13 Jul 1962
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1962
Page
1
The House approved a 4.6 billion dollar foreign aid program amid partisan support. President Kennedy gains discretionary power to aid Poland and Yugoslavia with the Senate bill differing on totals. Final appropriation by Congress will come in a later bill.
A two year dispute over a Lubbock power merger ended with the Utility Advisory Board advising City Commission to drop a Kansas City firm and to study single pole usage for Lubbock Power and Light and Southwestern Public Service and Southwestern Bell Telephone. The commission will decide next. The report notes the best interests of citizens and calls for restrained action amid ongoing weather notes and other items.
Lubbock city commissioners approved the first step toward widening Avenue Q from 3rd Street to 22nd Street and from 50th Street to near the Tohoka traffic circle. Work will include medians and left turn lanes within the existing right of way and may take up to two years to complete.
Miss Leilani Wilson of Hawaii aged 19 won the Miss USA title in Miami Beach, claiming the glittering cup and 6,000 dollars in prizes. Runners up included Diane Zabicki of Connecticut Gail White of Tennessee Marilyn Tindall of California and Janet Badland of Nevada with a chance to compete for Miss Universe.
A feature exploring the Washington scene beyond politics, highlighting receptions, parties, front page personalities, and major topics of conversation. Betty Beale is mentioned amid the capital’s social swirl as party life and notable figures draw attention. The piece promises a vivid, behind the scenes glimpse of the nation’s capital.
In Lubbock residents react to Friday the 13th with varied superstition. Local workers and residents including S. I. Fluke and Carl C. Kohler share pragmatic views while Miss Billie Rue Ward of Idalou and Evelyn Lipscomb of 918 Ave K offer mixed beliefs. The Union Bus Terminal at 1313 13th St stands as a focal point for the day.
A chaotic index lists sections such as CITY CRIME RATE, EDITORIALS, WOMEN'S NEWS, SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS, MARKET REPORTS, RADIO TV PROGRAMS, and a comic feature. It hints at a feature on an actress balancing time between engagements and marriage amid industry pressures.
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