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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1956
Page
6
Rescue teams faced high winds hindering the extraction of crash victims. Crews reported disarray at the site with limited shelter and supplies and uncertain recovery progress as night fell.
The Bayside Queens thorium blast at the Sylvania Electric plant injured Oliver Blaber and sent 225 workers into a precautionary routine hospital check. Officials said no nuclear contamination and limited effects confined to the second floor rear room. Fire units and police underwent tests within three days.
A 30 mile manhunt ends when Patrolman Duffy shoots 200 pound suspect after a pursuit through Leavittsburg and Cortland. The killer, known as Triple Slayer, had killed two of his wife’s sisters in Leavittsburg and Cortland, abducted Nancy Worthington, and left her body in a ditch. The chase began after a tip tied to Lawson’s car.
A three-vehicle crash near Crairemont Friday left several injured. Hanford 19 of Jaston improved to good at Spur Memorial Hospital after a single-vehicle overturn near Javton Sunday. Emmett Linville and Jean De Cordova 16 of Plainview were in good condition at Plainview Hospital and Lubbock Methodist Hospital respectively following a Plainview pickup collision Saturday night. Two 14 year old Ropesville girls in good condition at Methodist Hospital were Mary Nell Bevers and Katherine Ayers after a Friday rollover.
Spotty rains reached 35 mph with blowing dust at 7 15 p m. Showers hit Muleshoe at 7 30 p m lasting 30 to 49 minutes depositing only a trace. Wilson had heavy moisture about 0 50 inch late afternoon. Tahoka 0 25 inch shower at 5 30 p m. Slaton 0 25 0 3% near 6 30 p m and Idalou 0 25 at 5 30 with a 40 minute shower. Traces in Lorenzo at 8 30 p m. Clouds moved north and east. Crosbyton and Dickens no rain. Plainview no rain but threatening clouds. Lubbock trace 9 to 8 25 p m as clouds moved north. San Angelo airport 0 02 inch, winds up to 75 mph. Dust reduced visibility to 1 2 mile. Other rain totals: Midland 0 36, Alpine 0 18, Van Horn 0 99, Cotulla 0 08 plus traces at Big Spring Childress Lufkin Beaumont Amarillo. Highs 102 in Wichita Falls to 84 in Alpine. Skies mostly partly cloudy. 30 day outlook: near normal Gulf Coast temps, sub normal Southwest. widely scattered thundershowers in Lubbock area today, low 68 high 96.
Two Negro women aged 28 and 31 were arrested after leaving Furr Food Store at 19th St and Ave T with cigarettes and food worth about 20 dollars. Possible theft over five dollars charges were pending. Police also investigated burglaries and thefts including a revolver, silver dollars, a billfold with 11 dollars, a purse, tools, and a tire and wheel from local homes and a car.
Shine Philips toured Texas as a historian and storyteller. A longtime Big Spring pharmacist, he ran a Main Street drug store for decades and retired to a new location in 1953. He led Med Cross activities, entertained inmates at Big Spring State Hospital, and spoke of good in everyone despite a hard life.
In Dallas and Austin, Ralph Yarborough accused Price Daniel of seeking labor backing for his gubernatorial bid. The clash ties to a statewide poll and precinct convention battles as conservatives and liberals vie for control, with figures like George Sandlin and Reuben Senterfitt weighing in amid party divisions.
Miss Powell, her husband Pat Nermey and manager Sidney Epstein arrived for a Coliseum program that marks her move from outdoor venues to an arena style show. The event runs from noon until late with tickets priced from 1.20 to 4.40 and features The Sportsmen Quartet Gil Lamb the Wiere Brothers Winged Victory Chorus Wing Merlin and His Violin Beauties Howard Wanda Bell and Paul Neighbors Orchestra. A separate Tokyo report notes a new nuclear test at Bikini Atoll per weather bureau.
Fans raised $20,000 this week in a bid to finish the season for the Hubbers but the effort failed to sustain operations. Manager Ray Ebling cited payroll near $5,000 a month and travel costs as major strains while Haney outlined a plan to join the Texas League as early as next season with city owned park support and investor backing.
President Eisenhower signed a $4.6 billion defense bill boosting Air Force funds and total 1957 defense outlay. Wilson rejects a probe while promising hearings may widen to study conflicts between his testimony and military experts. He asserts U.S. lead in jets and weapons progress amid Cold War pressures.
The primary kaolin used for porcelain and china production in the United States mainly comes from North Carolina.
Congratulations to numerous families on births across Lubbock and West Texas Hospital. The notices name parents, addresses, infant weights, times, and hospitals including Reese AFB Hospital and Methodist Hospital, with fathers’ occupations ranging from airline employee to farm laborer.
Texas chiropodists in convention at the Lubbock Hotel heard Dr. William H. Gordon of Lubbock discuss circulatory disturbances in the feet and legs and their relation to heart disease. Dr. J. W. Hembree spoke on internal medication in chiropody, followed by Dr. Eugene R. Scioli on public relations and the meaning of chiropody. About 130 attendees and awards for 25 years of service were noted, with officers to be elected today as the convention proceeds.
Lorenzo Man McCleskey conducted an acuest and rendered a verdict of accidental death. Raynes said Anderson came to the farm about 2 p.m. and pumped gasoline into the tank. Raynes, in the house, helped jack up the stand when it sank, intending to raise the stand to place supports. The tank slid on its frame, toppled four to five feet, pinning Anderson and leaving him mid body. Surviving include wife three sons Perry Jerry Kenton one brother Burton four sisters and parents. Funeral arrangements pending.
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