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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1959

Page

6

Record Death Toll Forecast For Holiday Weekend

Weather forecasters warn of heavy traffic and showers while warm, humid conditions may raise death tolls from accidents. The vicinity of Mississippi Valley to New England faces storms and possible fey heat spikes. Fireworks incidents claim children as casualties as safety measures are urged nationwide.

Poletien Sooweather Huread Arroottiell Miss Auegachi Smidshops Wirchester New Richmond Ohio

Holiday on a diamond in the south park event

A city holiday schedules a Texas League All star game versus American League all stars at 7 28 p m with prizes and roses to be awarded. many city services pause. mail, banking, stores and meters closed. veterans council to observe the flag. no fireworks at Mackenzie State Park or Buffalo Lakes.

South Park Thase City Spark Redreahon Wichita Lubbock Parma Pertte Weries U.S Nave Air Enree Tay ADCOP Bo Ihe Lubbock Kenny Mar Toy Sue Lubbock Tran Mt Dept. of Public Safety At & Por Jameel Goodman Lubbock Veterans Council Taineers Tf Tha Greworks Mackenzie State Park Buffalo Lakes

Harassed Father Considers Adoption for Triplets

In Wilmington a farmer faces hardship with six day old triplets Glenda Linda and Brenda born within 43 minutes He may place them for adoption due to poverty and a looming hospital bill His daughter Penny offers to sacrifice her schooling to stay home and help while other children plead for the babies stay

Glenda Linda Brenda Sik.daws Seyeareld Nethan B. Matler Nanette Miler Leva Clarendon Plantation Miller Penny Miller Gladiy Frances Jimmy

Plea Scorned on Sovereignty as Caribbean Arms Debate Grows

In a fiery speech, Cuba rejects any external intervention while warning of war if Dominican Republic forces attack. Britain and the United States reportedly ban arms exports to Caribbean states, prompting nations to seek weapons elsewhere amid Western diplomats’ caution about communist arms.

inter-American Organization Cuba Dominican Republic Atd Caribbean London Britain United States Eric U.S Hy Eie Tron

Ex-Senator Blasts Government Policies

Former Senator William Blakley of Marshall criticizes federal policy saying the Constitution does not require government support for citizens. He argues the nation was built on state sovereignty and individual dignity, urging limits on welfare and work requirements.

Marshall Tapi Williamt Blakley Blakley U.S

Women Fliers Await FAA Approval For Powder Puff Race

In Lawrence Massachusetts federal inspectors prepared a last minute clearance for the 15th annual Powder Puff Derby. One Mooney Mark flown by Mrs. Geraldine Hill and Mrs. Ann Partch of Berkeley California awaited a final FAA inspection while the rest of the field was cleared. Officials expected a new cross country record in the four day 2470 mile raid.

Lawrence Mass UPI Federal Aviation Administration Spokane Wash Geraldine Hill Ann Partch Berkeley Calif

Turkey's Labor Force Reported By Ankara

Ankara reports Turkey's labor force at 12,088,000 comprising 6,814,000 men and 5,274,000 women. The release details a breakdown by gender within the total workforce.

Turkey Ankara

Royal Couple On Wedding Trip Amid Police Guard

The newly married Prince Albert of Belgium and his Italian bride Paola begin a secret honeymoon on Majorca in the Balearic Islands. Spanish authorities post a “do not disturb” sign on the seaside chalet to shield the couple from sight.

Balearic Islands Prince Albert Belgium Prinarse Paola

Ban on Mexican Bracero Contracts Could Be Lifted

Francisco Gonzales of Lubbock said he expects Mexico to lifts its ban on contracting Mexican farm workers after a dispute led to a temporary halt in hiring. He spoke with Mexican officials with others from the South Plains Lions Club delegation. An apology and pledge of non repetition are required under the migratory worker treaty before any action to lift the ban. no immediate foreign office response was issued yet.

Menico City Francisco Gonzales Lubbock Mexico Sietly Libbock Heauty Gonzalez South Plains Lions Club Foreign Office

France predicts first atomic test soon in Sahara

Paris Army Minister Pierre Guillaumat said France will soon witness its first atomic tests after civilian and military engineers and financial sacrifices. He noted France would join the United States USSR and Britain as a nuclear power, with tests expected in the Sahara Desert.

Paris CAP Army Pierre Guillaumat France Snot Guillaumat Nuclear Club United States Ussr Britain Sahara Desert

Fifteen New Polio Cases Reported in Statewide Total

The state department of health tallies 15 new polio cases for the week ending June 27, raising the annual total to 117. Paralyptic polio adds 13 cases and two are non paralytic.

Austin UPL State Department of Health Department

Hale Center Youth Plea Highlights Teen Driver Danger

In Hale Center, a paralyzed teen after a Feb 6 high speed chase speaks from his hospital bed. Caddell, once a boxer and student, hopes for education funding via a Legion trust and dreams of roles as lawyer, doctor, or preacher as his prospects for walking again depend on medical outcomes.

Tate Center American Legion Post Caddell Elt. Harrison Hale Center Church of Christ Bill Cannion Caddells Hospital Tie God

Louisiana Beauty To Pass Up Contest

A Miss Louisiana contestant withdraws from the 1959 pageant after her bishop objects to swim suit appearance. Kay Beardly, 18, replaces her as the alternate. Miss Thibodaux, 123 pounds and 5 feet 5 inches, is a Southeast Louisiana Institute freshman from Jennings.

Louisiana Lake -Providence Mary Alice Kathlee Thibodaux Jeriings Kay Beardily Miss Thibodaux Southeast Louisiana Institute Lafayette Pearce Bailey

Black Star Line to Acquire Third and Fourth Vessels

Ghana-Israel owned Black Star Line announces plans to buy two more ships, expanding its fleet with a third and a fourth vessel in the ongoing expansion.

Black Star Line

Local Birth Announcements From West Texas Hospitals

Congratulatory notes list numerous births across Hendra and West Texas Hospitals. Each item names parents, address, baby’s birth weight, time, hospital, and father’s occupation, including sales representative police butcher farmer student cabinet maker and other professions.

Censorship Amendment Proposed in Senate

A constitutional amendment to counter a Supreme Court ruling on New York State movie bans was introduced in the Senate. Senator Eastland led the measure with Kefauver Talmadge Thurmond and Johnston joining to affirm state power to set morality and public policy.

Washington CAP Senate Supreme Court New York State Lady Chatterly Sen Dares C. Eastland Bastland Eastland Senate Judiciary Committee Sens Estes Kefauver D-Tenns Hernan Talmadge

Flag War of 1812 unfolds with new 50 star banner

The piece traces the rise of the 50 star flag amid Fourth of July ceremonies. Frances Scott Key’s legacy and Alaska and Hawaii statehood are cited as expanding the nation’s symbols. Pilots, diplomats, and officials unveil flags at Fort McHenry, the Capitol, and Tokyo embassy.

Frances Scott Key Patapsco Seaton Tron United States Alaska Hawaii Hungary Tibet Fr. McHenry Baltimoreé U.S Tokyo Japan Marine Ist Francis X. Drohan Cambridge Mass Cpl John A. Pranty Pittsburgh Eisenhower White House Ft. McHenry Khey Baltimore Harbor Kentucky Vermont Smithsonian Institution Washington

Shareholders Vote on Plywood Co Class B Shares Plan

Vancouver stockholders will vote July 18 on a proposed option to offer 190,000 class B shares to Georgia-Pacific Corp. The move would give Georgia-Pacific about a two percent interest in the class B voting shares of Western Plywood Co. Ltd.

Vancouver, B. C UPD Western Plywood Co., Ltd Georgia- Pacific Corp Georgia-Pacific Wealern Plywood

Celebrations of Independence Reach Colonies in 1776

An AP chronicle recounts early public joy over the Declaration of Independence, noting events in Philadelphia and Savannah with bonfires drums and toasts. It highlights Worcester Mass as the toast capital with 24 toasts including praise of Washington and mock jibes at Tories.

Francis Stilley New York Phiadelphias Savannah George II Britain Accmint Harper's Magazine Charles D. Deshler Deshler New Brudswick Nod New “York

YMCA club to observe Lubbock 50th anniversary

The YMCA Single Guys and Gals Club meets at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Y to mark Lubbock 50th anniversary with Mrs Arnold Maeker as principal speaker. A 55 year old Lubbock man was arrested Friday on suspicion of indecent exposure to a minor in the 3100 block on Avenue A. A small house at 2610 26th Street rear owned by A Gibson and occupied by Suldon Woods suffered smoke damage from a fire starting in a divan. Willie Houston reported a five diamond ring valued at 149 50 stolen from his home Thursday. Vivian Kiser, 83, daughter of Mrs Marie Dyson Kiser, suffered minor head injuries Friday when her mother’s car collided with another at 9th Street and Avenue N. she was treated and released. Wendell Coffee of Lubbock was elected to the executive committee of the Patent Trademark and Copyright Law section of the Texas State Bar in Dallas. Six sections of the bar association named officers Friday.

Page One Trolfen Glaves Uasthnal Caddell Othe Atermy Gongales YMCA Lubbock Avenue A A. Gibson Suldon Woods Vivian Kiser Marie’ Dyson Kiser Cherry Tommie Allen Thomas Rt. 2 9Th St Ave. N Methodist’ Hospital Wendell, Coffee of Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law Texas State Bar Dallas United Press International Bar Association

Talks Accessed By Steel Negotiators

Negotiations aimed at averting a nationwide steel strike stalled by unauthorized walkouts were postponed to Monday. Strikers, who earlier defied orders, began to bow to leadership after pressure from United Steelworkers' Union president David J. McDonald.

New York UPD David J. McDonald United Steelworkers’ Union

Pentagon Fire Reels In Six Million Dollar Loss

Pentagon officials report about six million dollars in electronics brain machines destroyed by a four hour fire at the Air Force statistical center. A later check reduces earlier 30 million estimate for the machines and notes 1200 reels of computer tape burned but data may be retrievable from other records. International Business Machines crews assist the Air Force in reinstalling systems and reorganizing statistics.

Washington Air Force Statistical Center Pentagon International Business. Machines. Corp Atr Force Air Force Maschines

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