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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1961

Page

16

Dimmitt Trio Charged In Lubbock Burglary

Changes were filed this morning against three Dimmitt residents for a burglary of Dunlap's Department Store in Caprock Center on Sept. 4. Dist. Atty. George Gilkerson identified the suspects as Charles Ray Houtchens, 30, linked to a Dimmitt photographic studio. Randall Lamarr Folls, 21, a Dim mitt furniture salesman. and his wife Helen Marie Follis, 22.

Dimmitt Dunlap's Caprock Center Dist. Atty George Gilkerson Charles Ray’ Houtchens Randall Lamarr Folls Helen Marie Follis

Lubbock trio held in Amarillo burglary case

The two men and a woman were held in Amarillo after a Friday night burglary spree spanning Lubbock Amarillo Littlefield Clovis Hereford Farwell with loot around 16 000 including 847 04 from Dunlaps in Lubbock Police say the trio admitted 21 break ins and provided statements describing multiple burglaries and stolen items.

Amarillo Pumpsillo Henry Rawband Ant Lubbock Dunlap Dimmutt Crites Castro County Jack Cartwright Littlefield Clovis Hereford Farwell

Two Robbers Captured After Dallas Food Store Hold Up

AP reports two robbers were captured in Dallas on Sunday night after a food store holdup where they fled with money and were pursued by a patrol car. The incident left shoppers shaken and one clerk injured.

HGS Dallas We Mass

Port Worth Market Dull and Stocks Mixed Amid Trade

Port Worth report outlines a dull market with mixed stock activity and cattle trade notes. Yard figures show limited gains and uneven demand across commodities as traders eye futures and price signals.

American troops escort diplomat into East Berlin in tense border clash

East German guards stop E Allan Lightner at Friedrichstrasse crossing. US soldiers escort the car two blocks into East Berlin, then back, drawing tanks and APCs but no violence. Officials in Washington call the incident serious and plan a written protest.

Sand U.S. Army East Bern Ameryan Traffc Friedrichstras Best Midh Auplonea Rar Mareh Actos Lin Berlin East Berlin E. Allan Lightner U.S Friedrichstrasse United States Lightner Laghtner Verlin Javain Jeant State Department

Indignation Convention Rally Targets Communism Support

Houston hosts a Dallas inspired Indignation Convention meeting with delegates from states planning to interview leaders and influence anti communism efforts. Yugoslav official Mirkojon Zikhulic featured to discuss training and port operations during a wide ranging rally with remarks from Col. Phil St Amant and Maj. Knickerbocker.

Houston Perrin Yugor Denison Stav Sherman Tion Dallas Dick Kerr Tom Anderson Nashville Tenn Treas Mirkojon Hyde Park Zikhulic Hyannis Port Place Yugoslavia Thelment and Gettysby International Cooperation Admin Col Phil St. Amant Baton Rouge OSS French

Russians Fire Giant A-Device In Arctic

Report describes a large Soviet nuclear test in the Arctic region connected to fallout concerns. Khrushchev and party leaders discussed the blast in the United Nations and a five-nation appeal urged continued testing limits amid Cold War tensions.

Arctic Khrushchev Communist Party Congress Estme United Nations Lely Deel Five Nations’ Appeal House Fes M Lifternaon Neers Uppsala Institution Atomic Energy Commission Washinton United States

Fire Aboard Bianca C Ship Kills Engineer Amid Caribbean blaze

Aboard the Bianca C traveling Naples to Venezuela a fire off Grenada injured eight crew and killed chief engineer Andizea Napale. Passengers, mostly embarking at Caribbean ports, were evacuated as another liner, the Niente, was ordered to Grenade to take on passengers. The blaze broke out near Fort de Raven Martinique harbor as crew battled the flames and a lack of nearby firefighting equipment hampered efforts.

Corge Grenada British West Indies Andizea Napale Lineere Fort de Raven Martinique Branca Francisco Creyate Bianca Corny Eliss

Anti Missile Crisis Deepens In Berlin Fallout

The report details clashes among anti Khrushchev factions including Polansky and Voroshilov, with Lt Col Robert A. Saboly k delivering protests in East Berlin. It covers Lightner's controversial Berlin moves, his background, and family, plus Russian nuclear tests and Scandinavian fallout forecasts affecting weather and currents in the region.

Cold Front Drops Temps Across Texas South Plains

A cold front moved through Lubbock at 11 45 p m Sunday with highs in the 60s to 70s expected earlier. Frost probable Tuesday while wind shifts from north to south across the South Plains, with subfreezing pockets in the northwest. Firemen fought a box car cotton fire on Santa Fe rails near 3300 block Railroad Ave, damaging 20 to 30 bales. fire under control by 3 30 a m. No heavy frost expected until mid to late week.

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Texas temperatures swing as cold front nears

The morning ranged from 29 degrees in Dalhart to 67 in Laredo as a cold front nears. In 99th District Court Judge Howard C. Davison heard 86 felony cases with guilty pleas possible and a jury panel set for Tuesday. A Rotan baby, Norma Ester Gonzalez, died, and services were held at Rotan Cemetery with Ceballos Funeral Home directing.

Dalhart Laredo Howard C. Davison 99Th District Court Dist. Atty George Gilkerson Snd Norma Ester Gonzalez Alfredo Gonzalez Rotan Sais Rotan Cemtery Ceballos Funeral Home Laby Dock Sam Alfredo

Peacemaking UN figure Heusarskjold's early role noted

The text recounts Dag Hammarskjölds early peace efforts after his 1953 UN appointment, highlighting a first mission to Peiping and his emergence as a notable peacemaker amid East-West tensions and the Suez crisis. It mentions his leadership behind the scenes, restoring order in Africa and advocating for decolonization and restraint during crises.

Pounder United Nations Heusarskjold East Suez Britain Egypt Ann Tevi Suez Canal Aed Swift Sis Lonegi Es Pat

Sunday Schools Attendance Report From Lubbock Churches

Sixty four Lubbock churches report Sunday attendance figures. The survey lists Baptist and Methodist groups among others, with overall turnout details and notes on church participation. In Bolivia, La Paz orders schools closed for a year to curb student protests tied to price hikes and transportation costs.

Lubbock LA Paz Bolivia

Condition Report on G R Johnson and Robert Hudson

News briefs state G R Johnson of 6117 38th Street Lubbock and Robert H Hudson of Ropesville remained in serious condition after a 10 am Saturday head on collision near Ballinger. Johnson suffered a broken leg fractured ribs and a punctured lung while Hudson had a head injury and had not regained consciousness by Sunday night. Both were at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo under oxygen.

G. R. Johnson 38Th St Lubbock Robert H. Hudson Ropesville Shannon Hospital San Angelo Ballinger Johnson Hudson

Osteopath Faces Trial In Deaths Of 15 Patients

Camden case charges Leb. Abbert K. Weare an osteopathic physician with a serum hepatitis outbreak among 15 patients. Prosecutor Norman Heine alleges deaths and 26 recoveries stemmed from negligent injections and contaminated equipment. Defense argues lack of intent. license suspended then restored. If convicted, sentence could reach 19 years and a $1000 fine per count.

Camden Nol Cap Leb Abbert K. Weare Camden County Norman Heine Weiner

Woman Dies As Theater's Ceiling Falls

In New Orleans a theater ceiling collapsed trapping mourners and injuring over 50, with one woman killed and several others hurt. The projectionist reported a sudden crackling sound seconds before plaster and mesh crashed down, covering the 40 seat venue except for the last four rows. Mrs Bertrand Odinet, 64, was recovered dead as rescue teams cleared debris.

Sand Ka Montene Michael Lene Michael Bertrand Odinet Sere

Numbers Game Makes Arithmetic Fun in Hawaii

Honolulu AP reports school teacher John Flanagan of Adel, Australia, who once used a dartboard to teach mathematics, plans to publish a numbers dictionary and related textbooks to eliminate work and boredom and make arithmetic a fun game for children. He began creating these games 16 years ago while teaching in a one room school in the bush.

Honolulu APY John Flanagan Adelaide Australia Flanagan Bush Aus Roanoke New City Rescue Mission Howard Sigman Ner Arshe Owens Highway Department New South Wales Fortunite Alberron Mgnt Waterman Electricity Commission of New

Escapees spark deadly fall and jail terms amid riot

Amid a breakout, Pitman and Johnson fell from a 120 foot height after losing grip during escape from a Seattle jail, killing Johnson. Pitman, already serving three life terms for rape and terrorizing Seattle girls, faced further sentences. Courville and Thomas were recaptured after a chase, while St. Peter fled into brush. Officials described a chaotic escape via tenth floor sawing and a plan to hijack an elevator, with $3 taken from operator Pincus.

Pitman Johnson Sand Johnson Seattle State Penitentiary Stephen Courville Harold O. Thomas Auburn Wash Here St. Peter Courville Thomas King Tim McCullough

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