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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1962

Page

9

Bank Robber Fled With 22121 In Inverness Florida

A former deputy sheriff robbed the Bank of Inverness with a masked pistol, taking 22121 before a highway patrolman arrested him 47 minutes later at Coleman. Clinton Warren Taylor, 48, of Winter Haven, identified by Trooper Herring, was held in Bushnell after officers counted the money.

Inverness Fla FE. L. Herring Clinton Warren Taylor Winter Haven Herring Taylor Coleman Brooksville Florida Robert Mulliniks Mulliniks

Man Charged With Kidnaping His Small Son

A Waco man Walter Long was charged with kidnapping his son in Navarro County. The custody battle earlier ended with a judge denying Long’s petition. Police sought Long and the child as the case moved forward.

Man Corsicana Waco Navarro County Atty Jimmy Morris Walter Long Grover Bowden Jerry’ Wayne Long Dist James Sewell Long Sewell

Train slams car in Temple City seven die in crash

A Sunset Limited train hit a late car at a California crossing dragging the wreckage nine blocks. Seven from California died including a young engaged couple and a family of four. The car carried four from Rio Linda and Sacramento County. Witnesses said the wig wag signal functioned as the vehicle entered at about 30 mph. Engineer said he did not see the car before impact.

Temple City Calif Southern Pacific Sunset Limited E. F. Knorr Knorr California Joe Kendell Donnell Dixie Lee Kathleen Kendell Stanley Earl Peacock Donnells Madonna L. Finlay la Puente Peacock Wanda Carol Boatwright Donnell Rio Linda Sacramento County Miss Finley Miss Boatwright Sacramento Women's Army Corps

Integration Election Slated At Close City

The Close City Independent School District boards call for an integration election on August 31. The district teaches only through seventh grade and last year sent eight Black students to Lincoln Elementary in Post. Post Independent District already voted to integrate in June.

POST Close City Independent School Close City Lincoln Post Independent

Portales Hopes To List 2700 Students on First Day

Portales schools expect about 2700 students to report for the 1962 63 term a 3 percent rise from last year. Enrollment for newcomers will occur Tuesday with others enrolling Monday as regular classes begin Tuesday. The district adds two teachers to reach 118 classroom staff including 13 new instructors.

Portales M. G. Hunt

Anti Polio Clinics Slated Across Plainview and West Texas

Hale County Medical Society and local groups announce a September polio vaccination drive using the Sabin oral vaccine. Dr C M Schleete chairs the effort with six clinics planned from noon to six. Volunteers staff the sessions in Plainview with similar clinics in Lubbock and other West Texas cities. Separately Littlefield sets September 4 return to school with staggered registration for different grades August 30 31 and August 31 for seniors and seventh graders.

Plainview Hale County Medical Society Lubbock West Texas C. M. Schleete

Black Muslims tied to bludgeoning of girl in Centerville

Two Centerville men Tommy Gladner and Carry Terry are jailed without bond as police and authorities claim the slaying of 17 year old Jennie Exum was the work of a Black Muslim cult. Deputy Coroner Norvall Hickma says the crime shows fanatical cult devotion and a belief in killings for those who bring wrongdoings to the race. Dora Exum, 18, Jennie’s sister, is said by the suspects to have deserved death as well. The body of Jennie Exum was found bludgeoned in a vacant lot near her home.

East St.louis, Ill Centerville Jennie Exum Tommy Gladner Tommy X Carry Terry Norvall Hickma Jennie Dora Exum

Astronauts See U S Challenge From Russian Orbital Flights

Houston AP Malcolm Scott Carpenter said he and other U S astronauts are not discouraged by twin Russian orbital missions They see the effort as a challenge and a path to data on their systems Walter Williams associate director of the Manned Spacecraft Center spoke after a long conference outlining plans for future flights Dr Robert Gilruth NASA space center director warned against under or over estimating Russian flights and noted two astronauts in orbit was a surprise He added NASA will pursue Gemini flights and study radiation from nuclear tests.

Houston Malcolm Scott Carpenter U.S Carpenter Walter Williams Manned Spacecraft Center Russia Williams Robert R. Gilruth The Space Center Webb Gilruth James Webb National Aeronautics and Space Administration United States Webb Gilruth

Mrs. Richard Davis Hosts Lubbock Fire Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs. Richard Davis of 502 78th St. hosted eight members and guest Mrs. Nolan Gordon for a Monday night meeting of the Lubbock Fire Department Auxiliary with co hostess Mrs. Bobby Cooper. The group plans a Sept. 17 gathering at Mrs. William Andersons home while civil defense discussions begin with Mrs. Davis leading.

Richard Davis 78Th St Lubbock

Jury Finds City Man Innocent of Assault Charges

A Lubbock man Therman Brown 33 was found not guilty of aggravated assault on police patrolman Dale Adair and counterclaims of police abuse were noted. Judge Pat Moore presided as jurors Napoleon Melotti C J Ward Jr Harlan Bearden T Hilton Jones and R M Shepard served.

H. M. Clay Harlan F. Bearden T. Hilton Jones R. M. Shepard Pat Moore Virgil O'Neal Blevins 35Th St Moore O. L. Aldrich 23Rd St Robert J. Allen Gene Lusk 32Nd St

Ralls Rodeo Set to Open With Downtown Parade

The 11th annual Ralls Lions Club Rodeo opens Thursday with a 4 p.m parade in downtown Ralls. Rodeo shows run 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday with riding clubs floats and high school bands in the parade. Darla Harris will serve as rodeo queen as proceeds support Lions Club projects. Proceeds from the show will go to Lions Club projects. OSLO currency limits adjusted for traveling businessmen in Europe.

RALLS Ralls Lions Club Ratten Brothers Happy Darla Harris Ernest Harris Lions Club

Lea County Fair Dates Set for Lovington Sept 5 8

Lea County Fair runs September 5 through 8 with a September 1 horse show at Jake McClure arena and livestock entries accepted from September 4. Judging includes queen, crops, dairy, beef, sheep, swine and more, with a rodeo and arena dedication on September 6 and 7.

Lovington Lea County Jake McClure Lea County Sheriff's Posse Elra Jiggs Beutler

How to Protect Your Husband from a Heart Attack

Practical tips to reduce heart attack risk for men, focusing on healthy habits, early warning signs, and proactive medical steps. Emphasizes diet, exercise, stress management, and regular checkups to improve long term heart health.

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