Khrushchev Route Through Cuba May Target Berlin
The article argues Khrushchev sought Cuban missiles to blackmail a Berlin settlement, with Kennedy’s swift action dampening the plan. It notes caution that U S newsmen should not ignore Berlin while Cuba crisis looms, and likens policy thinking to De Gaulle on Berlin. Khrushchev faces a tangled, difficult position.
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Cuba
Berlin
Kennedy
Khrushchev
France
Charles de Gaulle
Ber
Murder Trial to Open in Swisher County Heat
Alfonso Sandoval, 34, charged with murder in the July 17 1961 death of Plainview police Sgt Virgie Thompson, is set to begin at 10 am in Swisher County District Court with a 150 person venire. Trial moved from Plainview on venue grounds to avoid jury issues. venue change noted as the courthouse undergoes remodeling.
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Tulia
Alfonso Sandoval
Virgie Thompson
Plainview
Swisher County Co-Op
Memory Mastery Promised in New Book by Publisher
A China based publisher touts a simple memory technique to improve business and social success. The article promotes a book Aten in Memory offering readers self training tips and memory improvement rules, available free by mail with no obligation.
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China
Mts
Siny
Diversey Parkway
Dept
Chicago 14
Ill
Four Lubbock scouts promoted to Eagle at St John’s
Sunday afternoon at St John’s Methodist Church four local scouts were promoted to Eagle rank, part of 3 percent of Lubbock area youths achieving the honor. The new Eagles named are Marc Eason from Ralls family of Percy Edwards, David Abbott son of L J Abbott of 1922 27th St, Paul Richter son of A L Richter of 4417 32nd St, and Brian Reeves son of Garnett Reeves of 2510 21st St.
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Lubbock
St. John’s Methodist Church
Marc Eason
Percy Edwards
Oil Industry Says It Has Manpower For Cuban Crisis
L. F. McCollum of the American Petroleum Institute in Houston stated the U S petroleum industry has sufficient manpower and resources to meet any Cuban crisis requirements. He cited a 1962 National Petroleum Council study showing crude output capacity at 10.6 million barrels daily with ample inventory and unused refining capacity to cover demand spikes.
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Houston
American Petroleum Institute
L. F. McCollum
Kennedy
National Petroleum Council
McCollum
Gulf
Eagles Elevations Mark Scout Honors At South Plains Ceremony
At St. John’s Methodist Church in Lubbock a 34 Scout Eagle court of honor honored members from 20 troops and posts across the area. Speakers included K N Clapp Charles Alexander and Jim Rosson with Carl Minor presiding and Ray McGee presenting awards.
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South Plains Council
Boy Scouts of America
K. N. Clapp
Charles Alexander
Jim Rosson
Carl Minor
Ray McGee
Johnny L. Mangrum
Lubbock
Clay Woods
Plainview
Marc Eason
Ralls
Vance W. Liston
Lorenzo
Davey Abell
Brian Reeves
Max Tarbox
David Abbott
Small Tires Become Big Wheels In U S Replacement Sales
AKRON Ohio UPI report shows 14 inch diameter tires made up 34 33 percent of passenger car replacement sales in 1961 while 4 ply 6 7 5 15 dropped to 23 35 percent from 35 12 percent in 1959 The shift is attributed to smaller wheels on modern autos.
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Akron, Ohio
UPI
Burglars Ram Car Into Door At Local Firms
Two nearby businesses were looted as burglars rammed a car through a front door. Holts Finer Foods suffered 250 in damages and 68.03 in cash losses. Barton's Gulf Service Station lost 75 in cash. A 20 year old Lubbock man was jailed as a burglary suspect.
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Ave. N
Barton's
Gulf Service Station
E. Broadway
Lubbock
Sam Denman
45Th St
Charline Worthington
Juniper St
Nona Head
40Th St
Willis Fdens
30Th St
Footage In Picture Pleases Comic Silvers
HOLLYWOOD UPI Phil Silvers praised Forty Pounds Of Trouble co star Tony Curtis for not cutting any of Silvers footage. Curtis joked that Silvers appears in scenes he did not even contribute to. TRADAN Nigeria’s Monrovia Navigation Co. a petroleum line serving ports unreachable by large ships has been sold.
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UPI
Phil Silvers
Tony Curtis
Germany
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Silvers
Tradan
Nigeria
Monrovia Navigation Co
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