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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1959
Page
6
Khrushchev urged strikes from allied bases and questioned distant fire as he spoke after visiting Hungary. He linked possible Geneva talks to a summit outcome and warned the Soviet Union would not accept an agreement that perpetuates certain conditions.
Western ministers face a prolongued Geneva talks with Soviet envoy Gromyko as Khrushchev signals restraint. Gromyko rejects Allied rights freeze and all Berlin curbs while Western officials weigh deadlines amid Berliners worry over a longer standoff.
The post outlines Dr. Robert C. Goodwin as the best qualified candidate for Texas Technological College president due to his long campus service and leadership roles. Signatures from campus figures praise him while White supporters emerge in Dallas area circles. Jones resigns for health reasons and will stay until August 31, 1959, with succession delayed by pending governor appointments to the board.
Neidel recalls tragedy at Beverly track as two hospital visits unfold for injured. Spectators include his wife and sons Ronnie Lee and Donald 12. He notes Ronnie and Donnie watched from under the announcer’s stand and that Donnie warned his brother as the car approached. Niedel, top money winner last year, says he drove for sport and earned little money.
A World War II B-24 with nine crew members, presumed missing after Naples raid in 1943, was found intact in Libya's Sahara 380 miles south of Bengazi. Defense officials remain baffled about the crew's fate and why the aircraft continued hundreds of miles and landed softly without survivors.
Nine crew members were identified by the Pentagon who had been missing in action since 1943 after bombing mission radio silence and presumed down. A team of geologists located the downed aircraft. Air Force crews will photograph and inspect the wreck from the air and ground to determine details.
The South Plains top competitor Nelson plans a Washington itinerary with visits to the FBI Air Force center Mount Vernon and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The 70 finalists are backed by 68 newspapers with prizes from 1000 down to 25 for finalists.
In Edinburg a jury of 11 men and one woman convicted David Guardiola of McAllen and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The 92nd district court jury deliberated one hour and 31 minutes before the verdict read by foreman Oliver Aldrich at 1 11 p.m. The panel began proceedings at 11 40 a.m.
The Irish wolfhound Master of Coolhearn was judged champion at the 1959 Dublin dog show in Eire, earning top honors in the judging lineup.
Western Carolina College launches its second summer program for gifted youths, enrolling about 100 students for six weeks. The expanded curriculum adds a gifted fifth grade class, high school juniors in advanced chemistry, and a French language history culture focus for fourth graders, with tuition and scholarships available.
State Highway Department to receive bids June 15 16 for grading surfacing and structure work on 1.1 miles of Farm Road 400 Plainview from Fifth Street to city limits. Low bids on 759 miles of roads statewide expected to total over 27 million dollars. Mrs Gary Gordon 28 of 5502 Ave G admitted to Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital after a car overturn near Clovis Hwy and Indiana Ave around 1120 p m, passenger in husband driven vehicle.
Carr urged economy in state government and protection of taxpayers. He proposed creating a Little Hoover Commission to study services and make expert recommendations to guide the next Legislature in reducing nonessential spending.
More than 2,000 attended the rodeo in Brownfield as final performances were moved to 2 30 p m today after rain washed out Thursday night. Miss Mike Reid of Tulla escaped injury when her horse slipped. she will reride this afternoon. Top finishers across bareback bronc call roping saddle bronc girls barrel race and other events are listed with riders from Lubbock Hobbs Plainview and Abilene among others.
Ciro Bravata and Louise Bravata welcomed four boys and one girl at East Orange General Hospital. The girl arrived 65 minutes after the mother reached the hospital. all five babies weighed under five pounds and are in incubators. Bravata, a Pennsylvania Railroad freight conductor, nearly fainted at the news. Louise cried with happiness.
More than 1,000 attendees packed Monterey High School auditorium for a gala of barber shop quartet performances from the southwest district headlined by the Confederates of Memphis Tennessee winners of the 1956 international contest. G P Cunningham recognized as Mr Barber shop for the district while ill in a Lubbock hospital. Also featured were Air-Tonics Caprockers Harmony Choruuses from Lubbock and Odessa chapters.
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker announced in Prince Albert that Canada will join with the United States to launch an earth satellite in 1961. Canada is designing a high altitude rocket and will provide instruments for U S rockets as part of North American defense advances.
Four year old Troy Hoggatt playing cowboys and Indians climbed into the trunk of his father's car and fired a .22 pistol, injuring three playmates Rick Hinton six, Randy five and Dawn Short ten. All three were in serious condition. Police said Troy likely obtained the keys and opened the trunk. the pistol was in a box there.
A woman waving for a ride forced three men to drive her to a garage at 34th St and Ave A in Lubbock. She drew a pistol when safe, the gun fired buckshot during the confrontation, wounding no one. police arrested her as family quarrel cited and her husband was notified of charges.
Four people were treated for gunshot, stab, and head wounds after a family altercation at 2174 3rd St and a stabbing on E 23rd St. Spralin Owens, 98, and Mrs. Robert L. Owens, 54, suffered gunshot wounds. Calvin Jawiie, 31, had a head laceration. Frank Goree Negron, 21, was stabbed by a 19-year-old woman. Betty In Jimmerson, 28, reported bites but no hospital treatment. Police continued investigations Saturday night.
Dan R. Robertson a 47 year old aviation pioneer and mail pilot who helped back Charles A Lindbergh’s historic 1927 flight died Friday of a heart attack in St Louis He was one of four brothers who pioneered aviation locally and supported Lindbergh’s Paris expedition.
Congratulations announced for several families on the birth of children at various hospitals and clinics. Newborns include daughters and sons with weights ranging from light to heavy, born on Saturdays and Fridays in facilities such as Tan Cline, Labhock Temathic Hospital, Porter Clinic, Lahback Osteopathic, West Texas Hospital, Methadiet Hospital, and Methodist Hospital. Fathers’ occupations listed include farm laborer, architect draftsman, service station employee, and student. mothers’ names and addresses accompany each notice.
An Atlas intercontinental missile exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral after liftoff, delaying plans to mount 3% 10M missiles at bases nationwide. Officials cited hydrogen tank issues and potential broader program delays, with Titan missile shifts discussed if troubles recur.
Austin Kiplinger editor of the Kiplinger Washington newsletter will deliver the keynote at the 53rd annual Texas Chamber and Commerce managers convention luncheon. Gov. Price Daniel and others will be on the program. About 200 chamber managers are expected.
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