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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1961

Page

2

Thumb Tiddling In Prospect Delays In Legislature Assignments

Garth Jones reports that lawmakers face a delay as committee assignments near completion and may block action by the legislature. Lt. Gov. Ben Ramsey seeks priority, while Turman cautions against House delays as 1960- era procedural holds and thumb tacks on the wall symbolize stalled progress until committees are formed and organized.

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Amarillo Man Faces Levelland Murder Trial

A 27 year old Amarillo man William Miller to stand trial in Levelland at 10 am today for the murder of his wife two years ago. Miller was a key witness in a prior Amarillo crime case and the venue was moved after defense raised venue concerns. The woman was found in the living room with multiple bullet wounds. Miller is linked to the shooting death and testified in a Texas House hearing on organized gambling and vice.

Gerald 3 Miller Amarillo Turman Sean Apstead Turman Miller Joe Stevens M. C. Ledbetter Bor Aly Texas House Committee Potter County

Second Murder Trial Slated For Roosevelt Wylie

Roosevelt Wylie, 38, faces a second trial in a murder case near Lubbock. Defense contends key witnesses were unduly influenced and seeks to rebut earlier verdicts. Court action centers on alleged threats against witnesses and the defense claim of improper proceedings.

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Soviets Hope for Better U S Soviet Ties

Moscow dispatch reports Pravda expressing hope for improved U S Soviet relations with the new Kennedy administration. It notes cautious expectations after Eisenhower’s departure and mentions citizens at the Washington inauguration.

Moscow U. S John F Kennedy Pravda Washington Aitheult Eisenhower

State Bar Group To Elect Leader

The State Bar of Texas planned to elect a new leader as board chairman Pat Campa was set to preside. The article lists several named individuals and associated parties connected to bar governance and leadership nominations.

State Bar Group

English Lads Say No Thanks At Birmingham Coed Raffle

Birmingham College of Advanced Technology sparked controversy as coeds planned a raffle offering a girl to a male student for one night. Male students protested calling it immoral and akin to slave trading while organizers claimed the event would raise funds for athletic teams.

Birmingham Mess Birmingham College of Advanced Technology

Labor Group Names Holleman Successor

Brown of Austin AFL-CIO state secretary treasurer was chosen in a closed meeting to succeed Holleman. The vote details were not disclosed and Brown will serve the remainder of Holleman’s term, extending the state convention to August in Galveston. Wylie’s lawyers said Shelton remains unavailable while planning to call convict James Hudlen, with a bench warrant issued for Hudlen to be brought from state prison by mail in May. The president-elect becomes a director in July and takes office two years later.

Brown Austin Afl-Cio Holleman Galveston Wylie Shelton James Hudlen Hudlen East May

Lutheran Church Names Councilmen

Councilmen of the Ascension Lutheran Church were revealed Sunday morning following balancing and a brief meeting. The church, 80th Street, Indiana, appears to be near completion of its listed project with ongoing planning and community involvement.

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Old American Insurance Ad Seeks Policy Applicants

A classified style notice invites those born before 1900 to apply for a final expense policy up to age 80. The ad promises home processing by mail and no sales calls, urging readers to mail their name, address, and year of birth to Old American Insurance Co. in Kansas City, Missouri.

OLD Americ Kansas City Old American Insurance Co Oak Dept Missouri

New Hair Growth Method Promises Less Baldness in Texas

A Texas firm, Loesch Laboratory Consultants, claims a new treatment named alpelp stops hair loss and grows hair. They invite registration for a 32 day trial at their risk, asserting most cases show improvements, urging readers to send information to participate.

Houston Texas May Consultants

Chester hosts dinner honoring longtime Franklin Fire Co. member

A City of Chester event featured a dinner spotlighting Murtaugh, a long serving member of the Franklin Fire Co. The gathering underlined his many years of service to the fire company and the community.

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