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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1962

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Assured City Jammed For Coaches School In Lubbock

The 30th annual Texas High School Coaches Association event drew 2 874 registrants by Tuesday noon at the Lubbock Coliseum with many out of state coaches, including visitors from Washington California and Oregon, signaling a likely attendance record as the conference opens with THSCA President Charles Churchill.

Texas Lubbock Wayne Mason Jerry Lan Smith Bill Hart Avalanche-Journal THSCA San Antonio Citizens National Bank L. W. McConachie Charles Churchill Memorial High of Spring Branch Lubbock Municipal Coliseum Ray Graves

El Paso Bank Official Subpoenaed In Estes Inquiry

An El Paso bank official was ordered to bring records of Rep. J. T. Rutherford and his wife for a special grand jury probing Billie Sol Estes. James Clark of Southwest National Bank, plus other subpoenaed figures, faced inquiries into Estes debts and related transactions. Rutherford said the El Paso account held $100, from 1961, unrelated to Estes. The grand jury convenes today with 25 subpoenas issued and nine questioned for records on Estes debts.

The Associates Press el Paso J. T. Rutherford D-Tex Billie Sol Estes James Clark Southwest National Bank Rutherford Estes Pecos Washington J. D. O’michael Odessa Providence Investment Corp John Simmons Frederick Okla Department of Agriculture Albert ‘Eads Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Dallas Glenn Alexander Abilene John Myhr Minneapolis Robert Scott James Talcott, Inc Grand Jury

Kennedy aides weigh tax cut timing amid labor panel talks

President Kennedy and the 21 member Labor-Management Advisory Committee discussed possible tax cut timing but offered no conclusions. Officials planned to avoid moves that would disturb stocks and business while reviewing revenue actions.

Kennedy Labor-Management Advisory Committee

Javitts Presses 5.5 Billion Tax Cut Before Adjournment

Senator Javitts urges passage of a 5.5 billion income tax cut to spur the economy while President Kennedy and Congress clash over timing. Humphrey cautions against a quick cut and cites congressional resistance and Wall Street already discounting the move. Kennedy holds a 40 minute session with his economic advisory group.

Javitts Jacob Javitts Senate Congress Hubert H. ‘Humphrey Minnesota Capitol Hill Humphrey Ways and Means Committee Kennedy Wall Street White House

Romney Faces Swainson In Michigan Governor Race

In Michigan a no contest gubernatorial primary saw George Romney win the Republican nomination to face Democrat John B. Swainson in November. Romney, once an auto executive, was discussed as a potential 1964 presidential candidate. Light turnout marked the states' primaries, with Michigan reporting Romney at 2,490 votes as results continued.

Kansas Frank ‘Carlson James B. Pearson Missouri Edward v. Long Michigan George Rommey Romney John B. Swainson Pearson Edward F. Am

No Rain Due Heat Grips All Of State

Texas sweltered with 100 degree plus heat across the state as dry conditions persisted. Presidio reached 110 degrees while Galveston topped 91, with Gonzales enduring 33 straight days above 100 and 39 days rainless. Other readings included Lubbock 98 and Dallas 100 as forecasts showed continued heat.

Associated Press Texas Presidio Galveston Gonzales South Texas South Plains Lubbock Abilene Alpine Amarillo Austin Beaumont Brownsville College Station Corpus Christi Childress Dalhart Dallas el Paso Fort Worth Houston

Spanish language class grows among Lubbock workers

In Lubbock a 15 week conversational Spanish course sponsored by the League of United Latin American Citizens draws diverse participants. Ten local workers expressed interest in a session starting Thursday August Kee. The current class of 20 meets at El Charro No. 1 with lessons, discussion groups, and real world reasons for learning Spanish.

Vaughn Hendrie Avalanche-Journal Lubbock League of United Latin American Citizens la Peyen E LULAC Jorge Moreno el Charro No. 1 19Th St Ave. O L. O. Robertson 28Th St Glenn Orcutt Anton

Polaris A-3 Test Partial Success

The Polaris A-3 advanced missile model had its maiden test flight on Tuesday. Officials cited a second stage malfunction that caused the rocket to land hundreds of miles short of the 1950 mile goal, though the Navy praised the first stage and called the launch highly successful.

Cape Canaveral Navy

Comic Dictionary Diplomat: A Man Who Knows The Right Thing

A witty dictionary entry notes that a diplomat believes the right action is not always the right move. The quip plays on the tension between ethics and practicality in political decision making. The tone reflects editorials and columns style of the paper.

Dying Woman Clings To Hope As Son Seeks Last Plea

Gray haired Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Duncan faces execution in the San Quentin gas chamber after U S courts denied petitions for clemency. Her son Frank travels from Los Angeles to visit her in a holding cell as Gov Brown and officials refuse further reprieve. She remains hopeful he will secure a reprieve but prepares for the planned 11 a m CST death.

United Press International Quentin Calif Elizabeth Ann Duncan Ma” Duncan San Quentin Luis Moya Augustine Baldonado Olga Duncan Moya Baldonado Frank Los Angeles W. D. Achuff

Rusk and Red Meet Dobrynin Amid Geneva Talks

Rusk and Red meet with Dobrynin as tension over the Geneva talks resurfaces after a lapse since the war state returned. The discussions focus on easing tensions and possible steps toward a ceasefire.

RUSK Geneva

Senate Takes First Drug Control Action

The Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed two Kennedy proposals to curb dangerous drugs. Hew secretary Celebrezze reported no confirmed thalidomide birth defects from U.S. sources among 15,9094 users, with 3,272 of childbearing age and at least 207 pregnant. One plan lets HEW pull a drug for public health hazard. the other stops new drugs from market until approval. The panel approved both measures without roll calls, advancing Kennedy’s effort to tighten drug control.

Associated Press Hington Senate Judiciary Committee Kennedy U.S Sec. of Health, Education and Welfare Anthony J. Celebrezze Senate HEW James O. Eastland D-Miss

Safe Driving Credit Urged in Texas Insurance Plan

John Boyce Jr. of Amarillo told the Texas Association of Insurance Agents that the State Board of Insurance should award a 5 percent auto insurance credit after one year, 10 percent after two years, and 15 percent after three accident free years. He warned that without a plan insurers may issue dividends to safe drivers and drop coverage for those with accidents.

Austin Texas Association of Insurance Agents State Board of Insurance John Boyce Jr Amarillo Association Boyce

Prayer prompt invites readers to submit self love prayers

A newspaper brief invites readers to send favorite prayers under a word limit for consideration. The note emphasizes loving oneself to better love neighbors.

Monroe Funeral Mob Feared At Marilyn Monroe Service

Police brace for a mob outside the Chapel of the Palms as Marilyn Monroe's funeral looms. Joe DiMaggio and others invited a small group, while fans and press plan for heavy crowds and security. Alan Snyder and Carl Sandburg were noted among attendees or contributions.

Avalanche-Journal News Services Ollywood Marilyn Monroe Joe DiMaggio Miss ‘End Miss . Monroe Brentwood Los Angeles William Parker Chapel of the Palms Westwood Village Mortuary Guy. Hackett We Mortuary Barkgands Riad Npr Son

Casey Stengel's Wife Struck By Broken Bat

Mrs. Edna Stengel, wife of Casey Stengel, was struck by a broken bat during a game in Los Angeles. The incident prompted medical attention, with officials noting minor injuries and stable condition.

Casey Stengel Los Angeles UPD Edna Stengel Sey Sten

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