AGVA Votes for Nationwide Boycott of Segregated Theaters
The American Guild of Variety Artists convened in New York and voted unanimously to launch an immediate national boycott of entertainment centers that segregate customers or employees. The decision followed their 16th national convention with a closed session and public cheers. A Lubbock group performed a skit at the banquet highlighting integration themes.
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New York
American Guild of Variety Artists
AGVA
Red bicycle claims and foreign parts spark debate
East German press touts a people’s bicycle factory while a refugee racer says the bikes rely on parts from Italy West Germany France and British steel. Sudangrass guides note planting between late May and late June and four to seven months of grazing. Hong Kong dehumidifier maker sells devices claiming four gallons daily from atmospheric moisture.
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Berlin
Italy
West Germany
France
AIR Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Lubbock Christian College Summer Session Sets Record
Enrollment for the Lubbock Christian College summer session reached 112 as regular registration ended. Officials said late registration would be allowed though classes begin today. Last summer the session drew 78 students.
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Lubbock Christian College
Father’s Day Promos Highlight Cotton Checks
Next Sunday marks Father’s Day with a focus on cotton fabrics in gold, grey, black, and red checks. Retailers feature shirts and accessories using these patterns to attract last minute gifts.
Calfskin and Ranchero Golf Shirt Draft
Readable text notes calfskin leather items and Ranchero golf shirt in brown and grey tones. Mentions men's department location in Downtown or Monterey and price references 9.95 and 32.98. Brushed pig brass appears as descriptor amid fabric and color notes.
Youth Charged In Night Break-In Here
Seventeen-year-old Lee Ervin Smith held in Lubbock County jail on $5,000 bond for burglary of a private residence at night. He is accused of breaking into Ruby Hobdy’s home at 2918 Beech Street around 10 30 p.m. May 31, with a knife at 15 year old Lynda Kaye Davis in the room. A purse was reported missing with 1 25.
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Lee Ervin Smith
E. 30Th St
Lubbock County
Smith
Ruby Hobdy
Beech St
Considine Reflects on Global Journey and Progress
The columnist notes Considine recalling a voyage from Genoa to the new world and back within a year. He marvels at human progress and declares being present at what he sees as the climax of mankind, expressing gratitude to God.
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Pope
Genoa
Earth
Tobacco production drop hits South Africa and global output
John Reineck of the Rosenburg Tobacco Research Institute says African tobacco production fell from 70 million to 45 million pounds due to a worldwide anti smoking campaign. He notes Soviet Union crop area totals 500 million acres, similar to the US and Canada, but output runs about three quarters of US production.
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Tobbacco
Cape Town
South Africa
UPI
John Reineck
Rosenburg Tobacco Research Institute
Soviet Union
United States
Canada
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