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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1960
Page
8
Two or more pleas per day were reduced to a single session at 11 a.m. for summer efficiency. Judges agreed to hear pleas at any time only in unusual cases, while civil and criminal jury weeks proceed as usual.
Kennedy leads in favored states after Gov. Williams endorsement. Kennedy supporters claim 35 of 81 California votes and 35 of 41 New Jersey from the first ballot while Johnson shows strength in the South and border states with upwards of 500 first ballot votes. Symington projects more than 200 first ballot votes but expects heavy second choice backing if Kennedy or Johnson falter.
A 72nd District Court judge awarded Vida Mae Lovell 104 weeks of permanent and 52 weeks of partial disability in a workmen's compensation suit filed against Big State Mercantile Co. Jurors deliberated from 10:30 a.m. to shortly before 5 p.m. The exact monetary amount will be determined later after review. Attorney teams: William Moss for Associated Employers Insurance Co. and Robert Vauss for Lovell.
The article notes plans to sign a trade agreement swapping Cuban sugar for Soviet oil before Sunday. The trip would include a swing through other Communist countries such as Poland East Germany Czechoslovakia. Purchases of Soviet oil by Cuba are mentioned as part of the plan.
Washington reports the United States plans to bring formal charges against Cuba before the Organization of American States. The case centers on alleged Cuban plots, confiscation of U.S. property, and a disputed photograph of an American official. Fidel Castro moves to visit the Soviet Union as Washington weighs response to closer Cuban Soviet ties.
AP reports Joseph R. Smiley of Texas Western is elevated to vice president and provost of the University of Texas, replacing Harry Ransom who becomes UT president. Amarillo Junior College President Joseph M. Ray will replace Smiley at Texas Western. Changes take effect July 1.
A dense listing shows several radio programs and station call signs with times for KSEL KCRD NBC and non network stations KDAV KDOB KLLL KRKH and KBFM. It notes potential inaccuracies due to unaired changes and provides day and time slots for shows such as Max Mott Jimmy Fidler Paul Harvey and The Grand Ole Opry, along with sign off details.
Zeckendorf Hotels Corp announces exclusive arrangement making American Express the endorsed credit card for hotels in the Zeckendorf group. The move formalizes a sponsorship with AmEx and signals a strategic branding partnership for the hotel chain.
Tahoka school board approved a $200 yearly raise for teachers to raise base pay from 3204 to 3404 for bachelor degree holders and from 3429 to 3629 for masters. Four teachers resigned and four new ones were elected amid an area recruitment study.
The Civil Aeronautics Board plans to allow promotional fares during a reasonably extended future period to offer financial flexibility amid higher operating costs and lower load factors. A board member expressed partial disagreement with the rate-making standards but supported the overall action. A separate order raises the local service airlines return on investment to 12 percent with a floor of 3 cents per plane mile, up from a 9 percent return and 2 cents floor. the announcements were released after stock markets closed.
A $7,000 out-of-court settlement in a damage suit involving a minor child was approved by Judge Howard C. Davison in 99th District Court Friday afternoon. Prentice Stevens, individually and as next friend for Jean Stevens, 6, and Stevens against Sam Caplan, 2503 32nd St, sought recovery in the suit.
The Church World Service drive urges good used or new blankets to aid earthquake victims in Chile and other nations. Texas aims for 100000 blankets with pickup in Lubbock from Sunday through Independence Day and free transport to St Louis for airlift abroad.
On June 11, 1959 Jean Caplan suffered injuries in a bumper car accident at Mackenzie Park amusement center. Caplan owns the bumper car ride and faces a civil action seeking damages. Plaintiffs originally sought forty five thousand dollars in damages.
The Amarillo area hosts the Soap Box Derby on June 27 with 35 cars inspected. Officials cite steering and brake issues and a top axle king pin rule. The winner receives a Trophy and an all expense paid trip to Akron for the All-American Derby on August 14 along with prizes and Derby gear for all participants.
The Earl of i named as special British ambassador to attend Congo republic independence celebrations in Leopoldville starting June 30. His presence signals Britain recognition of the new nation emerging from Belgian rule.
In Manila the editorial recounts John Hickerson presenting a city key to Ike and urges Jose Noble to clear Manila streets of confetti within hours after the parade. It notes Tie’s jet landing at Clark Field near the Negritos in the Zambales mountains and their peaceful reaction to the President’s arrival.
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