23 Feb 1960
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1960
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes Puerto Rico expressing loyalty to the United States amid discussions of independence or autonomy. The passage emphasizes perceived unity and shared identity between Puerto Rico and the U S in the context of political rhetoric and public sentiment.
Demonstrators outside San Juan demand independence and oppose statehood while banners call for Independence Now. Police halted the car caravan and removed placards as tensions rose with signs marking a 5th state, amid a broader clash tied to Puerto Rico politics.
Police report a trio of armed men raided the Ben E. Sale Beer Distributor, escaping with about $20,000. The clerk said one bandit wore a face covering and fired a shotgun during the robbery.
Across the South thirty three people, including 25 children, perish in a 24 hour period due to overtaxed stoves and furnaces. Four young Negro children die in Wharton when a Sunday night fire destroys their home. Deputy Sheriff Marvin Adams says the children were left alone since Sunday afternoon and found in the ashes. The Wad dell home on U.S. 59 four miles north of Wharton was demolished with the blaze breaking out about 7 30 p.m. Neighbors reported hearing the children scream and seeing smoke at the doors.
Washington residents marked George Washington's birthday with parades and cake ceremonies while shoppers chased 99 cent autos and $2 refrigerators. Cold weather did not deter crowds as sales tents stayed busy through the night.
Richard J. Daley announces the appointment of Acilctated Pre rlando W Wilson dean of the University Inia School of Criminology as commissioner to head a special fire committee tasked with reform. Wilson praised as one of the country’s top integrity experts, set to begin March 2 with a $30,000 annual salary and recommendations for new ordinances.
Lubbock youths packed Monterey High School as Don Moomaw, three time All American and former NFL star, addressed a Fellowship of Christian Athletes gathering. He urged students to resist mediocrity and pursue perfection through determination and drive.
In Austin on Monday Waggoner Carr opened his statewide campaign headquarters for the Texas attorney general race. He pledges strong leadership to unite citizens and law enforcement in tackling crime as the Democratic primary nears on May 7. Carr, serving his fifth House term, vows active state leadership beyond the courts.
A humorous quote appears under Dictionary Chatterbox noting a woman whose youth always works faster than her mind. The item reflects a light column style typical of the era.
Summerfield accused the House Appropriations Committee of an $82 million budget cut that would force drastic curtailment of postal services and halt modernization efforts. The 1961 Post Office budget cut was the largest in department history, prompting suspension of Saturday service after the committee action.
A wintry storm moving from Colorado and New Mexico battered the South Plains with 40 to 46 mph winds and heavy snow. Lubbock saw a rapid mercury drop from 57 to 21 degrees, with a forecast near 10 by dawn. The Weather Bureau warned of travel hazards and urged ranchers to protect livestock as 1 to 4 inches of snow fell across the region including Plainview Floydada and Amarillo areas.
The film Ben Hur leads with 12 nominations at the 32nd Academy Awards. The Diary of Anne Frank and Nun’s Story tie for eight, Anatomy of a Murder earns seven. Best actor nominees include Charlton Heston, Laurence Harvey, Jack Lemmon, Paul Muni, and James Stewart. Best actress nominees feature Doris Day, Audrey Hepburn, Simone Signoret, Elizabeth Taylor, and Katharine Hepburn.
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