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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1959

Page

5

Kennedy Stevenson Split Dominates 1960 Dem Nomination Talk

George Gallup reports Democrats nationwide remain evenly split between Adlai Stevenson and John Kennedy for the 1960 nomination. Polls show no clear leader, with regional differences highlighting Kennedy’s strength in the Fast and Stevenson’s in the Far West.

George Gallup Directo American Princeton N.J Adlai Stevenson John Kennedy Gallup Kennedy Va Stevenson Kennedy Stevenson Kennedy Lyndon Johnson Stuart Symington Hubert Humphrey Kenned Far West Los Angeles Steve Ken Steven SRG Midwest

Bonds Are Set For Two Defendants Here

Two defendants appeared before Judge Robert J. Allen in County Court at Law No. 1 pleading innocent. Francisco V. Ortegas, 21, 704 6th St., charged with possession of liquor, bond set at 750 dollars. Mary Hall, 44, 1311 Dist St., charged with check law violation, bond set at 500 dollars.

Robert J. Allen Francisco V. Ortegas 6Th St Mary Hall Dist St

LCC Associates Install Officers at Lubbock College

LCC Associates installed new officers at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the college auditorium. New officers include Mrs. Alton Briggs president, Mrs. Delbert Burkhart first vice president, Paul Sherrod second vice president, Mrs. Hugh Rhodes third vice president, with Mrs. Ted Craft, Mrs. L. A. Purtell, Mrs. Bill G. Brown, reporter, and Mrs. Howard Preston historian. Guest speaker was Mrs. Henry Speck, wife of the Sunset Church of Christ minister, who spoke on “Film In an Age of Copy.” The next meeting is Sept. 7, with a schedule of meetings through May. The group’s latest project is installing a mural in the LCC cafeteria donated by Newsom Paint and Supply Co., installed by Lawrence Smyer.

Ass of Lubbock Christian College Alton Briggs Delbert Burkhart Paul Sherrod Hugh Rhodes Ted Craft L.A. Purtell Bill G. Brown Howard Preston Virgil Sawyer Henry Speck Sunset Church of Christ J., T Hutchinson South Plains Art Guild Fiim Burkhart LCC Newsom Paint and Supply Co Lawrence Smyer

Lubbock Pastor To Speak At Clovis Baptist Meeting

The Rev J F Nix of Lubbock will address the Men’s Brotherhood at First Baptist Church Clovis in the fellowship hall Monday night. Former pastor Nix served the church 16 years before moving to Abernathy, with more than 100 men expected.

Clovis J. F. Nix Lubock Men's Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church Mr. Nix Abernathy

Short Course On Government Economics In Lubbock

A week long course on Constitutional Government led by Mrs. Clyde New is planned by the Women’s Study for Mrs. Clyde New. Two daily study sessions run 9:30 to 11 am and 2 to 4 pm from Thursday to June 25 in the Lubbock Public Library lecture room. Registration is 9 to 11 am and 2 to 3 pm Tuesday and Wednesday. The course is open to high school age and older to analyze the facts that made America great and foster commitment to the free enterprise system.

Clyde New Lubbock Public Library America Americans New

Oil Stocks Decrease First Week of June

The Bureau of Mines reports June 6 domestic and foreign crude totals at 261,731,000 barrels, down 789,000 from the prior week. Domestic crude fell 1,168,000 barrels while foreign crude rose slightly. runs to stills increased 392,000. Regional stocks show declines across East Texas, Gulf Texas, and other Texas with values listed, and the study group plans an anti-communism seminar on July 11.

Washington Bureau of Mines East Texas West Texas Gulf Texas Other Texas Gerald Morrow

Attack Stepped Up On Strauss Nomination

Democratic senators intensified their attack on Lewis L. Strauss for commerce secretary, with one member urging President Eisenhower to withdraw Strauss’ nomination. Senator Joseph S. Clark criticized Strauss as displaying a “daddy knows best” attitude and noted a possible Senate vote on confirmation next week amid talk of a debate limit.

Washington Lewis L. Strauss Eisenhower Strauss Commerce Nhower Joseph S. Clark D-Pa Senate

Wayland President To Head Clovis Services

Dr. A Hope Owen president of Wayland Baptist College Plainview will speak at First Baptist Church for both services today with Rev W A Mitchell absent on vacation on Sunday June 21 Dr Herbert Bergstrom religion professor from Eastern New Mexico University Portales will fill the pulpit

Clovis A. Hope Owen Wayland Baptist College Plainview First Baptist Church W. A. Mitchell Herbert Bergstrom Eastern New Mexico University Portales

Teen admits bank robbery in Sheffield with screwdriver

A 15 year old boy in Sheffield England admitted to police that he broke into a bank Thursday using only a screwdriver. He said he unscrewed a ventilator in a rear window, undid the catch, and climbed inside, stealing about 286 dollars. The boy's name was withheld.

Roy Sheffield England UPI

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