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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1961
Page
2
Officials urge Congress to strengthen Civil Relief Act and Soldier and Sailors Civil Relief Act to protect reservists called to active duty from losing jobs or homes. Proposals include extending reemployment rights and delaying foreclosures while in uniform.
Mothers urged to choose Morton House Baked Beans over boiled brands. The ad claims brick-oven baking seals tomato sauce flavor with hickory-smoked bacon, while boiled varieties fail. It advises checking labels to identify true baked beans and promises lasting satisfaction.
A mixed report on infant care and health advice touches on keeping babies cool in heat, color dreams in psychoanalysis, measles vaccine responses, and breast feeding trends. Doctors caution against overheating, suggest shade and air, and discuss vaccination side effects and parental influences.
A $2 parking ticket issued to an Army recruiting car reached the Pentagon and back before the fine was paid. The Los Angeles Santa Barbara route shows Capt. Devan J. Le Sieur of Santa Barbara paid the amount, saying he only recently learned of the citation which may have fallen off the vehicle.
Brazilian Foreign Minister Alfonso Arinos said talks with the Soviet Union to re establish diplomatic relations are under way in Washington. He noted U S approval for the meetings and announced President Quadros plans to visit Washington in December and to visit Moscow after Khrushchev invitation.
Senator Ralph Yarborough cites widespread pleas from distressed Texas counties as he defends federal rural redevelopment plans. He notes areas like Tyler and Limestone seek help, while Sen John Tower criticizes listing 47 rural counties as eligible for aid under a broader program.
Two people were injured in separate traffic mishaps Thursday. Mary Mooney, 25, of 2309 Cedar Street, received hospital treatment after a collision on Avenue A south of 96th Street. Claude B. Hurlbut, 49, of 2210 Broad, was involved in a crash at 15th Street and Avenue L at 9 04 am. The other driver was arrested for drunk driving and leaving the scene.
FBI reports the Sweetwater Loan Association shortage exceeds $190000 with most records destroyed. Evelyn Lohmann, 54, former secretary treasurer and director, faced a Abilene charge for a false entry of 5757, while deposits are being reviewed to confirm embezzlement scope. No further arrests expected. Lohmann free on 25000 bond.
MADRID UPD says the association of good words and customs awards a prize of amiability to promote friendliness and morality. This year’s winner is Madrid City policeman Nestor I Lopez Moreno, 46, who has given only one traffic ticket in ten years.
Howard Norman Gray charged with robbing the Taylor Bank of Arkansas branch in Magnolia. He waived extradition after manager James Nipper testified a gunpoint burglary occurred July 18, with $4 060 taken. Authorities planned to move Gray from Dallas to Arkansas Friday.
A passenger train and a locomotive collided on a viaduct over a street in Britain, bursting into flames. One worker died and a woman plus two children aboard the train were injured as emergency crews battled the wreckage and fires.
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