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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1963
Page
2
An English farmer files a lawsuit against the government claiming his prize bull died of fright and that his cows suffered emotional distress from loud firing during a military exercise near his estate.
A Chicago publisher promotes a self training method to improve memory and social influence. It claims memory improves poise confidence and popularity and offers a free book by mail with no obligation. Send a postcard to Memory Studies 835 Diversey Parkway Dept 4078 Chicago 14 Ill.
Five persons were hurt in Monday traffic incidents in Lubbock. Billy Dillon 19 suffered injuries in a bus automobile collision at Louisville Avenue and 24th Street. Raymond Watkins bus driver and Lois Randolph were involved in separate crashes. Beatrix Cobb psychology professor at Texas Tech and Harold Stuart were among others treated. A 14-year-old passenger Susan Shelton also received medical care. A no smoking sign was noted at a UK pool.
At the Garden and Arts Center Monday night the South Plains Stamp Club named its officers for the coming year. President is Dr Earl Hildreth. Chair duties include board chair Kleinschmidt, program co chairs Bill Cartwright Way Adams Johnny Wells, social chairs Katherine Weaver Mildred Boone, visitation Louis Halley Mary E Norris, historian W R Grubbs, rt tarians Joe Matt Smith Carlos Reynolds, librarian J J Taggert. Bookkeeper Mrs Cleo Wilkerson Wayne Kelly, secretary Dudley Barder, with Starley Pace and Carolyn Carver assisting.
In Panama City several Latin American diplomats and government heads express irritation at President Kennedy for removing Monroe’s stamp from circulation. They claim the move aims to make the world forget. In Tokyo, Japanese fishermen request permission to carry guns.
Monahans city manager Don Edmonds resigns effective Aug 2 to take a similar post in Hurst. The 26 year old former North Texas State graduate began his career in Donna and later moved to Monahans, where he served at Gulf Service Station era. Two Negro men were arrested for a till tapping at Rosebud. A third suspect remained sought. Randy Henderson reported a missing billfold at Maxey Park pool. Patrolmen and dogs searched for a prowler at 1319 Ave. J station with no suspect found. Lasly Spence complained of theft of cash and checks.
Police probed several burglaries including two residences and vandalism. A hay theft of five bales occurred from a parked truck in the 1400 block Ave C. Other losses included cash, a dress, a $30 drill, a juke box, glass breakage at Tom's Pawn Shop, and tires from a Singer plant vehicle.
TIMKEN KAN AP A 33 year old Mrs James Pivonka wife of an implement dealer was stabbed to death at her home Monday afternoon. Sheriff Jack Mendenhall said a husky 13 year old neighbor boy admitted the act saying something inside him caused him to do it. The youth John O Borny Jr is reportedly untested and weighs 130 pounds. His father runs the town general store in this west central Kansas community of 147. He was not sexually molested and there was no robbery involved. The Hague AP Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard have accepted an invitation to visit Iran October 31 through 4.
An advertisement touts Colonaid as a new colon nerve stimulant with bulking action to restore regularity. It claims constipation relief overnight and urges readers to buy an introductory 43 cent size, emphasizing clinical proof and doctor endorsements.
Ad copy promotes 20/20 Professional Eye Medication for fast relief of red itchy inflamed eyes caused by allergies. Sold at drug counters with claims of prompt relief.
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