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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1959

Page

3

Conference On College High School Relations Sets Luncheon

A noon luncheon in the Tech Union ballroom opens a daylong conference on college high school relations. Dr. R C Goodwin discusses administrator views while Weldon Marconi speaks on superintendent perspectives. Dr Floyd Boze covers nationwide issues as work groups tackle graduation and counseling topics.

Tech Union R. C. Goodwin Tech, Arts and Sciences Weldon Marconi Levelland Public Schools Tech Floyd Boze Educa He College

Ship Afire After Vancouver Harbor Explosion

The freighter Ferngulf, a battle scarred vessel sunk twice in World War II, exploded at Vancouver Harbor entrance igniting burning oil. Six crew members and a Canadian Navy firefighter were injured while the ship awaited orders near Fraser River with lumber cargo aboard. Captain William Archer criticized rescue delays citing SOS and medical pleas.

Vancouver B.C Vancouver Harbor Fraser River William Archer

Czechoslovakia Issues Stamp Nearly Weekly, Prague Reports

Prague reports that over the last twelve years Czechoslovakia has issued about one new postage stamp each week, reflecting steady philatelic activity and official stamp programs.

Czechoslovakia Prague Sly Beautyrest Simmons

Grand Jury to weigh 89 cases in 140th District

The 140th District Grand Jury week opens Monday with about 89 cases on the docket. The most publicized is the armed robbery of a Piggly Wiggly at 106 N College involving Pete Fer ro and Billy D Harmon from Galveston. Civil jury weeks begin the same day in district court and county court at law.

Grand Jury George Gilkerson Pete Ferro Billy D. Harmon Galveston N. College Iferson 140Th District Court Robert J. Allen

Americans Travel At High Level Abroad In 12 Months To March

A State Department report shows 891,748 Americans went abroad in the year ending March 31, a 13 percent drop from the prior year. The quarter's travel favored skilled workers and housewives, with 76,934 pleasure trips and 68,188 personal business trips. Females outnumbered males in the quarter, and travelers aged 20-29 were most common. New York, California and Illinois led origin states, with Europe as first destination for 77 percent of travelers. Europe and Africa dominated destinations, Brazil led the hemisphere, and Japan led in the Far East.

Washington UPI Globe State Department Passport Office Pensport Texas New York California Illinois New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Massachusetts Michigan Connecticut Europe Africa Italy Great Britain Germany Switzerland Russia Brazil Japan

Surprise ceremony honors Fire Chief J K Piercey for 40 years

Mayor Adiel F Stewart staged a quick tribute for Fire Chief J K Piercey after a misread announcement. Piercey accepted a plaque recognizing his four decades of service despite the awkward moment.

Adiel F. Stewart J .K. Piercey Piercey Anned Cni Tat Stewart Stewart

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