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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1959

Page

2

Michigan farmer leaves United States for Australia

Yenkus family arrives in Sydney aboard the Orcades to start a new life away from U S government agriculture controls. Dennis 12 cried at the harbor as his parents seek stability, while Yankus notes Australia may offer a better future though uncertain about residence and work plans.

Sydney Australia UPT Yenkus U.S Michigan Uni Dennis Yankus Sydney Harbor U.S. Senate United States House

CAP Cadets Attend Nine Day Summer Camp

Fifteen Civil Air Patrol cadets from Lea County join peers at Kirtland Field Albuquerque for a nine day encampment. The Hobbs group travels by air with cadets including Jimmie H. Carmichael Donald R. Ditmore and John T. Edwards among others from Hobbs Jal Lovington Deming Carlsbad Clovis Las Cruces and Socorro.

HOBBS Civil Air Patrol Lea County Kirtland Field Albuquerque Jimmie H. Carmichael Donald R. Ditmore John T. Edwards Kenneth B. Hoffman Arthur A. Smith Winford L. Sweet Andrew J. Vargo James L. Aden John R. Cole Stanley Morris Gerald J. Silva Tommy G. Shoemaker Darrell Williams Jal Bobby A. Allen Russell Kay Harrison Lovington

Eisenhower Uses Moon To Send Message To Prime Minister

President Eisenhower used a moon bounce to greet Canadian Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker and scientists at a new U.S. Canadian research laboratory. The taped message traveled 500000 miles in 2.7 seconds from the White House to Prince Albert Saskatchewan where the facility officially opened.

Moon Washington UPI Eisenhower John G. Diefenbaker White House Prince Albert Saskatchewan

McElroy Plans Unified Air Defense Strategy

Defense Secretary Neil H. McElroy returns from Geneva ready to present a joint air defense master plan to Congress. The plan would assign roles to the Army Nike Hercules and the Air Force Bomarc missiles and seeks to resolve remaining disagreements among the joint chiefs.

Washington UPI Sec Neil H. McElroy Geneva Pentagon Congress McElroy Army Air Force

Institute Set For Teachers Chemistry Teachers Institute

Chemistry teachers from high schools across the state and nation will begin registration at Texas Tech for the Chemistry Teachers Institute. Dr. Wesley Wendlandt, TTU research chemist, will conduct the program to boost secondary science teaching quality. A biology teachers institute began last week and runs until July 18.

Texas Tech Chemistry Teacers Institute Wesley W. Wendlandt

Nicaragua’s unrest persists as rebels land by plane

In MANAGUA Nicaragua officials insist the government holds control though pockets of rebellion continue. A week after rebels first arrived by air unconfirmed reports say more planes may have flown in. A state of siege remains in effect but could ease in calmer areas next week.

Managua Nicaragua

West Texas Cities Odessa Midland to Be Designated Metro Area

The Odessa Midland region likely becomes a two city central area with population over 140000 as oil and gas drive growth. Midlands Wall Street status and Odessa headquarters role anchor the new metropolitan core while exploration and production reshape local politics and economy.

West Texas Austin Midland Odessa West Texas Burea Penn Cowden Permain Robert Ryan Phillips Petroleum Co Midlands Center Wall Street Odessa-Midland Permian Ryan Odessa American and Midland Reporter-Telegram

Bill to Create Youth Conservation Corps Passes Subcommittee

A Senate Labor Subcommittee approved a bill to form a youth conservation corps modeled after the CCC. It would employ up to 150,000 youths aged 16 to 21 on forest, water and recreation projects with pay ranging from 60 to 90 dollars monthly. The program aims to reduce delinquency by channeling unemployed youths into outdoor work.

Washington UPI Senate Youth Conservation Corps Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn CCC

Miner Lives In Tree Over Love And Money Trials

Bernard Bowey 25 sits 12 feet up a tree at Longhirst drift in Ener land to save for a Malayan wedding fare. He hopes to marry 18 year old Tsui Fanang after earning 25.29 pounds weekly, living in a tree hut and eating at the pit canteen while fearing Tsui’s mother’s approval.

Longhirst Drift Enerland Bernard Bowey Miner Bowey Bowey Tsui Fanang Far East England Bernard Boney Tsui

Dragnet Spread for Wild Dog Pack Attacks Children

Peoria Heights residents and police launched a dragnet for a pack of wild dogs after they attacked five children and bit one on the hand. The 5 year old Billy Piel received rabies precautions. A recent surge in dog attacks followed by a suburban death spurred neighbor anger and dog killings by a posse.

Peoria Heights Billy Piel St. Louis Neigbors

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