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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1962

Page

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Connally Favored For Texas Governor Says Avalanche Journal

The Avalanche-Journal urges voters to support John Connally for governor, arguing he offers stability and efficiency. It criticizes Jack Cox’s national campaign focus and warns Cox could disrupt Texas government while praising Connally's public service record.

Cox Connally Navy Texas House of Relatives Connally-Cox Texas National Democratic Party Kennedy Washington John Connally Jack Cox House Senate E Avalanche-Journal Kennedy New Frontier

Trains, Cars Collide Across Tracks. Two Die Near Snyder

A 92 car Santa Fe freight plowed into wrecked cars after a head on collision at 24th Street and Avenue E in Snyder injuring one driver who died later. Clarence Fowler 52 Levelland was killed at the Hockley County crossing. Marvalene Hoffman 20 Lubbock was uninjured. A pedestrian was later killed walking along a highway in the day’s toll bringing the annual South Plains deaths to 137.

Vaughn Hendrie Avalanche-Journal Santa Fe Snyder South Plains 24Th St Ave. E Sweetwater Slaton Garcia

Cuba Crisis Triggered U.S. Airlift Callup 14000 Troops

The Defense Department called up 14 000 Reservists in 24 troop carrier squadrons after Cuban guns fired on U S reconnaissance planes one American plane missing Pilot Maj Rudolf Anderson Jr of Greenville S C identified as missing in action McNamara stressed continued reconnaissance to meet OAS resolutions and signaled no invasion confirmation while Khrushchev negotiations proceeded

Associated Press Defense Department U.S Cuba Nikita Sec. of Defense Robert S. McNamara Kennedy Khrushchev Maj Rudolf Anderson Jr Greenville S.C Pentagon Anderson Key West Fla McNamara Organization of American States Arthur Sylvester

Thant and Castro Exchange Offer Amid Cuban Crisis

Castro proposed halting major Cuban military facilities if the U.S. lifts the blockade and invited Thant to visit Cuba for direct talks. U.S. officials rejected, insisting missile sites be inoperable before sanctions end. Raul Roa expected in New York to confer with Thant as the crisis unfolds.

United Nations Fidel Castro Cuba United States U.S Castro Washington A Thant Thant UN Spokesman Said ‘Thant Roa Raul Roa New York Khrushchev

Odessa Man Held After Service Station Robbery

Missouri highway police say Charles Cullison, 23, of Odessa Texas, held up the Difatta service station five miles south of Fredericktown, taking $14 and threatening the clerk. He was captured 19 minutes after the robbery and held on an armed robbery charge.

Fredericktown Missouri Highway Police Odessa Tex Charles Cullison Difatta Frederick Vincent Difatta Highway Patrol Cullison

Explorer XV Satellite Launch Seeks Orbital Confirmation

CAPE CANAVERAL AP The Explorer XV satellite launched by a Thor Delta rocket at 6 15 p m Saturday night appears to be in at least provisional orbit to survey a U S high altitude radiation belt from a summer nuclear test NASA official Robert Gray said three rocket stages performed as planned but full success hinges on completing one orbit The probe weighs 98 pounds and will travel a five hour orbit from 170 to 10360 miles above Earth

Cape Canaveral U.S Robert Gray National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Homecoming a Parade of Oddities at Texas Tech

At Jones Stadium a 32,000 crowd saw SMU shutout 14 0 as Texas Tech failed to score. A coed majorette kept performance alive after her sequined zipper broke twice prompting quick repairs during the Lee performance.

Exas Tech Jones Stadium Red Raiders SMU Mustangs Red Raider Carole Brashear Petersburg Lee Carole Texas Tech

Wife: A woman who enjoys

Brief notice outlines a humorous dictionary entry in a column, defining wife as a woman who enjoys certain activities. The text hints at lighthearted etymology and cultural quips within a church news and arts section.

Heavy rains sweep South Plains as front approaches

Thunderstorms dropped moisture across Amherst Spur Sundown and Spur totals ranged from .26 to .75 inches with hail near New Mexico edge. A small tornado was reported north of Carlsbad and a cold front is forecast to push temperatures into the 30s by Monday morning as winds shift from light southerlies to stronger northwesterly.

Bert Brewer Avalanche-Journal Ershower South Plains Weather Bureau Plains Amherst Sundown Spur Carlsbad New Mexico State Experiment Station Hale Center Littlefield

Type Two Polio Vaccine Drive Expands to Lubbock

Thousands in Lubbock are set to receive the Sabin oral Type Two polio vaccine today at 32 public elementary schools and the Texas Tech infirmary with makeup sessions for those who cannot attend. Clinics also planned in area towns and coupons available on Page 1 Sec F.

Sabin Lubbock Texas Tech Infirmary

Weather report from Lubbock notes general rain and thunder

The U S Weather Bureau at Lubbock Municipal Airport recorded rains across the city with thundershowers observed in many areas. Officials indicated a general rainfall event and noted a cold front affecting conditions.

Ture U. S. Weather Bureau Lubbock

Khrushchev proposes Cuban missile withdraw offer

Soviet Premier Khrushchev, in a rare admission of missile bases in Cuba, offered to withdraw them if the United States removes its missiles. He urged urgent talks within two to three weeks and proposed UN observers to verify removals from Cuba and Turkey. Kennedy rejected the proposal after consulting advisers.

Florida South America Gulf of Mexico Puerto Rico United States Cuba OSCOW Nikita S. Khrushchev Khrushchev Berlin Kennedy UN Sec U Thant

Reformation Sunday Prayer for Unity and Healing

The Reverend Richard Cartrae prays on Reformation Sunday for God to complete healing and draw all people to Christ and to one another in bonds of love within the church and among nations.

Richard Cartrae Lubbock

Weather Map: Partly cloudy cooler with low 60s highs

Weather map for Lubbock and vicinity notes partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. Highs will be in the low 60s with moderate to strong northerly winds.

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