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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1960
Page
69
Tom S. Lubbock High School hosts its annual Round-Up with a 5 p.m. barbecue in the cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. Western Talent Show in the auditorium, a film at 7:45 p.m., awards for best poster and cover, and a square dance to cap the jamboree. The Student Council organized decorations and activities.
A brief quotation notes that money corrupts some men and girls use fools for profit. The line comments on greed and social influence without naming people or places. It conveys a cautionary, societal reflection rather than a narrative.
The 1960 South Plains Soap Box Derby kicks off with registration at Modern Chevrolet from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until June 4, with final inspection on June 25 and Derby Day on June 27. Sponsors include The Avalanche Journal and Exchange Club. clinic set March 11 at Modern Chevrolet.
More than 3,000 homemaking students, advisers, parents and guests are expected for Area 1 FHA sessions at Lubbock municipal auditorium. The program includes house of delegates elections for next year, reports from project chairmen, talks by area and national officers, and participation from 126 chapters across 38 counties.
Tobacco heiress Doris Duke proposes donating a 7 foot bronze statue of William McKinley to Niles birthplace city. The 1904 Italian cast sits on an 11 foot marble base. Shipping from North Carolina may be a financial hurdle for the city. James Duke, father of Doris Duke, admired McKinley, and the statue could stand in a downtown park if accepted.
Oslo reports that half of inmates in local jails are there for driving under the influence. The pattern shows a high prevalence of DUI offenses among convicted offenders. Officials warn of ongoing alcohol and traffic safety issues contributing to the jail population.
Robert Canning a 19 year old was granted permission by the Santa Barbara sheriff to practice screaming near a cemetery. He can scream several times a day for 10 or 15 minutes each but only during daylight hours as a condition for approval. Canning hopes his screams may help him land a motion picture role. Deputy James Webster approved the arrangement.
Paul L. Payne Jr., 39, of Lubbock, filed Thursday for city commissioner Place 2. He is the fourth candidate in the race and will oppose W C O Mara, named for the group slate. Payne cites public input and says he is not backed by any political group. He has clashed with City Hall over the freeway loop and a sewage plant northwest of the city.
West Lubbock planners deadlocked after an hour of talks on locating a shopping center near 4th Street and Slide Road or 10th Street and Slide Road within the annexed 34th to Clovis corridor. The commission split 4-4 on site choice and rejected a 82nd Street zone request while approving a Brownfield Road Salem Avenue option. Burr cited 4 400 acres ready for development with capacity for 55 000 to 66 600 people and outlined need for neighborhood and community centers to serve the growing area.
In a grim tally the record shows 59 road accidents occurred on the same date, resulting in 686 deaths and 4 injuries with 133 further injuries noted in preliminary counts.
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