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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1962

Page

5

Man Charged In Shooting In Lubbock

Charges of assault with intent to murder filed against Juan Martinez Barrientez 29 for shooting Frank Romo 51 at 7 15 p m Thursday in his yard. Romo listed in critical condition at Methodist Hospital after being shot five times as he kneeled to start a mower. Barrientez surrendered at the sheriff s office after turning over a .22 pistol and posting 1000 bond set by JP George H McCleskey.

Lubbock Frank Romo Magnolia Ave Dist. Atty. Alton Griffin Juan Martinez Barrientez Lubbock County Justice of the Peace George H. McCleskey Romo Methodist Hospital

Considine Delivers Unforgettable Golf Lesson

The narrator recounts a humorous scene with Mimi, a non English speaker, choosing clubs and guiding strokes as Considine attempts to intervene. Mimi’s firm gestures and selections reveal a rare, clear understanding of the game beyond words.

Mimi

Senate Rejects Medicare Plan Despite Social Security Funding

The Senate defeated a Republican substitute to Kennedy's elderly health plan by 75 to 5. The proposal would raise Social Security payroll taxes by 0.5 percent for both sides and channel funds to provide up to nine dollars monthly as supplementary payments toward renewable health insurance for Social Security recipients.

Washington Senate Kennedy Prescott Bush R-Conn

Scarecrow Sells Belief, Fails to Deter Birds

In Westmarsh England farmer Hugh Kelsey bought a $840 noise machine with bird screams to keep cherry trees safe. Instead the birds flocked to the orchard drawing crowds and stealing more fruit while local mothers warned the noise frightened children.

Westmarsh England UPI Hugh Kelsey

Fleet City Youth In Escape From Austin Hospital

A 16 year old Lubbock youth who escaped from Lubbock police and Gatesville State Training School multiple times was last seen at the Austin State Hospital around 9 a.m. Thursday, police said. He has a history of theft and burglary offenses and was recently transferred for psychiatric treatment.

Lubbock Austin State Hospital Gatesville State Training School Bill Cox Austin Hospital

Modeling School Graduation Fashion Ceremony

Graduation exercises for Robert Spence Finishing and Modeling School were held Friday night at the Pioneer Hotel. The program was a fashion show. Graduates include Lea Nora Gregory Mildred Blackwell Jean Buhler Bertha Helen Kerr Theresa Boothe Marion Blevins Mary French June Choate Eula MacKelley Edna Mae Acuff Karen Applegate Judy McNeil Beckye Mason Tonnye Welch Angela Presley Suzanne Foster Joy Evitt Norma Ruth Martin Sammie Parr Ruby Mason and others from Lubbock Earth La Mesa Brownfield Idalou Abernathy Plainview Lor enzo.

Robert Spence Pioneer Hotel Leanora Gregory Mildred Blackwell Jean Buhler Bertha Helen Kerr Theresa Boothe Marion Blevins Mary French June Choate Lubbock Eula MacKelley Earth Edna Mae Acuff Karen Applegate Lamesa Judy McNeil Brownfield

Theft, Vandalism, Forgery Reported At Texas Tech Area

Police report a felony theft at Texas Tech with an autograph dictating machine valued at 337.55 missing from the new library building. Multiple vandalism acts follow including broken windows and damaged belongings at several locations. A 16 year old was held for forgery and a 44 year old was booked for shoplifting.

Texas Tech Lubbock Ray Janeway Tech Janeway Elvis Roberts 49Th St 23Rd St Toledo Ave Fordham 40Th St Piggly Wiggly Monterey Center United State Farrs Super Market 19Th St Ave. T

Coal output dips in latest weekly report

United States coal production slid last week to 1,575,000 tons from 9,195,000 tons the prior week and 1,422,000 tons in the same week last year, according to the National Coal Association report issued Friday.

Washington National Coal Association

Telstar link enables U S France phone talk

AT and T president spoke with France communications chief via Telstar satellite in a transatlantic telephone call. Earlier technicians in Britain and the United States first used Telstar for a phone conversation, with Friday’s call from Kingston New York near Eugene McNeely’s summer home.

Andover Maine UPD American Telephone & Telegraph Co Telstar Kingston N.Y At&t Eugene McNeely McNeely Jacques Marette

Fort Worth Attorney Found Guilty of Murder

Jack Mackin, a 34 year old Fort Worth attorney, was convicted of murder for the August 4 slaying of Clarence A. Louden Jr., a 26 year old Lake Worth contractor. The jury's verdict followed about six and a half hours of deliberation.

Fort Worth Jack Mackin Mackin Clarence A. Louden Jr Lake Worth Louden

Sugar Bill Signed Into Law By JFK

President Kennedy signed a compromise sugar bill into law expanding the share of the American market for domestic producers. Congress awaits an afterthought amendment to grant Kennedy power to allot more sugar quotas to other hemisphere nations at the premium price. Senate approved July 5 and House action was pending.

Washington Kennedy Congress Hemisphere Senate House Rules Committee House

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