16 Feb 1960
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1960
Page
1
The item lists rates from the previous year covering Plainview Lubbock El Fort Worth and neighboring areas including Sher. The fragment notes adjustments and comparing figures across communities with a focus on price levels.
David W. Leach, 34, awaiting a verdict on illegal possession of firearms, left the Mitchell County courthouse Monday night. A statewide search followed, as Leach fled while guards learned the jury had found him guilty and sentenced him to one year.
In Oslo, Soviet First Deputy Premier Mikoyan held talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Halvard Lange and Foreign Minister Foran d Lange on trade. The meeting followed earlier discussions on economic cooperation and bilateral ties.
AP report notes early actions by pipeline companies challenging a state constitutional matter. The article mentions Dereidhen and a monitoring process shaping the case as officials weigh legal grounds and potential implications for industry.
Carole Finch cried on the witness stand as she described the fatal night July 18 in the Finch home garage. She said Dr. Finch and Mrs. Finch struggled over a gun after he gave her a shaving kit that later proved to contain a weapon and she fled with the kit in her arms.
The Navy told the House Space Committee it aims to extend the Polaris missile range to 2,500 miles. Two submarines capable of firing current 1,200 mile missiles will enter operation by year end. The Air Force pressed Congress for authority to keep giant bombers on airborne alert as long as needed.
Night session notes 335 petites for a presentation to Lubbock Independent trustees at 7:30 p.m. today. At Monte Wood home 903 65th St. T C Carpenter Gene Harper and Wood denied reports the board offered any site for a tease. Residents near the condemned area object to acquiring the site near the intersection. Wood and attendees agreed to a formal meeting and raised objections, including concerns mentioned in Bee Bee Page.
Editorial pieces discuss payola practices and alleged deception in radio and music industry. The column reviews how payments influence airplay and artist exposure. It critiques regulatory gaps and calls for stricter oversight. The piece underscores accountability and transparency needs in broadcasting.
Dr James B Conant warned that junior high schools face a dangerous overemphasis on athletics mirroring senior high and college trends. He cited a Carnegie funded nationwide study and urged leaders to support superintendents pushing balanced education and gifted programs.
Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson moves to attach civil rights amendments to a Missouri school district land lease bill, drawing sharp rebukes from Sen. Richard Russell and Sen. John Stennis. The move signals Johnson’s bid to advance civil rights legislation amid presidential ambitions and Senate opposition.
Southeast winds of 25 to 35 mph will raise dust across the South Plains as a mild Pacific front approaches tonight. Lubbock Weather Bureau officials warned residents to expect reduced visibility and windy conditions through the night.
In a Brooklyn court, Judge Marvin Englander urged reconciliation for Brady and Brady amid a tense family standoff. The 26 year old ex sailor remains under supervision after earlier illness treatment, with reunion dependent on paperwork clearance with New York authorities. The judge ordered Brady released to his employer and the couple to appear Friday at 1 p.m. for Bee Meirress.
The Air Force announced that two space technicians have endured 12 days inside a steel space cabin simulator at Brooks Air Force Base. They are expected to emerge Wednesday after completing two more weeks in the cramped capsule.
The map shows Lubbock partly cloudy and warmer with a low around 25 and high near 60. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with blowing dust and humidity around 21 percent at midnight.
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