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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1963
Page
4
An elderly woman attempted to rob a Hamilton bank by waving a bottle of acid and passing a note demanding 500 dollars. The teller fled to the back, the suspect exited the bank, and police cordoned the shopping center but she slipped away.
More than 70 West Texas attendees will join a one day public relations clinic at Holiday Inn Parkway in Lubbock. The event, sponsored by the United Fund of Lubbock with the Lubbock Advertising Club, runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring talks by Roy Bass Bob Nash Frank Junell Mrs. Jack Eastman and others on topics from what is public relations to newspaper mechanics and the broadcast media. Registration is 3 dollars for the day with luncheon option at 2 25.
Lubbock High School presents its annual spring concert in the high school auditorium at 7 30 p m Admission is 50 cents at the door Charles Addington senior son of Mr and Mrs C G Addington 3313 Erskine is one of two student conductors and serving as orchestra president The program includes pieces also slated for the May 11 Interscholastic League contest at Monterey High School.
New York AP reports big labor unions and major Negro groups marshal a nationwide picket campaign against Woolworth S H Kress H L Green and J J Newberry to protest segregation in Birmingham. The plan aims to desegregate Birmingham stores and continues until resolved.
UPI reports Senator Ralph Yarborough warned in Waco that extreme right wing fear and hate groups are infiltrating Texas public schools. He urged Texans to guard the school system against propagandists and those opposed to U.S. government institutions.
At a Clovis hearing Texico School District seeks $5,000 from the state emergency fund as the district faces a projected shortfall with a $276,190 expenditure plan and $271,590 operating income. Public finance chief Harry Wagalter praises the tentative budget, noting the district will lose about $15,000 under the state formula.
Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace of Monaco arrive separately in the United States for a six week tour. They travel with their two children in separate flights as a precaution after an air disaster risk to the ruling house. The prince and Princess Caroline head to Philadelphia, while Princess Grace and Prince Albert join later to be greeted by Jack Kelly and Monaco's consul general Marcel Palmero before continuing to Philadelphia.
Government sources report 70 killed and 55 gravely wounded as tribal clashes erupt in Jadotville Katanga. Baluba leader Jason Sendwe rejects Tshombe blame. UN sources call for full investigation by Katanga minister-resident Joseph Tleo.
The American Music Conference releases figures showing 21.5 million Americans play the piano. The study highlights widespread participation and a strong piano culture across the United States.
Paris officials test a music and hostess system in five post offices to speed mail flow and reduce tensions. Minister Jacques Marette visited the sites Wednesday, calling the trial a success as soft music plays and blue uniformed hostesses guide customers to the proper windows.
A Red Cross meeting in Lubbock brought together about a dozen volunteers from Lubbock, Levelland, Littlefield and Plainview. Mrs. Anderson led the leadership development committee with Mrs. Seon Deaton from Wichita Falls assisting. The chapter seeks to grow membership and establish a Gray Lady program in area hospitals clinics and nursing homes.
The Texas Senate passed a bill by Rep. H. G. Wells to inspect all shipments of livestock or livestock products into or through the state. The measure authorizes stopping trucks for screwworm and scabies checks and allows trains to be inspected at any terminal.
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