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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1961

Page

2

Changes Sought In Charges For Hauling Cotton

Petitioners allege firms charged high trucking fees and seek lower hauling costs. The case references area tariff disputes and requests hearings to set fair charges for cotton transport.

Motley County Economy Booms At Year’s End

Motley County reports a strong year end economy led by crop yields and livestock values. Officials note the area’s agricultural base boosted earnings with per capita figures around $101.71 and Matador’s population showing notable productivity gains amid rising crop prices and ranching activity.

Motley County

Gasoline Stocks Rise In Week Amid Mixed Oil Data

The report shows gasoline stocks increasing to 18,9500 barrels from 16,701,597 previous week while crude oil and condensate production averages fell by 1.20 barrels to 1,164,710 for the period. Regional figures include Texan and Louisiana totals with scattered gains and declines, and a note that bids will be sought in Tehran for an automatic tea can plant.

Texan Texac North Louisiana Louisiana Mexico New Mexico Tran Tehran

Market Declares Kennedy Boomlet Brightens Investor Mood

Analysts note a brisk market rise driven by hopes for policy shifts and a potential inflation revival. Dow Jones average eyed as high as 700, with 627.21 at close. Stearns & Co. and Indianapolix firms forecast further gains amid improving employment outlook and strong technicals.

Stearns & Co Ie Sporting Saenone Ud E. George Schacter Indian- Japolix

Suit Involving Auto Accident Is Settled

A settlement reached in a suit over an auto accident involving a vehicle on a December 17 incident near Avenue driving by Mere Tek and Dora Kaley. The case cited nine children including Mary Frard and Mike Mariel along with Deria Kelley and C. Welly.

Yeating Sistemi Mary Frard Mike Mariel Agairet Deria Kelley 8. C. Welly Acti Arcae Mista Tara Meretek Aml Dora Kaley

Herter Reveals Draft Board Decisions and Reflections

The draft board details emerge with Secretary Herter discussing classification and departmental differences. He notes the process and mentions interviews, past reforms, and the challenge of coordinating among departments while outlining the state of the draft system.

PLOT EMASHED See AP Culture Minister Rajaratheam

AP reports raids led by Culture Minister Rajaratheam collapsed a riot plot with 18 arrests last week. Authorities say two raid sequences disrupted planned disturbances amid ethnic tensions in the city.

Rajaratheam

Local College Nominees Highlight 1950s Pageant Mentions

Names appear for student body contenders across departments with several seniors and freshmen listed. The piece cites nominees from LCC and other colleges including Lubbock and Plainview areas, naming candidates such as Janie Merkel Cari Lewis Kay Metor Sharm Austin Crostruton Gwen Covey and Cammy Wheeler.

Sigmamere Janie Merkel Cari Lewis NAMM Kay Metoriakaode Sopheon Favade Chuck Parner Borger Larry Pogers Fala Idaher Jun Swaltad Lubbock Sharm Austi Crostruton Gwen Covey Plainview Ella Roth Jacke Hollywood

Tax lien filed against actress and husband in Los Angeles

AP report from Los Angeles states a tax lien has been filed against actress Bette Davis and her husband. The lien, connected to the Revenue Service, cites additional taxes. Davis reportedly divorced and separated from her husband in recent months.

Los Angeles Smet Eves Weeines Say Bette Davie Nerine Tashard Gery Mer

Carriker Seeks First House Bill On City Annexation

Rep. Carriker presents a measure prompting a state study of annexation rules. The draft would limit cities to annex no more than 19 percent of their area per year, with Sen. Grady Hazie guiding the bill through the Senate after a similar proposal died last session.

Rep. Carriker McKinney Dorgan Kg EE Dongan Tiales Senate Grady Haziewie Amarlin Dungan

Yugoslavia Grants $1 Million Credit to United Arab Republic

Belgrade reports Yugoslavia extends a $1 million credit to the United Arab Republic to buy industrial equipment.

Belgrade, Yugoslavia Ammunist Yugoslavia United Arab Pemublic

Wichita Falls Lady Loses 15 Pounds By Larcentrate

Mia J. Gossett of Wichita Falls Texas reports losing 15 pounds after using Larcentrate. She says it relieves indigestion and heartburn by aiding digestion, calling Barcentrate a helpful tonic. She offers a money back guarantee on the first bottle.

J.C. Gossett 9Th St Wichita Falls Texas

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