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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1959
Page
5
In Shreveport Louisiana a deadly gun duel left a victim dead after masked bandits attacked a restaurant. Police questioned survivors as investigations focus on the motive and identities of those involved. The outcome details remain unclear as investigators review multiple claims and possible accomplices.
A Plainview man was held on armed robbery charges after a two year sentence for earlier offenses. He reportedly escaped from Hale county jail two weeks ago and was tracked to Fort Worth area. Investigators say he confessed to taking part in a restaurant robbery on a busy avenue with an accomplice, allegedly stealing over $100. West Texas authorities pursue further charges and monitor his associates.
Winners announced for the West Texas Gladiolus Society sixth annual show with 409 entries across 14 divisions. Top awards include grand champions in spike categories and all American arrangements, with multiple contestants named for best introductions and youth divisions.
A historical note records that the first ferry to span the Spokane River was named Marie and began operation in 1851, marking an early transportation milestone in the region.
A group of 35 teachers travels to Xilifla, Mexico for desert vegetation study guided by Dr Don Tinkto and Chester Rowell of Texas Tech. Another 35 teachers tour Evergreen Valley near Las Vegas New Mexico to study mountain flora and fauna with Dr Earl Camp. They return Saturday.
Katharine Dowsett an heiress defied her father millionaire shipbuilder Harry Dowsett and ran away with Langley to Scotland. A High Court order was violated and she was held for contempt. Langley, an ex-trick driver, repeatedly aided her escape attempts. Police arrested them Thursday night as they returned to England.
AP dispatch reports the United States dismissing Moscow's Balkan Zone proposal as a Communist tactic to weaken nations. Soviet Premier during a Balkans visit urged a ban on atomic weapons and rockets while warning Italy and Greece against accepting U S rocket missiles.
More than 190 participants from the United States and elsewhere will join an expedition starting July 15 to locate ships sunk centuries ago off the Yucatan Peninsula. The Water Sports and Explorations Club of Mexico organizes the voyage led by Pablo Bush Romero, a famed Mexican big game hunter. Journalists and photographers from major magazines will accompany the crew.
Newly formed institute plans to join drama schools and theater groups in Seoul to promote development. A Norwegian effort to bind books using fish skin aims to counter cold weather effects.
Manpower Inc announces a relocation to 820 Norh Plankinian Avenue in Milwaukee drawing attention to the workforce services firm in the region. Winsome Community notes the update as local business activity shifts with the address change.
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