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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1960

Page

6

Kennedy Wins Big With Union Labor in 1960 Vote

Gallup analysis shows union members favored Kennedy by 65 percent, higher in large cities and among Black union families. Catholic members backed Democrats at 59 percent, while white union members supported the ticket at 61 percent. Union support strongest in Eastern industrial states. lowest in the South yet still about six in ten.

George Gallup American Institute of Public Opinion Princeton N.J Kennedy John Kennedy Gallup Nixon Ea BR AL Far West Ike Fisenhower Union GOP Kennedy-Johnson Democrati- Progressive Righ

City contractor reports burglary and vandalism across several sites

Police investigated multiple thefts and break ins reported from a Lubbock contractor W H Hogan and Son and others. Items stolen or damaged include a $100 skill saw, six batteries, a case of freeze, $66 cash, a television set, and assorted personal items from a house burglary.

Lubbock W. H. Hogan and Son A. D. Ferguson A. D. Ferguson Humble Station, 19Th St College Ave James Dillard French Food N. Ash Lubbock Motor Lodge Idalou Rd K. V. Bullen

Fragmented marriage license ledger with scattered names and properties

A rough OCR list shows marriage licenses and property transfers across multiple districts. Names appear with spouses and various parcel details, many obscured or garbled, listing individuals such as McLemore, Kirby, Davis, and Walker among others, with tract references and addn/local notes.

Slaton Man Elected Vice President of Local Union

W L Lee Barkley night manager of Western Union Slaton has been elected vice president of Commercial Telegraphers Union Local 16 covering the Panhandle South Plains area and parts of New Mexico and Oklahoma He has 13 years with Western Union and has served as local union steward for the Lubbock office Barkley resides at 855 19th St Slaton He is married with no sons Gaylon Lee 7 Randy 6 Barkley was chosen over three candidates T B Fulmer is union president and Ev Waddle secretary treasurer election conducted by mail ballots.

W. L. (Lee) Barkley Western Union Commercial Telegraphers Union Panshandle-South Plains New Mexico Oklahoma Lubbock 13Th St Texas Ave Barkley 19Th St Slaton Gaylon Lee Randy New Union T. B. Fulmer Ev Waddle Muskogee Okla

Woman Shoots Self After Birth of Son in St Louis

No na Nesselhauf, 35, died from a gunshot to the head after giving birth to a healthy son at City Hospital. Husband William J. Nesselhaus said she was despondent over having a sixth child. A neighbor found her unconscious with a pistol nearby as she prepared for transport.

ST. Louis, Mo William J. Nesselhaus Nona City Hospital Nesselhauf

Cotton use climbs with women’s apparel demand

Washington estimates from the National Cotton Council show 2188.90 bales of cotton used in the industry this year. Sportswear alone accounted for 209,000 bales, highlighting strong consumer demand and shifting fashion trends.

BIG Cotton User Washington UPI National Cotton Council

Both Sides Are Ruled Negligent In Damage Suit

A jury in the 140th District Court found both sides negligent and awarded no damages after a traffic mishap at 38th St and Ave S on March 1 1958. Judge Robert H Bean noted two hours and 45 minutes deliberation. The 99th District Court case Roy Day against Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Co seeks 7510 dollars for injuries and car destruction near US 84 west of Lubbock. Judge Howard Davison prepared the jury charge with final arguments set for 9 a m today.

140Th District Court 99Th District Court Robert H. Bean M. W. Gibson R. S. Holloway Jimmy Holloway 38Th St Ave. S Roy Day Panhandle and Santa Fe Railways Co Day Lubbock U.S. Hwy

Odense Exhibition Showcases Hans Christian Andersen Link

A display in Odense highlights Hans Christian Andersen and his Denmark residence with artifacts from his life. The exhibit coincides with a tribute to the famed storyteller as jet airliners report earnings surpassing 1.4 million dollars in their initial display period.

Hans Christian Anderson Odense Denmark

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