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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1960
Page
8
Firemen could not provide a damage estimate though other sources said at least three fires were destroyed. The blaze spread near Railroad Cut Out North and east of Los Angeles in Angeles National Forest. One fire had already scorched 13,000 acres.
Storms soaked Andrews and Floydada with heavy rain while hail and strong winds lashed the region. Highway crews placed flares to guide motorists as rains persisted, with notable totals around Andrews, Crosbyton, Plainview, and Floydada. In California wildfires near San Gabriel Canyon and Verdure Hills burned large areas despite winds up to 80 mph. one civilian volunteer was killed by a falling tree while firefighting.
Republicans faced a troubling poll suggesting a narrow path to victory as surveys by Political Analysis Assn Inc show slim margins in five key states. The results indicate a serious challenge for Nixon backers while party leaders weigh strategies ahead of the convention and expected vote counts.
The piece surveys potential running mates for Nixon amid national tension, noting traders like Lodge Seaton and Anderson as probable picks. It highlights Kennedy’s influence, Senate seats, and ongoing party dynamics, signaling a shifting strategic landscape in Washington.
Reports detail a massive blast at an elevator center that killed and injured workers as debris and grain filled the site. Investigators cite welding torch use and a possible dust spark as factors while officials estimate damage and discuss the impact on local grain storage and safety. Funeral notices mention several victims and hospital conditions remain guarded as crews continue debris removal and structural inspection.
A Wichita Falls scout rescued a small boy during a tense incident ashore near Denver. The boy was aided by the scout after losing grip and was reported to be safe with his father nearby. The scout’s actions were highlighted during a Denver visit by Mrs Katie Gertaberg and others in attendance.
The article reports a proposed boundary change affecting a city in the western region with mentions of Washington, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Los Angeles. It notes costs or bans and references several individuals and offices involved in the discussions.
Delegates in the UN Security Council heard Congo and Soviet Republic representatives press for rapid action. Congo urged swift withdrawal of all foreign troops while the Soviet and Congo sides debated UN authority to deploy and move forces as Dag Hammarskjold emphasized UN rights to operate anywhere in the Congo, including Katanga province.
James Horacio Mathews 92, pioneer resident of Hemphill, died about 6 p.m. Tuesday at his home. Funeral services were planned for 2 p.m. today at Fir Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, seven children, 24 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. Mathews moved from Missouri to Texas and worked as a carpenter before retiring after 66 years of marriage. He was born in Pennsylvania in 187? and lived in Amarillo, Las Cruces, and Canada before settling in Hemphill.
Funeral services for Daniel Ho A Wu will be held at 1 am today at the Church of Christ in Turkey. Rev. Hubert Setliff of the Second and Beech Church of Christ in Phanvies will officiate. Burial will be in Turkey Cemetery under The Teme: Bane. Ho had been in ill health for a long period and died yesterday at the home of a daughter, Mrs dimes C. Crouch, northeast of here. He was born in Tennessee and moved to Phanview, formerly of Dumvis, where he had lived several years. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Sunes Fn.
Roy Joe Stevens, former Randall County judge, posted a $2 bond on perjury charges in Amarillo. Indicted by Porter County Grand Jury for denying taking courthouse property and for testimonies about links between officials and Armand Chandonnnet, with Stevens vanishing after booking.
A garbled birth notice lists Meo and Mis as parents of a newborn daughter. The fragment mentions hospital, weights around 8 to 12 ounces, dates, and family names, with unclear references to location and staff. The text references a hospital birth and an infant weighing details, but many elements are unreadable.
The Polaris program reaches sea trials as the first submarine launches a nuclear missile from beneath the ocean. The Henry class ships, including the Patrick Henry, are slated for commissioning with plans for up to 12 builds and eventual operational flotillas. Navy officials tout rapid multi-launch capability and extended range as key deterrence amid Soviet competitiveness.
Annual city table games tournament showcases winners from Burns Carliste Phoneer Rodgers Tush Wagner Parks at Prune Park. Directors include Connie Williamson Annita Cormack Mary Waller Betsy Robinson Doughis Wells Ray Ola Key Meredith Parrish Marilyn Hill. Organizers Larry Campbell Vale Taylor assist.
Amiron Jackson Taylor Midkiff Tastor died after a heart attack in Texarkana hospital. A native of Arkansas, he was a mechanical supervisor with Humble Oil Co. for 27 years, based in Snyder. Funeral will be at 2 pm Friday at First Baptist Church, with Hon. Walter Mitchell officiating, burial at Hillside Memorial Gardens. Survivors include wife Winnie, mother Elanora Taylor, two daughters Kay Midkiff and Ada Applewhite, four sons J J Byer Snyder Ray Dyer Midland Jeffry Taylor Portales, Jack Taylor Midkiff, three sisters and two brothers.
Funeral arrangements pending at Campbell Funeral Home for Mrs. J C McNeill pioneer South Plains resident who died Wednesday morning in a San Angelo hospital. She had been hospitalized in San Angelo for two months. She was mother of former Spur Mayor Reese McNeill, who was killed in an airplane crash New Year’s Day. Survivors include two sons J O C McNeill of Crosbyton and J R McNeill of Spur.
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