Death sentence for Whitaker in Joyce White slaying
Walter E. Whitaker Jr. was sentenced to die in Huntsville electric chair for the strangulation murder of 18 year old Joyce Fern White of Lubbock. Judge Victor H. Lindsey scheduled the execution for August 2, with Gov. Allan Shivers expected to decline to grant a stay. Whitaker showed emotion at sentencing, and after the ruling he spoke softly to reporters about his remorse and the possibility of further actions.
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Wyoming Senator Lester Hunt Found Shot in Washington Office
Senator Lester Hunt of Wyoming died after shooting himself in his Senate office, a suicide attributed to despondency over health. He left notes for his wife and others, and had announced he would not seek re election amid health concerns. The death left the Senate evenly split and prompted a gubernatorial appointment decision in Wyoming.
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Invasion of Guatemala Claims Quick Progress by Honduran Forces
Anti-Communist forces led by Colonel Carlos Castillo Armas say they are advancing rapidly with minimal resistance into Guatemala reaching up to 25 miles inland. They expect victory within days as Guatemalan President Arbenz calls workers and farmers to aid. Reported fighting centers on Zacapa, about 60 miles from Guatemala City, amid broad international reactions.
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Court notes Whitaker appearance and jail grooming detail
The report describes Whitaker arriving in court in dark slacks and a light blue sport coat after cutting his hair in Vernon jail. The narrative notes his collaboration with others and hints at expectations for guidance and outcomes.
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Mendes-France names streamlined cabinet in Paris
Premier Pierre Mendes-France unveiled a lean cabinet of 16 ministers and 13 secretaries of state to quickly tackle France's major problems. He retained the foreign ministry and planned talks with the Communists in Geneva to push his vow of peace in Indochina within 30 days of resignation. The average age is 49, younger than the Laniel era.
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Cotton harvest forecast for Lubbock area numbers 1.5 million bales
Weather and damage cut crop prospects with 1,495,802 bales forecast for a 20-county area surrounding Lubbock, yielding about 222 million dollars in income. Wheat harvest worth 12 million and sorghum expected to be above average, despite hail and rain reducing earlier optimism.
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Crusading Lawyer Slain Guardsmen Patrols In Phenix City
In Phenix City Alabama National Guardsmen were sent in to preserve order after the shooting death of anti-vice crusading Democratic nominee for attorney general A L Patterson. Governor Gordon Persons authorized steps to quell high tensions between rival factions and offered a 5000 dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the gunman. An off limits sign was posted for Ft Benning soldiers as authorities hunted the killer.
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Demos push for action on McCarthy staff shakeup
Senate Democrat John L. McClellan urged quick action to oust or restructure Joseph McCarthy subcommittee staff. He said a vote could come at the first subcommittee meeting he attends, with Mundt cautioning against premature verdicts as the Army–McCarthy hearings' fallout lingers.
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Hiccough Cartoon in Comic Dictionary Explains Spirit Message
Sunday Church Page features a light definition in the comic dictionary noting hiccough as a breath catch believed to be a message from departed spirits. The note adds a playful, paranormal slant to the traditional term.
Truman Undergoes Emergency Surgery for Acute Illness
Ex President Truman, 70, underwent an emergency appendectomy at Research Hospital in Kansas City after Friday night illness. He entered surgery around 12:30 a.m. CST and remained in operation as of 1 a.m. His physician Dr. Wallace Graham reported an acute illness but offered no further condition details. He first fell ill Friday night at the Starlight Theater.
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Vacationers urged to read Avalanche or Journal before trip
A public notice warns travelers to dial 3-4343 and not miss a copy of the Avalanche or Journal while away. The alert emphasizes staying informed and catching up on local news upon return.
Former City Youth Critically Hurt On Day Of Wedding
Charles Donald Clinton a 19 year old son of J L Clinton of Lubbock lay critically injured after a car crash near Greenville Texas Friday morning. He was pinned unconscious in a convertible wreck in a creek bed about 40 miles northeast of Dallas. Clinton who was to wed Miss Mary Sanford of Dallas Friday night had recently moved from Lubbock and worked as a paint contractor's employee. His bride to be and his parents kept vigil at Greenville Hospital Saturday night as he remained near death.
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Mary Sanford
Leonard
Fatal electrocution in Sherman sparks house moving job
Floyd Jug Badgett, about 60, was electrocuted in Sherman when a steel tape measure he held brushed a 22 000 volt line. He was measuring wire height before starting a house moving project.
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Guatemala Rebellion Sparks UN Security Council Session
The United Nations Security Council was summoned for an extraordinary Sunday emergency meeting to discuss Guatemala's two day revolt. Guatemala charged Honduras and Nicaragua with open aggression as the fighting spread across the Central American country. U S Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge urged action as tensions rose.
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U S rejects charge of aggression in Guatemala revolt
The United States said Guatemala’s unrest is a domestic revolt by Guatemalans against its pro Communist government. State Department spokesman Lincoln White stated the evidence shows no external aggression, noting recent violence and strafings near Guatemala City.
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U.S. Weighs OAS Action on Guatemala Intervention Issue
State Department notes cited by White discuss possible OAS action over Communist influence in Guatemala. White said Washington received reports from Ambassador Peurifoy in Guatemala City that contradicted Guatemalan claims of bombing or strafing. He confirmed three flights over the capital since Friday but no bombings were verified.
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Lubbock Area Weather Forecast With Warm Temperatures
Partly cloudy and warmer Sunday with a high in the mid 90s and low around 65. Scattered showers possible with southeasterly winds 13 to 20 mph. Official readings include a 24 hour maximum 82 and minimum 67. sunrise 5 37 am sunset about 7 30 pm.
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