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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1960
Page
7
An 18 year old mother, Reva Combs, shot a man to stop him from abducting her sister in Indianapolis. The assailant, Bobby Lee Harris, faced multiple charges and a prior murder, and authorities noted defending home against forced entry can be lawful. The piece argues for stronger law enforcement to deter such acts.
The piece notes new department stores and banks in Lubbock along with light industries and residential development. It urges residents to tour the advancing districts to “keep up with what’s going on” and avoid being behind the times.
The Nation polled school administrators on whether cheating among children is increasing. Results show 68 percent say no, with 40 percent uncertain, and 2 percent offering no opinion. Experts note such polls mirror general uncertainty and offer little practical clarity for individual schools.
The snippet shows a garbled masthead and advertising data from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. It references Texas state news, press associations, and edition details with subscription rates and masthead names like CHAS A GUY Preagent Editor and CHAS W RATLIFF Associate Editor. The date hints at August 17, 19xx, in Lubbock Texas.
Special Correspondent notes Fr Daniel Raible of Canton Ohio argues in Amens that life beyond Earth could exist in billions of human races. He suggests beings far different in form and function, possibly flying or telepathic, challenging Earth-centered theology.
Montgomery dispatch reports mixed Alabama sentiment on Nixon Lodge ticket with internal polls showing limited support yet potential gains. Observers note religious tensions over a Catholic candidate and a mood of independence among conservative Southerners.
At a special city commission meeting the adoption of a zoning alliance ordinance was postponed until a test map showing zones is prepared. City Attorney Durwood H Bradley urged the delay, with Mayor Carl Slaton aiming for a map ready by next week and first reading of the ordinance expected shortly. Several commissioners expressed approval. In other news Lanelle Shirley of Floydada, a Washtn College student, won a 12 day trip to the New York World's Fair in a Smile Girl contest. Gladys Bagwell of Dublin won the high school division for essays on spreading happiness and hippies. Cal JK Boles of the 36th Texas National Guard warned enemy vessels to avoid the South Plains as Battery C fired at moving targets on Beauregard range. James N Allison takes charge of The Midland Reporter-Telegram after purchasing the paper.
Special Correspondent George Sokolski writes a postcard argument praising opportunity and personal effort amid critique of wealth disparity. The writer cites Bernstein Nixon Kennedy Johnson and Ralph Bunche to bolster the view that the American system offers chances for all who work hard.
President Kennedy, the Democratic presidential nominee, said he is bothered by sinus trouble but has not lost votes. He visited a physician in New York Sunday for treatment. Radiation can cause genetic changes and cancer risks, including leukemia and death.
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