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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1960
Page
4
The article notes Sen. John Stennis replying to a rival claim as debate opens on the Lausche amendment. Stennis asserts the Ohio senator has voiced a point Southerners have long sought to make. The exchange follows another senator criticizing the approach and prompting denials.
Storm aid crews moved into West Jefferson by helicopter to assist residents as floods and snowbound conditions strained communications. In Washington, debate over the Lausche amendment stretched for hours with leaders arguing for extended discussion and cloture, while the House pressed ahead on voting registrars and a permanent commission to curb employment discrimination in government contracts.
A 24 year old Mexican national, Santos Castillo DelGuardo, died when a tractor overturned on the Frank Jordan farm six miles northwest of the Gomez community in Terry County. The death was ruled accidental by Justice of the Peace Rhyne. The worker, employed about two weeks, was alone in the field when the tractor flipped during an attempt to free it. The body was taken to Brownfield Funeral Home.
A Lubbock gathering of salesmen and their wives featured awards for top ticket sellers and the oldest attendee, with Texas Tech performers providing a varied program. Attendees praised the city’s growth and enjoyed a friendly barbecue that connected sales staff with local business leaders.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Anderson announce the birth of a daughter weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces at 12 24 PM Friday at West Texas Hospital. The father works for Gilbreath Steel Co. Also noted is a birth for the Reyna family at West Texas Hospital with the father employed by Plains Laundry.
A Dallas court narrows a federal ruling on school integration, demanding a prompt start toward compliance within 30 days. The decision affirms that state funds amount to a small portion of the budget and maintains the NAACP's challenge to keep Dallas schools desegregating.
The eclipse begins with the penumbra at 11:34 p.m. and reaches totality at 12:38 a.m., ending at 4:18 a.m. A red tint will appear from 1:41 to 3:16 a.m. as Earth’s shadow covers the moon. The event, explained by Steve Ebner of the South Plains Astronomy Club, last occurred fully to North America in November 1956.
Graveside services were held in City of Lubbock Cemetery for Frank Pierson two week old son of Mr and Mrs Albert Pierson of New Deal. He died at 605 AM Friday in Methodist Hospital with Rix Funeral Home handling arrangements.
A Great Northern passenger train struck a car in suburban Coon Rapids killing no one initially. Eleven teenagers were aboard the car and several were seriously injured.
Civil Service hearing into Capt. J. E. Porter suspension by Fire Chief Glenn Smith continued with eight witnesses testifying about coercion and union pressure. Porter appeals the action. outcome could restore him or uphold the suspension.
ALTON BLAKESLEE reports that Pioneer V could provide a precise mile based yardstick for the astronomical unit, improving distance estimates to Mars and Venus. A more accurate measure aids rocket guidance and rendezvous timing for interplanetary travel.
Rescuers race to finish a ventilation system to remove deadly carbon monoxide and reach 18 trapped miners. Workers laid cinder blocks to support two pipelines to clear air beyond a smoldering fire as the fate of the men remains unknown since Tuesday noon.
American Hardware Corp offers to buy 100 000 Plymouth Cordage Co common shares at 58.50 dollars per share. UPI reports the bid by Evan J. Parker, president of American Hardware, expires April 4 unless extended by the buyer.
NASA reports Pioneer V launched aboard a Thor-Able rocket to loop the sun in an elliptical orbit. The 26 inch craft will transmit data on radiation magnetism micrometeorites and solar power to two transmitters, reach up to 93 million miles from the sun and possibly intersect Venus orbit.
Steve Johnson of Abernathy dominated the hog division at the Abernathy Junior Fat Stock Show, winning light and heavy barrows and both grand and reserve hog champions. Thomas Pettit earned the showmanship award and Jim Johnson received the Chris Benn Award as about 450 attendees observed 75 animals over two days.
Albert Whit Haywood, longtime area pioneer who drove cattle from Matador to Big Bend, died Friday night in Levelland at age 80. He lived in Levelland a month with sister Alma Ford after moving from Alpine earlier, and had previously lived in Seminole and Gaines County since 1905. Survivors include two stepdaughters, three sisters, three brothers, and seven stepgrandchildren. Funeral services are pending at George Price Funeral Home.
A U S Embassy spokesman called evacuation alerts premature as reports claimed American residents in Cuba were warned to prepare for short notice departure. Havana seized El Mundo and Vocero Occidental, accusing editors of taking Batista funds, while Castro marked a civilian militia rally tied to the 1953 palace assault anniversary.
An anonymous caller threatened Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt just before a Democratic rally in Bradenton Florida. The caller warned he would kill Mrs. Roosevelt at the event and then hung up. Ed Price of Bradenton recorded the call.
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