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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1960
Page
8
New York report explains low-voltage wiring systems as a modern, cost effective way to upgrade homes. Remote control of devices and multi-point switching are highlighted, with benefits like no central transformer dependence and simple conversion without wall tearing.
Continued from page one the list of honored youths includes many sons of Amarillo residents with family ties to local leaders. Grady Knight leads as institutional representative, with W C Watts chairing troop committees and a slate of assistant scoutmasters. Tenderfoot candidates are named, and after earning Eagle ranks, 30 original members form Explorer Troop No. 1. Twenty-one of the group will attend the National Boy Scout Jamboree in Colorado Springs starting July 18.
Washington notes CQ foresees record convention impact as 50 states vote, 269 needed for victory, and the 22nd Amendment limits terms. Lincoln’s 100th anniversary ties to Chicago while Los Angeles hosts Democrats as conventions shape a modern presidency.
The 52nd Governors Conference wound up with Stephen L. R. McNichols of Colorado chosen chairman for the year ahead. He avoided commitment on a Democratic presidential nominee and succeeds Republican J. Caleb Boggs of Delaware. Bids for hosting next year’s conference in Hawaii or Hershey, Pennsylvania were sent to the executive committee.
The UPI reports the official delegate badge for the 1960 Republican National Convention features a gold medal on a blue ribbon. The inscription reads 100 Years of Progress referencing Lincoln's 1860 nomination here a century ago.
The Texas Employment Commission, funded entirely by federal money, presented a 1962 63 budget of about 28.38 million dollars. It plans 1962 expenditures of 13.997 million and 1963 of 14.388 million, with most funds for wages and rent.
In Austin AP reports Rep. C W Pearcy Temple rejects the view that the speakership race is a conservative versus liberal fight. He argues House control depends on overall membership makeup. The dispute follows Rep Wade Spilman of McAllen labeled as the conservative candidate with Heatly of Paducah citing a liberal conservative split.
A simple method to heat canned peaches for serving with ham. Place the peaches about four inches from the heat source and broil for about five minutes until hot.
A 22 year old Plainview man was jailed after admitting the $18.01 he collected was for himself not the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He was arrested in the 3000 block of 66th Street after a housewife reported him to police. He said he had collected door to door on 55th and 56th Streets using canister and pamphlets from a representative and planned to open a restaurant here.
Lt Gov Ben Ramsey urged President Eisenhower to declare Calhoun County a major disaster area after floods caused widespread damage. Ramsey cited up to 30 inches of rain and estimated damages at 2 million dollars with water and sewage system breaks and a countywide mosquito hazard endangering public health. He emphasized prompt federal aid to mitigate the public health crisis.
Dumas aims to push for a county wide liquor vote in Terry County after June 13 precinct realignment. He says 14 signatures met the starter petition requirement though city opposition is expected, recalling the 1943 local option vote.
King Baudouin and Congo President-elect Joseph Kasavubu were touring Leopoldville when a mentally unbalanced African snatched the royal sword from a car and fled, brandishing it. The incident occurred on the eve of the Belgian Congo's independence.
Dumas cites desire to legalize liquor as motive for calling the election. Settle seeks first full four year term in office in November after two year appointment to fill an unexpired term.
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