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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1960
Page
2
An Excelsior Springs clinic advertises a free book on non surgical treatments for male aging related issues. It claims many men visited the clinic seeking relief from nighttime erections, fatigue, and loss of vigor, promising proven methods and no obligation.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery a seven ingredient remedy that stops stomach gas before it starts. It claims to support digestion reducing gas pains and heartburn, with over 38 million bottles sold and availability in liquid or tablets at druggists.
The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo will perform one show at 8 p m today in the Lubbock Municipal Auditorium featuring Galle Parisienne Les Sylphides Raymonda and Black Swan Pas de Deux with dancers Nina Novak Nathalie Krassovska Irina Borowska George Zoritch and others The orchestra is led by Ivan Boutnikkof Tickets go on sale at 9 a m with prices 4 40 3 85 3 30 and 2 75.
Eight hundred players at 200 bridge tables continued play in Dallas on Sunday after Rev. Stuart McGregor urged police to stop the Texas regional tournament. District Attorney Henry Wade said he would review the matter Monday while resuming his domino game. The event at a downtown hotel was scheduled to end that day.
The piece notes Bing Crosby Walt Disney and Art Linkletter among onlookers at Squaw Valley as the U S hockey team defeats Canada 2 1 while top entertainers provide shows for athletes in the Olympic Village and visitors like Janet Leigh Tony Curtis Roy Rogers and Dale Evans attend the events Marlene Dietrich is expected to perform at Harrod's Club for the athletes.
Former Texas Ranger Captain Jay Banks urged Texans to back Captain Bob Crowder as his replacement. Banks claimed firing stemmed from pressure over gambling raids in Tarrant County, while Col Homer Garrison said Banks failed to follow orders. Ranger W J Wimberly resigned in Banks's support, with Garrison denying any coercion.
A. B. Landrum 57 of Plainview remained in critical condition Sunday night at Methodist Hospital after injuries from a pickup truck car crash on U S Hwy 87 inside Plainview. Landrum, a city water department employee, was the pickup driver. Mrs. Carolyn Brock, car driver, was admitted for abrasions and head bruises at a Plainview hospital.
The report notes a resignation and its acceptance while Garrison claims gambling is widespread in Tarrant County. Dist. Atty. Doug Crouch doubts any gambling houses exist currently. Capt. Crowder plans an investigation and a Tarrant County grand jury may call state undercover agents to reveal rackets in the area.
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