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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1959

Page

4

Pro Communist Revolt Flares Across Iraq and Region

In Iraq, amid July anniversary tensions, Kassim condemns attacks as army units tighten control. Reports say Kirkuk fighting leaves many dead, with violence spreading to Basra and central Euphrates, while Col Shamseidin Abdalla, a top aide, is killed in Baghdad.

Kassern Iraq U.S.A Naasser Bagh Abdalla Baghdad Kassem Popular Resistance Organization

Steel strike debate grows as leaders push actions

Senator Bowles urged Eisenhower to convene a White House meeting and consider invoking Taft Hartley if talks fail. Javits pressed for a fact finding panel. The walkout threatens 25 000 to 75 000 jobs across coal rail shipping and trucking with massive union dues losses and no initial wage offer.

Uel Celler D-Ny Ebsenhower White House Bowles Eisenhower Seen Bowles Connecticut Fedeal Jacob Ko Javits Javits Great Lakes Watknal USW David J. McDonald Oon

Ten couples wed in Surabaya ceremony in Bangin Jedjo Village

In Surabaya Indonesia ten couples were married in a single mass ceremony at Bangin Jedjo Village the event highlighted communal nuptials and local tradition.

Surabaya Indonesia UPI Bangin Jedjo

Smylie Warns Of Red Threat After Tour

Idaho Governor Robert E. Smylie warned after a 12 000 mile U S S R tour that the Soviet Union poses a serious threat to America's economic structure. He said Russia's vast economic potential must be faced in the world market and that the Russians are dedicated to their ideology and goals. Smylie spoke with newsmen in Los Angeles after a European trip that included 21 days in the Soviet Union.

Los Angeles Idaho Robert E. Smylie Soviet Union Fiseng Denmark Russia Smylie U.ssr U.S

Queen Elizabeth II Hopes to Resume Duties After Illness

In Whitehorse Canada Queen Elizabeth II suffers upset stomach on Sunday an aide says she is better with normal temperature and improved condition. The Queen rests at Whitehorse airport guest house after cancellations of Sunday engagements while Prince Philip visits Dawson City.

Whitehorse Elizabeth II Rod Maclines Canada Prince Philp Dawson City

Missing air race contestant reported after Channel crossing

London reports a British flyer, Christopher Draper, missing after taking off from Biggin Hill during the London to Toussaint air race. Draper’s Tiger Moth carried two hours and four minutes of fuel and was overdue, per the Daily Mail sponsor.

London Fier Christopher Drapey Biggin Hill Tousseaus London’ Daily Mail Draper Paris

Snake Victim Refuses Treatment In Kentucky Rock Handled Snake

In Pineville Kentucky James Estep of Arday was bitten by a four foot rattler on the finger but refused medical help. He and others reportedly handled snakes during a mountain cult session led by Rev Shilo Collins as Estep suffered severe pain.

Pineville APA James Estep Arday Bledge Iemote Blue Shilo Collins Mountain Cult Estep

German students rank plane takeoff as world’s worst scream

Bonn scientists surveyed students who labeled the sound of a plane taking off, a motorcycle exhaust, and a scream as the world’s most unpleasant noises. The study notes the diverse reactions across age groups and urban settings.

Bonn Ascream

High total seen for warning system nears four billion

The Air Force continental early warning network is projected to cost about 3.9 to 4.0 billion dollars as funds pour into DEW Line SAGE BMESWS and MIDAS programs. Defense records show four major systems with long lead times and rising expenses as ballistic missile detection advances.

Elton C. Fay Washington Continental Air Defense Hs Defense Department Defense Department SAGE Citer Averems RMEWS Berg Birth Sul Fn MIDAS

Birth announcements reach across town in scattered notices

A jumble of birth notices lists numerous families and details from hospitals and clinics. Names include Wille fat, Gregang Leda, Jive Regn Seeder, Cameron, and more. Each entry notes newborns with weights from around 6 to 7 pounds, times, dates, and parental occupations or affiliations.

Ballerina Margot Fonteyn Returns to Rio for Charity Shows

British dancer Margot Fonteyn arrives in Rio from London with partner Michael Somes for two charity performances aiding a Brazilian health group led by the president’s wife. The trip also includes a Sao Paulo appearance while exiled Panamanian husband Roberto Arias seeks support after spending months in the Brazilian Embassy.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Margot Fonteyn Rio London Roberto Arias I Michael Somes Ofa Health Group Juscelino Kubitschek Arias Sao Paulo Panama City

Children Die In Fire At Bayline Bungalow

Six children of Mr and Mrs Maxwell King died in a fire that destroyed a Bayline city room bungalow early Sunday. A 10 year old son escaped as the parents were away. The victims ranged in age from 3 months to 8 years.

ST. Johns Bayline Maxwell King

Storm rainfall totals across Texas and surrounding areas

Storms delivered heavy rainfall with totals over 2 inches in some cities. Tyler reported 1.1 inches, Procter 1.79, Eder 1.30, Dallas 1.53, San Angelo 1.25, and Eastland about 1 inch, with lesser rainfall at Abilene and other Texas towns amid widespread storm damage and gusty winds.

Tyler Procter Eder Dallas San Angelo Eastland Abilene Amatillo Austin Beaumont Fort Worth Galveston Houston la Revio San Antonin Lankin College Suller Forpus Christh Dinction Mineral Wells Childress, Sher Pel Rio Longview Maryland Washington Colo Mesa Verde National Park Sonora Calif

Space researcher DeBusk recalls career and space genetics work

BIOLOGICAL sciences professor at Florida State University recalls early interest in science and work on space radiation mutations. He and Betty DeBusk discuss lapoic acid patent, space experiments with spores, and methods to count mutations in orbit. He contrasts US progress with Lysenko era Russian genetics and notes future satellite missions to study radiation effects.

Florida State University DeBusk Wae Shatche Krenneth Fer Kenneth Marines Hic The Universty of Texas University of Washington Betty Life van Allen Belts Earth Space van Allen Belt U.S Augussia Lysenko Russia Siberia Sam

Budget War In Senate Propaganda Fight Over Spending

Democratic leader Lyndon Johnson marshals a anti deficit push to counter White House and Congress battles. He cites a ten billion dollar reduction in federal outlays over five years and uses Democratic newsletters to press his case while engaging with Butler and party allies.

Washington UPI Senate Johnson White House Congress Texas Democrat Tixentinn Hudwet Senate Democrats Paul M. Baler Butler Scott Luras D- H Jeader Sen Joseph 8. Clark D-Pac Senate Liberal Bloc National Party Product Choise New York Mie Esional Prosestt Bush R. Conn

Dallas News Editor’s Wife and Son Die in Crash Near Waxahachie

Allen Duckworth and his teenage son, son of a Dallas News politics editor, were killed in a head-on collision near Waxahachie while driving to Austin for vacation. Mrs Billy Standard of Kilgore also died and her husband and Mrs Bike Love of Waxahachie were injured in the crash that involved occupants of an ethic car.

Wanahachte Tes Dallas News Allen Duckworth Here Allen Tickworth Jr Austin Inin Trkworth Dallas Canital Billy Standard Kiltoon Tex Bike Love Waxahachie

Tulsa Explosion Kills One, Wounds Another in Brick Home

An explosion Sunday in a Tulsa middle class neighborhood leveled a brick residence, killing one occupant and critically injuring another. Nearby homes were damaged and debris shattered windows blocks away. two residents Charles RK Conwell and Caroline Hisowile, 17, were identified among the injured while Raymond Tucker suffered injuries after being thrown from his bed.

Tulsa APA Charles RK Conwell Hisowile Caroline Raymond Tucker

Long pauses during service amid age stress

Gov. Long struggled to contain himself during a lengthy service, glancing at his watch and asking how much longer as an aide urged him to wait outside. After the shorter sermon, he commented it was good preaching and planned to rest at his hotel before continuing to Denver.

Long Long Core Juarez Auto Denver

Space program strides after a rocky launch year

De Brisk notes the U.S. space program has moved past a turbulent year. He admits he has been too busy to attend and get a clear view of the latest launch efforts and progress.

DeBrisk

Bangkok Channel To Be Maintained By New Hopper Dredge

Thailand has ordered a hopper dredge to maintain the Bangkok channel. The vessel will support harbor access and navigational depth, aiding shipping and river traffic through the territorial waterway.

Thailand Bangkok

New Atomic Weapon Discussed by Military Circles

The Washington Post reports a radi cally new atomic bomb concept that would deliver massive radiation with a small blast and reduced fallout. Experiments cited at Livermore and UC Radiation Lab under code names Dove and Starling, with limited defense comment and a cautious push to win military support.

Washington Washington Post The Post Parca Oben Ito Nder Dove Starling University of California Radiation Laboratory Livermore

Shooting Leads Police Firefight and Burglaries Across City

Witnesses described the Dial shooting near a café on East 2th Street where a pistol was fired. Leon Caraway was arrested after police traced a hidden 38 revolver. Separately a daytime accidental shooting at Nite Owl left Jerry Ferris wounded in the stomach. A burglary spree included Mathis and Wilson Lumber Co and other home thefts, with cash, tools, and a billiard table taken. Police, D A and investigators pursued multiple leads through Sunday.

Leon Juning Caraway Dial East 2Th Street David Tedder Kenneth Fowler Sortore Martin Caraway Asst. Dist Bill Sparks Nolan Hh. Lassiter District Attorney's Office Jamison Funeral Home Sam Ave. O Broadway Jerry Ferris Baylor Hoc Malone Ferris Mathis and Wilson Lumber Co 34Th St Billard Roy Bo McAllister Mth St Josie Coffer Ave. A Apt

Three Hurt In Quitaque Crash Injuries reported after two-car collision

A two-car wreck at the Quitaque city limits around 5 p.m. Sunday sent three people to hospital. Mr and Mrs Lee Driver of Quitaque in poor condition at Stanley Clinic while David Hale of an unidentified town remained overnight for observation. Deputy Lewis Bedwell said the Drivers were westbound on State Highway 86 when Hale rear ended them, sending both vehicles into Ray Payne’s front yard and uprooting a tree.

Rasseni Aning Ita Kirkuk Ant Andall Iraq Quitaque Lee Quitaue Stanley Clinic Matador David Hale Lewis Bedwell Briscoe County Hale Ray Payne

Searchers Fail To Find Two Boaters In Gunnison River

In Montrose Colorado searchers failed to locate two men who disappeared while boating on the Gunnison River. The rugged Black Canyon terrain hindered plane searches and a search party member said there is almost no chance they survived. A small patrol planned to resume Monday.

Montrose Colo Gunnison River Black Canyon

Suspect Bargains Clothing From Hotel Room While In Jail

A. W. Quinlan reports an acquaintance stole $150 worth of his clothing from a hotel room while Quinlan was jailed on a drunkenness charge. Police located the suspect quickly and recovered items. the theft occurred last week at 3706 Ave A and involved a used clothing outlet sale.

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