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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1961

Page

2

Four State Organizations In Drive Safe Campaigns

Four statewide groups join a Labor Day safety push in Texas. The Texas Association of Broadcasters sponsors a drive safe campaign urging headlights on and cautious driving over the three day weekend. The Texas Trucking Industry Volunteers will run a holiday road patrol with 60 vehicles along major routes assisting stranded motorists. Rest stops staffed by Texas Plumber Chamber of Commerce members will offer free coffee and soft drinks to travelers.

Austin Price Daniel Texas Associon of Broadcasters Texas Truck Indust Alice Brownsville Buffalo Corpus Christi Dallas Edinburg Houston Nacogdochhes San Antonio Waco Texas Plunter Chamber of Commerce

Transfered Vegas Priest Prepares For Quieter Life

In Las Vegas Rev. Richard A. Crowles departs after six years for Springfield. A farewell party of five hours drew about 2,500 with 64 entertainers including Peter Lind Hayes Myron Cohen and Alice Low. Donations at the carpeted convention center funded the event with no admission.

Las Vegas Richard A. Crowles CSV Springfield Peter Lind Hayes Myron Cohen Alice Low

Agitators Warned Over Picketing Turmoil in Monroe

In Monroe North Carolina Superior Court Judge Allen H Gwyn warned an unnamed civil rights group that further rocketing would be at their own risk after a tense week of picketing and interracial clashes. A related incident saw a man thrown down courthouse steps and subdued. Daniel Thorpe of Cleveland Ohio a member of the Monroe Civil Rights Action Committee said a “freedom walk” could occur in the Negro section. A grand jury indicted Robert Vallivans a local black leader on kidnapping charges amid a broader, unsettled scene involving missing family members and ongoing tensions.

Monroe N.C APIA Stern Superior Court Allen H. Gwyn Atlanta Court House Gwyn Daniel Thornp Cleveland Oho Ite Monroe Lconvigient Action Committee

Town Surplus Report Sparks Potato Truck Incident

In Kenyon Minnesota a truckload of baked potatoes damaged scenery after a crash outcomes show a burn injuries to two workers. The incident followed a potato shortage scare and prompted local officials to inspect the Bed Payer farm supply shipment.

Kenyon Minn

Lawyer Fined Jailed Over Client No-Show in Fort Worth Case

A Fort Worth court fined attorney Mewekay Stee and jailed James Puss for a 72 hour term after a client failed to appear. Indictments include murder related to a shooting and burglary linked to the Temple area. Police continued after lunch as the court recessed for further action.

Bpaavin James Byrns Pucsediav Rness Chen Quiiped Ahiring Aistal Evetis Athaney Jack Mackin Hion Everts Mewekay

Two Persons Injured In City Traffic Mishaps

Two people were injured in city traffic crashes on Tuesday. An eight year old girl, Sue Duncan, was treated for brain injury after being struck near Cat Hisie around 7 6 pm. A separate male in his forties, Carlisle, was hurt and taken into custody for questioning at Reese Ave Ferree Base as officers investigated the second incident.

Renee Reheesd Anne Box UPA Cire Teaftie

LBJ Returns to Washington After Ranch Visit

President LBJ resumes duties in Washington after a ranch stay as aides report a brief relaxation period. The trip followed a work conference at the Texas ranch and included briefings with key advisers before returning to the capital.

LBJ Capital Founson Cepy oLayndon Bobohansen Washington Austin

Police Officer Cleared In Row With Diplomat

A New York police officer is cleared in a row involving a diplomat after a disputed incident at a roadway checkpoint. Officials stated the officer acted within protocol as discussions centered on safety duties and diplomatic immunity. The case drew attention to enforcement boundaries near international facilities and ongoing tension between law enforcement and diplomatic staff.

Curbs On Sugar Beets Opposed

A Denver report notes opposition to proposed curbs on sugar beet production with Rep. Poage urging continued or unrestricted farming. The text references agricultural policy debate and calls for maintaining beet cultivation.

Denver Sida Dixie Reed Titan Wadia

Politicat Massacre Note from Ailing Campaign Ore

Fragmentary text describes political massacre context and accusations against a candidate, with scattered names and locations. The readable portions hint at a tense electoral scene and potential prosecutions.

What You Must Do to Fight Communism

Propaganda pamphlet style pitch urging readers to educate children on democracy against communism. Claims democracy’s survival hinges on family values and freedom. Promotes Better flames and Gardens issue as direct guidance for safeguarding the American way of life.

Better Flames & Gardens Berrer Flames & Gardens

Man Spreads $100 Bills After Coffee Stop

A bearded stranger claiming to be from New Britain Connecticut tipped waitresses with $100 bills at San Diego’s Broadway cafe. He told Helen Farina he won the money at a race track and left another note with Dawn Newberry and Amburtha Parker. French sailor Starbill Mrs Sutton awaited word on his actions as the man fled.

San Diego Calif New Beitain San Diegos Broadway Bylis Helen Farina Hee P New Britain

Ex POW enjoys free stay in Japan better this time

Gunnery Sgt. Alan A. Esvedow of the Marines, home on leave after three years in Japan, says the far eastern country feels better now than during his prior POW experience. He was once captured and imprisoned by enemy forces during the war, and his impressions reflect a changed outlook after his return.

Japan ST. Joseph Alan A. Esvdow Marines

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