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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1959
Page
7
Historical significance of Independence Day explored through street interviews in Lubbock. Citizens offer varied beliefs about the meaning of July 4 1776. debates touch on signing of the Declaration, ratification, and personal memories.
Officers say the U S Intrepid a 6th Fleet carrier in the Mediterranean is an aging ship with leaks worn piping and failing pumps. Washington has withheld funds to replace the 16 year old vessel limiting aircraft operations and jeopardizing readiness despite a complement of advanced jets and missiles.
In Reynosa Mexico two Kilgore youths are set for a two day event. Pianist Van Cliburn will attend the bull fight alongside Baron Clements and Miss Patricia McCormick of Big Spring. Gov Price Daniel sent telegrams praising their work for the McAllen Fourth of July celebration and cross border relations.
Soviet Deputy Premier Frol Kozlov visited Prince Georges Plaza in suburban Maryland, touring a supermarket and joking with shoppers. He rode a siren escorted car from the Soviet Embassy, spent about an hour in the area, and avoided purchases while greeting customers and posing for photos.
Mrs. Price Daniel, wife of Governor Price Daniel, has been in a San Antonio hospital for about 10 days for a minor procedure. Hospital administrator Joseph Morrison refused to reveal the operation’s nature but said she may be released in a few days and that no publicity was requested. Further details could come later if she is well.
In San Antonio a man identified as San Antonio resident Eutomasio Rodriguez 39 says he shot his nephew Joe Mentoza 17 thinking the youth was his boss. Rodriguez claimed harassment by the nephew and said he felt tired of being teased. The youth died from a close range 12 gauge shotgun blast. Rodriguez was arrested at a downtown intersection after a short chase. Deputy Melvin Maltsberger said thefts of garden tools tied to gardener Rodriguez’s employer Scott. Bond set at 2500 dollars. Justice of the Peace Albert Trevino ordered Rodriguez held without immediate release.
Texas Baptist churches spent over 32.8 million on new buildings equipment maintenance and insurance last year. The Baptist News Service cited 41 percent of U S church-building gifts totaling 79.5 million dollars. Texas church property valued at over 20 million dollars and 13 million dollars went to church debts.
AP reports South African playwright and composer John Tore died in London from a heart attack Wednesday at age 38. The young writer, known for his theatrical works, faced a sudden end shocking his colleagues and fans.
Jefferson Ga AP reports James Fulton Foster, once sentenced to death for the murder of Charles Drake, is freed as another inmate, Charles Paul Rothschild, confesses in South Carolina. Rothschild faces confusion amid religious statements and fading memory, while Foster awaits Georgia compensation and supports his family.
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