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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1961
Page
4
An informant describes unofficial fortnightly White House gatherings as a source of unity and cohesion in the Kennedy administration. The first get together reportedly occurred in the State Dining Room, with cabinet discussions aimed at consolidating views and plan.
Alonzo [name garbled] charged with aggravated assault after a knifing near his fence Monday injuring Lupe Gonzales 26. Police say he appeared in 99th District Court Monday on murder charges. Preston Cypert 58 pleaded guilty to prohibited pen charges and was assessed court costs. The defendant treated at Sub See Hospital for injuries and costs. Ernest Carl 8 [address garbled] listed in report.
In San Luis Potosi Mexican army and riot police fought more than 1,000 supporters of defeated candidate Salvador Nava Martinez. Over 200 injured, 4 seriously, 15 arrested for sedition and revolt as troops faced protests ending with house arrest for the candidate.
City police report 295 crashes in June with 295 corresponding violations. Most incidents involved drivers aged 25 to 34, while 16 to 19 year olds accounted for 11 percent. Captain Kittrell notes teens drive far fewer miles, so per mile risk differs.
New York AP report says Von Clay of Philadelphia will face Doug Jones of New York in a 10 round national TV bout at Madison Square Garden this Saturday. In other police news Barron I. Taylor, 29, of 504 Ave T, was charged with a check law violation and held on $500 bond after pleading guilty to DWI counts.
The U S Navy celebrates 50 years of naval aviation with a special commemorative stamp. The photograph was released by the Washington office, and the stamp goes on sale in San Diego on August 20.
In the 99th District Court, four defendants pleaded guilty with two receiving penitentiary terms and two probation. Cases include burglaries, forgery, and DWI second offense. Judge Howard Davison presided as a jury panel was recalled for 9 a.m. today.
The Eichmann trial in Jerusalem adjourned after 70 days of testimony to allow final arguments. Prosecutor Hausner and defense counsel Servatius will resume on August 3 with a verdict expected in October. Eichmann showed fatigue as the court ordered the break.
An Air Force officer courting toy makers for service hardware idea pursues novelty. He envisions a three stage rocket with the third-stage separation delivering a 5 000 word explanation for why the first two stages failed, as a playful propaganda twist.
Miss Catherine Royalty of 2017 27y St will join the 19th annual WAVE reunion in Los Angeles at the Stailer Hilton Hotel. She is a teacher in the school system and will participate in post convention tours from July 30 through August 8 with a continental breakfast show Friday evening.
Police probe violence after Mayor Richardson Dilworth faced a hostile crowd at a George Washington School meeting over a proposed 40 annual street parking fee. About 1 500 outside hurled rocks and bottles. Councilman Giordano injured. mayor shielded by police and guards at home.
Hollywood report says Walt Disney used two artists for 38 months to produce Donald and the Wheel. The Technicolor cartoon reportedly used more than 500000 drawings tracing the wheel’s development.
A jumble of marriage licenses lists Oscar Loine Slaton II and Barbara Jean Jones both of Lubbock, Carrel Gene Hartley and Diane Wilkerst of Lubbock, Janice Joleen Campbell of Lubbock, plus numerous district court items. Cases include divorces, habeas corpus, and damages suits, with judges named and venues in Lubbock. Also noted are building permits and residence additions in the Lubbock area.
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