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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1959

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Berlin theme still dominant in Big Four talks

The Big Four foreign ministers broke off talks and headed home amid Berlin dominance. Moscow and East Berlin warned there can be no European peace without an all German treaty while the United States renewed support for West Berlin. Talks for a resumption on July 13 were left open as ministers departed.

Avalanche-Journal Berlin Russia East Germany Europe United States West Berlin Germany U.S Soviet Union Andrei Gromyko Palace of Nations Gromyko Christian A. Herter Washington Eisenhower Selwyn Lloyd London Maurice Couve de Murville Moscow

Prayer Answered Mother Rams Car to Save Daughter

An Hapeville mother rushed her sedan into another vehicle to free her 7 year old daughter Sally from an attempted abduction. Detectives traced the suspect to Raymond A. McMahon 17 of Chicago who fled on foot after the clash.

Associated Press Eee Hapeville R. E. Carroll Sally Raymond A. McMahon Chicago

Fishermen Said Lost In Atlantic Storm Toll Rises

A violent Atlantic storm battered lobster waters between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported 11 fishermen dead at sea and at least 10 boats with 25 men missing. A young fisherman washed ashore tied to a mast his father lashed him to before the sea claimed him.

United Press International Oncton N. B New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Royal Canadian Mounted Police Royal Canadian Air Force Bay du Vin Miramichie Northumberland Strait Edwin Cook Fraser Cook Seaboard

Old Civil War Vet Williams Fights Pneumonia At 116

Walter Williams 116, last Civil War veteran, rallies from pneumonia in Mrs Bowles home. Daughter Willie May Bowles says he wants his boots put on but she fears foot injuries as his skin shows tissue damage. Doctor calls condition serious but not critical. he remains under oxygen tent in New Brunswick area. Weather aid planned for Royal Canadian Air Force search.

Kyle Thompson Ouston UPI Walter Williams Ae Willie May Bowles Williams

London Based Airline Awards Employee for Suggestion

Overseas Airways Corporation given 6 pounds to an employee for a suggestion box proposal. The winner proposed a new suggestion form to streamline ideas and feedback within the company.

London UPI British Overseas Airways Corporation

Long fights for freedom from mental hospital in Louisiana

Governor Earl K Long seeks release from Southeast Louisiana State Hospital citing belief he should be in the state Capitol. Attorney Theo Cangelosi confirms retained counsel. writ of habeas corpus expected while Long’s confinement follows a court-ordered transfer after a Thursday clash at a Mandeville hospital.

State Hospital Jesse Bankston Capitol Long Foundation Hospital New Orleans See GOV. Long

Two Hurt In Mishaps At Local Plants

A grain elevator fall at S. E. Cone Grain and Seed Co. left Bethel A. Bee seriously burned when gasoline on his clothing ignited at Lubbock Battery and Electric. George Lene suffered crushed feet and possible injuries after the 8 a.m. accident at 32 Broadway. Both incidents occurred Saturday and bystanders aided the injured workers.

Bethel A. Bee Ave. V Lubbock S. E. Cone Grain and Seed Co Broadway Soliz

Camp Post Facilities Mixed Editorials and Local News Notes

The page compiles editorials and columns from CAMP POST FACILITIES with several area farm notes and church news across pages 6 and 7. It includes brief department items and a TV programs section, ending with a cryptic line about a confidence man and a promise of action tomorrow.

Area Farm News

McElroy Says Allies Will Fight On If Attack Is Large

Secretary of Defense Neil H. McElroy testified that Nationalist China and South Korea would likely resist a Red attack without U.S. aid unless the invasion was large scale. He added that if battles grew bigger the United States would have to support them.

Lewis Gulick Ashington Sec. of Defense Neil H. McElroy China South Korea U.S McElroy Senate Foreign Relations Committee Eisenhower Walter S. Robertson Far East Red China Robertson Peiping Hart D. Felt Pacific Fleet United States

Merits Pay Increases Sought In City Budget Plan

City Manager H. P. Clifton proposed merit increases averaging 5 percent for 25 key city workers, totaling about 7500 of the 10.35 million dollar 1959-60 budget, as the Lubbock City Commission reviews preliminary figures. He explained most raises address the regular step system and a few align salaries with duties.

C. W. Ratliff Avalanche-Journal Key City H. P. Clifton Lubbock City

Girl Wed After Ex-Suitor's Bid For Hand Fails

Miss Hiress Jean Shevlin, 21, a Vassar graduate, married Lt. Col. James Gerard, 45, an Army officer stationed in Paris, in a Westminster church ceremony attended by society figures. Langdon P. Marvin Jr., 40, a congressional researcher, was present near the church.

Associated Prec Minneapolis Jean Shevlin Miss Shevlin Vassar James Gerard Paris Westminster Presbyterian Church Langdon P. Marvin Jr Langden P. Marvin Jr Iowa Jarmeea Gerard Ip Minneapolia Marvin Mia Shevlin Genie

Woman says Marvin forced her to Iowa trip

Miss Shevlin told police in Mason City Iowa that Marvin compelled her to accompany him to Iowa against her will and that she went along in fear for her life. Marvin spoke to reporters in Washington DC.

Washington, D.C Miss Shevlin Mason City Iowa Marvin

Canal traffic jam delays 26 ships at Panama Canal

A major traffic jam at the Panama Canal delayed 26 ships entering the waterway on Saturday. Canal officials said it was the largest logjam they could recall in ordinary peacetime operations.

Canal Panama Panama Canal

Flooding Ripples Across South Plains On Spring Day

Thunder showers drenched Bailey Lamb and nearby areas as the last spring day brought heavy rainfall. Water covered highways near Littlefield Mule Shoe and Anton, with up to 3 inches in spots and one vehicle plunging into floodwater west of Anton injuring three people. Grain fields suffered unknown damage as roads closed briefly and water overwhelmed routes along US 70 and state highways.

Tanner Laine Avalanche-Journal South Plains Lubbock Bailey Lamb Anton Littlefield Lamb County Spade Muleshoe Bailey County U.S. Highway 70 U.S

Crossing Crash Kills 33 Germans in South German Town

Police report a bus was struck by the Stuttgart Wuerzburg express train at a crowded level crossing. The collision left 33 dead and about 20 injured, several critically, making it one of Germany’s worst disasters since World War I. The train dragged the bus roughly 300 yards.

Germany Wuerzburg

GUESTS PANIC Two Die In Minnesota Resort Fire

A fire at Breezy Point Lodge on Pelican Lake in Rainerd Minnesota, started by bottled gas, killed two guests and injured at least 18. About 60 guests were present with some missing as crews searched the ruins. Victims included Mr and Mrs Frank Hildinger of Cleveland Ohio who died after leaping from a second story bedroom.

Tasted Press International Rainerd Minn Minnesota Frank Hildinger Cleveland Ohio Hildinger Brainerd Frank Searcy St. Charles

Crosbyton Sheriff in Charge of Theft Trial to Open

Ex sheriff J T Herrington 42 goes on trial at 10 am Monday on charges of theft misapplication of county funds and extortion. A 48 member special venue is ordered to report to Judge Victor Lindsey in the 2nd District Courtroom. The trial follows an audit showing over 34000 unaccounted for since 1956 and Herrington has admitted discrepancies in signed statements to Dist Atty George Gilkerson.

Avalanche-Journal Rosbyton Crosby County J. T Slime) Herrington Victor Lindsey Herrington Lorenzo Dist George Gilkerson Gilkerson Lubbock Carroll Cobb Srosby County Geo

Weather Map Page Nine Lubbock Area Forecast

The weather page notes clear to partly cloudy skies with scattered thundershowers possible late afternoon. Highs near 92, low around 63, light variable winds. Humidity peaks around 87 percent. sunrise 5 37 a.m. sunset 8 01 p.m. Maximums and minimums from today and year ago provided for Abilene El Paso Dallas and other listed locations.

Lubbock Boll Pal City Abilene Paso Houston Amanila Eoskia Dallas Roswell Denver Falls

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