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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1959

Page

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Steelworkers threaten nationwide strike amid stalled wage talks

David J. McDurald of the United Steelworkers faces a breakdown in wage negotiations as industry leaders refuse new raises without contract changes. Talks deteriorate with calls for an indefinite extension to avoid a strike affecting up to half a million workers. Both sides accuse the other of intransigence while committees consider industry-wide studies.

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Storms Hit Big Spring and Surrounding Areas

Violent thunderstorms struck Big Spring Hallettsville and Shiner with heavy rain up to 7.6 inches and 19 inches in Colorado City. Lightning set a country club fire near Big Spring and damaged a Louisa Redbauer Sr. farm barn near Hallettsville. Scattered thundershowers lingered in the Panhandle and South Texas as areas saw minor damages.

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Young Canadian Robbers Captured in Ottawa Case

Two youths were arrested by Ottawa authorities after a robbery spree involving loot valued at 871 529 dollars. Police reported the suspects used improvised methods and were tracked by investigators across multiple districts. The case highlights cross border crime activity and ongoing cooperation with Canadian agencies.

Long Awaited Speech Bid From Solons

The report mentions Governor Long and plans for a Western vacation tested Sunday amid a tainted incident. It notes two large sends picked up in Texas and an incident involving a bank teller named Boudreau and a hired man. Officers say one man left at noon Friday after a remark about a bet. The piece references Calcutta weather tolls in West Bengal.

Texas Boudreau

Tax bill fight splits Legislature across states

Senators weigh options on a new tax bill as Lt Gov Ramacy frames a conference committee to push it. House action stalls a plan to bill 1900-61 funding for colleges while a Senate approved measure to charge activity fees faces House debate. Names and places appear in a garbled report.

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Centenarian Testimony Stirs Public Interest

A centenarian shares a lifelong perspective on fame and legacy, reflecting on personal milestones and the meaning of recognition. The piece frames enduring memory and public acknowledgment, highlighting the sense of a long life observed by readers.

Pilot lands crippled Pan Am jet after wheel failure

The Boeing 707 carrying 162 aboard landed safely at New York International Airport after a wheel shaft snapped on takeoff, causing chaos on the runway. Fire officials and police criticized ground crowding as dangerous while Flight crew and authorities investigated the wheel failure and landing dynamics.

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Agreement Nears West Press For Berlin Truce Effort

Western powers moved toward a two year Berlin truce that would recognize Western troops in the city while a Soviet official proposed a stopgap settlement preserving current conditions for months The reports indicate Moscow and its allies seek a temporary framework to ease the Berlin crisis ahead of a summit conference Optimism ran high in Western capitals that a two to three week second round of talks could yield a broader settlement though patience remained cautious

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One Dead Three Hurt In Tulsa Church Shooting

A Tulsa laundry operator killed his former mother in law and wounded three others with an automatic pistol during an argument in front of a Baptist church. Tulsa police stopped the gunman after he attempted to reload. victims include Mrs Viola Swabbaly, 64, Mrs Evelyn Starnes, 31, and her husband Kenneth Swabb, 35, all hospitalized with critical injuries.

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Four Injured In Amarillo Mishap

Four people were injured when a race car left a curve at Amarillo. Charles Sanyde, 2, of Amarillo, drove the car into a wire fence after skidding off an embankment. Karen Stout, 18, and Suanne Williams, 17, both of Amarillo, were among the injured.

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Roby Youth Threatens Jump From Water Tower

A 15 year old youth in Roby Texas spent about three hours perched atop a water tower early Sunday. Two friends joined him after convincing him to come down. Power company workers ascended to assist and brought him down. He was later released to his father.

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Butler Seeks Western Solon Foes' Choice

Fragmentary report notes internal Democratic debate over successor to a former senator. Mentions opposition to giving the post to a younger congressman and hints at party discussions within the Senate Democratic ranks regarding leadership and candidate selection.

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Accident near Ralls injures deputy and passengers

A crash west of Ralls on US 62 82 sent deputies and occupants flying. Deputy Edwards and others were injured with one person pinned. responders rushed to the scene as the car hood collapsed like a cordon.

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Prisoner Escapes Hale Jail Through Window

Sunday night officers hunted 20 year old Sonny Rande who escaped Hale Jail near Plainview. He reportedly sawed through a bar in the cell yard, dropped 18 feet to the ground, and fled around the civic center. Rande, awaiting transfer to Huntsville, had been serving a five year sentence for a check law violation. No cars reported stolen. officers could not locate him.

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Weather Map Page 5 Notes and Regions

Fragmentary weather map text mentions Lubbock and Vicinit and foudy and ow with a 73 warning. Limited readable details prevent full forecast. likely notes on regional conditions and warnings.

Lubbock and Vicinit & Foudy Ow. Warn

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