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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1965

Page

6

Rumor of Extortion Ties Breckinridge Camp Riot

Job Corps officials confirmed rumors of extortion at Camp Breckinridge in Morganfield Kentucky after a riot by students. They cited possible payments of up to 5 dollars monthly for “wife insurance” as part of alleged coercion and noted at least 20 students had been dismissed with more possible.

Job Corps Breckinridge Camp Morganfield Rint Ten Cen Camp Breckinridge Ters Meee Cials SO Fo Samuel Yette John Hughes Federal Bureau of Investigation Els Commission On Civil Rights Jacques Wilmore Charlies Preston Preston Hughes Owensboro Shriver Philco Corp MacVicar Jas Yotte Job Corp Ouf

Executive Director Thompson Named South Plains Scouting Chief

DeWitt P. Thompson named executive director of the South Plains Scouting Council succeeding Benner who resigned to join the National Council. Thompson, a 31-year Sears veteran and Chicago Council ex assistant director of finance, will lead about 1,000 Boy Scouts across the Corners area, with 356 units. He previously held posts in Hackensack and Pensacola and is a Southern Methodist University alumnus. He is widowed with two children Molly and Jon.

DeWitt P. Thompson South Plains Council of Boy Scouts Thampeon Oscar Crain Thompson al W.guet Benner National Council Oak Brook Phatos Sears South Phas Council Box Scouts Oscar Cran Thompsean Gust Benner South Plains Executive Board Pas South Plains Chicago Council New South Phiis Hackensack Shreverert Alexandria Lle Choecoboeca Cuagmedd Ihe Anniston Ala van Hoy Theampson Nate Dennison Tex Wol Southern Methodist University New York University Molly Jon

Post Stampede Rodeo crowns champions in multiple events

About 1,500 spectators watched at the Post Stampede Rodeo as champions were named across senior and junior divisions. Winners included Jack Dickes and Elsen Rose tied in senior bull riding, with other firsts for Red Deval in bareback and Tex Garnett in calf roping, among numerous placings by Spur, Lubbock, and Post competitors.

Jack Dickes Plainview Elsen Rose Lubbeck Rilke Po Hale Spur Enamy Twight Glenham O Donnell Sam Groves Hm Brack Pumimitt Gate Throne Judd Puoams Fissa Rose Laibbock Crate Josey Post Tex Garnett Skipper Dorcan San Angelo Wayne Cornelis Balls Martin Freer Big Spring Ronnie Hranson Crosbyton Terry Peddie Wiehta Falls Oscar Howard Plaing Tarethy Bourland Midland Gladys Pinkett Ropesville Fitber Hart Harmory Bath Henna Coax Gail Ao Outal Timne Ronesville Brenda Daley Aspermont Dan Farr Worhita Falls Terry Riddle Wichita Palis Jos Allen Abilene

Two Die In U S 81 Crash Near Wichita Falls

Two drivers died when cars collided 20 miles south of Wichita Falls on U S Highway 81 early Saturday. Beltenheimer 28 of Windhorst and Queen 49 of Wichita Falls were the drivers. Each car had a passenger injured. Mrs. Bettenheimer 24 held in fair condition. Queen's son 17 treated and released. Investigation cited Queen crossing center stripe and the other vehicle rolling over three times.

Wichita Falls Tex UPI Oscar B. Beitenheimer Windhorst John Junior Queen Beltenheimer Queen Alao Mary Bettenheimer John Glenn Queen

Knife wounds prompt 911 call as man treated then admitted

Homer Cupps 41 of Broadway Apt 6 was treated by a private doctor after 9 a.m. Saturday for knife wounds in the left armpit and admitted to West Texas Hospital nearly 12 hours later. Police reported he was stabbed during a disturbance on Broadway and that Cupps did not wish to file a complaint. A destruction derby will be held at 2 p.m. today near Mackenzie Park with prizes for Lub bock Jaycees fund drive. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for children over six. Minor injuries were reported for Gregory Martin 3 after a collision between his father Gayland M. Martin and Marie Hunt on East 2nd Street. The text closes with a note on grasshopper eggs awaiting a freeze to hatch.

Homer Cupps Broadway Apt West Texas Hospital Cupps Donne Bo Broadway Cups Mackenzie Park East Broadway Lubbock Jaycees Gregory Martin Gayland M. Martin FE. Amherst Martin Auto Marie S. Hunt 2Nd St Ave. Up 10Th St

Ousted Bishop Teachers Seek Federal Probe at Bishop College

Daleas Cups and 12 other instructors fired for demonstrating at Bishop College a Negro school plan to seek a federal investigation. Graduate student Kaimovitz says students need legal protection from threats and penalties during civil rights activity. President Curry fired demonstrators over a 65 cent overcharge on a textbook and cafeteria issues.

Daleas Grabe Kaimowitz Bishop College Kaimovitz New York University Milton WK. Curry Bishop Hopind Curry Bishop's

German firm to build prefab gas stations in Munich

A Munich based German company plans to construct prefab gas stations as part of a new rollout. The project aims to speed up filling station deployment and standardize design across locations.

Munich

Mrs Conrad Expresses Calm Over Husband's Continued Flight

Mrs. Conrad calmly discussed her husband Charles Conrad Jr's ongoing space mission and her happiness about his continued flight. The ceremony at the center concluded with remarks from the astronaut and other officials as she left, awaiting further updates.

Mrs. Conrad Hubby Mans Dane Contas Satinbea Advent Conrad Waiteo Gemink Astronaut Charles ¢ Bieter Conrad Jr Atasceray Claretel Center Conrad Hogar Poe Woestan Oaestians Chris Conrad Elfand Teohet

Funeral rites held for Peeples custodian in Andrews

Thousands gathered as funeral services were conducted for Carl Peeples, longtime Andrews School custodian, who died after a heart attack. Pallbearers and church members attended the rites at Andrews Cemetery under Singleton Funeral Home direction, with honorary participants from nearby churches and maintenance staff present.

Vivtdaregags Sa Peres & Am Atafmeans Burst Baptist Chateh Carl Peeples Andrews Tis Trene Pecan Dee Tom Tula Piet Baptist Trerme Wooo Beth Theo Blunt

Carthel Family Rites Held For Father And Son

Double funeral services were held for Edward M. Carthel 57 and his son Duane Keith Carthel at the Methodist Church in Lazbuddie. Edward died after learning his son had been killed in a tractor accident at the family farm near Muleshoe. Duane Keith, 6, was crushed under a stalk shredder when a tractor he rode with his 2 year old brother toppled. Edward suffered a heart attack upon hearing the news, and burial followed at Bailes County Memorial Park. Survivors include wife, two sons, three daughters, three brothers, and eleven grandchildren.

Lazbuddie Edward M. Carthel Duane Keith Roy Havens Don Davidson Hereford Bailes County Memorial Park Singleton Funeral Home Muleshoe Carthel Green Memorial Hospital Parner County Marin Doane Keith Carthel Malcolm Eddie Leonard Duncan Hale Center Mire Robert Joiner Joe Valdez Albuquerque Jake Velov Amabile John Kansas City Duane Keith Carthel Raton Nom Mere O. M. Jennings Dairbitededier

Lonetime Aly Resident Dies In Lubbock Area

Longtime Lubbock resident dies at 2 30 p m Saturday funeral services set for Monday at Sanders Memorial Chapel with Rev J T Roldina of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial at City of Lab rank Cemetery under Sanders Funeral Home. Survivors include wife sem Co Wace three daughters and 12 grandchildren. pallbearers nephews. Honorary pallbearers include First Baptist Church members and local officials.

Woc Fry Lubbock Sanders Memorial Chapel J.T Roldina First Baptist Church Wace Guy Smallin Irene Hill William S. Vickers Chatsworth Calif FL. Campbell Tex Mike Fry Vow 47Th St Truett Drownwood Tee Mors Scarbrough Leving Bob Fry Arlington Department 9 W. F .Newton Miller Boyd H. K. ‘Arant

Spacecraft faces fuel and pressure issues during Gemini flight

The air crew including Gordon Cooper Jr and Conrad perform a tense orbit sequence at Houston Mission Control. They discuss fuel cell trouble, dropping pressure, and possible re entry while ground teams prepare recovery options and new flight plans. The exchange highlights the crew's endurance as they work toward a safe continuation of the mission.

St Cape Ai Moreett Coe I Gordon Cooper Coopers Sanday Tethene Bere Mear Manned Spacecraft Center Manned Space Center Houston Tes CAP Air Force Ta Col Gordon Cooper Jr Navy Charles Conrandro Mission Control Center Roger Cooper Creels Conrad Cokas Pete Coor Ecamen Geran Mission Control Grit Rosstorn Cooper Walkotey Siyrh Orbit Mirseten McDivitt Wei Osnlf Heéscott

Claud B. Sims Rites Monday

Funeral services for Claud B. Sims will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the Moore Funeral Home chapel. The Rev Floyd Co Brad ies, pastor of Floydada's First Baptist Church, will officiate with burial at the local cemetery. A brother and other relatives survive, and pallbearers will be listed by the family.

Denar Farrger Floyd Tides Momadas Moore Funeral Home Rey Floyd Co Bradies Floydada Arch Owl Pos Penge

Services Monday For Mrs Trull

Mrs. Trull, Abilene mother of Mrs. Ronnie McClellan, died at 8 a.m. Saturday after a long illness. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Monday at Hadman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ira Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Terrace Cemetery at Post. She was a member of Second Baptist Church. Survivors include husband W. P. Trull, son Charles Trull, Abilene, sisters Mrs. Ruth Chorn, Abilene and Mrs. Ellen Moore, Kerrville, brothers Add Jones, Justiceburg Truman Jones and Voyd Jones, Abilene, and five grandchildren.

Abtliene Nawon “Prudk Abilene Ronnie McClellan Dist St. Lubbock Hadman Funeral Home Ira Harrison Terrace Cemetery Post Trull Second Baptist Church of W. P.trull Charles Trull Ruth Chorn Ellen Moore Kerrville Add Jones Justiceburg Truman Jones Voyd Jones

Services set for Earl EF Wright in Lubbock

Earl EF Wright, former Lubbock resident, dies Friday night at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital. Services Monday at 2 with Rev Dwight Lusk officiating at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial in City of Lubbock Cemetery. Survivors include wife, one son, two brothers, one sister, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Pallbearers named.

Earl EF. Wright W. W Doe Grinnell Durant Bill Ralls Ruby Story Las Cruces No M Mavazio Eis Cocoa Beach Fla Or. H. Myers George Cates Bill Newton Jack Cline Paul Beavers Rayvmond Owens

Longtime Andrews rancher Horace O Irwin dies at 80

Andrews resident Horace Oliver Irwin 80 longtime rancher died at 10 05 a m Saturday in a Big Spring rest home after a year long illness He came from Mount Pleasant Tennessee and lived in Andrews County 44 years Survived by sisters Lucille Richards Semino le and Augusta Pollard Fort Sumner NM and nephew Gene Irwin Andrews County Commissioner Funeral services at Singleton Funeral Home pending

N.M Andrews County Gene Irwin

Reds Say Pilotless Airplane Shot Down

Peking radio reported a pilotless reconnaissance plane was shot down over Hainan Island on Saturday. The broadcast claimed American fire was downed by Communist Chinese navy units, as monitored from The Hague.

Tokyo Peking Hainan Island China Viet Nam Gulf of Yonkin

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