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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1962
Page
5
The report notes three residents from Lovington among those killed when a plane crashed during overcast weather. Eyewitnesses recount hearing a loud, unfamiliar roar before the aircraft descended toward rolling pasture land owned by Tom Arnold. Mrs Buck described the sound as low and peculiar.
Mississippi university officials and trustees face court orders to admit Mr. Meredith. The state department says it will not appeal, viewing the governor as politically motivated and seeking to shift responsibility. Officials allege Barnett aims to gain political advantage and that courts must be obeyed.
Doak Hall resident Miss Tomlinson is among 3 775 women enrolled for fall as 7 258 men register this term. Final deadline noon today may bring more choices. Tech fans expect a large turnout for tonight's season opener and the 230 member Red Raider marching band plans a Meredith Willson program featuring 76 Trombones Lida Rose and Wells Fargo Wagon.
An out of control auto veered from the sidewalk into Rosoff's Restaurant on West 43rd Street near Times Square, killing three and injuring five. The driver, Paul Bonadio of Fort Lee New Jersey, dragged a victim into the cafe. others included Edward Pell Mike Cort and Irving Nash.
Two Tulia area residents were reported in good condition after a two car head on crash on a Highway 86 service road in Tulia. J. Ross Crocker, 68, sustained a fractured knee and a forehead laceration. Mrs. Guy Weddell, 38, suffered a right thigh injury and a lacerated lower lip.
NASA announced the six orbit mission of astronaut Walter Schirra will be postponed to October 3 or later due to a malfunction found in the Mercury capsule attitude control system. The issue requires removing the capsule from the Atlas rocket at Cape Canaveral.
Washington reports negotiations in the 23 day Chicago and North Western Railway strike recessed but expected to resume today. Acting Labor Secretary Wirtz said talks would reconvene at 10 a.m. mediators said three issues would go to binding arbitration with ORT and company representatives.
The Planning Commission unveiled a land use guide for western 50th Street and discussed replatting north side lots to face the arterial. The plan favors apartments and offices north of the street between Indiana Avenue and Avenue Q with single family homes to the south. A later east segment review was deferred for refinements.
A long Friday report lists numerous new babies with weights from 5 pounds 3 ounces to 7 pounds 8 1/2 ounces born at West Texas Hospital and other local facilities. Fathers include ministers, students, airmen, farm laborers, and company workers. locations cover Reese AFB, Lubbock area clinics, and local addresses.
Klondike Cougars defeated Pettit Eagles 22 to 14 as scoring occurred in each quarter. Pettit opened with a 68 yard pass from Larry Leavelle to Glendall Mike for 6 points. Airhart and Schneider delivered Klondike drives and touchdowns including a late first-half score by Schneider after a blocked punt.
Anna Maria Alberghetti pays 5000 dollars from Carnival royalties toward a land purchase near San Diego to raise potatoes. She also runs more than 3000 cattle on leased land in Kansas and Texas. An Eastman special planning meeting was held Friday to review studies before the City Commission's Thursday session.
Tales of baricades and shifting loyalties unfold in Buenos Aires as rebel Gen Juan Carlos Ongania presses to restore constitutional rule while Guido seeks a compromise. Navy loyalty shifts and mass troop orders heighten the fear amid a tense city with Government House surrounded by barricades.
Clovis surged from behind to defeat Tucumcari 18–13 in a Class A showdown. Tucumcari led 13–0 after a first-quarter run by Mike Leigon and a pass to John Wall, but Clovis answered with a 10-yard run by Robert Bell after a fumble recovery and later a two-yard score by Ray Hallmark.
The Warriors of Ruidoso and the Wild cats of Tularosa battled to a 13-13 tie leaving both teams at 2-2-1. Key moments included Pete Kazhe’s one yard TD for Tularosa, a David Jurney end zone recovery after a blocked punt for Ruidoso, and late 27 yard pass from Gilbert Lopez to Carlton Palmer setting up Manny Dominguez extra point to knot the score.
The House pushes a three hour debate on a Senate passed Cuba policy resolution backing the Monroe Doctrine. Rep Morgan notes the aim to speed the measure to President Kennedy while leaders consider potential amendments. NATO allies back away from a Cuba embargo, Britain says it will not ship arms and cannot control private shipping.
In a U.N. General Assembly address Andrei Gromyko warned that any U.S. attack on Cuba would mean war. Adlai Stevenson countered that Soviet aid to Cuba threatens peace, insisting the threat comes from the Soviet Union and urging restraint amid sharp exchanges. British official J B Godber criticised the Soviet speech as poorly timed.
Funeral services were held at 10 a m in Cumberland Presbyterian Church for Mrs Mary A Peek 96 of 1808 10th St longtime Lubbock resident who died Thursday in a local convalescent home after illness. The Rev Sam Estes and the Rev J T Bolding officiated burial followed in City of Lubbock Cemetery under Sanders Funeral Home direction. She was born in Cookeville Tennessee moved to Stonewall county in 1904 later in Seminole before settling in Lubbock in 1919. A Cumberland Presbyterian Church member and American Legion Gold Star mother she survived by two sons Claude H 2404 15th St and Pascal Eugene Oregon five daughters Mrs Robert W Williams Grants Pass Ore Miss Ruby Peek 1808 10th St Miss Lillian Peek and Miss Zona Peek Austin and Mrs D E Sellers 3216 39th St a brother H J Davis Cookeville Tenn and 1) grandchildren.
Col William M Brown military science professor at Texas Tech administered the oath of enlistment Friday to Staff Sgt Howard B Alderman of the Army ROTC instruction unit. Alderman reenlisted for six years after 12 years of service and wears multiple medals including the Korean Service Medal with battle participation star and the National Defense Service Medal. The Alderman family resides at 3618 28th St in Lubbock.
In London, a man detained over theft alleges his wife forced him to sleep in a woodshed cage unless he returned with loot. The report notes police involvement and investigation into the coercion claim.
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