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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1960

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Partial Accord On Nuclear Test Ban Hinted By U S

The United States labeled a Soviet bid for an East West test ban as partly unacceptable while hinting at a possible short term moratorium on small underground blasts. Secretary of State Herter said Washington would align with Britain on strategy during talks at Camp David and Geneva. Berlin issues and verification concerns remain central to the dispute.

Avalanche-Journal Ashington United States Russia Christian A. Herter U. S U.S Herter Eisenhower Macmillan Camp David Geneva Berlin

Texas Judge Stevens Guilty of Official Misconduct

A three day Texas House inquiry found Randall County Judge Roy Joe Stevens guilty of official misconduct and unethical practices amid reports of gambling, vice and sex parties in his office. The panel said investigations into criminal associations and payoffs to officers should be addressed by local authorities and the legislature.

Avalanche-Journal Texas House Randall County Roy Joe Stevens Enarge Rep H. L Doc) Blanichard Lubbock Stevens Potter County Potter Randall Bar Assn J Grand Jury David Witts Bales the Brobers William Gerald Miller Amarillo House Branch T. Archer Jr Sandra Knott W. H. Arterburn

Berg waits in park as long-lost love fails to appear

Edward Berg, now in Chicago, returns yearly to Urbita Springs near San Bernardino California hoping the girl he met eight years ago would reunite on a future March 24. She did not arrive this time, despite the promise.

Edward Berg Urbita Springs Berg Chicago San Bernardino Calif Park

Bomb Attack on Gadsden Synagogue Shocks Alabama

In Adson, Alabama, white assailants bombed a synagogue during a Beth Israel Temple annex dedication, firing on fleeing worshippers. Two injured, one seriously, as roadblocks were set up to catch suspects. A Nash car was later found abandoned near the scene.

Untted Press International Adsden Ala Beth Israel Temple Gadsden Hyman Rosenburg Rosenburg Alan Cohn Alvin Lowi Lowh Coln South Atlanta Peachtree Road Labor Department

Comic Dictionary Turns Expensive, Then Cheap to Sell

An antique joke notes the paradox of an item very costly to buy yet remarkably cheap to resell. The item is described in a humorous dictionary entry style reflecting editorial tone. No specific people or places are cited.

Amarillo Colonel Named Assistant Division Commander

Gov. Price Daniel announced Col. Selden Simpson of Amarillo as assistant division commander of the 36th Infantry Division National Guard. Simpson succeeds in guiding the Texas unit, highlighting his strategic leadership within the state’s military forces.

Injunction Issued In Coupon Book Case Here

A temporary injunction barred Ira Peveto and Tony Esposito doing business as National Advertising Co from using the Better Business Bureau or Retail Merchants Assn names in telephone sales promotions. The 72nd District Court action seeks 5000 in cross action. 1000 in damages were denied. Tom Watson of the BBB testified on truthful advertising and the bureau’s warning to residents about phone solicitations. Testimony resumed after a morning session as the case moves toward resolution.

Kenneth Rhodes Avalanche-Journal Victor H. Lindsey Better Business Bureau of Retail Merchants Assn 72Nd District Court Allomeys Bureau and Associations Ira Peveto Tony Esposito Fort Worth National Advertising Co Aska Robert H. Bean Lindsey BBB RMA Lindsey Friday Tom Watson Better Business Bureau J. Orville Smith Watson Bureau Lubbock

Wreckers Caught Vandalizing Lothrop School Annex

Two 8 year olds told police they planned to wreck the building after causing extensive damage at Lothrop School Annex in Mahaska Nebraska. Custodian heard glass crash and alerted Principal Skinner. Police report smashed windows, ruined furniture, open paint cans, and a torn kitchen area. The boys Melvin Paul Dull and Leland A. Wickwire were taken to a youth center for psychiatric and psychological testing.

Associated Press Lothrop School Eugene Skinner Omaha Melvin Paul Dull Leland A. Wickwire Dull Wickwire Lothrop

Near riot over anti communist speeches Cuban clash at twilight club

Jurors in Alfredo Albidrez murder trial return a life in prison verdict after three hours deliberation. The 41 year old was convicted in the January 22 1946 killing of Maximo Ybarra at the Twilight Club Broadway and Ave E in Amarillo. Defense argued self defense and murder without malice while awaiting sentencing by Judge Howard C. Davison. Al bidrez previously served a five year term for murder with malice in 1937. See LIFE TERM Page 6.

Jerry McCarty Avalanche-Journal Alfredo Albidrez 99Th District Court Albidrez Allen Hammer Maximo Ybara Twilight Club Broadway Ave. E Howard C. Davison Atty A. W. Salyars Harold K. Miles Avana Luis Conte Aguero Conte Aguero U.S Havana University Cuba Life Hank Walker Mike Acoca Walker

Aerobee-Hi Rocket Soars 132 Miles in New Test

Washington AP reports the civil ian space agency launched an Aerobee-Hi rocket from Wallops Island Virginia. It climbed to 132 miles, burned 52 seconds, then arced downward into the Atlantic Ocean as part of upper atmosphere research.

Washington Civilian Space Agency Wallops Island National Aeronautics and Space Administration Atlantic Ocean

Beach ordeal as cyanide cans wash ashore in Staten Island

On a wintry Staten Island beach eight people faced potential death after discovering a crate of 48 sealed cyanide cans marked poison. Twelve year old Jackie Kiler and his ten year old brother Robert handled six cans before burying them. fisherman William Wannenberg advised disposal. The incident unfolds as more cans surface.

Associated Press York Staten Island Jackie Kiler Robert Kiler Boys William Wannenberg

Finals in ABC events set tonight at Municipal Coliseum

Fast rodeo times highlighted Lub bock's 18th annual ABC Rodeo drawing about 7,000 fans to the Municipal Coliseum. Neal Love of Lovington, Buck Rutherford of Lenapah and Benny Reynolds of Melrose led steer wrestling while Sherry Combs topped cowgirl barrel racing and Jane Mayo and Carol Rider chased in Oklahoma and New York riders.

Jerry Hall Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Municipal Coliseum Benny Reynolds Melrose Mont Neal Love Lovington, N.M Buck Rutherford Lenapah Okla Reynolds Bob Walker Palmer Dublin Harry Tompkins Ralph Buel Sheridan Park Wyo Guy Ion Don McLaughlin Smithfield Tex Olin Young Eunice N.M Saye MoeLaughlin Young Lynn Waldrop Artesia Sherry Combs Checotah

Police and volunteers search for 8 year old girl

Police and a motorcycle club patrol searched the canyon area of East Broadway for 8 year old Rebecca Sue Trammell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Trammell, last seen at 6 pm leaving a playmate’s home to return home seven blocks away. A missing person broadcast was issued to media and law enforcement agencies.

E. Broadway Rebecca Sue Trammel Jim Trammell E. 18Th St

Weather Map Page 2B Lubbock forecast details

Partly cloudy and warmer in Lubbock and vicinity with a morning low of 34 and a high of 70. Winds become southerly 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Temperatures chart hourly readings from 1 am to 11 pm with a midnight high 53 and low 35, sun up at 6 45 and set at 7 03.

Lubbock Phil Abilene el Paso Albuquerque Houston Amarillo Okla

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