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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1960

Page

3

Kennedy selects McNamara Dillon for Cabinet in broad sweep

President elect John F Kennedy names Robert McNamara as defense secretary and Douglas Dillon as treasury chief as he builds a diverse cabinet drawn from across regions and parties. Kennedy also names Dean Rusk as secretary of state and his brother Robert Kennedy as attorney general, signaling a proactive national security and civil service agenda.

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Beaten by Assailant Woman Witnesses Husband Slain

Mrs Julia Henner 67 of Las Villa recounts watching her husband George Henner 75 shot to death and herself beaten and left for dead as Hidalgo County officers seek Manuel Huerta Contreras 22 a Mexican farm worker charged with murder and attempted murder. Warrant issued by Justice of Peace J M Chapa as deputies chase suspect on both sides of the Rio Grande.

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Baker's Hair Tonic touted as sure shot for dandruff

A Borger Texas feature blends a humorous testimonial for Baker's Hair Tonic with a grim crime report. The ad praises the product as easy to use with no mess while the second item recounts the murder of Henner, his wife’s account of a car kidnapping and assault near La Villa, and the investigation details. The third section notes Kennedy's cabinet picks and the historic inclusion of a brother of the president, plus other appointees and context.

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Traffic Law Clampdown Hits France and Japan

A garbled AP text notes France tightening traffic laws with penalties for drunk driving and license violations as a TV station opens. It mentions Japan and TV Tokyo in a scattered report about Christmas Eve enforcement and home penalties, including a $111 fine.

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Elizabeth Taylor Honored in Film Daily Best Performances Poll

Elizabeth Taylor tops Film Daily readers poll for best performance of 1960 for Elmer Gantry. Other leaders include Charlton Heston, Jack Lemmon, Spencer Tracy, and Greer Garson. Awards cover best actor and best supporting roles with directors Wyler and Wilder among top names. Nepal population hit ten million by 1966 with 1 million more. many trapped or shot amid conflict.

Hollywood UPI Elizabeth Elmer Gantry Shirley Jones Butterfield Coran Toby Tyler Film Daily Hayley Mills Monanna Miss Taylor Burt Lancaster Formance Elmer Ganl Ball Charlton Heston Ben Hur Jack Lemmon Apartment Spencer ‘Tracy Best Herit the Wind Ralph Bell Arthur Kennedy Amy Campobello Nepal Katmandu

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