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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1959

Page

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Bypass Of Veto Doubted by United Reve. Washington

Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson said he expects a close vote on overriding President Eisenhower's veto of the housing bill. He cautioned there may be insufficient votes in the House but explored possible compromise. Johnson criticized administration timing and called the path confusing. Page 6 housing discussion noted.

United Reve Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Tex Eisenhower Johnson House Congress John W. McCormark Gass Tae

Extremist attack wounds U S soldiers in Viet Nam

A group of extremist actors stormed a U S Army billet in South Viet Nam killing Maj Dale R Buis and Sgt Chester Ov n during a movie vigil. The attackers, about 97 in number, faced Viet Namese guards as bullets cracked through doors. Two Vietnamese guards and a boy died. six Americans, part of the US Military Assistance Advisory Group, watched the film and were involved in the ensuing firefight. The assailants fled toward the Dong Tat River and were believed to be tied to anti communist terror efforts. The incident followed indictments on May 24 in a related grand jury proceeding in Royce Mildred Robinson’s case.

Bette Aho Dongtat Dale R. Buis Imperial Beach Calif Chester Ovn Copperas Cave Howard Boston Blairsburg Ows Manila Vonmunique South Viet Nam Cave Royce Mildred Robinson Army Rt 1 Post Teriax Robinson Jimny Wilson James G. Denton Thiesday George Gilkerson Grand Fay Eax

Governor Long Heads Home for Vacation After Mental Health Reports

Baton Rouge reports say Governor Long packed his clothes into a new air conditioned Cadillac and left for Winnfield to begin a farm vacation. The move follows a period of illness and hospital release, with a police escorted ride through Baton Rouge at low speeds and sirens. Officials deny worsening condition, citing ongoing treatment.

United Preey Baton Rouge Ean K. Long Winnfield Long Conway

Indictments Drawn in 9th District Grand Jury

True Bills voted on by Jim Molleman detail 66 indictments returned by the 9th District Grand Jury. Among those charged in armed robbery are Gene Wayman Dodd, 18, Connie Roy Brown, 22, with Phillip Howard Mason, 22 of Lubbock, and Donald D Nichols, 21, of Levelland, amid other cases including assault with a prohibited weapon and assault with intent to rape.

Jim Molleman Avalanche-Journal Robery Gene Wayman Dodd Connie Roy Brown Phillip Howard Mason Lubbock Donald D Nichols Leevelland

inquiry ordered into sagging morale of Mercury astronauts

The House Space Committee ordered a probe into reports of sagging morale among the Mercury astronauts. It followed claims of lost flight pay and reduced logging time at Langley Research Center, with officials noting potential impacts on proficiency and readiness for high performance jet fighters. The investigation may remain informal but could expand if findings warrant.

Ashington House Space Committee America Mercury House Committee Langley Research Center Virginia George P. Miller Stat Washington Star Aeronautics and Space Administration AU Express

Fragmented OCR Sports Section Snippet Surface

A partial OCR of a newspaper page shows scattered section headers such as SPORTS SCORES and MARKET QUOTATIONS, with odd phrases like Omio Dictionary Interiority Complex and fragmented editorial text, lacking coherent narrative or identifiable events.

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Perish Youths Drowned After Raft Outing on Lake Michigan

In Milwaukee County two high school youths died after a raft outing on Lake Michigan. Paul Polansky, 16, and Tony Phipps, 21, were found unconscious as searchers scoured the lake with ships and helicopters. Dan Casper, 16, survived but recalled the trio’s raft breaking apart in high waves. The autopsies cited exposure and drowning.

Dan Tony Danate Milwaukee County Paul Polansky Mason City Towa Paul Mike Wake Tony Phipps Dallas Daniel Casper Bayside Pin Lake Michigan Cork Boye Pinal

Talks Slated Today By Nixon Harriman

Washington AP reports President Richart M. Leon will meet Friday with W Averell Harriman, a recent visitor to the Jet Union, arranged by Nixon in his office. Harriman is to appear later at a closed session before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Washington Richart M. Leon W. Averell Harriman Jet Union Nixon Harriman Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Jailbreakers Back in Dickens Sheriff Report

Calm settled after a jail escape spree began Tuesday night with three prisoners fleeing the county jail and later recaptured. An unrelated attack left a Dickens man severely beaten with a rifle barrel as lawmen from the South Plains area hunted suspects through the surrounding countryside.

Dickens County Clio Rogers Jerry Walt Avalanche Journal Sush Whee Ickens Dickens South Plains Canyott Noutheast Here

Tech Day Proclaimed Amid Political Shuffle in Texas

The report notes Tech Day proclaimed with officials present as Sen. Andy Rogers of Childress enjoys a four day stretch in the governor's absence. Gov Daniel and Lt. Gov. Ben Ramsey are away as Senate president pro tem, Rogers, steps in, while a jail break at Spur involving J W Brantley 19 is investigated.

Andy Rogers Childress Texas Senate Daniel Ben Ramsey Leutenant Tim Rogers TECH Page & Se Cleo Rogers J. W. Brantley Brantley Lagas Lubbock Hugh Crashyton Dickens Willie

Smokers Face New Tax Plan In $181 Million Proposal

A budget balancing revenue plan offered Thursday by a joint conference committee targets cigarettes cigars and tobacco with a 10 percent selective sales tax and a three cent cigarette hike. The plan aims to raise about 75.3 million from tobacco products plus six million from corporations and gas. It skips Gov Daniels gas severance tax and faces House and Senate scrutiny with a midnight deadline looming.

Niled Joaewal Tere Senate House Mattie Salas Param Gov. Daniel House-Senate Waggoner Carr Caer Robert Eckhardt Houston Daniel Jamie Clements Crocket Joe Burkett Kerrville

Drunkard Melodrama Ends Long Theater Run in 1913 Show

James Bacon reports that The Drunkard melodrama will bow out this fall Oct 10 marking its 111th anniversary since opening in 1913. The long run drew millions who cheered the hero and hissed the villain with fans like Seymour Hess attending hundreds of performances. The audience noted for loud reactions, including preemptive jabs and shouted lines, while the show preached temperance yet offered free beer to patrons.

James Bacon Ollywood Seymour Hess Hess

Mitchell Upholds Worker Rules Across State Lines

A federal ruling by Attorney General William P. Rogers upholds Mitchell’s federal standards for migrant workers recruited across state lines. The decision allows striking fines or bar access to federal and state employment services for growers who fail to meet wage, housing, and transportation requirements amid wider controversy over improving harvest labor conditions.

Washington UPD William P. Rogers James P. Mitchell Mitchell

Weather Map Page 5 Forecast for Laihtock and Vicinity

Clear to partly cloudy conditions with light easterly and southeasterly winds. Low morning temperatures around 8 percent and a high near 85. Winds calm to 4 miles per hour with brief periods of light gusts. No significant weather events noted in the vicinity.

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