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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1958
Page
1
The Lubbock City Commission tentatively approved a 1958-59 budget totaling 9 462 577, aiming to keep the tax rate steady. Temporary charges for garbage or sewer services may be added next year if revenues fall short, with officials preferring temporary fees over a tax increase.
Lt. Martin Paulus of the Belgian air force is home after 23 days in Soviet and East German custody. His NATO jet strayed over the Iron Curtain during a training flight May 29 in the Baltic area and was released following Belgium with East Germany. ADN notes the U S protocol mirrors East Germany to free nine U S Army soldiers.
Little Rock Arkansas Judge Harry L Lemley granted Central High School a two and a half year suspension of its gradual desegregation plan. The ruling preserves the status quo for seven Negro students still enrolled, who face possible removal this September. An appeal was filed by Wiley Branton for the NAACP and could reach the U S Supreme Court. Gov Orval Faubus commented that the ruling may help reestablish normalcy.
Russians shrugged at Western indignation over Imre Nagy s execution and a rumored Kremlin push to tighten control over satellites. A United Nations committee warned of continuing repression in Hungary and the United States said the trials and executions violate basic human rights standards.
White House secretary James Hagerty dismissed reports that President Eisenhower is shopping for a Sherman Adams successor, amid House investigations. The Denver Post claimed Fred Seaton would take over if Adams resigns, citing long secret White House meetings over various scandals. Seaton, a Hastings Neb. native and longtime aide, is described as Eisenhower's top troubleshooter.
At Biggs Air Force Base El Paso officials banned all military personnel from Juarez for 24 hours starting 6 a.m. Sunday amid fears of a political riot. The move aimed to avoid involvement in a suspected Communist inspired riot as tensions rose in the Mexican border town opposite El Paso.
George L. Souza, 46, founder of the International Mustache Protective Assn, shaved his mustache after 24 years to regain waiter work. He says restaurants enforce facial hair bans though he once faced repeated firings and a failed restaurant endeavor. He hopes to regain employment without the mustache.
A two car broadside collision just north of Pampa on Trice Shone left Donald Wayne Sands 25 of Pampa dead and three Canadian Texas residents Hank McPherson G R Bettis and Glenn Hughes seriously injured.
Clouds and light drizzle moved into the South Plains after Saturday showers and a young flood. Five inches of rain fell near Nazareth with roads flooded along routes between Dimmitt, Springlake. Areas across Castro County and surrounding towns reported heavy rain and hail as a cool front kept the first day of summer unusually cool.
A state police crew trained to examine drivers licenses conducts focused checks across roads and highways. The unit aims to enforce licensing compliance, improve safety, and reduce violations through standardized procedures and on sight verification.
Voters in Post, Crosbyton, Spur and Ralls approved a dam and pipeline plan to supply water for 50 years. The ballot totals were 980 to 139, with Post and Crosbyton nearly unanimous and Spur and Ralls approving by large margins. The measure authorizes councils to contract with White River Municipal Water.
U.S. officials say any use of American troops in Lebanon remains remote and unlikely despite Secretary Dulles saying Washington would consider participation if invited. The 6th Fleet watches the region, with rotating elements ready to respond if invited, though observers interpret this as limited aid rather than full deployment.
Lubbock and vicinity see cloudy conditions with fog and drizzle this morning. Partly cloudy later, widely scattered thundershowers this afternoon and tonight. Warmer with high near 92 and low around 60. Winds southeast 10 to 20 mph. sunrise 5 37 PM, sunset 8 00 PM. Maximum humidity 84 percent.
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