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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1957
Page
7
Fragmentary notes show Jack suggesting new angles in the ICT case and possible reluctance to return. The text hints at repayment to bettors and plans if discharged, though details are unclear.
Heavy rains caused at least 11 injuries in auto wrecks near Corsicana and deaths including Mrs. J. T. Grayhill near Rice and James Walls near his Greenville home. Severe weather spared major damage in many areas though floodwaters closed highways and wind broke poles. Bertha’s inland path brushed Cameron Parish and Livingston with record rains in 1929 levels and widespread street flooding along the Texas coast and inland towns.
Five persons including three riders from one family were injured in a two car crash at the Galliston and 8th Street intersection in Lamesa. The group was transported to the hospital.
Gov Daniel praised Texas Vocational Agriculture teachers for guiding youth toward agriculture careers and urged support for these educators. Association officers include President Beckham, with T. J. Honeycutt of Marlin as vice president and H. G. Barber of Floydada as treasurer.
Troy James 24 of 1911 5th St and Camellia James 18 of 4202 Ave A were arraigned on burglary charges with bonds set at 5000 and 3000. They face allegations tied to a Thursday night break in at Gafford's Food Store 2104 4th St where 60 to 120 dollars were taken. Dwayne Dudley Driver 25 of Southland had bond set at 5000 Friday for related charges.
The West Texas Newspaper Association held a luncheon at Caprock Hotel with Wishcamper presiding. W. H. Graham Jr. ascended to president, succeeding Roy V. Fox. Officers include Joe Pickle, Francis Perry, and Violeta Mahood. Alpine to host 1958 convention, 135 registered, about 200 attended. Top contest honors awarded to the Post Dispatch, Andrews County News, Stanton Reporter, and Matador Tribune with plaques and certificates.
Texas Tech directors met in a closed session to dismiss Dr. Byron Abernethy Dr. Herbert Greenberg and remove Dr. Per Stensland from their posts amid claims over political and sociological views. The AAUP and Southern Association leaders seek a full report with possible on site inquiry while Haley defends the board’s prerogative.
The Fenstermaker family recounts a night of terror as three bandits robbed a store then seized the farmhouse near Louisville Ohio. A two hour siege ended with tear gas and the surrender of William Rhodes, Robert Kline, and Walter Miller. Connie Fenstermaker received $306 from a robber before surrender.
The government announces free vaccination to halt the blue tongue epidemic. A Lisbos report recalls the 1956 outbreak that killed about 40,000 head of sheep and prompted health measures.
Boston faces a rare Sunday newspaper blackout as 300 mailers strike, halting six of seven city dailies and affecting the Boston Daily and Evening Globe, Boston Herald, Boston Traveler, Daily Record, and Evening American. The Sunday Advertiser and Sunday editions of the Globe and Herald also miss editions.
Phil Huber told Casper police that thieves broke into his self service worm shop two months before fishing season and stole about 2050 sholes hybrid fishing worms.
A shift toward limited nuclear options is urged as more feasible in the near term. Adm Arthur W. Radford, retiring JCS chair, argues for flexible heavy striking forces capable of handling conflicts from cold war to limited aggressions. Scientists work on controlling blast and heat for air and artillery delivered weapons.
Felix McKnight, editor of The Las Morning News, told West Texas Press Association members that complacency and ignorance threaten public understanding. He urged editors to engage readers with clear news and diverse viewpoints while defending the newspaper’s essential role amid domestic and global tensions.
A list of birth announcements: Citrac and Jesse Vieren celebrate a daughter born 8 em Star day. RC Gatewood and spouse welcome a daughter at 11 03 am in West Texas Hospital weighing 4 10. The Johnson Manufacturing and Borace Henry Jr. are noted in other birth lines.
Lovell High School appoints Jim Crawford former University of Wyoming third team All-America back of 1956 as football and wrestling coach.
Margaret Edwards, Britain's Olympic medalist in backstroke, intends to become a school teacher. She earned Olympic glory and now pursues a teaching career to inspire young athletes.
The text notes efforts by rockets and atomic scientists to develop a "clean bomb" with minimal fallout beyond the blast zone. President Eisenhower earlier pushed this idea, but no authoritative plan exists for weapons beyond the hydrogen bomb. Scientists hope to make small weapons as precise as conventional explosives.
Tom McKnight and Fletcher Davis of the Mooresville Tribune find Dorothy, a river girl with grace and resolve, and her story draws attention from columnist Kays Gary. A Charlotte bank becomes guardian of her estate to manage education funds and opportunities while Dorothy pursues schooling.
Government increases betting tax to 50 percent from 15 percent forcing the suspension of horse racing in Dacca East Pakistan. The move affects local venues and gamblers. No races will be held until new arrangements are announced.
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