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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1961

Page

3

Elderly Group Pickets Doctors At AMA Meet

A group of seniors pickets doctors at the AMA annual meeting. Reports describe planned actions and surrounding activity as tensions rise during the gathering.

AMA

Quiet Stamford Senator To Be Governor Today

An older crowd in Austin protests health care policy linked to Social Security as Senator David Ratlit of Stamford appears poised for a gubernatorial bid. Picketers from an AFL-CIO affiliated senior group urge doctors for care with dignity while opposing charity. Police redirect the line to ease entry to the Coli seum as protesters disperse after a brief demonstration.

Sadie Lomel W. Ath Street Charity Oll Acrom Sheil Eamie Knuie Toe Ante Nelson H. Crwikshank Afl-Cio Washington 6Th Street Coliseum

Rockets and stamps mark historic mail flight event

The Rio Grande Valley revival of rocket mail is planned with six rockets firing across the river carrying commemorative covers valued near six thousand dollars. Veterans and museum figures Garland Adair and Keith Rutbel, linked to the first flight years ago, will attend as sponsors and hosts.

McAllen American Legion Post Rio Grande Valley Ifirst Reynosa Mexico American Legion Legion U.S Garland Adair Texas Memorial Museum Texas Hortage Foundation Keith Rutbel Rumbel Massachusetts Institute of Technol Oxy

Education panic sparks British view on American system

In Atlantic City Sir Ronald Gould of the National Union of Teachers of England said the Sputnik panic shows the U S has much to be proud of with its high living standards and world interest. He noted no British panic and cited shared problems like teacher shortages and underpaid staff.

Atlantic City N. J United States Ronald Gould National Union of Teachers of England Wales Sir Ronald Tion Great Britain Sputnik Janey Luubbock Houston Hkce Sao Paulo Brazil Lundy Miami Baling Anc New Orleans Bogota Colombia New York UPI Feraile Wiley Elder McGraw - Hill Joseph Famulore World News EB. Hi

AFL-CIO halts farm worker organizing drive in California

The AFL-CIO Executive Council voted to end its two year effort to unionize California farm workers and authorized transferring the campaign to another group. George Meany commented the drive was unsuccessful and the money and time would be redirected.

Unity House Afl-Cio Executive Council California George Meany Afl-Cio Hafdlad Motors Saidjed Bor

Durante to Star in Film Based on Old Stage Show

Bollywood correspondent reports Jimmy Durante, longtime star of Hollywood and Broadway, will headline a film adaptation of one of his stage shows. He recalls the Jumbo Broadway moment with an elephant and notes plans for an NBC project with Bob Hope, while cautioning about a dangerous reenactment from the original show. Durante says he would work for nothing to land the role, hoping this film would bolster his reputation.

Durante Joseph Fivnigan UPI Holly Woow Dimmy Durante Hollywood Broadway Parante Sahar Olyphant Bern Sane Jimmy Neper Ber Recht Charles Macarthur Monty Rye Bob Hope Tyeahy Mays Red! Skelton Tate Frank Buck

Police Probing City Burglaries

Police investigate a Thursday burglary at El Charro Cafe 108 1%h St where a juke box cigarette machine and newspaper vending machine were looted about $20. Entry gained by forcing front door latch through. Loss includes about $11 in change and cigarettes. A cigarette machine at Tiny's Cafe 1216 Ave G looted for unknown cash. A window broken at another residence 118 Ave 0. Investigation found a lock torn from an overhead fuel tank.

el Charro Tiny Ave. G Wayne Terwinnon Red Raider Driven

Innocent Pleas Given In Check Law Cases

Innocent pleas entered in check law cases amid unclear details. The report notes a defendant Benito Lozya, 24, with a first place BOA designation, assessed a fine of eight dollars and a court contest.

Benito Lozya

Aladdin Productions Draw 135 Persons

More than 125 parents and youngsters attended the Teen Summer Theater performances directed by Walker James. The show, a climax of an intensive training schedule, will be presented for the final time at 1. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for students with two reserved seats.

Walker James

Blast injures Clovis farmer near ammonia tank

A late night ammonia blast at a Clovis farm around 3 AM injured farmer Charles Hantgrove and bystander Fortgine who were nearby a pickup tank. Hantgrove suffered eye and throat injuries. Fortgine was knocked under a truck and treated. Norman Reevins helped, saying he did not know the cause as responders rushed Hardgrace to Memorial Hospital in Clovis.

Charles Hantgrove Clovis Volved Empires Norman Reevins Hamigrove Clovis ‘Memorial Hospital

Flag Fracas as House Lowers Colors in Clash

Washington set off as the House of Representatives lowered its colors during a contentious dispute over a proposed bill. Rep. Friedel faced sharp questions from Rep. Grose while Speaker Rayburn called for withdrawal before a roll call vote ended 279 to 108 in favor of lowering the flag and proceeding. The scene included tense remarks about naval service and personal experiences on storms and guard duties. SANTIAGO notes mention a 32 percent gain elsewhere.

Washington House of Representatives Satna Questere Tyne Karte John Shelby Friedl Shetley Potonowe Haven Sonics Sam Rayburn Teo Frieder Gross Cory

French farmers clash with police in Nimes protest

Hundreds of farmers on tractors confronted police in Nimes as a farm leaders meeting was underway. Rioters hurled rocks while police used clubs to break up the demonstration leaving several injured and hospitalized.

Nimes France APH Atréets Thurmlay Poter Nims Michelle Paler Rad Sudan

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