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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1963

Page

2

World Faith and Order Conference Opens

A two week World Faith and Order Conference begins to examine Christian foundations and differing church customs. About 500 historians theologians and clergy from Protestant Anglican Orthodox bodies gather under the World Council of Churches to explore Christ as the church foundation and pathways to unity.

George W. Cornell Associated Press Smajor Deneryma Tana Erigioad Aroene Foundation Zwoghean Bashop Chiver Tomkins Bristol Eetand Chaoorian Repener Ikers World Council of Churches Pia Binale Cardinal Lever Foral Church of Christ Albert Co Outler Southern Methodist University Dallas Patrick C. Rodger Geneva Switzerland World Council Froth and Lausanne Edinburgh Scotland Lund Sweden

Salt Water Disposal Hit Caused by Bad Plugs Says Oilmen

A Railroad Commission hearing heard from witnesses led by Wagley that salt water disposal contamination stems from faulty plugs rather than pits. Callahan County officials and oil operatives testified regarding well integrity and disposal practices affecting groundwater.

Austin Gap Callahan County Oman Wagley Railroad Commission

Three Business Places Looted By Thugs Here

A wave of vandalism and theft struck multiple businesses as doors were broken and cash, radios, cigarettes and shoes were stolen. Police named suspects after shoplifting at Pay-Dosse Self service Shoe Store and other incidents, while another report described a car collision causing damage. The era's hearing on salt water pollution pits in four West Texas counties continued with witness affidavits and calls for pit elimination.

Moss Gordon Lint Cleaner Co UA. Petts Stand Ave Stringe Construction Co. FO Teddy Trippe Village Phillips RE College Ave Pay-Dossey Service Terry Streaff Ave Lubback Oman Dub Imz West Texas Commission Stephens Eastland Callahan Shackleford Hubbard Creek Wagley Gordon McNutt Warley Hubbard Creek Lake Stephens County Breckenridge West Texas Central Water District Abilene Robert Pinkston Austin FE. B. Simpson Callahan County Simpson J. Z. Pipkin Henry Fry Austin Hancock

Arraignment Set for Two Clovis Murder Suspects

Two 22 year old Clovis men, Ernest Ray Admonston and Robert PD Wilmeth, held since Monday, face murder charges in the death of Roland Garcia on June 22. Arraignment scheduled for 2:30 PM today. delay granted for defense to secure counsel.

Clovis Special Clovis Ernest Ray Admonston Robert PD Wilmeth Roland Garcia Legal Council

Lubbock Boy Hurt In Traffic Mishap

Darrell Wayne Watts five year old was injured Thursday when struck by a car while crossing near his home to an ice cream truck. Virginia Bettes driver of the westbound vehicle in Colgate Street LOHOO block struck him as he emerged from behind a parked car. The boy received emergency treatment at Methodist Hospital and was released.

Darrell Wayne Watts Dalton Watts Viginia Bettes Colgate St Methodist Hospital Bettes

Oklahoma City Won't Sell Plot To Negro

Nowata City Council backed City Manager Otis Munson in refusing to sell a city cemetery plot to a Black resident. Mayor Richardson said Gov. Bellman urged a policy change toward desegregation. The five-member council unanimously reaffirmed the existing policy of maintaining separate cemeteries for whites and Negroes. Munson said he was also approached by Sen. Edmondson to change the stance.

Nowata, Okla Nowata Otis Munson Asfl Richardson Henry Bellman Richardson Munson Sen Howard Edmondson D-Okla

Baptist Leaders Race to Legalize Past Marriages in Tulsa

In Tulsa, eleven children of four Baptist leaders will witness their parents remarry on Saturday after Arkansas laws invalidated their first marriages due to underage ceremonies in 1941. The uproar follows a Social Security ruling affecting survivor benefits, prompting lawmakers like Arkansas Rep. Glenn Walther to seek legal fixes. The event echoes similar Sunday ceremonies in Star City Arkansas with grooms giving away brides.

Tulsa UPI Arkansas Carrell W. Hanna Welcome Home Freewill Social Security Administration Glenn Walther Star City Ark Hanna

Peru and Argentina may shift to neutral stance on Cuba

United States faces slow progress in anti Castro campaign at the OAS as Peru signals a move toward semineutrality with Latin nations. Argentina may follow, while Britain has not replied to requests to bar Grand Cayman as a Cuban subversive transfer point.

Peru Argentina Cuba Moleon Washington United States Organization of American States State Department Britain Caribbean Grand Cayman Department Richard Phillips Mexico Spain Canada Jaunde Terry OAS Belaunde Brazil Chile Arturo Ilia Jose Maria Guido

American swimmer Mary Margaret Revell plans 26 mile Spain to France swim

Mary Margaret Revell of Washington DC announced in San Sebastian she will attempt a 26 mile swim to Biarritz on Friday. She estimated the crossing would take about 30 to 40 hours.

San Sebastian Spain UPI Mary Margaret Revell Washington

Colonaip and Coronalp Constipation Relief Ad

An ad claims tense nerves block bowel urges causing constipation. It promotes Colonaip as a colon nerve stimulant with bulking action and Coronalp to relieve constipation overnight. Introductory price 43¢. Ad text suggests clinical proof and quick relief.

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