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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1961

Page

4

Soviet A Bomb Test Sparks UN Debate and Fallout Fears

Reports from Stockholm to Vienna describe a massive Soviet nuclear test possibly in the 100 megaton range. Delegates at the United Nations warn of unpredictable fallout as a radioactive cloud sweeps Siberia and winds carry contamination toward Europe and North America. Scientists note lower altitude detonation may worsen fallout, prompting European precautionary measures and seismological confirmation of massive seismic shocks observed in multiple nations.

Thar Arctic F. R. Corner New Zealand Siberia Europe Norway United States Canada Marcus A. Baath Sweden Uppsala Vien Obsei Landon Germany British Atomic Energy Ity Nout Thelin Lubbock Billy Wayne Thetford Withatras Unice | Oa Sssinene Ola Sta J Hdent Council of Sul Ross Netherlands White House Soviet Union U.S Khrushchev Senes Geneva

Safety Urged Halloween Observance Set Here By Kenneth Rhodes

The article covers global reactions to a Soviet hydrogen bomb test. It cites UN appeals, British and Canadian officials urging safety and aid, Vatican Radio condemning communism, and leaders like President Maga of Dahomey calling the arms race a path to disaster.

Kenneth Rhodes Avalanche-Journal Howard Green Canada Soviet Union Paris Vatican Vatican Radio London the News and Standard Khrushchev West

Missing Scooter Sought For Local Student Transport

A motor scooter reported missing by a 1-year-old Lubberk youth who relies on it to attend school remains unfound as of Monday night. Owned by Cal Cartrae son of Pastor RO Cartrae of Ascension Lutheran Church the scooter was taken Saturday night.

Ing Lubberk Cal Cartrae RO Cartrae Ascension Lutheran Church Carfrw Alnd

Rayburn’s Illness and Halloween Outreach Report

Rayburn continues treatment at Baylor University Medical Center as doctors pursue drug and irradiation therapy to slow his cancer. The text notes efforts to aid UNICEF and CROP through a Halloween house-to-house canvass led by Lubbock youth groups, with varied events and fund-raising, including a planned talent show and activities at First Methodist Church.

Baylor University Medical Center Holton Rayburn Earlie Baylor Sin Forthros Elton Pharr First Methodist Church

Greater Cotton Markets To Be Discussed Here

Prominent Lubbock cotton leader B. J. Bonner announces a meeting at 8 p.m. in the Lubbock National Bank Building dining room to outline the Cotton Producers Institute aims. Growers urged to attend, bring others, and consider CPC participation pledges to fund nationwide advertising and research.

Lubbock National Bank B. J. Bonner Lubbock County New Cotton Producers Institute Bonner CPI Lubbock U.S National Cotton Council NCC Council

Stalin Tomb: Guards Hold Vigil as Lenin Remains Nearby

Reported changes at Red Square tomb as Stalin’s body moves through a private tunnel and workers erase his name from the inscription. The tomb, three stories high, sits beside the Kremlin wall where Lenin’s remains were entombed in 1920, while Stalin lay within since March 9, 1953. Nadezhda Stalin’s grave lies at Novodevichy Cemetery with room noted next to her plot.

Stali Novydevochy Nadezhda Stalin Red Square Kremlin Lenin

Front and rainfall totals from cold air mass event

Front slows over region as light mist forms heavy rainfall. Lubbock reports 0.77 inch on Monday with several towns recording traces or higher. October rainfall totals rise, while year-to-date remains below normal at about ten months.

Lubbock

Gilbert Funeral Set At Artesia

Funeral services for W. B. Buddy Gilbert former Lavington resident will be at 2 p.m. at Paulin Home in Artesia He died Sunday in Roswell He owned Lovington Welding Works Survivors include his wife Winnie his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Gilbert of Tatum and a sister Mrs Cecil Nichols of Tatum

Lovington W. B Buddy) Gilbert Lavington Paulin Art Roswell Nngton Welding Works Winnie Joe Gilbert Tatum Cecil Nichols

Margaret Tynes Charms Lubbock with Salome Recital

Margaret Tynes, billed as a leading soprano, delivered a vivid Lubbock recital at the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, performing Schubert and Strauss and earning praise for a crystallized lower register, mature tone, and engaging stage presence. Encores followed with Christopher Robin and Liebestraum, while critics noted rising international prospects and potential future Met performances.

Jack Sheridan de Journal Jean Lubbock Audi Aufenthalt Gretchen Am Fane Wolf Margaret Tynes Kleine Dingo Richard Strauss Miss Tynes Mt. Gilead Baptist Church Margaret ‘Tynes Christopher Robin Shubert Europe Metropolitan Opera

Birth Announcement for a Daughter at Two Hospitals

Congratulations to Kaldridze Bakery and John Qoks on the birth of a daughter at 5 pm on a Sunday at Nexus Hospital. The family lists Mr and Mrs Clark NH Avenue and Cary Jom Slaxtiens as relatives, with the birth weight and time noted among scattered details.

Leo E Kundon Weightie Fenunds Nexus Hospital Kaldridze Bakery John Qoks Clark Sweday Wemnontier Dan Shiist Hospital Fexas

Eisenhower Remarks Spark Endorsement Talks at Conference

President Eisenhower spoke at a news conference evaluating campaign dynamics for Saturday’s election. He emphasized unity in supporting the nation, while noting his stance on foreign affairs and a general desire to avoid public commentary on ongoing administration conduct. He arrived Sunday and planned a Washington departure with family.

Wanid Kennedy United Nernst State Highway Department For Foreign Affairs Eisenhower Washington Pla

Fabala Infant Paul Gomaz Bala Jr Funeral Today

Grave side services for Paul Gomaz Bala Jr infant son of Mr and Mrs Paul Gomaz Fabala Sr will be at 9 am today in Lovington The child born July 19 1961 Hereford died Monday morning in Lovington Lea General Hospital Rev Lucian Harkiness will officiate Funeral arrangements handled by Smith Yarbro Funeral Home Survivors include the parents and an uncle P a Lavington

Lovington Paul Gomazbala Jr Paul Gomaz Fabala Sr LV Eatineicn Hereford I Lovington Lea General Hospital Lucian Harkiness Lavington Wills Smith- Yarbro Cluenge P. A. Lavington Every

City Resident Since 23 Die Funeral Pending

T W Cadenhead Sr owner of Tr W Cadenhead Lubbock died on arrival Monday at Methodist Hospital. Funeral plans pending. A native of Pena s co New Mexico he moved to Lubbock and attended Lubbock High School and Texas Tech. He was a 22nd Degree Mason and Shriner in San Angelo. Survived by wife a son Thomas Lee a daughter Frieda Jean Shumate his mother sister and three grandchildren.

T. W. Cavenhead Tr. W. Cavenhead Lubbock Arriva Methodist Pix Fun Honey Vuhead Lubbock High School Texas Tech Penasco N. M San Angelo Shrine C. C. Christian 27Th St

70 At Meet GOP Men’s Club Started In County

About seventy attended a Monday night meeting at the Republican Party headquarters in Lubbock County to organize a county Republican men’s club. Officers elected: Fred McCale president, Bob Winter vice president, Spears treasurer and recording secretary, Jere Smith corresponding secretary. By laws adopted, dues set at five dollars a year. Charles Koch, county Republican chairman, explained the group will supplement the regular party organization.

Ed Smith Si Fd O'Conner Hulan Bass Lubbock County Republican Party Fred McCale Bob Winter II Jackson Spears Jere Smith Charles Koch Republican Club Latchbock County Republican Men's Club Fred McClain Winn Jackson Harrell Spears

Farm Worker Dies From Injuries After Truck Crash

Eskeviel Tovar, a one year old Mexican farm worker, died Monday night at Methodist Hospital from injuries sustained in a truck run crash near Carlisle Saturday. The collision involved a truck driven by Apolinar Solis of Harlingen and a car driven by Estle Bruce Stribling of Reese Air Force Base. Tovar’s death raises the year’s traffic toll to 125 with other injured retained at Methodist and West Texas hospitals. Funeral arrangements at Ceballos Funeral Home were pending.

Eskeviel Tovar Carlisle Saturnight Methodist Hospital Tovar Apolinan Solis Harlingen Estle Bruce Stribbing Reese Air Force Base Iied Ceballos

Mrs. W. L. Long Rites Set Today

Funeral services for Mrs. W. L. Long 83 longtime Amherst resident will be held at 3 p m today at First Baptist Church Amherst. She died in Portales Sunday after a prolonged illness. Reverend John S Rankins will conduct. Funeral Home in charge. Burial will be in Amherst Cemetery. Survivors include two sons Ted Long Amherst Doyle Long Paramount Calif one daughter Mrs Charley Care Portales eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren

Amherst W. L. Long First Baptist Church Portales John S. Rankins Charley Care

Kennedy hosts dinner for Senghor during Senegal leader visit

President Kennedy will host a stag luncheon Friday in Washington in honor of President Leopold Senghor of Senegal, who is making a two day visit to the capital this week.

JFK Washington Kennedy Leopold Senghor Senegal

White House blasts bid to incite panic clouds fallout fears

The report cites a nuclear scientist stating a new super bomb detonated near a nongovernment U.S. point could generate a radiation track east of the previous cloud. He notes the device appeared very dirty and would push radioactive fallout southward, escalating danger to the United States next week.

U.S Bureauj Ralph E United States

Nuclear test sparks debate and local notices mix

A mailbag mix of news items reports a Soviet atmospheric blast and official U S responses. Lubbock residents highlighted include Thetford and the Sardis area, with a Grand National Livestock Show win by Ray Hodges of Post and Cooper FFA member placing high. Local injuries and hospital updates follow traffic and fire incidents. Club events at YMCA and Maid of Cotton meeting set local schedules.

D. W. Lewter Lubbock Cow Palace San Francisco Johnson Jr FFA Cooper

Suspect Held In Man's Death Near Andrews

Lemuel Albert Brock, 52, was found dead Friday near Andrews County. Investigators hold suspect Ted Ivy on $20,000 bond in jail. Bullet and clothing sent to Austin for lab analysis. results expected days away. No written statement from Ivy. no witnesses located. The shooting likely occurred at the Guy Briscoe Farm about 17 miles NW of here. Formal dances are held underground on a 50 foot square dance floor in Meramec Caverns, Stanton Mo.

Meramec Caverns Stanton

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