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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1958

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U.S. Expels Russian Diplomat Over Secret Documents Case

The State Department expelled Nikolai I. Kurochkin, third secretary at the Soviet Embassy, for paying an American, Charles Beaumet of Arlington, to obtain secret military documents. Beaumet, a 25 year old magazine writer, registered as a foreign agent after being warned for years. He admitted handing over about 435 dollars in non-classified manuals and received payments totaling around 200 dollars in staged installments. The incident outlines delays in warning and incomplete document procurement by the Russian diplomat.

John M. Hightower Ashington United States State Department Nikolai I. Kurochkin U.S Kurochkin Government Justice Department Charles Theodore Beaumet Arlington Beaumet Nathan B. Leavin Foreign Agents Registration Section Department Lenvin Charlene Charles U.8

Delegates by Ballot Urged in Democratic Screen

Former Governor W Lee O Daniel remains eligible to run again as a Democrat after a State Democratic Executive Committee legal sub panel ruled unanimously in his favor. The panel also said Dist Judge Graham Purcell is not qualified for the Court of Criminal Appeals nomination. A full SDEC meeting Monday will certify candidates for the July 26 primary and consider a code of ethics for party conventions.

Dave Cheavens Austin W. Lee O’daniel State Democratic Executive Committee Dist Graham Purcell Wichita Falls Court of Criminal Appeals Code of Ethics Price Daniel Purcell SDEC O'Daniel K. K. Woodley Woodley

Aid In Sale Of Cotton Is Urged At Congress

The 19th annual American Cotton Congress closed with a plea for legislation to help cotton farmers sell their product. Burris Jackson said a one price system for cotton and more acreage are needed, and that farmers should seek allied support from other crops. He noted Americans grow cotton well but struggle to sell it. Ernest Carpenter warned of cotton being overprocessed to reach desired grades, diminishing value.

Burris Jackson Hillsboro Congress Earnest Carpenter Greenwood Mills Greenwood D. C Fee

Sharp-Eyed Engineer Back On Track In Tooth Department

In Newcastle England a Newcastle-Edinburgh Express halted when the engineer stepped from the cab to retrieve his missing false teeth that had fallen out when he sneezed the day before. Passengers watched as he walked back along the track with a toothy grin and returned.

Newcastle England UPI

Rise To Fame: Kentucky Teen Becomes VP At 16

John Graves, 16, skipped chemistry classes and dropped out of high school in Lou­sone Kentucky. He joined P F Collier & Son as a salesman, rose to field manager, regional trainer, and in December was named assistant vice president earning 20000 dollars before taxes this year. His father, Dr. Allen Graves, called him individualistic. The story highlights a Horatio Alger style ascent.

Associated Press Lousone John Graves P. F. Collier & Son Corp Graves Allen W. Graves School of Religious Education Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Horatio Alger Encyclopedia Company The See Rise

Wheat Harvest Poised For Record Floyd County Yield

Wheat belt of the South Plains near Lubbock is ready for harvest as storage space is ample and combines tune up. Early loads reach elevators at Frey Lockney with per acre averages around 50 bushels and moisture near 15 percent. First premium paid to Homer Steen for the initial shipment. Grain dealers anticipate a large crop with Floyd County grain men confident in storage capacity.

South Plains Homer Steen Floydad Fieyd County Frey- Lockney Baxter-Smith Grain Co Lockney Floyd County Lubbock Sat- Ree Wheat

2000 A.D predictions reshape future city landscape

Sterling F. Green reports on forecasts sealed in the Allied General Contractors' new headquarters cornerstone. The 1940s and 1950s housing, underground highways, solar power and wireless transmission are envisioned. Autos barred from downtown by 2000, double deck highways with heating elements are foreseen.

Sterling F. Green Washington Tap A.D Doubledeck Highways Associated General Contractors of America Nixon

Market Reports and Radio TV Program Listings Summary

Market reports and radio and TV program listings highlight daily price moves and schedules. The page notes listings for radio programs and television schedules across sections 1 and 5, with page references for cross‑section coverage.

Man Dies In Crash With Wife's Car

PLAINFIELD Iowa AP Mrs Vern Busse 37 a farm wife active in 4H Club work used the family car for club duties She drove a pickup to meet her husband who had driven home They collided three miles from their farm in a rain storm Busse 47 died of a crushed chest The wife and three children survive The report notes this was the third double fatal crash in recent months with a husband and wife in separate cars and another crash killed a girl whose car hit her mother's vehicle

Plainfield Iowa Vern Busse Busse

Five Die and Five Hurt in Waco Collision

A head on crash six miles southeast of Waco injured nine and killed five, on a narrow road. Nine victims were from the same Waco family, with victims named as Paul Nino and Rodrigo Alonzo among the dead.

WACO UPI Paul Nino Rodrigo Alonzo Delorian Jand Ter

De Gaulle Unity Drive Backed in Paris Cabinet Endorsement

Paris reports say the cabinet rallied behind Premier Charles de Gaulle and endorsed his Algeria peace making flight. It approved local elections in Algeria within a month and promised equal votes for Arab-Berber and French populations. An Algerian Moslem would join the cabinet as a sign of loyalty.

Associated Press Paris Charles de Gaulle Algeria de Gaulle

Million Dollar Mall planned for downtown Lubbock

Avalon staff writer reports three day downtown event expected to draw up to 50 000 visitors. Broadway from Texas Ave to Avenue L closes to traffic with rides souvenirs and two tram tours. Miss Lubbock pageant to be staged at Broadway Ave J intersection, 8 p m Friday and Saturday. 72 firms participate with banks displaying 1 million in currency. Souvenirs balloons offered as kids rides and an art festival are planned.

W. Ratlif Avalon Lubbock Broadway Texas Avenue Avenue L Cnuaren Ave. J Lubbock Jaycees Gerome Grayam Lubbock Park Fee Mall Plang

Boy 2 Smokes cigars and cigarettes in Louisville story

Raymond Judd Jr., 29 months, is a good boy who cries mainly when his cigar goes out. He has been smoking about two cigarettes daily for over a year after finding his mother and father smoke. He sometimes raids the cigarette pack and prefers filters. Parents not worried yet but fear future school issues.

Raymond Judd Raymond Judd Sr Louisville Associated Press Raymond Judd Jr Raymond Maude Judd Pop

Weather Map Page 7 Lubbock Forecast Report

Partly cloudy and warm today with possible scattered afternoon showers in Lubbock and vicinity. Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph. High around 90 degrees, low near 68 to 70. Forecast includes misc numbers and unreadable text from the weather page.

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