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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1959
Page
4
A fragmentary report discusses a new revenue proposal featuring increased sales taxes and related fees. The text hints at legislative delays and political maneuvering as officials debate the bill's fate amid weekend timing and unresolved details.
A mass escape from an old Dickens County jail near Spur ended after a statewide search led by Texas Rangers and night patrols. Prisoners Kilmer, Herpindes, and others reportedly fled during a disturbance, with pursuit spanning several counties and authorities apprehending two suspects near Vernon. The incident marked the jail’s first breakout since 1900, with injuries and charges pending for several involved.
The article details a funding controversy over foreign aid and IMF World Bank backdoor spending. Senator Johnson accuses Treasury and Democrats of hidden costs, while President Eisenhower leverages a special session threat. The Senate votes to pass a revised aid bill below the requested amount, with talks of a compromise tied to House approval and potential August completion delayed by political pressure.
The event section notes proclamations designating July 18 as Childress Old Seller's Day and July 13 as Texas Port Day. In Lubbock officials discuss plans, with Rogers as guest at a dinner after a day of ceremonies. Additional proclamations create Southern Swisher County Anniversary Day July 17 and Operation Needle Point Day July 9.
Indictments list numerous charges including burglary theft and driving while intoxicated. Names such as Pete Feito and Bils D. Tlaraion appear among Galveston suspects connected to 1940s style cases. Police report widespread legal actions with new bills and bonds after a lengthy investigation.
AP dispatch notes Haring County reports the 30th polio case of the year, child Robert Adair, 20 months, hospitalized with parents James and Pasadena entry unclear. List includes numerous arrests and charges across multiple towns, from assault to theft, with names and ages obscured by OCR errors.
Senate State Affairs Committee approved a bill authored by Rep Bill Jones Dallas with a voice vote. It would require a three day waiting period before issuing a marriage license and mandate parental accompaniment for applicants under 18. The measure does not change current age limits for those over 18.
In Chicago Philip E. and his wife gather at Mercy Hospital as news unfolds about sons and daughters joining the family. A bystander recalls a startled moment when Tayne mentions twins and Ryan then delivers the unexpected triplets news with a dazed reaction.
Texas Supreme Court upholds injunction against weather modifiers used by Fort Stockton area cotton growers to break up hail producing clouds. Justices note artificial weather control is in infancy and involves complex scientific and legal questions. Courts preserve status quo pending full merits trial. The report also notes completion of the Darford-Pis feet tunnel at 76 feet below the Thames river bed.
AUSTIN AP UP L A motorist with one drink could face a misdemeanor, up to 200 dollars fine, and license suspension under a Senate bill by Wardlow Lane. The measure makes alcohol breath evidence of drinking within three hours of driving, aiming to curb rising traffic deaths by targeting early sippers and garglers.
Scattered thundershowers dotted parts of Texas including Lubbock as a weak cool front moved through the northwest. Beeville and Port Arthur saw a brief 45 minute cloudburst. Lubbock reported showers. State skies to be partly cloudy with little rain. Elsewhere Los Angeles hit 95 as Pasadena brush fire forced evacuations before firemen controlled flames.
Europe endures a severe heat wave with Sweden hitting 100 degrees the highest in 26 years. Germany France and much of the continent suffer scorching conditions while Britain sees storms and rain aiding damaged crops amid drought.
Funeral services for Charlie Lawson 77 of Lubbock are set for 3 pm Saturday at the Church of Christ on 20th and Bitch Street. Rev Christian will officiate burial in Carver Heights Cemetery under Ledberry Funeral Home. Lawson died Tuesday after a long illness leaving a wife four daughters four sons four brothers 22 grandchildren and other relatives. World Neighbors Inc Lubbock chapter reported 190 members and contributions of 3416 23 toward the overseas program.
INDIANAPOLIS Ind APL Sheriff Robert A O Neal of Mall on County was found in contempt of court Thursday by a temporary judge He faces up to three months in jail for refusing to return 89 confiscated pinball machines to their owners.
Cape Canaveral reports Jupiter rocket thundered skyward in a 1500 mile reliability test. The test aimed to drop a dummy warhead on a water target off Antigua. The Air Force also static fired a giant Atlas earlier, signaling possible delay in the missile program.
Alaster Oklahoma State Prison paper Eye Opener prints a baffling classified notice seeking a complete schedule of guard changes. It also lists items like two strong hack saw blades, an address for a McAlester used car lot, and a road map of Pittsburg and surrounding counties to be set for educational purposes.
Ronnie Bale Smith of Emory was released after treatment at Taylor Clinic for injuries from a bicycle collision with a car driven by Hugh Hanes of Emory. City police reported several radar-related traffic enforcement actions during a five hour period Thursday afternoon and night.
Four Brownfield youths were arrested by city police after attempting to pass worthless checks at Piecy Wiggly Super Market No 15. Two girls aged 15 and 16 and two boys admitted passing other checks at multiple stores and admitted involvement in tire store burglary. They were released to Brownfield officers for further questioning.
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