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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1960

Page

6

Pat Nixon Misnamed at Luncheon Flub Sparks Campaign Jokes

Washington UPI report notes at a ladies luncheon Pat Nixon was misintroduced as Pat Nuon wife of GOP nominee Richard M. Nixon. The audience laughed as Nixon joked she would name the emcee her campaign manager. Also present were wives of diplomatic representatives. another attendee unable to attend due to family duties.

Helen Thomas Washington UPI Pat Nuon GOP Richard M United States Nixon Cassell Nes-Partican

Five People Injured In Traffic Wrecks Across City

Darlene Booth 8 of Buffalo Lakes Road and a passenger in the car she drove were treated at West Texas Hospital after an emergency transfer by Franklin-Bartley Funeral. Grace Greer 57 of 306 Uvalde and Grace Stephens of 315 Uvalde were involved with the other car driven by Ella Catherine Moore Rt 2 Tohoka. A collision occurred two minutes after the wreck on the 3400 block of Mth Street at 1 36, when Mrs Brooks and a car driven by Tommy Horton 912 Purdue collided at an intersection.

Quirth Darlene Booth Buffalo Lakes Road West Texas Hospital Franklin-Bartley Grace Greer Uvalde Grace Stephens Ella Catherine Moore Rt 2 Tohoka Har Mth Brooks Tommy Horton Purdue

Former Teacher Wedson Dallas Marries George L Safranek

The marriage of Miss Ann McFarland a former art teacher at Tom S. Lubbock High School to George L. Safranek was announced. A double ring ceremony was held at Park Methodist Church officiated by Rev Kenneth Dick. Parents are Mr and Mrs Robert Beck of 2201 28th St and Mr and Mrs George W Safranek of Houston. Attendants were Miss Gladys Schmidt and Darrel Nay of Dallas. The couple will reside at 7118 North Marsalis in Dallas.

Ann McFarland Tom S. Lubbock High School George L. Safranek Kenneth, Dick Park Methodist Church Robert Beck 28Th St George W. Safranek Houston Gladys Schmidt Darrel Nay Dallas North Marsalis

Dorothy Woods to Wed Leo McClain in Broadway Church

Dorothy Louise Woods and Leo Marcis McClain plan marriage on November 1 at Broadway Church of Christ Chapel. Parents are L. D. Woods of Anton and G. C. McClain of 3407 27th St. The bride elect is a graduate of Texas Tech. He works with McClain Air Conditioning Co.

Dorothy Louise Woods Leo Marcis McClain Broadway Church of Christ Chapel L. D.” Woods Anton G.C. McClain 27Th St McClain Texas Tech McClain Air Conditioning Co

Nomination on naming parents and local committee may act

The filing notes nominees involving Mr and Mrs Carl T Sloan of Hood street and Lester J Hood with a continued page one reference. The text mentions a university graduate and a rural meeting not yet scheduled with Keating proposing a late week act on the nomination and committee poll.

Randolph AFB officer investigation announced at base

At Randolph Air Force Base the commander announced an investigation into a base officer while stressing that relieving an officer from command is customary in such cases and does not prejudge the case. The report notes the officer, Temple graduate of St. Mary's University in 1987, married to Nancy Chapman, with three sons. Col. Muenter, a World War II ace, destroyed five enemy aircraft and received the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Ran Antonio UPD Randolph Air Fore Base Toemander Muenter Noumebont Tr Queeto St. Mary's University San Antonio Nancy Chapman Shreveport Col Andsiph lHe

Kennedy Farm Reaction Argued Amid Midwest Swing

Kennedy addressed an enthusiastic crowd as he weighs the farm vote this November and vows strong turnout. He expresses confidence in surging support and the possibility of the candidate taking a decisive lead in upcoming elections.

Kennedy

Laos Student Discusses Aid and Culture

Luangk hot criticizes U S aid to Laos as poorly spent amid graft and public discontent while recounting his education in Laos. He explains cultural traditions such as silk weaving for marriage and notes American girls face no similar domestic trials.

Luangkhot Laos Feresting Harpers

Questions Continue In Fatal Shooting At Dance Hall

In Garza County on Sunday night a fatal shooting at a Brownfield dance hall left Raymond Jones dead. A second suspect was treated after trying to break up the altercation. Monday night proceedings continued via connection with the case.

Garza County Raymond Jones

Polls disputed in remarks by Gore and Jackson

In Princeton New Jersey Gore challenged polls saying there is no evidence they influence elections noting the 1948 Dewey win would have been larger if polls predicted it. Jackson in Washington questioned Gallup results linking Democratic popularity to Nixon Kennedy leads.

Page One Princeton N.J Dewey Gore Senate John D. Eisenhower Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr Henry M. Jackson Yash Democratic Nationalhairman Nixon Kennedy

Contested Marriage Mention Sparks Texas Political Debate

A fragmentary item notes a couple tied with Len Hugh in Clovis New Mexico amid dispute with Scott from Pennsylvania and Nixon advisers. It references charges about spending related to Kennedy Barrett and a claim service in the election context.

June Étroversy Beween Len Hugh Clovis N. M

VFW Meet Addresses Leaders On Security Roles

At a Veterans of Foreign Wars gathering the speakers included Allen W. Dulles director of the Central Intelligence Agency along with Secretary of Defense Thomas S. Gates Jr and Clarence J. Johnson a Lockheed official and designer of the U two reconnaissance aircraft.

Allen W. Dulles Central Intelligence Agency Defense Thomas S. Gates Jr Lockheed Airccraft Corp

Emphasis Urged Safety Plan Strongest Of Crusade

AUSTIN Gov Price Daniel announced the most intensive Labor Day traffic safety campaign since the safety crusade began three years ago. He said all three major Texas law enforcement branches would place emphasis on safety, with state patrols on highways from Sept 3 to Sept 11:59 p.m. The governor cited a toll of 28 to 30 lives and noted the ongoing difficulty in reducing fatalities.

Austin Price Daniel Daniel Texas Ate Sherifs Runk

Accident Victim Still In Critical Condition

Mrs. Willie Coker 70 of Abilene remained in critical condition Monday night at Methodist Hospital after injuries from a Sunday morning traffic accident in Idalou at State Highway 162 and FM 400 around 11:05 AM. Her husband 75 and Andrew W. May 77 of 272 Bush St were dismissed after emergency treatments.

Willie Coker Rt. 4 Abilene Methodist’ S Hospital Idalou

Probation Officer Seeks End to Parole for Teen Criminals

County juvenile probation officer Tom Cannon Jr said a report will be sent to the Texas Youth Council requesting revocation of parole for a 16 year old Lubbock boy. The youth, released from the State Training School at Gatesville four weeks ago, was arrested last week and linked to six car thefts in two weeks.

Tom Cannon Jr Juven Jile Texas Youth Council Lubbock Cannon Gatesville

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