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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1960

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Best Time For Probe At Hand

The Atlas-Able rocket stands ready at Cape Canaveral to launch Pioneer VI, a 388 pound lunar satellite, during a five day window when Earth and Moon align for minimal solar interference. Navy reports and Soviet submarine activity shadow the era as NASA plans precise, staged thrust and a ground‑controlled sustainer rocket to reach 24000 mph en route to the Moon.

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Royal Couple In Honolulu Visit

Japan's Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko arrived in Honolulu on the first stop of a two week goodwill tour of the United States. A multiracial crowd of about 2000 Hawaiians greeted the arrival as their Japan Airlines DC7C landed at Honolulu International Airport. Akihito marked the occasion noting the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and the United States.

Honolulu Japan Crown Prince Akihito Michiko United States Japan Air Lines Honolulu International

Final Tour Today Boosters to Promote Fair in Eight Cities

Yanne Curry of Sudan was surprised when entertainer Dee Bowman proposed on stage during a booster visit in Sudan as part of the Panhandle South Plains Fair outreach. The final 1960 booster tour, visiting Littlefield Amherst and Sudan, begins at the Chamber of Commerce at 8 am The fair opens Monday and boosters aim to cover South Plains and Eastern New Mexico communities.

Panhandle South Boosters Dyanne Curry Sudan High Dee Bown The Bowman Linda Ann Weaver Lana Wwee Jerry Janche-Journal Yanne Curry Sudan Panhandle Dee Bowman South Plains New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Littlefield Amherst Bowman Brothers Dee Dyanne You Marry See Fair

Missiles Blow Up In Polaris Tests Fail

Polaris missile tests fail as two launches from USS Patrick Henry erupt in spectacular explosions east of Cape Canaveral. One missile breaches the surface and sinks. the second apparently blows up moments after leaving its tube. Navy says no immediate casualties. high-ranking officers aboard include Adm. Arleigh Burke and Adm. William Raborn.

United Pres International Aape Canaveral Patrick Hen Atkintic Ocean Parises Patkc Henry Florida Eastoast Patrik Henry Navy Tmin Adm Arleigh Burke Naval Operations William F. Raborn Po Am James Dotuglis

Slaton Liquor Vote Petitions Circulate Locally

Backed by business men in Slaton petitions for an off premises liquor election circulated after 6 p m Thursday. George Lemon attorney for lenders of support filed initials with Lubbock County Clerk. The group includes Joe Teague II and Hugo Mosser serving as leaders in the push for the vote.

Slaton Vevstal George Lemon Ieading Sliton Busin Lubbock County Lemon Joe ‘Teague II Slaton Chamber of Commerce Hugo Mosser Teague Ara County Lubbock Garza Post

Solon Attacks Auto Insurance Plan at Hearing

State Sen Grady Hazlewood Amarillo urged removal of what he called silly features of the driving insurance plan during a rate hearing. He decried penalties for driving slowly as a monstrosity and favored more state highway patrol presence. Witnesses largely supported merit insurance but sought modifications. Insurance agent James Holt said a three year experience period is too long and a single speeding ticket should not haunt rates for three years.

Lee Jones Austis Grady Hazlewood Amarillo State Insurance Board Amile Hazlewood Houston James F. Holt

29 Marines killed as US transport crashes near Okinawa

A US Navy transport crashed near Naha Okinawa, killing 29 Marines aboard. Distress signals reached rescue planes before the four term plane broke up, bodies found in water. Navy Cmdr John T Crosby said passengers and crew were prepared for a ditching, names withheld pending kin notification. They were en route from Japan to the Philippines.

Naha Okinawa US Nice Corps Ann Hames Navy John T Crosby Japan Philippines

UN crackdown in Katanga foreseen

ELISABETHVILLE Katanga APD The United Nations notified field commanders Thursday that their authority would overrule Katangan authorities in quelling disturbances within the province. A potential crackdown targets rebel uprisings as UN troops prepared to fire if necessary while plans include circulating petitions and gathering signatures by next Wednesday. A broad effort to secure backing from leading citizens was reported, with possible broader action and additional coverage in later pages. See LIQUOR Page 18. See CAR INSURANCE Page 10. JAPS FIRE ROCK TOKYO AP A Japanese made rocket launched to study the ionosphere rose to 184 miles Thursday, setting a national record in an experimental firing.

Elisabethville Katanga APD United Nations Thursdias Spohire Lemon Cannen Tokyo

Dictionary Argument Sparks Debate Over Dissent

A concise note on a dispute where a man who disagrees with our views is labeled stubborn. The snippet suggests a broader discussion of differing opinions in a market and media context, reflecting columnist tone and public discourse.

Eisenhower calls for straight arms talks world peace

President Eisenhower challenged the Soviet Union to pledge against force and subversion and join UN guardianship to secure peace. He urged renewed disarmament talks, warned against rhetoric, blamed the USSR for rising tensions, and proposed modernization and education programs for Africa under UN oversight.

UN General Assembly Union Africa Eisenhower

Khrushchev Calls Eisenhower Speech Conciliatory at UN

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev criticized President Eisenhower’s address before the United Nations as conciliatory. He indicated disarmament remains central and may propose new steps, while prepared drafts suggest emphasis on General and complete disarmament and a nuclear test ban. The remarks followed a hotel reception in New York.

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Khrushchev Defends Peace Talks Amid Cold War Tensions

Khrushchev spoke to Western reporters denying new conflict and urged US-Russia consistency. He noted Eisenhower's African proposals and warned against war, while emphasizing a calm approach during the tense international exchange.

Eisenhower Russia Khrushchev Bhrushchey Plas Kukushchev

UN General Assembly clash over Tibet and Algeria

The United States and the Soviet Union clashed at the UN on Thursday over Tibetan repression in Tibet and Algeria. The 21-nation committee approved placing the Tibetan charges on the agenda for full debate, despite France threatening a boycott.

United States Soviet Union UN General Assembly Tibet

Denver author files bankruptcy petition over book profits

Robert Care Allen of Denver, author of How to Build a Fortune and Save on Taxes, filed a petition in federal bankruptcy court listing assets and debts. Allen reported assets of SEG and debts totaling 55 SI. The filing centers on the failed book profits and personal finances.

Denver Robert Career Allen Fed Sal SI Allen

Weather Forecast for Lubbock and Vicinity

Partly cloudy today with widely scattered afternoon or night thunder showers. Easterly winds at 10 to 15 miles per hour. Expected low 58 and high 89.

Lubbock Lanta Sea Bay

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