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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1962
Page
4
The National Education Association reports that to reach a second to none public school system by 1970 the United States would need about 33 billion dollars annually. It calls for higher teacher salaries averaging 9710 a year and a staff of 2 335 511 by 1970.
Odie B Faulk a 1950 Fort Worth Masonic Home graduate and Texas Tech alumnus will receive a Ph D in history this Saturday He is among two summers doctoral candidates and will teach Latin American history at Texas A M College this fall Faulk 28 has taught in public schools and is part of a six member team creating a six volume Texas history narrative His dissertation is The Last Years of Spanish Texas 1778 1821 He plans to publish articles on Gen Tom Green and collaborate with San Angelo Standard Times Houston Harte plans to publish the series in book form
Former Gov Milward L Simpson captured the Republican nomination in Wyoming, defeating rival Kenny Sailors and Jackson Hole rancher Jack Jackson. Hickey, unopposed, advances to the general against Simpson for the remaining term of the late Keith Thomson.
A National Labor Relations Board hearing involving United Packing House Food and Allied Workers versus Shop Rite Foods, Inc., concluded with the trial examiner taking the case under advisement. Testimony spanned Tuesday and Wednesday with briefs due in 30 days.
Alan Henry, Lubbock's Community Ambassador to Argentina, will land at Lubbock Municipal Airport at 7 38 p m today according to Chamber officials. Henry has spent eight weeks touring Argentina as envoy for city civic and service clubs and is the son of Pat and (Mrs) Henry of 1916 28th Street and a Texas Tech junior personnel major.
Lynn County authorities moved the search for a bandit who robbed a blind man of $100 and his braille wrist watch after striking him at his home Tuesday night. Three men in a red white 1958 pickup were seen offering the watch to a Latin American laborer near the New Home community as deputies probe the case.
Funer al services were held for Dr. Benjamin Trillo longtime director of the hospital of Jesus the Nazarene in Mexico City He died of a heart attack while treating patients at his office in the hospital The institution traces to the 16th century founded by Hernan Cortez
The city urban renewal director disclosed plans on Wednesday for another urban renewal project covering 1130 acres, including 280 acres in downtown San Antonio.
An Interior Ministry spokesman says Thailand and Malaya will soon launch a stronger campaign to clear Communist guerrillas from border jungles.
C John Cooter 39 of Pacifico California died in an El Paso hospital from injuries sustained in a helicopter crash at El Paso International Airport Saturday. An Argentine gas agency will be reorganized into a state private enterprise corporation.
Moscow reports that three Japanese companies signed contracts to build 12 tankers five cargo ships and several floating cranes and dredgers for the Soviet Union. The Tass news agency disclosed the agreements detailing large scale tonnage and port equipment orders.
On the Texas Tech campus four thefts and vandalism cases were reported. Items stolen include a $62.50 air sander and four 12 foot steel beams from Sneed Hall, two car radiators and a battery from Bill Baucom's Garage, and a $79.95 radio from Zales Jewelry. Vandalism damaged homes on Auburn Street and 15th Street, with 75 dollars in damage, plus a lost billfold and a missing .38 pistol from a car. Five juveniles were referred to juvenile probation after Sanders Elementary burglary and related vandalism.
Two men suspected of smuggling two 19 year old women from Sonora Mexico into the United States for prostitution were held by Lubbock police for border patrolmen. One suspect, a 23 year old Odessa man, had been arrested earlier in the week with a Lubbock couple. The Lubbock couple, Mr and Mrs James Thurson Morgan, were released to Wichita Falls officers after a burglary warrant was issued for Morgan.
Five members of the Cardenas family were injured when a stove exploded in their Miles Texas home. Virginia Cardenas, 3, was listed in critical condition with burns over her body and rushed to Shannon Hospital in San Angelo. Siblings Robert, 5, and Teresa, 11, were also hospitalized in good condition, while the parents sustained lesser injuries and were later released. Miles lies in Runnels County between San Angelo and Ballinger.
Funeral services are pending at Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home for Mrs. T. R. Kincaide 79 of Shallowater who died in West Texas Hospital. A Lamar County native and First Methodist member she had suffered ill health. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Newman Casey Fort Worth son James W. Rice and brother Joe Rice Shallowater.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today for Alvis Oswald Moore 80 who died Tuesday Rev Watt Royal of Trinity Methodist Church will officiate Burial will be at South Park Cemetery under direction of Ballard Mortuary Moore had been an employee of New Mexico Military Institute and a resident of New Mexico for 24 years.
Funeral services were held today for Read Granberry 63 state official who died Tuesday. He served as parliamentarian for the Texas House for 19 legislatures and as executive director of the Texas Legislative Council since 1956. Oslo sought terms for entry into the European Economic Community.
A brief hymn-like reflection urges readers to seek renewal through faith. It cites Psalm 127 and I John 4 with other scriptures, urging daily prayer for guidance to live righteously and adapt to new homes or careers under Christian instruction attributed to Julien C Hyer.
Debra Walker four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert J Walker died after being struck by a car in front of her home in Tech Terrace Park. Funeral at First Baptist Church with entombment in Resthaven Mausoleum. The accident occurred at 6 53 p m Tuesday as she started to cross 23rd Street. The car driven by Joe West 17 of 2515 20th St was westbound in the 3100 block when the child was struck. She was a member of First Baptist Church Sunday school and Texas Tech nursery school. Domestic details include siblings and grandparents. The piece notes the seventh city traffic fatality this year and the August toll along with annual comparisons.
Mrs. Paul Morgan, a Lubbock resident since 1916 and former concert pianist, died at home at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday. Services are pending at Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband Paul, three sisters C C Lindsey Dallas, John Travis Scott Murchison, J C Thompson 2808 27th St., and two brothers Clyde Bates nee St. and Glenn Bates 2801 30th St.
Services are scheduled at 3 30 p m today in the First Baptist Church for Mrs Sarah Rebecca Roach 90 who died at her Whiteface home at 10 54 a m Tuesday Rev Clifford Pott and Rev Herbert Rowe will officiate Burial will be in Whiteface Cemetery under Geo R Price Funeral Home Levelland pallbearers are Berry Lyons Truman Swinney Loyd Walls Ted Garlic Vern Beebe and Cecil Riddle
Eight year old Billy Donnell of Portales had his index finger amputated at Roosevelt General Hospital after a rattlesnake bit him while reaching into a hole near Portales on June 22. He had been hospitalized since then and was in fair condition after surgery. his dog was also bitten as the snake’s venom affected the animal.
Fifteen year old Ben E. Peck sustained head injuries in a motorscooter car crash and remained in fair condition at Methodist Hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ben L Peck of 4210 48th St. The collision occurred at 34th St and Nashville Ave at 8 30 am Wednesday. The car driver was identified as Trilvy Johnston of 4112 N Elm.
Adlai Stevenson will address Houston on October 2 during United Nations Day ceremonies, delivering a speech at the event. He is billed as the keynote speaker for the city’s observance.
Missouri Pacific Railroad withdraws its application to discontinue the day passenger train service between Houston and New Orleans leaving the line's future undetermined as officials review regional rail needs.
Services for Billy Don McCrory infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill McCrory will be at 10 a.m. today at Smith-Yarbro Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Donald Brent of Jackson Avenue Baptist Church officiating. The infant, born Aug. 11 at Lea General Hospital, died Wednesday afternoon. Burial is in Lovington Cemetery. Survivors include two brothers Michael and Larry. maternal grandparents Clifton Yancey. paternal grandparents J. W. McCrory. great grandparents W. L. Woodard and Mrs. H. C. Wriston.
The Railroad Commission scheduled a September 11 hearing on Southwestern Transit Co request to raise commuter fares between Temple Fort Hood Killeen and Belton. Proposed prices include 10 rides Temple to Fort Hood at 7.50, 10 rides Temple to Killeen at 10.25, and 20 rides Belton to Temple at 6.00 along with Belton to Killeen and Belton to Fort Hood options.
Services for 79 year old Arthur L Frazier longtime area farmer and rancher are set for 2 30 p m today at the Sudan Church of Christ Walter Bostic of Lubbock Christian College will preside assisted by Doyle Chapin Burial will be in Sudan Cemetery under Hammonds Funeral Home direction Survivors include his wife a daughter a sister two brothers and a grandchild
Services for Mrs. Sallie Hamilton 79 are set for 10 a.m. at Rix Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. C Melvin Ratheal officiating. Burial follows at Resthaven Memorial Park. She died Tuesday in a Lubbock nursing home after a month long illness. She moved to Lubbock from Barstow about 10 years ago. Survived by three daughters five sons a brother nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Lagos amendment to raise minimum working capital before Nigerian Senate.
Graveside services are set for 5 30 p m today at Littlefield Memorial Park for Robert Seth Stanton infant son of Mr and Mrs Sam Stanton who died at 130 p m Wednesday in Littlefield Hospital Rev Lloyd Lowery and Rev Willie M Wilson will officiate Burial is under Hammons Funeral Home direction Survivors include sister Stacy Lane and grandparents Alvin Tinsley Spade and Walter Stanton Lubbock
Funeral services will be held at St Luke's Episcopal Church for Ruth Williamson Ducker 60 editor of the Mineral Wells Index. She died in a Midland hospital after a long illness. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Charles V Brown of Midland a brother and a sister.
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