership reshuffles in the Soviet bloc, Albanian leaders skipping the congress, and calls for unity while warning China and Albania against independent lines.
A two-vehicle collision at 22nd Street and College Avenue injured seven people including Mrs. Gentry and Greg Gentry of 4912 Tath Street. Officers said Mrs Gentry, a nurse, lost control hitting a stop sign and utility pole before the impact. both victims treated at Methodist Hospital and none seriously hurt.
The Fall Horticulture Festival at Texas Tech enters its second day with more than 1 000 flower specimens and arrangements on display in the Agricultural Plant Sciences building. Awards from day one include the sweepstakes in the horticulture division won by E F Perry of Levelland who earned 24 blue ribbons. Rose trophy went to Earl Garner of Sundown for a peace rose display. Chrysanthemum winner Charlie Speed of Levelland. Mrs Benidean Hammock took sweepstakes in arrangements and tri color class trophies. Larry Caskey heads the sponsoring horticulture club and serves as festival director.
Report notes UN Congo operation could run out of money by April 21 if funds are not provided. The Congo force would drop from 18,000 to about 15,900 as the General Assembly Budget Committee fights a financial crisis caused by member nonpayment.
Cairo reports saying Ghana Ireland Liberia Sweden and Tunisia work on a resolution authorizing the UN force to incur 20 million in debts for the last two months of the year. Dag Hammarskjold had previously allotted 10 million for four months to keep the force running amid higher costs. Interior Minister Zakaria Mohieddin said 43 persons were jailed after being convicted by revolutionary courts. 40 others are said to be arrested to bar the group from activity in the service of reactionaries.
Tropical Storm Gerda drifted northeast off Nova Scotia with winds 45 to 50 mph. Three boats sank in Plymouth harbor as the Bahdh Mariel ran aground while sheltering from the storm. Halifax received its heaviest 24 hour rainfall in two years while two radar towers near Cape Cod and Nantucket logged strong winds. India reports $21 million in machine tools produced last year.
The United Nations reports a roughly 10 million dollar monthly expense to maintain a force of about 15 900 officers and men amid new unity and air strength needs. It warns a 9 million dollar cash deficit projected for next June unless more nations pay their Congo and Middle East force bills. Several Soviet bloc and Arab Latin American countries are non payers.
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