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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1968

Page

7

Two Suspects Sought In Sudan Murder Case

In Sudan a 71 year old retiree John E Knox was robbed and beaten to death Sunday night. Two Anglos described as tall and short fled with 400 dollars after a staged flashlight request. Survivors include four sons and two daughters. autopsy held in Lubbock. No arrests yet.

Sudan John E. Knox Knox Littlefield Lubbock First Baptist Church Payne Funeral Home Amherst Elizabeth Williams Martha Cross Decatur R. B Bunk Gainesville Glen Lamb County Homer McLaury McLaury MeLaury

Pianist Whalen to perform recital at Tech Union ballroom

Pianist Robert Whalen of Southwest Texas State College will be presented in recital at 8:15 today in the Tech Union ballroom. He has toured Europe with the 7th U.S. Army Symphony. The public is invited with no admission charge.

Robert Whalen Southwest Texas State College Ali Tech Union Whalen Europe U.S. Army Symphony

Youth Committed To State School After Court Hearing

A 14 year old youth was committed to Gatesville School for Boys after a 99th District Court hearing. Three other boys, all 14, placed on probation. two guilty of burglary, one of car theft. A separate 14 year old’s case was dismissed. Four cases continued. thirteen set for hearing. four mothers scheduled for Wednesday. Judge Howard C Davison presiding.

Tyeur Gatesville School 99Th District Howard C. Davison

Wayland Commences Building Fund Drive at College

Wayland Baptist College launched a 1.5 million dollar campaign to fund a new science building and a physical education building. Roy McChung, college president, urged creating a better institution as about 100 people attended a Slaughter Memorial Dining Hall dinner and speeches. Law enforcement officials note that about 90 percent of stolen cars in the United States are recovered.

Plainview Wayland Baptist College Slaughter Memorial Jeampus Roy McChung United States

New Members Wanted Drive Opens for Community Theater

A drive to recruit members for the 1968 69 season was launched with a dinner for association workers at the Lubbock Women's Club. Membership costs 10 dollars for adults and 5 dollars for students, granting four concert passes and access to reciprocal Community Concerts in nearby towns. memberships sold only during the week.

Lubbock Jack Sheridan Everett Music Avalanche-Journal Carver Texas Tech Thomas Redcay Tendance Lubbock Com l Tex Tech William A. Murphy Russ Raymond Shook Association Alicia di Larrocha Whit-Lowe

Graham Purcell Talks Thursday To Grain Group

U S Rep Graham Purcell of Wichita Falls will address the West Texas Grain Elevators Association at Hereford Country Club during the annual meeting. The program includes a 10 am directors meeting 1 pm business session a 7 pm banquet and a 3 pm open session with speakers Bill Nelson Amarillo and Earl Day Chicago. Nelson will speak on Farm Bargaining Power and Current Farm Legislation Day on Current Grain Handling Problems and Rail Movement Improvement.

Hereford U. S Graham Purcell Wichita West Texas Grain Elevators Association Hereford Country Club Purcell iHouse Agriculture Committee Bill Nelson Amarillo The Grain Sorghum Producers Association Earl ‘Day Chicago Association of ‘American Railroads Nelson Day

School Week Activities Open At Lubbock Area Schools

Lubbock and area schools opened for a weeklong Texas Public School Week with open houses, class visitations, assemblies, and cafeteria lunches for parents. Activities run through Friday, with Thursday set for Teacher Appreciation Day and a luncheon hosted by the City Council of Parents and Teachers. Today features a PTA meeting at Monterey High School with room visitation and a student talent show.

Labbock Texas Public City Council of Parents and Teachers Laibbock Women's Club Monterey Hight School

Dragonfly Put In Orbit Amid Radiation Studies

CAPE KENNEDY UP I report the Orbiting Geophysical Observatory OGO carried 25 sensor sets into a near 92 000 mile orbit aboard Atlas Agena. Launch director Robert H Gray called it a beautiful bird as the craft reached earth orbit and is in good shape. The $35 million satellite aims to study solar radiation and magnetic forces to aid future moon missions and space science.

Cape Kennedy UPI Ppace North Pole Dragonfly Earth OGO Orbiting Geophysical Observatory Robert H. Gray Space Agency OGO 3 OGO 5 Ise Jupiter

Fixodent Plastic Cream for Denture Fit Revolution

An early plastic cream called Fixodent claims to form an elastic membrane that grips both upper and lower dentures more firmly and comfortably than natural teeth. Marketed for daily home use, it resists hot beverages, supposedly lasts around the clock, and encourages consulting a dentist for proper fit.

Revolution Tzws

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