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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1957
Page
8
Army, Navy and Air Force helicopters patrol Cameron and Grand Chenier as authorities struggle with a vast death toll and mass evacuations after Hurricane Audrey. Officials say hundreds remain missing and hundreds more displaced, with survivors recounting a devastating 20 foot tidal surge and widespread destruction.
Police report a fatal crash near Farmington after a 1957 sedan with a rear tire blowout swerved and was struck broadside by a pickup driven by Charles Wayne Pace. Victims were Jimmy Carl McIlroy, Richard E Bernard, and others all from Farmington. Hale died en route to hospital. Mrs Marshall and her son remained aboard. Survivors include husband J T Anderson and Dwayne Anderson.
Automobile travel from the United States to Mexico increased twenty percent in the last year. The first mule bred in the United States was by George Washington, a noted claim in early agricultural history.
The budget outlines merit based raises for city employees and provides figures for 1957 58 including estimated revenues of 9 155 204 from ad valorem taxes and utilities revenue of 2 813 000 for electric service plus 2 100 000 for water. General expenses total 3 903 826 with notable increases for police fire street health and planning departments.
Mexico City, dating from around 1325, is the oldest capital city in North America.
Survivors describe a night of devastation in Grand Chenier as a hurricane wrecked homes and swept away loved ones. One man saved four people at the cost of his family, while others recount drowning babies, clinging to trees for hours, and burying relatives in a small church graveyard. Helicopters evacuated the living and carried the wounded, leaving many bodies behind.
The court martial found Lt. Col. Nickerson guilty after a 43 minute verdict. He faced transfer after the ruling as his defense claimed he acted in the Army and country’s best interests with General Medaris’s implied support. Medaris said Nickerson has no value to the service if kept in missiles work.
R I Popejoy of 2812 Bates St is in Porter Clinic for pneumonia with family reporting his condition satisfactory. A 16 year old Lubbock youth admitted theft of a phonograph album from Recordland at 3426 34th St and will appear before juvenile authorities after arrest at home. No new developments in Ballard Baley murder as San Diego police hold William Reeves of Lubbock for questioning.
Fairbanks Alaska June 29 A 16 year old Texas boy Benny Patrick tallies his roughing it tale as he heads home to Amarillo. He fled from Alaska after working in a gold mine since spring with $50 borrowed money and a plan to start junior year. He hopes to buy his father a hunting rifle and has a gold nugget souvenir. He once worked as an artist assistant in Greenwich Village New York and dreams of becoming an actor.
Moscow reports a 154 year old housewife story from Pravda Ukraine. Lyubov Puznak claims birth in Kiev in 1803 with a brother 121 and sisters 118 and 111 years old. She cites no clear reason for longevity, suggesting a meat free diet of potatoes fish honey milk and bread.
A 17 year old Wichita Falls high school student, James Clifford Parks, was found guilty of murdering his mother and received a 20 year prison sentence. The jury deliberated about two hours and ten minutes before delivering the malice murder verdict. He was charged with killing both parents but was tried only for his mother’s death.
The annual Levelland rodeo sponsored by Hockley County Sheriff's Posse concluded its three-night run with a Western dance at the rodeo grounds. Morris Stephens of Silverton supplied the stock. a Thursday parade opened activities with 10 riding clubs. Slaton’s Rangers won first in club competition, Abernathy’s Riding Club second, Amarillo’s Will Rogers Range Riders third. Marilyn Barton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Barton, was crowned rodeo queen. A barbecue by Tommy White of Lubbock fed about 330 visiting riders Thursday night.
Building records show June starts total 88 homes with costs of 2.145 million. Inspector Paul Chaudoin notes the year to date pace could reach about 28 million in total construction if current six month trends hold.
Jimmy Byrd of Post topped prizes at the Lamesa Rodeo closing the three day show drawing about 3000. Byrd led calf roping averages and tied for second in double mugging and won best four event averages in calf roping and double mugging. Bill Craddock of Midland was second in calf roping with times of 13.8 and 13.5. Other winners include Kenny Thompson Big Spring in calf roping and Donnell Echols Lamesa in double mugging with 30.4 and 31.5 respectively.
A passenger train derailed near Hopkinsville and Russellville Kentucky with five cars off the tracks and multiple injuries. Witnesses describe a woman and child urged to jump to safety as the vehicle slammed into a blocked route. Investigators from L and N rail line and Florida East Coast Railway examine the Dixieland route between Louisville and Atlanta and between Atlanta and Miami.
A weather summary notes heat with humidity near 21 percent and record highs around 106 in mid June. It cites storms along the Guymon to Hobbs line and scattered showers in West Texas, with dust in El Paso and dry thunder across most of West Texas.
Carr Opposed estimates a special session could cost up to 500000, arguing necessity should be considered if treasury cannot support it. The comptroller reports a fund balance of 496000 to cover such expenses.
Residents of Lebanon Indiana, after battling a flood creek and bailing water from basements, faced a fresh challenge as the city water utility boosted water rates. The June 29 report notes the toll of the flood followed by higher bills for residents coping with disrupted service.
A series of birth notices from families listed with addresses, child weights, and times. Parents include James B Adams Pan-American Oil Co and Alejandro Ponce Red Ball Transfer. Other families feature occupations such as farmer, self employed, merchant and physician at Methodist Hospital. Most births occurred at Lauf Clinic West Texas Hospital or St Marys.
Dr. Young and his family announce they will leave Lubbock after 13 years to relocate to Los Angeles in late July. He served as editor of Twentieth Century Christian and Power for Today and led a growing congregation with five associates. Mrs. Young is a noted teacher in Churches of Christ. Plans for a successor at Broadway remain pending.
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