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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1962

Page

5

Estes Theft Trial Opens After Surprise Request

Estes appeared in court in high spirits as his case moved to the top of the crim inal docket. The Pecos Independent editor Jeff Castleberry greeted him after the shift to first place. A U S grand jury had indicted Estes on 29 counts of fraud and conspiracy, expanding an earlier eight count indictment. The federal trial date remains unsettled and differing views on jurisdiction were noted by officials.

Estes Jeff Castleberry Pecos Independent Wilson U. S Texas Aay Will Wilson Jurisdictic Congress Washington Pecos House Subcommittee Senue Senti Me Willam P. Mattox Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Rufus Atinson Ab Weimer Atkinson Weimer ASCS Reeves County Dve Paso Teas Franklin Henry Marshall San Xricultural Estes Cote Ace Allotaients Wolson Ryan

Steel Firms Subpoena Probes Reach Top U S Steels Faces Inquiry

Subpoenas target U S Steel and six other firms amid a broad federal probe into price setting and bid rigging. The investigations trace back to 1961 and involve expense recount data and voice records. U S Steel declined comment, directing questions to the Justice Department.

Wall Blame Cited for Berlin Violence Urges Western Talks

The United States faulted the Berlin wall for the city’s violence and urged Moscow to join Britain and France in talks with the Western powers. Washington said East Berlin limits caused clashes, asserting no prior restriction existed before August 1961.

U.S Berlin Washington United States Berlin Wall Soviet Union Britain France Moscow West’ Berlin State Department East Berlin Ber West Berlin

Dean Martin Sues Fox Over $6.88 Million Defamation Claim

Dean Martin sues 20th Century-Fox for 6.885 million dollars alleging the studio defamed him by blaming his involvement in the film Something's Got to Give. He says Fox fired Marilyn Monroe for missing work and later sued him for approving a replacement. His suit cites misinformation and attempts to shift blame onto him.

Los Angeles Dean Martin 20Th Century-Fox Marilyn Monroe Fox Miss Monroe Martin Fus Lee Remick

East Germans Strengthen Berlin Border Fortifications

East German troops to bolster defenses around West Berlin as Western Allies urge four power talks. Moscow insists border security rests with East Germany, while West Berlin officials push for reduced tension and a halt to shooting. Willy Brandt signals willingness to hear Soviet proposals.

Berlin West Berlin Union Jin Tern Moscow Willy Brandt West Jin

Howard Keel Promotes Day of the Triffids in Midwest

UPI reports Howard Keel tours the Midwest to promote The Day of the Triffids. He states plans and venues for promotion, with attendance details and public appearances highlighted.

TIP Hollywood UPI Howard Keel Midwest

Man to Talk to FBI on Alleged Police Beating

A Lubbock man plans to talk to the FBI about an alleged police beating after a disturbance at the Hut Cafe on Ave H near 230 am Saturday. The man attempted to file charges with County Attorney Fred West but was refused. police say a fight occurred with officers using a night stick, and Morales was injured during a confrontation with about 20 people in the area.

FBI Lubbock Aid Monlay Marsiles Deankenniss Hut Ave. H County West Side Westexter Morales St Methorist Hospital Sud Maries Robert Weed Blakney

Fruitless Search For Two Military Officers At Blue Springs

Navy skindiving teams probed the Blue Springs cavern for two officers who vanished during an underwater exploration. The effort failed to locate Air Force Capt. Franklin N. Schilling and Navy Lt. Richard A Porter, with authorities stating no chance they survived. The men disappeared Thursday after their oxygen supply was exhausted.

Madison Fla Navy Blue Springs Hausted Air Force Franklin N. Schilling Phoenix Ariz

Supreme Court Prayer Ruling Sparks Broad Reactions Across Parties

Church leaders and lawmakers react to the 6-1 decision on school prayer, with Methodists, Presbyterians, Unitarians, and Jewish groups weighing in. Governors and state education officials promise compliance, while critics warn of further battles over church and state.

Graham Sua Thomas J. van Loon Nashville Tom Statt Methodist Church Board of Education Oncom Leon Ray J. Harmelink Philadelphia Presbyterian Board of Chris Eduction Brown Shoe Co Action Ats Savather Go Biiney Co Atlanta Owen Bey Baty MeJean Greeley Unitarian’ Universalist Assn Boston Leo Pret al Catnsel American Jewish Congress New York Supreme Court Nelson A. Rockefeller Long Island Bertram D. Deiker Edgar W. Cooper Board of Regents of Albany New York State Education Department George Andrews William M. Colmer Mason- Dixon Line John J. Rooney FDNY U.S Black Hugo L.black

Seminole Police Probe Car Pedestrian Mishap

Seminole police questioned a Teen-ager Monday in connection with injuries from a car pedestrian incident inside the city limits at 9 22 pm Wreck involved a car overturning on U S 80 near the Memorial Hospital One boy killed by a 7200 volt line sparking fire during line work near Lufkin Two other youths wounded in the crash at Crosbyton Clinic and Livingston areas and hospitalized. The storm downed lines and shifted traffic as investigators ordered more details.

Crosbyton Clinic Pierce Scininvleston Memorial Hospital Sheriff's Here U.S Don Hill Jerry Campbell 3Rd St Lufkin Robert Donald Franklin Livingston Ronald Young DeRidder

Man Held In Death Of Stockdale Youth

Wilson County Sheriff Asa Fuller said a 20-year-old ex convict has been arrested and charged with the shooting death of Louis Lerma a Stockdale High School student. The suspect also faces charges of assault to murder in the wounding of Bob Salinas. The shootings occurred at the Stockdale watermelon festival from a car containing five men. Three other men have been captured but faces not yet filed.

Stockdale, Tex UPH Wilson County Asa Fuller Louis Lerma Stockdale High School Jose Angel Bob Salinas Stockdale Wa Fuller Cur Fone

Rain and storms sweep Texas New Mexico and Dallas area

Weather reports show Lubbock totals reach 4.24 inches for 1962 with showers nearby. Portales and Crosbyton area receive up to 1.25 inches south of Crosbyton, while Dallas-Fort Worth endure heavy rain and traffic accidents. Sophia Loren and Carlo Ponti face bigamy charges as trial orders move forward in Rome.

Portales-Muleshoe Lubbock Weather Bureau Spur Crosbyton Hobbs Harry Gaines Portales Floyd South Plains Tempe Downstate Dallas Fort Worth Wedgewood Fort Worth Cern Richardson Lamiber Rome API Sophia Carlo Ponti Brownsville Mar Ital Blissesidio Lelia Perature Alpin Giulio Franco Meiremage Ponti Miss Loren Chudad Juatye Gintiana Rastri Oman Ani New York Franco Atttorney Roman Catholic Church Tribunal

Thug Confesses to Forcing Ride and Shooting Rival

Ex-convict Alex Wallis, 28, signed a confession after surrendering to police in Chicago. He admits taking a fellow gang member on a ride and shooting him in the back as he pleaded for mercy. Wallis named another gang figure, Gary Delessendro, 25, who sought police protection amid a June 17 burglary linked case. The Chicago gang violence tally reaches twelve killed this year.

US Upa Chicgo Ttts Walter Howert Alex Wallis Chicago Wallis Gary Delessendro Herbert Rawate Carpentersville

Miss Loren Wins Best Actress Award Highlights

Tears erupted as Sophia Loren accepted the Motion Picture Academy Award for Best Actress, marking a high moment in her career and prompting strong emotional responses.

Loren and Ponti Seek Annulment Delay Amid Bigamy Charge

Sophia Loren and her husband Ponti faced an Italian bigamy case with an annulment delays. Loren left for Switzerland as authorities awaited the annulment ruling. Loren stated they remain in love and consider themselves married, despite legal technicalities.

Sophia Loren Miss Loren Switzerland Loren Ponti Italy Caithoriies

Fragmented OCR keeps scrambled notes from a public event

A garbled newspaper fragment recounts a public meeting with mentions of officials from Western Ark, Stes Met, and the Canadian River Authority. It names state figures like Udall and HB Zachry and references a Texas water project and civic recognitions, but many details are unclear.

Stes Vata Hosni Water Commission Udall Cti Ac Ate Usenet Johnson Canadiae Bartle and We Vive Taity Board Tascosa Amarillo Board of Directions Canadian River Authority Texas Conservation Association HB. Zachry Real Ny Stevehatte Shabu Peseelit

Rice Allotment Probe Expands Across Texas Counties

An investigation into alleged misuse of farm acreage allotments spreads to all 23 Texas counties producing rice. Assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture confirms the broadening inquiry as the probe centers in Matt and Beazpree counties.

Houston APY Texas Houston Post Resiney C Lennart Secretary of Agriculture Orville Pripeysil Investigative Matt Beazpree David C. Stephens Brzorin County Servation Seaview Cheagned Tie_state ASCS KBE United Seat of Agriculture

Tragic Deaths Break Up Family In Texas

A family tragedy unfolds as Dile Beam and spouse drown at Lake Texoma on Sunday. Their five year old stepson Donnie Morgan dies in a highway crash near Conway on Monday. Wendy Beam aged two dies from injuries, while grandparents W. E. Math and Avlena Morgan, 8, remain in critical condition. Dale Beat Jr. is listed in short condition. Geonie P. Cundiff Jr. of Victoria is described as the driver of the truck involved.

Dile Beam Lake Texoma Donnie Morgan Hyshwih Conway Wendy Gale Beam Groom Hospital Mes W. de Math Avlena Morgan Dale Beat Jr Geonie P. Cundiff Jr Victoria Luust

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