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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1961

Page

6

Public Sees Local Control Over Welfare Programs Stated

Gallup poll results show nationwide support for giving local communities more say in relief distribution. The question asks whether to continue state and federal led policies or empower local governance over who receives aid and how much. The debate highlights varying views across regions with Newburgh, New York cited in reporting.

George Gallup Tral Ininburgh Newburgh N.Y New York State Washington America

Amendment Seeks Teacher Freedom From Administration

Texas lawmakers debate a bill to raise teacher pay while Grover proposes an amendment guaranteeing freedom from administrative pressure to join any organization. The measure notes teachers fear contract nonrenewal for nonmembership and includes penalties only for future violators. Reports also cover Newburgh public welfare debates and local control sentiment among voters.

Austin UPD Henry Grover Houston Grover America

Uncertainty Looms Over Berlin Crisis As West Awaits

Western officials forecast weeks of uncertainty and intensified planning on Berlin. The working group on Berlin strategy will meet next week, with possible expansion. No talks with Russia are planned before the German elections on September 17, while informal exchanges and private chats with the Soviets are anticipated. Formal discussions with Russia are hoped for later in the year.

United Press Internationa Washington Berlin West Theour State Department European Affairs Britain France West Germany Dean Rusk NATO Paris Russia Germany United Nations White House Amintore Fam

Texas Escheat Bill Exempts Banks Amid Sunday Closing Law

Gov. Price Daniel signed a broad set of laws including an escheat bill that requires reporting abandoned property to the state but exempts banks. Also enacted were a Sunday closing law and an anti Hoffa measure, plus amendments to the Kimble County River Authority act.

Austin Price Daniel James Hoffa Teamsters Union HBIC Kimble County River

Oklahoma horse earns top show prize at Yale Garza County fair

Speciali-Sporty Pedro, an Oklahoma horse shown by Lowell Moran of Hobart, won grand champion stallion at the Yale Garza County Quarter Horse Show. Reserve stallion went to Leo Bingo owned by J. B. Menton of Vega. Home Stretch, owned by Homer F. Gynn of Tahoka, was grand champion gelding with Skinn y Boy as reserve. The grand champion mare was Tidy Lee shown by HH Thornton of Gail, with Skip’s Robin owned by Joe Kirk Fulton of Lubbock as reserve.

POST Pedro Oklahoma Yale Garza County Lowell Moran Hobart Leo Bingo J. B. MeNton Vega Homer F. Gynn Tohoka Skinny Boy Willie Bennett Gail HH. L. Thornton Tidy Lee Skip's Robin Joe Kirk Fulton Lubbock Lady Aledo Bar Mary Anne Parr Skippity Miss Mary Parris Peppy Joanna Difford Carlisle Olton Tidy Jee Thorton Red Bar Frost Ranch Sugarland Babe Mac Ranch Snyder Cody W. Bedan Gor Hombre Homer Gynn Clegg Creighton Roden O'Donnell Ray Mo W. A. Reeder Plaview Moran Goldings Curtismer Garden City Clyde Miller Fluvanna Gynn Tahoka Little Tom B Hobgood Poew Sullivan Co Phoeniy

Fleeing Suspects Confess To Hubcap Theft After Dog Intercession

Patrolman Robert Weed reported two men seen running with hubcaps in the 1600 block of Ave. He released a police dog, prompting the suspects to stop and confess after being asked where the hubcaps came from. One suspect admitted, We bought them. The officer said the confession followed the dog's involvement.

Robert Weed Ave Weed Broadway John Kerbow George Coke Beverly Handley Staton

Indonesians Get Radios From J Radio Centers Initiative

Indonesia's RP announces radio communication centers as part of its aid program. The centers will be established in major cities to support inland communication and disaster response.

Radios Indonesia Jradio Orne Inde Amunications Indonesia

Fugitive McDonald Arrested in Swisher County Motel

James Lester McDonald age 38, a Kingsville jail escapee, was captured by Swisher County Sheriff Darrell Smith and Deputy Gary Gordes in a Tulsa area motel at 6 45 pm Saturday. He is wanted on forgery charges in Kingsville and Alice and held awaiting South Texas authorities. A companion fled. McDonald possessed a reportedly stolen automobile from Duvall County.

Tulia T James Lester McDonald Kleberg Kingsville Saturdy McDonald Swisher Darrell Smith Gary Gordes Tulsa McDonald Duvall Alice Swisher County South Texas

Meadow Voters Approve School Integration Plan

Meadow SP voters approved integrating the public school system by 46 to 20. Integration takes effect opening day September 4 in all schools. Supt Odell Wilkes says the move was favored by voters. First day will be full. registration starts Friday September 1. buses and cafeteria operate.

Man Arrested For Molesting Girls In Theater Here

A 45-year-old suspect was arrested Friday in connection with complaints he molested girls and women aged 10 to 21 in a Fort Worth theater. Twelve complaints were filed as investigators pursued charges.

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World traveler Garry Davis deported again from England

Southampton report says Garry Davis aged 39 proclaimed world citizen, deported from England for the second time since 1953. Authorities seek to determine how he entered after the initial expulsion.

Southampton England J Garry Davis Davis

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