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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1954
Page
8
Governor Shivers praised Lloyds of North America for voluntary bankruptcy ending a Texas insurance probe tied to Ralph Yarborough and Atty. Gen. Shepperd. He thanked Shepperd and the Insurance Board, insisting the cleanup continues and policyholders will be paid in full.
In Leeuwarden Netherlands seven month old sisters Folkje and Tijitske DeVries were separated in a 127 minute operation with surgeons from two countries. Both survived the surgery and were reported in critical condition with a favorable chance of long term survival. Aird, a British expert, assisted after flying in from London as cameras recorded the procedure for medical study.
Gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough said the case against Lloyd's of North America was settled out of court and voiced concern that he was not allowed to testify. He claimed the Insurance Department avoided his testimony while others subpoenaed, including the governor and Attorney General John Ben Sheppard, were not called.
Beauteous Ava Gardner arrives at Lake Tahoe Nevada to establish residency for divorce proceedings with husband Frank Sinatra. The report notes Sinatra as her third husband and cites Nevada residence as the basis for filing.
Moscow reports a persistent heat wave with temperatures reaching 87.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Officials note the June 11 value is the hottest in 74 years and the pattern continues into today.
Democratic and Republican state executive committees meet Monday to certify candidates for the July 24 primary. Democrats convene in Austin and Republicans in Dallas as prior campaigns continue. Shivers plans a June 21 opening rally in Lufkin with a statewide speech and multiple stops around the state.
Two defendants pleaded guilty to theft under 50 dollars in County Court before Judge Robert J. Allen. W L Rennels and J W Landers, both fined 50 dollars plus costs and 10 days in jail. Bonds set at 500 dollars returnable July 5. Also Johnie Thompson and Leslie George Barber entered pleas of innocent to driving while intoxicated and possession of a barbiturate respectively.
Zurich reports Switzerland loaned South Africa 13.98 million dollars, extending financial aid amid ongoing ties. The agreement involves formal credit terms and aims to support South Africa’s development projects.
Sen. Ralph E. Flanders of Vermont stages a high publicity stunt on the Senate floor, taking an hour to gain recognition, delivering a sharp rebuke of Sen. Joe McCarthy and threatening to move to strip McCarthy of the Permanent Investigating Committee chair. He then reads the remarks again on the Capitol lawn for TV audiences.
Frank Condra aged 73 is reported in satisfactory condition at his Gomez Community home after a trailer pinned him to a barn. He suffered fractures to two left ribs and the left knee cap and was hospitalized from May 16 to June 4.
Kansas City weekly cattle and hog prices show slaughter steers steady to higher and heifers mixed, cows up to 1.00, calves steady, and hogs mostly lower with sows down. Sheep and lambs see lambs slight declines. feeder lots and stockers mix gains and losses. Fort Worth reports weaker cattle, steady to strong cows, hogs lower, sheep steady. Austin poultry markets hold steady with 24 cent closing prices across regions.
A set of names and ages appears in the public notice section listing individuals with both male and female parties from multiple locations including Lubbock Lubbock and Reese Air Force Base. The brief item reads like a social registry of engagements or social announcements with no explicit action or dates stated.
In the 99th District Court Judge James G. Denton presides. Warren & Purtell, Inc. sues Gussie Rowden and Leland J. Mast for paving lien foreclosures. Benita Craft sues Gerald Craft for divorce. Raimundo Alonzo sues American General Insurance Co. to set aside an Industrial Accident Board award. In County Court-at-Law Judge Robert J. Allen: The Greher Society, Inc. sues Roland Philips for debt. Divorces granted include Wanda Brake vs W V Brake Jr Thelma May Patterson vs C E Patterson Patsy Larue Adair vs Wm Turner Adair.
The sole female barber in Auckland argues hair should be princely on the slant like a fruit tree, a view noted by a commentator.
George Gallup reports that 72 percent disapprove of sending U S troops to Indochina while 20 percent approve. Only 33 percent back air and naval support. 55 percent disapprove. Party gaps exist with Democrats slightly more interventionist than Republicans. College graduates tilt pro intervention. men more than women.
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