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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1962
Page
10
Four young Kaleidoscope performers bring Under Milk Wood to the Texas Tech Student Union ballroom at 8 p.m. today with 30 roles, lighting, sets, and costumes. Admission is free with students seated first. townspeople admitted after.
London AP reports Sir Winston Churchill, 87, experienced a pulse irregularity and spent more time sleeping after fracturing his leg in Monte Carlo. Middlesex Hospital issued a bulletin saying he is comfortable, resting, and improving with gentle exercise to prevent lung complications. Lady Churchill and Lord Beaverbrook visited and noted his quiet, happy mood and better recovery than after the November 1960 fall.
Traffic accidents killed 145 people during this year’s midweek Fourth of July period, a new one day postwar high. The National Safety Council had warned a toll between 110 and 150 was likely, while boating and other accidents added to the holiday death count.
Delilah Faye Coleman 24, of 1507 23rd St. held in Lubbock County jail on a 5000 bond after being charged with forgery. Deputies say she admitted forging at least 30 checks totaling over 800 this year and passing a 37.93 dollar check at A L Davis Food Store on May 1. Looting and search efforts spanned six to eight months.
A report from Washington states Harry J. Anslinger, age 70, resigns after three decades as U.S. commissioner of narcotics. Henry L. Giordano, 48, named to replace him, with no date set for departure. Anslinger will remain as U.S. representative to the UN narcotics commission.
Lt Gov Rex Bell died at 57 from a heart attack following a rally, leaving Nevada Republicans without a clear successor for governor. W idow Clara Bow may attend services at Forest Lawn, with memorials planned in Las Vegas and Glendale. Bell led a ranching and retail career after Hollywood, survived by his widow and two sons.
ELKHART Ind AP A driver 34 years old disrupted July traffic. Grover Hartman 80 was shaving when a wall caved in and knocked him into a bathtub. A car started by Jeffrey Wurth backed across the street into Hartman’s home. Hartman suffered slight injuries while Jeffrey was unhurt.
Two 17 year old Arlington youths face burglary complaints after entering a Grapevine Lake camp and swimming 50 yards across the lake with a television set they had stolen. Deputies say the set weighed about 100 pounds, was new with sales tags, and had not been tested.
Col. L. C. Hess will be honored at a Buffalo Lakes cabin party hosted by A. B. Davis tonight with Lt. Gen. James E. Briggs among about 30 guests. Briggs arrives from Randolph AFB this afternoon to attend. Hess leaves Reese July 16 for Naha Okinawa to command the 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing. Col. James E. Gunn III will take command July 16 at RAFB in Wichita Falls.
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