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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1960
Page
6
A cold wind swept Plainview raising misery levels as temperatures fell across the region. Abernathy reported 18 degrees while Lubbock dropped from 31 at early afternoon to 17 by late evening with temperatures still falling.
North Alabama and Arkansas face millions in damage as ice cuts power lines and forests fall. In Texas, snow and ice disrupt travel, close schools, halt horse racing, and strain utilities across Lubbock and Panhandle towns. Many communities report outages and emergency crew responses.
Three Lubbock children Ernest Petty Henry Petty and Viola Petty depart at 10 30 a m for Houston to visit their critically ill father William Petty at M D Anderson Hospital The relief effort organized by Rev Clifton Igo and local supporters raised 127 for travel and expenses with clothing and luggage donated by the community
Mrs. J. B. Franklin 77 Ida Jou will be laid to rest at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church Idalou with Rev. Billy Frasier officiating. Burial follows at Resthaven Memorial Park Lub bock under Sanders Funeral Home direction. She had been ill for 15 years and hospitalized a week. She lived in Idalou area 10 years after moving from Colorado City where she resided 40 years.
Beverly Gene Bradford of Lubbock received a five year prison term after a district court jury found him guilty of theft over 50 dollars in a faked armed robbery. The defense and prosecution sparred over witness credibility as three men were linked to the alleged incident at McLain Oil Co. Jennings and Hill face future charges. The judge delayed pronouncing sentence due to a waiver issue.
Pete Durham, 3206 44th St., elected president of the South Plains UT Exes at the annual dinner-dance at Hillcrest Country Club. Officers include Jack Clendenin, 2702 25th St., executive vice-president, and Don Darby, 2414 25th St., secretary-treasurer. Ray Willsey spoke on UT football prospects. outgoing president Reed Quilliam presided. Ninety-seven attendees.
In California two trains collide at a grade crossing near Bakersfield. 14 killed and 72 injured as fuel oil tanks explode and cars burn, with 109 aboard the San Francisco Chief No. 2. Rescue work lasts hours while passengers are ferried to Barstow.
Reporters list at Lubbock meeting include W H Avinger Roy Boyd Noel Johnson Floyd Honey Dr Ralph Schilling Leo Purvis O W Marconi Dr Lee Vardy Frank Mullican Otis Spears and others. Special music by Monterey High School ensemble directed by Mitchell Zablotny. Dr Herold Hunt of Harvard lectures. Mrs Marvin Armstrong welcomes. Helen Poe to speak. Sectionals run 2 15 to 4 p m with luncheons for administrators teachers and staff.
Cooper argued Finch cheated on his wife and lied to hide his acts but insisted Barbara Jean Finch died accidentally. The jury heard competing claims that Finch and Barbara Jean were involved with others and faced accusations of murder or mere deception.
Mr and Mrs Ruperton Puga announce a son weighing 7 pounds at 2 40 p.m Tuesday at Laut Clinic. Several other families record births at Laut Clinic and Methodist Hospital with newborns ranging from 4 pounds 4 ounces to 8 pounds 12 ounces. Parents include employees from Lubbock ISD Western Woodwork Co General Motors Fort Worth and Denver Railroad fielding various occupations.
Burglars hit multiple locations overnight stealing and damaging. total estimated loot around $200. Cline Warehouse at 2811 E Main St saw tire stacks torn and scattered. brick thrown through a window at 2526 64th St caused about $20 damage. Fleet Maintenance Co. at 303 30th St lost $40 cash in a pried fireproof cabinet. Acme Mattress Co. at 510 EF 34th St netted a $25 radio. Tools valued at $50 taken from a pickup at E L Hayes 906 41st St. Ahd QO Mitchell 4921 35th St reports tire and wheel worth $35 removed from car trunk.
Eight ghost writing agencies were raided by Manhattan prosecutors in New York as part of a widening probe into who writes college work for paying students. The case centers on spoofing students, with allegations of hundreds of theses produced nationwide. some universities have suspended or warned students. Stores report fees from hundreds to over 3000 dollars, and subpoenas extend to witnesses including undergraduates.
The executive committee led by Murrell R. Tripp announced the listing of 17 top contenders for mayor and commissioner posts after ties expanded the potential mayoral slate. Casey leads as a front runner, with O'Mara and Chappell also prominent in the commissioners bracket. All three candidates are long-time locals active in civic groups and charities. The committee emphasized a down-the-line draft honoring the group’s preferences.
Ike's tour included talks with U S Embassy staff and remarks at Montevideo's airport before flying home. He visited Brazil Argentina Chile and Uruguay where demonstrations occurred in Montevideo. Police dispersed anti imperialist protests as thousands greeted the president along the motorcade route. officials counted about 450 000 spectators. Local elections filings in Lubbock show no candidates yet for three offices as Mayors and Commissioners near turnover.
Banks, six three, joined the Department of Public Safety in 1938 as a highway patrolman and moved to the Rangers in 1947. He gained fame for quick draw and a 1941 Roanoke gunfight, helped detain Mickey Cohen in 1950, and was sent to Mansfield in 1956 amid a race riot over integration.
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