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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1962
Page
6
Democrats and Weaver faced a split vote as they sought passage of the farm bill. Preliminary tests suggested sufficient support, but final roll calls favored Republicans, ending a tense session amid party strategic maneuvering.
Lawmakers split on administration farm bill as Mahon and Farm Bureau push for flexible supports. Opposition cites risk of unlimited production. debate covers price parity, feed grain acres, and possible repeal. House vote forecasts signal battle over 1958 program and farm policy direction.
Reports say crews drilled and checked wells after a mishap near Murray as officials, including Kilgo and Degudtaaig, surveyed the site. Tests aimed to dispel rumors showed cementing before surveys to gauge angles. Twenty two wells were examined and twenty five found cracked.
Sheriff reports ancient human bones uncovered near a Lamb County oil drill site south of here. A farmer unearthed a skull and jawbone while plowing. investigators identified a 40 to 50 year old Indian male, with oil company operators present. Texas Ranger W E Razza to study remains for economy of Texas district.
UPL Bayview Os Corp. posts gross income of 9.05 million for the year ending March 31, with the latest financial statement noting a 1 percent increase over the prior year.
Sorority House gets approval delay as Delta Gamma seeks zoning relief near Porter Hospital. Board member disqualified, opposition cites increased traffic and yard obstruction. Hearing notes ongoing concerns over housing and yard space with proposals to rebuild service access and parking near College Ave and 2nd St.
A series of planning requests in a local district draws interest as Considine and others seek variances. Proposals include a sign for a professional office near Cas Street, home additions on Ath Stand College Ave, garage and porch work, and nonconforming structures affected by recent fire. Community leaders weigh approvals and legal setbacks in a busy docket.
In district court at Lamesa, Howard Miller won a personal injury and assault case verdict. The jury awarded damages totaling $10,000 with specified amounts for punitive damages and medical costs, following deliberations beginning Monday and concluding Thursday.
President Malaysia AL Macbuyin backs a tentative deal between airlines and unions, promising orderly crew reductions and substantial airline savings. The agreement, reached after tense talks with Golders, aims to ease tensions in the flying engine wars, with wages and working conditions to be negotiated and finalized within a week. A separate court decision awards $6,000 in exemplary damages for assault in a related case, while other cases cover medical costs and injuries. Local officials note the agreement could stabilize operations and labor relations nationwide.
The bodies of Noreen Buc 17 and Margaret Ann Kennedy, both of Morris Plains, were found Thursday in a wooded area. They were fully clothed and no sexual assault was determined. Police reports say they were last seen Wednesday by Morris township boys near Monvistsossn Werthesday and later identified by relatives. They studied at Bayley Ellard Regional Catholic High School in Madison Township.
George Rodriguez, 38, of Lamesa, pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter in a collision on U.S. 62 180 near Carlsbad. He was bound over to district court on $4,100 bond after Justice of the Peace Tichardt Floy Rodriguez set the hearing. Two Roswell residents died in the crash. Lodge Leader Dies Atascosa. Louis Meyer, 65, former grand master of Knights Templar of Texas, died Wednesday south of San Antonio. Funeral services pending.
San Antonio six year old Margarita Bolanos died in a hospital Thursday from injuries suffered when a car struck her on the west side late Wednesday.
Federal grand jury returns new charges against Estes and three associates tied to mail fraud and transportation law violations. Trial staff chief Rafus clan indicated Estes to be rearraigned immediately with a $100,000 bond unchanged. Proceedings address alleged fertilizer mortgage schemes and cotton allotment transfers amid ongoing public scrutiny and prior remarks by officials.
A local accident left three people burned with uncertain condition. Fire crews and medical responders rushed to the scene near a residence, extinguishing flames and transporting injured individuals to area hospitals for treatment. The incident prompted an emergency response and a temporary evacuation of nearby residents. Further details on cause and exact names were not immediately available.
Lovington rodeo action resumes on the second day with events in roping and saddle bronc drawing crowds. Local acts and contestants from the Lovington Rodeo Association compete as organizers report strong turnout and ongoing arena excitement.
A jagged report from Lamesa recounts a rodeo gathering where riders bound stock amid midweek events. Spectators observed performances by teams including Stuns Vom and Teele, with sheriff’s officials noting crowd safety as the event progressed.
Mrs Gail Sterling of 531th Street reported Thursday night that a thief stole the horn ring from her car steering wheel and pried the horn from under the hood. Police said the incident occurred near a shopping center.
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