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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1962

Page

2

Compromise Welfare Bill Wins House Approval

A compromise $40 million welfare bill cleared the House by 357 to 34. The measure, awaited by several states, now heads to the Senate for likely approval.

Washington

Caroline Kennin Diplomatic Passport Earns VIP Status

Caroline Kenn, daughter of Jacqueline Kennedy, receives a diplomatic passport signaling her official status as a dependent of the United States. The document enables her to travel internationally with government recognition while her first trip abroad is planned for August with her mother.

Washington Caroline Kenn United States Caroline

Sheriff Kills Suspect in Wharton Holdup Shootout

In Wharton Texas a running gunfight ended with a deputy shooting and killing suspect Thompson after a Wells Fargo style holdup near Pierce. Sheriff H. F. and deputy Jack Tyler fired during the escape attempt. Thompson died in a ditch. Mrs Floyd, proprietor James Taylor and a Black employee were beaten. Floyd was seriously injured.

Pierce Tex Wea PD. R. Vd James Tay Marshall Floyd Taylor

Youth Critical After Tumble In Palo Duro Park

Jimmy Tabor Adams 13 fell almost 300 feet while sliding on dirt near Palo Duro State Park ridge south of Canyon. He is in critical condition at St Anthony’s Hospital Amarillo after emergency care in Canyon. His brother Phil witnessed the fall and described the sequence before Adams went over the edge.

Canyon Jimmy Tabor Adams Palo Duro State Park St. Anthony's Hospital Amarillo J. P. Adams Groves Edree Nn Owrter Crossing Ridge Adams Phil Ui Jim S. Anthony's Tfas Pern

City Men Facing Federal Charges

A Lubbock man and his father were charged with violation of the Federal Firearms Act and released after bond. Albert Franklin Hays and James Milton Hays faced federal counts for possessing a shotgun with a barrel under 18 inches, arrested July 9 near a drive‑in, and also charged with aggravated assault on a police officer.

Lubbock Lubbock County Albert Franklin Hays James Milton Hays L. W Skeet) Forrester H.ho 4Th St Carlos Perez Iter

Baltic coast tightens as East German guards impose new rules

East Germany tightens control along the Baltic coast with special police stamps to curb refi ra brain hy ser and broader limits on camping boating and bathing. In Lincoln England the parks committee will bar performing mice at fairs and West Sussex beaches in Britain threaten fines up to 1440 dollars for loud radios.

Efuly East Germany Baltic West Sussex Britain

Cosden Reports Earnings Drop at Cosden Petroleum

Cosden' Petroleum Corp reports net earnings of 3,917,195 or 1.29 a share for the year ended April 30 1962, down from 4,770,224 or 1.59 a share. President R L Tollett cites gasoline price wars and weak petrochemical prices as main drags. Gross operating income rose to 84,782,034. cash flow 10,491,647. dividend remains 1.00 a share. Petrochemicals sales reach 15,121,351, about 30 percent of net income.

Big Spring Cosden’ Petroleum Corp R. L. Tollett

Two Boys Held After Stabbing Near 18th Street

A 12-year-old Lubbock boy John Garcia suffered a leg stab wound after resisting a group of Negri youths over a watermelon sale at 1 p.m. Thursday at 18th Street and Avenue C. Garcia was treated at Methodist Hospital and released. Two boys aged 10 and 12 were placed in the juvenile ward of Lubbock County jail.

Lubbock John Garcia Luubbock County 18Th St Ave. C Garcia Methodist Hospital Jessie Garcia Ave. D

Shanghai report on petrochemical gains and narcotic byproducts

The article notes that the poppy plant yields opium plus codeine morphine and papaverine. It also states petrochemical sales reached 10 164 678 dollars and accounted for about 25 percent of net income. Recovery rate from processed crude oil rose to 5.6 percent from 4.6 percent last year.

Shanghai

Belgium to Host New Blue Jeans Plant for Men and Boys

Brussels reports a third blue jeans production facility is being established in Belgium to manufacture outdoor clothing for men and boys, expanding domestic apparel capacity and jobs.

Brussels Belgium

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