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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1959

Page

5

Stole from Rich Gentleman's Career Short

The so called gentleman burglar Hemensley, linked to a string of home burglaries, is jailed after being identified by patrolmen. Police recount he targeted wealthy houses including Miss Gabor and Miss Lane, taking thousands in jewels. He says he turned to crime for adventure and to fund a honeymoon apartment, admitting his obsession with daring daytime burglaries.

Jos Angeles Wari Can Nat Piday Hemensley England Jolien Sid Tineke White Don Pereusor Hemensley Osher Miss Gabor Gubop Mars Los Angenes Lipstink

Governor Long Apologizes In Flight Incident Statement

Gov Long issues a public apology recalling an incident where a pillowcase was pulled over his head during a flight and he used insulting language. He asks the press to respect his privacy and indicates a press conference is planned around 9 30 a m to answer reasonable questions and allow photographs.

Gonzales Returns To City After Meetings

Gonzales a directorate member returned to the city after conferences with officials about the bea r sera labor ban in Lubbock County. He apologized for an incident when Lt. Aussell Wille of the South Plains Lions Club declined. The governor’s party visited Fort Worth stockyards and a Loud dine Kens quarterhorse ranch amid western oil and farm business discussions.

Gonzales Lubbock Line Dicaoter Aussell Wille South Plains Lions Club Louisiana Carl Freund Fort Worth Texas Xen Avi Willie We French, Jr St. 3 ‘Methodiat Church Wile Long Lang Fer Wort Ina Legis Laing Utskits

Ban on Bracero Hiring Expands Across Texas

Lubbock officials report a new ban affecting Mexican workers. Texas cities including Alpine, Gonels, Haskell, and San Angelo are on the blacklist. Mexican consul staff challenges scheduling. the list mirrors a June 30 blacklist, with San Angelo Standard Times noting Pecos area impact.

Menico City Foren Manuel Teilo Sanday U.S Omnis Dallas Sanaitay Texas Beatsy Hes Wonen Tello Corre Tedlas Dna Pecos

Youth Is Killed In Drag Race Shooting in Texas City

A drag race near Texas City ended in a fatal shooting early Sunday. Fred Moore, 19, of Texas City, was shot in the chest. Sheriff Paul Hopkins said the incident followed a dispute during the race and a vehicle forced another off the road. Police later arrested a suspect.

Texas City Tex Here Fred Moore Sherif Paul Hopkins Sig Polipe Wo Sm

Price Tag On Mans Good Deed: $4,000

Walton Calif A Garertt aided a motorist asking for gas money then drove him to a service station. On returning home a gasoline spill ignited a fire in his one story frame house burning it down. loss estimated at 000.

Walnut Calif A. Garertt Terrell Gorsach Garrett

Odd London Paris Race Set Today

A London to Paris air and road race begins with 18 competitors in London and 9 from Paris. The starting gun sounds at 7 a.m. Monday and runs to July 3 with a 2000 pounds prize for the fastest time. Participants include 109 London and 9 Paris entrants, 15 women, and diverse craft from aircraft to bicycles.

London Paris Coll Frost Atirada Landom Trumbh Pais Veildea Baily Mail Theca Daily Mail France England

Girl Admits Setting Fire In Elmira Case

A 14 year old girl, Jane Shuster, admitted setting a fire that killed seven relatives aged two to thirteen in a two story home. Police said she confessed to lighting papers in a first floor closet and leaving before the blaze. She was held as a juvenile delinquent as investigators pursue possible motives and psychiatric testing. Neighbors described her as quiet and hardworking. In a separate note, Japan announced readiness to launch its own satellite within five years using a Hivestage rocket to begin a space program.

Elmira Polive Jane Shuster Dane Michael Shusko M. Eugene Pittman Chemung County William Maloney Sid Jane Maloney Mac Joney Sivenite Dewart Engrt Tokyo Japan Yasuhiro Sakasone Nekasone Scientific and Technologies! ‘Board

Express Wrecked Warsaw. Poland disaster shocks nation

A Warsaw crash killed two women and injured four others as Berlin to Warsaw express services were disrupted. Polish transport officials said all victims were Polish. The report also notes South Dakota's Black Hills as the region's notable high point.

Warsaw Poland Berlin Servaise Iy Sndling Keeres Minister of Communications

Kozlov Concludes U S Tour With Red Coexistence Call

Soviet deputy premier Kozlov wrapped up a US tour with a news conference at the Soviet travel venue stating that Khrushchev’s views on US relations hold. He claimed Moscow seeks powerful coexistence and a Berlin settlement on Russia’s terms, touting trade growth as part of the approach.

New York UPL Frot R Kozlov United States Nikita Khrusheties Eisenhower America Soviet Union Karlee Russia Berlin Ctisis

Weather ravages Lamesa area with strong winds and rain

Severe gusts demolished a west of Lamesa home and toppled a nearby garage as storms moved across the South Plains. Lubbock, Levelland, and Clovis reported heavy rain, hail, and shifting temperatures with strong winds and showers extending into nearby towns. Local observers noted up to an inch of hail and scattered precipitation across multiple counties.

Lamesa Horace Burger Lee White Barger Tut Lames Lubbock Bates Farwell Clovis Levelland Littleheld Brownfield Smith Samh Matador Floydada

Youth Arrested With Hidden Explosives

TERRELL Texas youth was taken off a train Sunday after authorities found nine sticks of dynamite and five dynamite caps hidden in his suitcases. He was believed bound for St. Louis, with explosives in his baggage as he traveled from Odessa.

S H Kelsey Named To Estacado Post

S H Kelsey named to Estacado post and Mary Kelsey reelected executive director at the Estacado Old Settlers Reunion. Miss Lena Brown chosen secretary as about 300 people attend the annual meeting at the Estacado tabernacle with members from original settling families.

Mary Kelsey Mth Fistacado Old Settlers Extacado Tabernacle Lena Brown Estacado Kelsey

Three Killed In South Plains Ball Crash

Three died in a south plains traffic crash near Ralls Cemetery Gate. Relatives said the trio were visiting the grave of Mrs Chapman's husband Kerr. Survivors include four sons and four daughters from Clovis and Amarillo. Funeral arrangements are pending at Carter Funeral Home in Ralls. The three deaths bring the year's South Plains traffic toll to 137.

Edewaite Sheviff Hye Ralls Stagner Jack Stamer Company Fo Grants Clovis Clove Servier Mrs Chapman Carter Funeral Home South Plains Starners Jack Johnny Chivis Mes Carroll McClesky HL. Tidersborg Nth Elite Roy Fairfax Vacsait Robert Ald Ray Lananzo Donal State St Labbaw Howard

Five Lamesans Hurt In Crash

Five Lamesans were injured in a crash about seven and a half miles south of Lamesa on US Highway. Noah Marcur Hogg, driving one car, perhaps tried a right turn when rear ended by Charles LeRoy Anderson. Hogg and his wife were in bad condition at Lamesa General Hospital. Judy Montgomery, 2, listed as condition fair, and Charles Anderson, 7, treated for chest injuries. Kathy Anderson, 5, was undergoing surgery Sunday night.

Neon Way i Here Thay Noah Marcur Hogg Charles Leroy Anderson Hogg Lamesa General Hospital Judy Montgomery Charles Anderson Kathy Anderson Sanday Night

Legislature wrestles with taxes before Saturday House session

On the eve of a House session lawmakers weigh a plan amid friction over selective sales taxes. The body previously passed a skeleton 70 million dollar tax bill and debated governor proposals while clashing with Senate tax philosophies over pipelines and natural gas taxes.

House Senate Daniel

Boys Die in Brownwood Scooter Crash

Two boys riding a motor scooter were killed in a Sunday crash in Brownwood. The lead Brownwood High School athlete Jimmie Horner died instantly. Bobby Don Corley died hours later in hospital. The scooter collided with a truck driven by Gorton Woos of Cisco.

Brownwood Tex Thyearonld Route Bays Traen Jimmie Horner Bobby Don Corley Te Cie Gorton Woos Cisco Fini

Bomb Explodes Damaging Home in Colombia Area

An explosion damaged a house and nearby residences in Colombia but caused no injuries. Police and emergency crews responded to the blast site amid reports of a powerful device used in the attack. No casualties were reported, and investigations are underway.

Ike's Popularity Rises in Latest Gallup Poll

Princeton readers report Eisenhower’s personal popularity continues upward according to a Gallup Poll. About 62 percent approve, a gain of roughly 10 points since the November 1958 congressional elections, with leadership crosscuts among Republicans, Democrats, and independents cited.

ORGE Gallup Ameri Lintitute Py Optoten Princeton N.dtm Eisenhrower Eisenhower Roosevelt Truman Janes

Godiva Derby Winner Loses Undress Plea

In Moulsford England AP Westing Clare Bry reveals Lady Godiva style race with eight riders on moonlit downs. Only Clare and one other wore minimal one piece swimsuits under watchful bobbies. Spectators paid to whistle and cat call as funds went to the South Berkshire Hunt.

Moulsford England AP Westing Mighty Tittle Clare Bry Hint Lady Godiva Workshire Downs Britain Clare Farlier Clary Coventry Sue Berkshire

Hearings On Gas Tax Set

Washington reports public hearings by the House Ways and Means Committee begin on July 22 to consider President Eisenhower's proposal to hike the gasoline tax. Officials from Treasury, Bureau of the Budget, and Commerce Department are expected to back the plan to fund the interstate highway network, while highway groups push for other funding options. Some sources favor a temporary one‑year tax boost. opposition from highway teams is also voiced.

Washington UPL House Ways and Means Committee Eisenhower Treasury Bunget Bureau Commerce Department American Automobile Assn Conceessett

Red Artillery Pounds Matsus In Formosa Strait Clash

The Formosan coast battle reports 138 shells fired by Communist batteries at the Matsu Islands, 100 miles northwest of Formosa, amid a week after the prior air duel claimed destruction of five MIGs by Nationalists. The defense ministry gave minimal target details.

Formosa Formosa Strait Defense Ministry China Matsu Ilands Poties Pat Dis Ose

Two Fire Trucks Collide Killing Two Firemen in Syracuse

In Syracuse New York two fire trucks racing to an alarm collided head on at an intersection and crashed into a gasoline station. Lieutenant Robert McCarthy and Enrico Vernette died. Firemen Edward Duncan and Thomas Kendall were hospitalized. Two others were treated and discharged.

Syracuse SY Four Oairs Robert McCarthy Enrico Vernette Edward Duncan Thomas Kendall

Bus-Track Crash Injures Sixteen In Schenectady

In Schenectady New York AP reports sixteen people were injured when a Greyhound bus rear ended a tractor trailer carrying circus equipment on the New York State Thruway. Driver Richard Lund of Syracuse was in critical condition after being freed from the wreckage.

Schenectady Peryors Greyhound New York State Thruway Richard Lund Syracuse Ellis Hospital

Butler Demands Faster Progressive Policy Shift Stirs Demands

Butler accuses Democratic leaders of moderating the legislative agenda while defending his critique as aimed at energizing progress. Senators Mansfield Green and others push back, urging unity as Butler seeks to maintain leverage and shape the 1986 platform. He plans talks with Johnson to address concerns and calm the party.

Butler Theodore PB Greea Congress AL Johan Tagheira Bute Congressional Johnson

Bartender killed by exploding beer keg at suburban wedding hall

A bartender died and another was injured after a beer keg exploded at a wedding reception in the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall in Posin Mel suburb. The incident occurred after most guests had left, with the bride and groom reportedly away.

Walter Av Bropkowski Syenrte Eesie Ax Ve Veterans of Foreign Winx Posin Mel

Aides Named Bogor Deputy Ministers in Indonesia

President Sukarno announced the appointment of 23 deputy ministers at Bogor to aid the guided democracy program in Indonesia. The move aims to support policy implementation across the nation with a large population base.

Bogor Indonesia IAP Sukarno

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