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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1953
Page
10
In Lubbock County Joyce White was found slain and Walter Whitaker received the death penalty after a six day trial. Prosecution labeled the act as malice murder while defense argued for amnesia and temporary insanity.
Brownfield farmer Al Muldrow will travel to Washington to testify before Senate and House Agriculture committees for South Plains cotton producers. He is joined by a Mr. Glenn of Tulsa and delegations from Pecos El Paso California New Mexico and Arizona. They seek a 1954 acreage allotment based on a three year history rather than five. Muldrow will stay about a week and aim for a conference with Agriculture Department officials.
Mr and Mrs Robert Meinecke announce the birth of a daughter weighing 5 pounds 13 ounces at 916 am Saturday in St Marys Hospital. The father is a farmer. Mr and Mrs C E Brown announce the birth of a daughter weighing 7 pounds ounces at 1054 am Friday in Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital. The father is a carpenter.
The French National Assembly approved Laniel as premier, enabling Churchill to postpone plans after doctors verdict. He telephoned Eisenhower and Laniel to arrange a brief government handover to R. A. Butler, while Churchill, Mr. Churchill, remained active at Chartwell preparing papers for review.
The Wellman community voted 68 to 25 to approve a 350000 bond issue to fund a new high school, gymnasium, auditorium, and cafeteria, plus modernization of existing buildings. The plan follows petitions to the school board from June 13 and the funds are to be secured through bond sale.
A 19 month old girl, Catherine Ashford daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Ashford, was in serious condition at West Texas Hospital after a neighbor's car backed over her near their Burleson Osborn addition home around 11 am Saturday. The father said the child wandered behind the car as it backed up and the tire ran over part of her head. Police had not completed any investigation by Saturday night to determine if the incident occurred on private property.
Judy Cauley Rodil, 25, of Lubbock Texas, marries Luther B Scherer 74 in a Las Vegas Sahara Hotel penthouse ceremony. The couple plans a honeymoon to Los Angeles and Mexico as Scherer’s fourth marriage ends in Las Vegas. The bride is the daughter of J H Cauley of Lubbock.
Rain and floods slow the Chinese Red offensive on Korea's East Central Front. ROK troops fortify a defense line 12 miles north of Hwachon Reservoir as talks with Robertson near a signed pact. Rhee seeks a defense agreement signed soon to ease South Korean fears.
Two Lubbock boys Lindel Ray Newton 12 and Jerald Wayne McMahan 13 had been missing since Wednesday. They were found unharmed late Friday in Throckmorton after their parents announced Saturday. The youths said they decided to go visiting.
Three defendants pleaded innocent to liquor law violations in Judge Robert J. Allen's County Court-at-Law. Otis Day and James Odell Wills faced charges of illegal transportation of intoxicants with bonds set at 400 each, returnable July 6. Joe David McNelly pleaded innocent to illegal possession of intoxicants.
Secretary Benson told a Texas audience that U S agriculture must pursue parity in research and price to aid cotton and all farming. He cited drought and economic squeezes, pledged support for farm programs, and urged courage and unified action while noting imports and trade as two-way processes.
Cong Mahon of Lubbock praised Agriculture Secretary Benson for a drought relief program aiding Southwest farmers and stockmen. He warned that much time and energy are needed to revitalize the region's sagging agriculture as he heads to Washington for a Monday showdown vote on extents.
A 16 year old youth admits 42 burglaries in Lubbock after initial denial. Detectives George Hall Lt Pete Hubbard and Ralph White lead the investigation guiding him around town to identify locations. Loot recovered includes a knife pistol and ring with cash believed gambled away. He faces possible commitment to Gatesville Reform School or adult charges if tried.
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