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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1959
Page
6
Lawmakers vote against a proposed tax measure arguing it fails to meet fiscal needs. The rejected plan would have altered revenue streams and faced partisan divisions amid budget pressures and ongoing negotiations.
Flooding rain paralyzed parts of Crosby and Hale counties. Reports note Hale Center and Tahoka swamped by storms with several inches of rain and damaged crops. Farmers described wind storms and toppled trees while rainfall totals varied across Dawson, Hockley, Gaines, Terry, and Crosby counties. Agencies discussed sugar taxes and state revenue while lawmakers clashed over open sessions and legislative procedures.
Reports from Baylor Hospital indicate Blakley, 61, is doing well after a heart attack Friday. He is under oxygen and monitor care. doctors describe his condition as serious but stable. Blakley, known for riding the range with his horse, faced a critical medical event but is showing movement and signs of recovery.
Passenger lists include Otto Preminger and Lawrence Harvey as the film figures aboard Pan American Flight 4698. Fire crews stood by as the Boeing 707 descended a specially prepared runway with foam to cushion the landing near Idlewild Airport amid a tense emergency.
In San Francisco a 17 year old boy stabbed his father Herbert Martin to death with a hunting knife after an argument about going out with his girlfriend. Police say the elder man was taunting the boy and abusing language before the fatal assault. The teen Gordon Martin was booked on suspicion of murder and remained in custody as investigators pursued the case.
A Mesquite blaze killed two men identified by fingerprints. Fire crews found the bodies of Ifford Carlton Borchardt, 55, and Percy Durhan, about 50, in the smoldering ruins when they fought the flames. The case remains under investigation by local authorities.
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Rehan, famed for song and rowdy behavior, returned home to sleep after a chaotic London visit ending with a court fine for drunken public behavior. He caused scenes at a theater and in a London airport lounge before boarding a plane to Devlin, declaring happiness to be going home.
A gun demonstration near the city outskirts ends with a man struck when a shot misfired during a fast draw test. Cad Thompson receives aid at the scene and is later transported for medical care. The incident occurred as onlookers watched the demonstration.
AP reports Governor Long of Louisiana halted at Fort Worth amid reporters. He arrived with a pillow covering his head, refused to speak, and left the plane with sheriff escort. He planned a National visit through several states before returning in August.
Seven children perished Saturday night in a two family home on the east side of Elmira. A mother and one child escaped unharmed while two others from the same family were rescued by a neighbor. The victims were children of Mr and Mrs. Mia Shuske.
Post éSpermit Jack Marian. Mappy won a prize for best all around cowboys at the Post Stampede Rodeo Saturday. Ed Workman led in saddle bronc riding, and Marie Voss won girls barrel racing. Clay Mapes won the cutting horse event, with Chibby Walter second and Porter fourth in Snyder county results.
A destructive brush fire in Laurel Canyon flared again consuming a base as 18 men fought the flames on Saturday. Earlier the blaze destroyed about 28 homes and threatened hundreds more as fire crews battled in the hills north of the canyon.
Firefighters battled a blaze near the Hook as Farr's faced the flames. Fire chief BA Portes led efforts with boosters and hoses to save horses and nearby homes. Strong winds spread sparks over west and south areas, leaving charred ruins and scattered bricks after dawn. Residents aided by workers and volunteers as rain offered little relief.
A dramatic bank robbery attempt ended with injuries and a tense standoff. Hayward, tied and assaulted, was taken to a prison hospital. Sheriff Lee ter Holley stated charges may include robbery and possible death sentence. Barker and Bray fought back, using a shotgun and improvised restraints as the bank vault opened and a bank manager fired during the clash. The assailants fled after the confrontation, leaving investigators to piece together the sequence of events.
Muleshoe rider wins the earth show title for the third consecutive year at the fair. Winners listed include Hull eiding Ron Mine and others from Clovis Amarillo Plainview and Dalhart with events ranging from tiedown roping to bareback riding and bronc events.
The article examines how Mexican braceros and domestic labor affect cotton picking in Libbank and Plainview. It notes machine harvesting potential, higher labor costs, and farmers shifting to domestic workers when available. It estimates wages and the financial impact of bracero use on the South Plains region.
The San Angelo Times notes Mexican authorities blacklisted 20 towns and agricultural areas including Alpine Edna Gonzalez Haskell Imperial Pecos County Lubbock Victoria and Winters for alleged discrimination against Mexican nationals. Removal hinges on civic leaders persuading the Mexican government that no further discrimination will occur. reports cite tenants at a parlor and other incidents as triggering the action and mention a possible lift for the Lubbock area.
The film sparked a censorship tempest as the state law banning adultery influenced licensing. Kingsley Interstate Film faced refusal for an exhibit license by the Board of Regents, leading to Supreme Court actions. The New York screening drew mixed reactions, with critics noting discreet handling and decent acting amid controversy.
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