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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1961

Page

5

Wilson’s Attack Signals Quest for Governor Chair

A Wilson bid for governor looms as he attacks Daniel’s tax plan. Carr weighs a future run as Attorney General while Wright Cox Ramsey and Robertson figure in a reshaped field. The piece notes potential appointments and the shifting loyalties in the Texas political scene.

Wilson Daniel Pat Conwayson Austin APD Atty Will Lernor Carr Price Young Ernor Tom James Dallas the Post Care Jay Ilson Torney Buick United Press International U. S. Senate U.S Jim Wright Fort Worth Jack Cox Breckenridge Waggoner Carr Lubbock Era Supp Carr James Cox J. Wright

Texas Tech summer term registration details and records

Texas Tech plans 3000 students for the second term registration at 8:30 a.m. Monday with no late period. The term runs to August 24 and last term set an enrollment record of 4,127. Political shifts loom as Ernest C. Thompson weighs Ramsey’s appointment and possible succession plans amid other potential candidates.

Texas Tech Asus Tech

Green Thumb Garden Leads to Drug Bust in Houston

Houston police raid a yellow brick cottage garden uncovering a 14 foot cannabis stalk with 35 mature plants and eight drying in a garage. Billy Devon Kirkpatrick a 26 year old used car salesman with a prior narcotics record faces charges as officers seize what they estimate could be worth about five thousand dollars in cigarettes and possible drugs.

Houston UPI Billy Devon Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick California Harry Cole

Liz Taylor Gina Lollobrigida attend Moscow party in matching dresses

Liz Taylor and Gina Lollobrigida appeared in identical white cotton eyelet dresses at a Moscow film festival event. Eddie Fisher performed a Dixieland medley, drawing cheers as cultural officials and star guests watched in St. George's Hall. The pair drew attention for the coordinated outfits and the unveiling of Fisher's first jazz performance before Soviet audiences.

Gina Lollobrigida Elizabeth Taylor Dior Kyemtia Moscow Moseniy Liz Gina Elizabeth Eliza-jand Taylor Eddie Fisher Fisher Amouneer Pravda Communist Party Sab Taylor Broidery Gorky Park Outer Mongolia Ekaterina Firtseva Emil Gillels Red Army Eddie St. George’s Hall

Former Miss America Mobley to lead Miss New Mexico pageant

Roy Kay Pi slate director announces that former Miss America Mary Ann Mobley will attend and participate in the Miss New Mexico Pageant in Hobbs. Mike Edwards will assist. the event will be at the Hobbs High School auditorium with the pageant crowning Miss New Mexico and runners up.

Hobbs Mary Ann Mobley

Martin 4 H States Conservation Day at City Park

Martin County 4 H Club plans two countywide Conservation Activity Day at the city park. Committee members include Dena Robertson Carol Wade Wayne Woody Betty Langston Mildred Eiland home demonstration agent and C Robertson. Jimmy Robertson council president will preside as master of ceremonies. Activities run from 8 am to 3 pm with sessions on recreation plant conservation and driver safety.

Marines Seek Land Near Lubbock For Training

Capt. Owen K Buller USMC inspector instructor of the 40th Rifle Co Lubbock says his unit needs land around Lubbock for training eight bivouac camps yearly for 120 men No tanks planes or artillery would be used and exercises would occur only overnight on the site Local Marine headquarters contact 710 College Ave PORK Athens Greece proposes real measures to simulate foreign investments

Owen K. Buller USMC 40Th Rifle Co Lubbock Hus Buffalo Taikes Post Crosbyton Butler van Marine College Ave Pork

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