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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1960

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Macmillan Faces Khrushchev at United Nations Rally

Harold Macmillan delivered a measured UN address drawing applause for Western disarmament plans while Nikita Khrushchev interrupted with four noisy outbursts and table thumping. The two leaders later held a two man summit with no ground given, and agreed to meet again during the General Assembly.

William U N.Y Britain Harold Macmillan United Nations Nikita Khrushchev General Assembly World Organization Chamberlain Macmillan Khrushchev Neville Chamberlin Munich Assembly Eisenhower U.S Dag Hammarskjold Hammarskjold Africa Congo

College couple to be honored at state fair day

A Day At The Fair reports Laura and Porter Porter among attendees at the South Plains Fair. Gates opened with crowds exceeding 20 211 as excitement built for rides, aviation displays, and arena events. Weather looms over planned performances and parade actions.

Laura Pune South Plains Laura Porter Mroo Harry Porter Jr Othe Cathe Arena Lend Rouge Park College Pray Armed Forces

Four Hoodlums Rob Sewell's Store on East Broadway

Four masked assailants attacked Sewell's General Store owner George C. Sewell at closing time on East Broadway, beating him with a pistol butt and escaping with over $1,600 in cash and checks. Patrols pursued the suspects as Mrs. Sewell shielded herself, and a bystander, Marcela Chapa, fired a warning shot. The robbery unfolded in front of the store with a tense getaway on foot and in vehicles.

BOB Horton Avalanche Journal Lubbock George C. Sewell Sewell Broadway Marcela Chapa SSO Maan Efe Chapa

Major Change Possible Study Ordered In City Power Setup

City of Lubbock and Southwestern Public Service officials announced a long range study to evaluate electric service in Lubbock. Black & Veatch of Kansas City was chosen to conduct a fact finding survey and make recommendations. Officials stressed the study is not a merger or dual distribution plan.

Tanner Laine Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Southwestern Public Service Co City Commission Black & Veatch Kansas City Sargent & Lundy Chicago Jackson & Moreland, Inc Boston Washington New York City Southwestern

Brigitte Bardot hospitalized after suicide attempt

French film star Brigitte Bardot, 26, was found in a coma after taking sleeping pills and slashing her wrists at a friend's home. Doctors at St Francis Neurological Clinic reported she is now conscious and out of danger, amid reports her second marriage troubles persist.

Guy Biffet ICE France Brigette Bardot Paris St. Francis Neurological Clinic Brigitte

Monterey High School expansion plan approved in Lubbock

Lubbock Independent School District trustees approved final Monterey High School expansion to 2 500 students with a 436 920 cost and 43 000 square feet added between 47th and 51st streets and Indiana and Gary avenues. Bids due Oct 27 after luncheon meeting.

Lubbock Independent School Monterey High School MasimaAnas Pom S Tudy

Titan fails 10000 mile Atlas missile test at Cape Canaveral

Cape Canaveral officials report the Air Force attempted a Titan missile flight of 10 000 miles but the test ended 4 000 miles short due to an early engine shutdown. The attempt would have topped the record 9 000 mile Atlas flights if successful.

Cape Canaveral Fla Air Force

Pedestrian Joke Bites at the Comic Dictionary

The issue presents a witty line defining Pedestrian as the man who never leaves his car keys in his other suit. This light item sits among a page of sections including Politics and Sports.

Eisenhower Praises Nixon in Go for 60 Dinner

President Eisenhower defended Nixon amid campaign criticisms calling his counsel invaluable and his readiness for the presidency evident. About 2,000 guests paid 15 dollars at the Boston dinner as part of a nationwide GOP fundraising event broadcast to 35 sites.

Richard M. Nixon Pat Register Boston Edmond LE Breton Hicago Eisenhower Nixon Fisenhower

Midland Man Killed in Wreck on US 80 Bridge

Three trucks collided on a bridge 13 miles west of here on US 80. A Midland man, Edwin Barney Royal, died in the flaming wreck. Police identified the victim as from Midland.

Here Edwin Barney

Americans Advise to Come Home as Cuba Crisis Looms

The United States orders the closing of its nickel plant in Cuba and urges American residents to evacuate wives and children. Washington plans new export controls on Cuba as tensions rise with Fidel Castro. Cuba rejects a U S protest over bank nationalization and negotiations over the plant stall amid ultimatums and three talks since June.

Tashington United States Cuba Washington Fidel Castro Havana Crastra Philip Bonsall Nieto Mickel Plantain Oriente Oor Mickel State Department Castro Andeo Pero

Thunder Showers Move Across Plains After Cold Front

Weather brief notes thundershowers developed in the plains spreading from Clovesdate to Sundown as a cool mass advances. Reports indicate showers diminishing to a single line about 20 miles long from Wolf to O Donnell with a cool front sliding south from the New Mexico border toward Lubbock and the Panhandle.

Jeestope Levelland Repess Thursdas O'Donnell New Mexico Chu Dress Lubbock Panhandle

Mrs Johnson S Narrow Escape At Greensboro Airport

Report says Mrs Johnson wife of a Democratic presidential nominee narrowly avoided a crash as her plane nearly skidded at Greensboro port airport. Tangled wording limits specifics but incident links to Greensboro and high profile figure Mrs Johnson.

Greensboro NC Cape Miso Lyndon Johinson Vier Mursay Port

Unclear weather notice from Abilene to Denver region

A garbled weather brief describes clouds and cooler air with northeasterly winds and light precipitation. It mentions Abilene Albuquerque Amarillo Denver and Omaha style references, but the text is largely unreadable.

Lubkak Mediagnt Abilene Albuquerque Amarillo Denver

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