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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1962

Page

6

Grand jury in El Paso hears Estes case no testimony given

A federal grand jury convened for the spring term in El Paso did not hear testimony on Bille Sol Estes in its first session. Rainey, the federal attorney, said the case would be presented to the 14 men and four women later. Bond remains 100000 with no change, and the bond signers include Estes’s father Clyde Estes and another signer from Abilene.

EL Paso Bille Sol Estes Rainey Estes Raney Sud Roe Thomason John Belies Clyde Abilene Fredan Grove Rolan Simpson Canyon Lumber Co Bill Walden LCFGG Simpson Grace Frank H. Chappell Jr O'Mara Miergin Metart Je Swan Schools Neeen Cain Pacific Finance Co Los Angeles Cwwil Brazil Thomason Sol Estes Tey Billie Sol Ty Se

Estes Case Involves Chicago Finance Firm Lawsuit

Estes Langston faces a civil action in Chicago where 12 companies are named as alleged victims in a scheme involving misused assets and improper credit extensions. The case centers on transfers and potential asset seizures aimed at recovering funds from individuals and firms connected to the Sant Monday Lava faction.

Chicago Satin Haineston Sant Vic Estes Perons Lovingston Naredit Amy Cant Labbeck Teston Repette Mat Itn Feo Sats Angele Hansaetlong Billie Sol Bates Wallan Lubbock Machine & Supply Co

Record Vote Foreseen In Hot City Election Today

The city faces a heated election with write in candidates for mayor and three council races. In Place 1 incumbent W E Medlock faces challenger Charles W Finley and W E Alderson with backing from local business groups. In Place 2 W C O Mara trails challenger Rogers who offers rewards to prove handpicking claims.

Jing Strong Rogers W. C. O'Mara LCFGG W. E. Medlock Medlock Enterprises Charles W. Finley W. E Gene) Alderson Alderson Lubbock Citizens For Good Government Birch Medlock Finley

Legal Fraud Suit Details in Credit Scheme Case

The suit accuses defendants of fraudulently planning a conspiracy to obtain funds from plaintiffs. It alleges plaintiffs were induced to sign 12 promissory notes dated December 12 to 29, 1961, later endorsed to finance firms and held by them. Plaintiffs seek nullification of the notes and restoration of assets tied to fertilizer equipment and related projects.

Superior Manufacturing Co Pla Billie Estes Wathamson Witham Son Petroleum Co Midland Slim Ascoenates Grmess Snufveninn Contanes Koykendall Invest Copeobarmers

Estes Freed Returns To Pecos For Meeting

Estes Freed testifies in Pecos as investigators seek to trace a Swiss firm linked to million dollar tank mortgages. Documents tie Perior Tank Co of Amarillo to loans, with claims of forged or confused signatures. Grand jury hearings follow as lawmakers push for a national probe into Estes business dealings and farm program assets.

Perior ‘Tank Co. of Amarillo K. Weinheimer PBS Sue Yeror Manufacturing Co Suarmhal Cas Pecos Independent and Enterprise

Finance Firms Stock Slide as Mortgage Fraud Unfolds in Texas

New York AP reports finance company stocks fell Monday amid unraveling alleged mortgage fraud in Texas. Estimated total losses run into millions as several firms face exposure from dubious mortgage loans and related transactions across multiple states.

New York Texas

Estes Backed Texas Democrats and Campaign Coffers

Ruthe Estes, a Texas supporter with ties to Washington, gave about 1900 dollars to the Democratic National Committee for the 1960 campaign and attended key fundraisers. He hosted figures including Lyndon Johnson allies and Yarborough associates, while denying direct contributions to Johnson campaigns.

Byles Carpenter Avalanche Journal Washington Rute Ruthe Sol Estes Democrate National Committee National Party Estes Texas Lyndon H. Johnson Pal W Rutherford Oxtess Yarborough Church of Christ Rassionaries Yarboresch Deserbad

Turbulent Texas campaign details and Estes operation pause

Report outlines a chaotic election scene with candidates, alliances, and a tie vote looming amid late counting. It notes a meeting of large national lenders in Dallas as Estes related firms face suspensions at four grain elevators, blocking additions or removals and affecting financing tied to McSpadden, Wiltorado and South Plains entities.

Jtant Charles Boatner Sid Johnson Estes Johnson Texas Boatner Stes Mayflower Democratic Party Kennedy Vicw Lyndon B. Johnson Amonz Washington Veras Agriculture White Billie Sol Estes Coleman McSpadden Lubbock McSapadden Grain Co Associated Growth Wiltorado Tex South Plains Grain Levelland McSpadden Pacific Finance

Fragmented notice of a birth or family event with unclear names

A garbled OCR style notice mentions a father and student in a hospital setting with references to Mr Terry Morr and Dekalo Agricultural Assn. It includes scattered names, dates, and locations such as 280 250 st and Meru, with a hospital and Monday timing. The text is highly corrupted and hard to parse into a coherent event.

Pisine Noowna Banu Terry Morr UN Tirth Weisning Guwes Met ‘Dist Hospital Fetes Hers Henner

Five Escapees From San Quentin Spark Nationwide Search

Five convicts escaped San Quentin prison by climbing a 40 foot wall using a ladder and boatlike contraption. Authorities launched a widespread manhunt with roadblocks on bridges and highways and tens of thousands of officers alerted statewide. A resident reported seeing five men near a Terra Linda suburb home as the search intensified.

San Quentin Calt UPI San Quentin Satie Iumnum Satu Sultan San Francisco Sana Golden Gate

Syria Faces Threats as Unrest Persists Across Region

Syrian revolt continues with hopes for unity among Arab powers led by Egypt amid border troop movements by Turkey Iraq and Jordan. Five killed in weekend protests as military officers topple the civilian regime and tensions with Nasser era ties reemerge.

Egypt Damascus Pli Syria Turkey Iraq Jordan Israel United Arab Republic Nasser Alep

Taylor and Burton Seen Together Amid Rome Rumors

Miss Taylor and actor Burton were photographed at private events in Rome while reports link them with Fisher and Taylor’s ongoing tensions. A photographer tracked their movements to Miss Taylor's villa and nearby studio locations, with no formal comment from Taylor.

Miss Taylor Taylor Beret Todd Thie Re Pratt Fomaner Auth Burton Webbie Fisher Hollywood Hernolite Harry Karl Fisher Taylor Burton Vic Veneto Miss Haylor Appian Way Fisher Oe Tapas Jon Rome

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