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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1961

Page

2

Plains cotton survey shows remaining bales and future ginning

The Floyd area survey notes substantial cotton still to be harvested with estimates of remaining bales per field ranging widely. Some fields may be stripped mechanically while several 100-bale plots are in process. Risks include rushing harvest and creating barkles. A Dallas meeting will focus on soil conservation problems and program planning. Frank Gray will preside at the session with U.S. Rep. Bob Poage speaking. Perry Wilemon named 1960 Texas Ginner of the Year for Maypearl. Clarence Barrett reports skip-row planting can boost yield, with four-in four-out rows yielding higher bales per acre than solid planting.

Rsty Dallas The Assn. of Texas Seconenn Ae Vention Itke Adolphus and Baker Heals Frank Gray Lubbock State Soil Conservation Board Perry Wilemon Maypearl Texas Cotton Ginners Agsn Wilemon Rememer Tion Luther Wileman Clarence Barrett Briscoe Barrett

Housing Group Officers Named

Earl Crow was named chairman of the board Ernest Reid vice chairman as the Housing Authority board met at Moore’s Cactus Inn for its annual session. The chair term begins next two years with Crow Reid and C. H. Hamilton appointed by Mayor David Casey. Attending were Winston Brummett legal counsel and Mrs Alva Faye McReynolds executive director.

Earl Crow Ernest Reid Com Housing Auth Seamaster Housing Auth Moore's Cactus Inn Bep. Cape David Casey C. H. Hamilton Crow Reid Winston Brummett Authority Alva Faye McReynolds

Jordan expands death penalty for illegal possession

Jordan's Council of Ministers approves a bill to impose the death penalty for illegal possession. Prime Minister Dave Majali and 11 others were killed when a time bomb exploded in a government building last summer.

Amman Jordan Council of Ministers Dave Majali

Lovington approves bonds and district commissioners

Lovington voters approve two bond issues totaling 350000 for a new city hall and a new city library. Commission seats are decided by district with re elections for several incumbents and Charles Campbell John Connell among others winning reelection in district races. A separate 200000 bond for a city hall and 150000 for a library also pass by wide margins.

Lovington Carl FE. Henderson Beecher Martin Jerry W. Wright Roy Lee Jones Jones Henry Wieser E. M. Hester J. W. Callaway Hester H. D. Witherspoon Carl Alexander R. P. McNabb Witherspoon Charles L. Campbell John Connell Gilbert G. Haugen Connell

Marriage Licenses and Legal Notices in Lub District

The notice lists marriages including James Maxie Alone and Miss Barbara Ann Elbert with ages and locales, and Sene Carol Ann Washington and Juan deile Selborn Wilson. It also covers a district court suit by Victor H. Lindsey and Anne Rhoades against Carl Hilliard for building restriction violations, a divorce suit between Glenda Price and David W. Price, and various building permits and residential projects with listed values and addresses in Lub district.

TND Victor H. Lindsey Judisanne Rhoades Carl’ Hilliard Rhoades Heights Glenda Price David W. Price

Judy Garland suit against CBS withdrawn with prejudice

New York AP report states Judy Garland withdrew her $1,393,333 libel and breach of contract suit against CBS in federal court after an article by Marie Torre on January 10, 1957. The case was dismissed with prejudice without costs to either party, ending the action and the possibility of reinstatement.

NEW York Judy Garland Columbia Broadcasting System Marie Torre New York Herald Tribune Miss Garland CBS Miss Torre Sylvester J. Ryan Hudson County Jersey City

Institute of Management for Texas Nurserymen Concludes Today

A three day Institute of Management for Texas Nurserymen continues at Texas Tech with sessions led by O C Merrett on sales sense Dr Donald Ashdown on insecticides and immigrants for nurserymen and Elo J Urbanovsky on horticulture projects. About 60 attendees are present as the event wraps up this afternoon in the Union ballroom.

Texas O. C. Merrett Shreveport Institute of Management Texas Tech F. 8. Cornelus Jr Houston L. J. Hirscher Fort Worth Texas Assn. of Tech Horticulture and Park Management Department Association Tech Texas Nurserymen Agricultural Engineering Ing C. Merrett Merrett Training Institute Donald Ashdown Ashdown Union Ballroom Elo. J. Urbanovsky Plainsman

De Gaulle Wins Backing in Algeria Referendum

Algerian voters driven by fear and hope approve De Gaulle policy 65.4 percent in Algeria and 75.2 percent in France with abstentions lowering the overall rate to 54 percent. Result supports local self rule while fighting continues.

Algiers Charles de Gaulle Algeria France de Gaulle Elysee Palace Paris Oaire Sapproval

Furrier shop sign proclaims skin remodeling line

An Eastbourne furrier shop displays a sign promising women own skins transformed and renewed to new condition. The odd wording suggests a sensational claim about turning personal skin into a refreshed product.

Eastbourne England UPI

Two Charged In County Break-Ins

Two men were charged with burglary after separate incidents in Lubbock County. Freddie L. White, 24, Slaton, was jailed in lieu of $2,000 bond for the Jim Dandy Laundry burglary in Slaton. Loyd Jasper Pilkington, 31, of 1613 St. St., kneeling at Miller Food Store, was jailed in lieu of $2,000 bond. Slaton Police Chief Gene Martin and Officer Joe Rhyne reported a suspect seen through a broken laundry window Sunday night.

Lubbock Slaton George E. McCrea Freddie L. White Lubbock County Loyd Jasper Pilkington St. St Miller Food 19Th St Slaten Gene Martin Joe Rhyne

Tokyo Post Offices Backlog Ten Million New Year Mail

Postal officials in Tokyo report a backlog of 10 million pieces of New Year mail piling up in Japanese post offices. The surge strains handling capacity as citizens send gifts and greetings. Local managers say processing waits may affect delivery times.

Tokyo

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