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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1960

Page

2

Icebox Death Crusade aims to curb tragic deaths

New York reports Boys' Clubs of America launch Operation Icebox to prevent suffocation deaths from abandoned iceboxes and refrigerators. The campaign, supported by 600,000 members, urges removal of doors, dismantling units, and securing releases with clubs nation wide to protect children.

New York UPD Boys’ Clubs of America Boys ‘Clubs of America Vorite Boys BCA Gleason Macon Congress

Allen Academy Offers Small Classes At Bryan Texas

Allen Military Academy in Bryan Texas invites parents to secure spaces for their sons. with an average of one teacher for every 11 students study aids and after class tutoring ensure high academics. the school serves seventh grade through high school and two years of junior college with a distinguished faculty.

Allen Military Academy Bryan Texas Allen Academy United States

Sleeping Girls Case Pins Drug Role Hearing

In Cleveland Ohio authorities will decide whether to file charges against Lillian Fratantonio for feeding barbiturates to her daughters Bernadette and Venita who slipped into intermittent coma. Detectives believe she needs psychiatric help and may not be fit for criminal trial. The infant born during hospitalization was made a ward of the court, and the girls remain in hospital care amid a baffling medical mystery.

Cleveland Ohio UPD Lillian Fratantonio Norman Ferris St. Ann’s Hospital Bernadette Venita Marmearet J. Spellacy

West Berlin police report Bloom grab incident in park

West Berlin police said Claire Bloom complained Saturday that a young man grabbed her by the arm and pushed her while she walked her baby daughter in a park on Thursday. She and husband Rod Steiger are in the city for a film production.

Berlin West Berlin Claire Bloom Rod Steiger

Eisenhower's Weekend Rain Delays Church and Plans

President Eisenhower drove through drizzle to Gettysburg services that were canceled and returned to Camp David. He spent Sunday indoors at the retreat with weather hindering golf and awaited Monday travel to Washington, aiming to inspect the Lucky 13 Explorer capsule retrieved from space orbit.

Thurmont UPI Eisenhower Camp David Washington Presbyterian Church Gettysburg White House Space

Tony's Valet Quitting Amid Royal Household Turmoil

Princess Margaret faces fresh woes as another servant resigns from Antony Armstrong-Jones's household after only 24 days as footman-valet. London AP report by Ronald Thomson notes continued turnover in the royal staff, signaling strain in the high profile domestic staff setup.

Ronald Thomson London Princess Margaret Antony Armstrong-Jones

Army Rules Berlin Troops To Fight Like Hell If Needed

UPI reports the U S Army instructs the 4000 man Berlin garrison to stand firm for West Berlin and be ready to fight to defend democracy. Lectures titled Soldier why are you in Berlin outline why troops are in the capital amid renewed Communist threats and potential Allied action.

West Berlin Berlin Free Berlin

Hardened missile bases touted as strong new Minuteman defense

Lt Gen Bernard A. Schriever said 15 to 20 Soviet missiles could destroy a hardened Minuteman emplacement, but improved accuracy could lower the number. He noted bases would withstand triple external pressure of Titan sites and that solid fuel ICBM deployment was moved up to mid 1962. Recovery of a satellite instrument capsule speeds Samos and Midas programs.

Washington Bernard A. Schriever Air Force Air Research and Development Command Schriever Titan Samos Midas Soviet Union

Youth Confesses Murder Of Negro By Suffocation

In Tampa Florida James Leland Webb 21 a department store mail clerk confessed to suffocating Jewell Learain 33 by wrapping a plastic bag around his head after binding his hands to his belt. A witness who saw the men in a car helped police locate Webb. a plastic bag nylon cords and a four inch needle device were found in Webb's car. An autopsy was to determine if torture occurred.

Tampa Fla UPI Sarasota James Leland Webb Jewell Learain Webb Learain Charles Renfroe Renfroe Learains

Miss North Carolina Saved From Drowning

Ann Herring Miss North Carolina and three friends escaped drowning after a boating mishap on the rain swollen Yadkin River near Winston Salem. The 18 year old Wake Forest College student was on water skis when she lost her tow line and was swept over a 10 foot dam as swift currents carried the boat downstream.

Winston-Salem N.C Ann Herring

Island Count in the British West Indies Reaches Thirty

A historical note confirms thirty islands comprise the British West Indies, outlining the archipelago as a cluster of notable Caribbean territories under regional designation. The snippet emphasizes the census-like tally of islands rather than individual names or colonial details.

Priesthood of all believers sparks Monday workday faith shift

Richmond Indiana reports philosopher Dr. D. Eiton Stoveblood says modern revival movements challenge Sunday worship. He argues the true test of faith appears on Monday through daily labor and life, not just in church. The quote frames a broader religious reform as a response to Sunday religious inadequacy.

Richmond, Ind D. Eiton Stoveblood

New Hemorrhoid Cure Without Surgery

New healing substance Bio-Dyne shrinks piles relieves itching and pain without surgery. Preparation H suppositories or ointment offer relief with rapid results and lasting improvement, backed by doctors and a satisfaction guarantee.

New York, N. Y

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