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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1960

Page

4

Probe Ordered After Marine Deserts Post

A senator called for an inquiry into claims by Nashua teens parents that a Parris Island recruit faced cruel abuse. Gerald Snell 19 left after three days then was arrested in Maryland where he faced unrelated traffic charges and received a one year four month sentence.

Concord N.H Styles Bridges R-Nh Parris Island D.C Frederick Snell Nashua Bridges Gerald Maryland South Carolina Snells Marine Corps Pvt. Snell Snell Elkton Mario Wagge Nashua Little League Young Snell E. B. Fockler North East Maryland House of Correction

Sri Lankan premier given Senate seat after resignation

Colombo report says Mrs Siri Raman Bandaranaike, Sri Lanka’s woman premier, was appointed to a Senate seat vacated by a resigning male senator so she could hold a political office after not contesting the July elections.

Colombo Ceylon Sirimavo Bandaranaike

Valley cotton harvest shifts toward machine picking

In Mercedes Valley Farm Bureau reports, nearly half of 65,000 bales last week were machine harvested, up from about 30 percent for the season. The year totals reach 118,115 bales, versus 141,323 last year, with 60,000 braceros in 1959 and under 20,000 picked last week.

Mercedes Valley Farm Bureau Valley

Texas Sailor Killed In Traffic Mishap

Leonard Amacher a 27 year old sailor stationed at Orange Texas Naval Base was killed in a highway crash on U S 90 near the Louisiana Texas line. Police said his car appeared stopped when struck by a vehicle driven by Arthur Windell 21 of Caldwell Texas.

Lake Charles Leonard Amacher Orange Tex Naval U.S. 90 Louisiana-Texas Line Amacher Arthur Windell Caldwell

Government sells 8271 long tons of crude natural rubber

The government sold 8 271 long tons of crude natural rubber in July from the national stockpile. The sale doubles the planned disposal rate and is part of a nine year program to cut the stockpile by 450 000 tons. Since October 16 81 580 tons have been sold.

Washington UPI GSA

Farmer Jailed On Tax Issue

New York farmer Elmer Kirchner, 6 feet tall and 200 pounds, was jailed after four years of tax resistance claiming federal income taxes fund foreign governments. Arrested at his Kiniston area farm, he tore up a court order and threatened a shotgun, prompting marshals to serve the warrant and hold him in custody.

New York New York State Elmer Kirchner Internal Revenue Service Kirchner Kinston N.Y U.S. Atty Anthony H. Atlas U.S Alexander Bicks U.S. House of Detention

Dallas Sees Need for Largest City Budget Yet

City Manager Elgin Crull told the Dallas council that the next fiscal year will require a record budget of 73,852,078 dollars. He proposed a 5 percent across the board pay raise for all city employees, with the new budget seven percent higher than the 1959 60 fiscal year.

Dallas UPD Elgin Crull Crull

Entertainers Plan Wedding After Tour

New York AP reports TV comic Jack Carter and actress Paula Stewart postponed their wedding to a later date after Carter’s Orthodox Jewish service request. A civil ceremony was planned in Norwalk Connecticut, with a 20 day Europe military bases tour delaying plans. Carter's press agent cited prior marriage history and timing as reasons for postponement.

New York Jack Carter Paula Stewart Carter Marvin Safir Norwalk Conn Bill Doll Europe Doll

West Texas Hospital Barbecue Night at Mackenzie Park

The West Texas Hospital hosts its annual barbecue for all staff and families at Mackenzie State Park east of the pool. Dinner begins at seven with an eight thirty program. John 3. Martin, assistant administrator, chairs the picnic committee.

West Texas Hospital Mackenzie State Park John 3. Martin

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