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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1957

Page

2

Lubbock Airport Increases Airline Landing Fees

The city commission raised space and landing fees at Municipal Airport after a survey by airport manager Ed Colby showing a $24 473.28 annual loss. Braniff and Continental will pay higher rents and landing charges under a new schedule that raises the per landing average from about $1 to $2.50.

Lubbock Braniff International Airways Continental Airlines Braniff Continental City Commission Southwest Tucson el Paso Oklahoma City Amarillo Houston Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio Airport Board Colby

Anton Negro Killed and Second Man Jailed in Texas

In Anton, Dawkins identified as Johnnie Dawkins, 24, was jailed in Levelland after confessing to fatally shooting Moses Slim Barnett, 36, during a dice game over a $1 pot. The murder occurred about 12:30 a.m. in a trailer house in the Negro section. Dawkins admitted shooting the victim in the neck with a .25 caliber pistol and dragging the body outside. Dawkins was arrested by Anton Constable Lloyd Botin and Deputy Sheriff G T Arrington, booked before Justice Carl Ford, with District Attorney George Gilkerson and Don Bookout taking a confession. Bond not set.

Anton Johnnie Dawkins Hockley Levelland Moses Slim) Barnett Bastrop Dawkins Lloyd. Botin Justice of the Peace Carl Ford Dist. Atty

Christian College Hosts Area Students Day at Lubbock College

Nearly 100 junior and senior students from area high schools attended the first annual High School Day at Lubbock Christian College on Saturday. Talks were given by President F. W. Mattox and Deans Jack W. Bates and of Students.

Lubbock Christian College F. W. Mattox Jack W. Bates

Waco Editor Sees Newspapers as Satisfying Careers

Denton December 7 editor Harry Provence of the Waco Times-Herald and News-Tribune spoke at the Texas High School Press Association convention on the Texas Woman's University campus. He described newspapers as booming with rising pay and a vital role guiding readers through science health economics and world events, urging young talent to enter the field.

Denton Harry Provence Waco Times-Herald News- Tribune Provence Texas High School Press Assn Texas Woman's University America

Art of newspapering promises power and travel at convention

A speaker argued journalism offers a rewarding career beyond routine time clocks and paychecks. He stressed that journalism rewards competence with influence and excitement for those who master the craft, while a convention program showcased journalism professors and a dinner featuring Jenkin Lloyd Jones, Tulsa Tribune editor.

Jenkin Lloyd Jones The Tulsa Tribune

Surgeons Restore 150 After Brain Leucotomy in 10 Years

Two Auckland based surgeons report restoring 150 patients to community life over a decade following brain leucotomy operations. The claim highlights patient recovery and the procedure’s social impact in New Zealand.

Auckland New England

College Open House Highlights Campus Activities

C L Kay and E R Higgins led discussions on future college plans while Robert Qualls and Martha Burleson helped host open house. Wayne Hinds directed the college chorus and a girls trio of Burleson Kelley and Rogers performed.

C. L. Kay E. R. Higgins Robert Qualls Martha Burleson Wayne Hinds Linda Kelley Bethelyne Rogers

Free Descriptive Book Explains Arthritis And Rheumatism

Public service notice offers a 36 page illustrated booklet on arthritis and rheumatism mailed free to readers who request it. The book explains causes effects and dangers of neglect and describes a drugless treatment proven in thousands of cases. Send for your free copy to The Ball Clinic Dept 2311 Excelsior Springs Mo.

Ball Clinic Dept Excelsior Springs, Mo Adv

Floydada High Students Hurt In School Rocket Explosion

Two Floydada High School students Keith Hollums and Jerry Crawford were injured when a homemade rocket exploded during a class experiment. They were listed in satisfactory condition at Methodist Hospital. Teacher Garland Foster was killed. Several other students were present as the rocket, built from a pipe and fueled with potassium chlorate and sugar, exploded on school grounds.

Floydada High School Methodist Hospital Keith Hollums T. C. Hollums Jerry Crawford Rusell Crawford Garland Foster Frank Potts Jim Potts Gary Jones E. J. Jones Jerry Ray Perry J. E. Perry Foster

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