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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1959
Page
3
Spencer and Goyette win bids to build a new Gail elementary school. Contracts show the project cap at 246000 dollars with plans for ten new classrooms and related work.
New armories planned for Clovis Las Cruces and Portales with two unit facilities for Clovis and Las Cruces and a one unit armory costing 8300 to be placed at Portales. The Portales site lies one percent mile east on EB just north side of the road. Construction contracts to be awarded in the coming days for classrooms auditorium and other facilities.
The article reports a White House ceremony where a 49 star flag was presented for Alaska. Attendees included Sen. Much Seat Pal and Interior Secretary Fred A. Lenton. The first official 49 star flag raise is planned for July 4 at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, honoring Francis Scott Key.
Globe Hoist Co acquired the Globe Hoist Co automotive and industrial lat producer with plants in Philadelphia Long Beach and Des Moines. Purchase price not disclosed. Farmers in Southwest Africa report severe losses with livestock estimated at $700000 as wool growers warn of drought impact.
The Lubbock Cotton Oil Co awarded mileage pins and service honors as part of its safety program. Recipients included Raymond Allen 35 years Elbert Moore 50 years Ed Hoean 15 years Roy Philpatt Johnny Drenion Russell Taylor Lonzo Jackson Clarence Henderson Roy Hondashell Willie Morgan with other pins noted.
A three year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Jose Valdes, was struck by a pickup driven by farmer William S Green while running in front of the vehicle in dusk near Lovington. He died at a Hobbs hospital. Investigators say Green did not see the child and was returning to a field when the accident occurred.
Hobbs reports Lindsey assumes command of the U S Naval Reserve Unit here succeeding Tydings who remains active. The composite unit includes Navy and Marine members and has operated for a decade. Graveside services for an aged individual are set for Saturday at Lovington Cemetery under Smith-Yarbro Funeral Home.
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