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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1960

Page

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Eisenhower warns of crushing defeat over foreign aid cuts

President Eisenhower warned that major reductions in foreign aid would bring crushing defeat for the free world and raise global tensions. The Senate approved a 4.125 billion aid bill, with House-Senate talks to resolve differences, while some Democrats seek larger cuts and a later funding bill.

Merriman Smith Ashington UPI Eisenhower Senate House United Arab Republic State Department United States U. S. Chamber of Commerce

Record Cold Snap Hits South Plains Cotton

A late cold spell lowered temperatures to 33 degrees about 5 a.m. Monday, the coldest on record here, threatening replanting for many South Plains cotton fields, especially in low-lying areas. Gulf Coast rains continue to flood lowlands while Lubbock expects partly cloudy skies and warmer weather.

South Plains-Panhandle Gulf Coast South Plains Weather Bureau Mercury Lubbock

Los Angeles Reporter Recalls Final Message Before Execution

A Black Los Angeles reporter recounts telling Rosalie his attorney goodbye before a high profile event. Inset shows Chess man, center a guard behind a gas chamber chair, and Judge Louis Goodman. Goodman had agreed to a brief stay, but a delayed call blocked the move.

Black Los Angeles Rosalie Chessman Right Louis Goodman

Mis dial error could end stay of execution in calif.

United Press report says Judge Louis Goodman planned a one hour stay for Daryl Chess ae a but a mis dialed San Quentin number altered the timing. secretary mis copied five digits to four and a late call at 10 02 a m followed by a 10 03 a m contact with the warden set the pellets to drop at 10 03 45 a m.

United Press International Francisco Daryl Chessae Mona Federal District Louis E. Goodman Lewis Nelson Goodman Nelson Celeste Hickey San Quentin Edward Evanson Hickey

Court strikes section of urban renewal law vote rule

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals ruled a portion of the Texas urban renewal law unconstitutional limiting voting to property owners in Laredo, while the rest of the law stands. The decision, by Associate Justice Jack Pope, came on an appeal challenging the 1959 election that rejected the renewal proposal 2072 to 1885. The ruling says policy elections are open to all qualified voters in the district, not just property owners.

The Associated Press Antonio Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Jack Pope Laredo Pope J.J. Richter

Allies Propose Plebiscite To Reunite Germany At EU Summit

In Istanbul and London reports, 15 Atlantic Allies back a plan for a supervised plebiscite across Germany to choose unity or continued division. The move aims to counter Khrushchev's push for separate peace pacts with East and West Germany ahead of the Paris summit. Khrushchev weighs American policy under a new U S president before committing to talks.

Tress Stanbul Soviet Union NATO Eisenhower Paris United Nations Bie Nikita Khrushchev East Germany West Germany Germany London Khrushchev

Ambulance Operations Studied as City Reviews Transit Policy

Emergency transport in Lubbock was reviewed by the Lubbock Citizens Traffic Council with a two man subcommittee formed to meet funeral home ambulance providers. A National Safety Council report cited that speed rarely saves lives and may cause more deaths. discussion notes emphasize smooth transport and adherence to speed limits and traffic laws. A Levelland farmer, Glen A. Lucas, 31, was killed in a freak tractor accident near Levelland as details emerged. Burial plans and survivors are listed with George Price Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Kenneth Rhodes Avalanche-Journal Lubbock American College of Surgeons American Assn National Safety Council Levelland Glen A. Lucas Here Jerry Boyd Lucas Lucas Phillips - Dupre Hospital George Price Austin St. Church of Christ Hockley County Whiteface Texas Tech Rebecca Lynn A. Q. Lucas Rt. 5 Tom Lucas Lindsey Okla Vy. J. Lucas Winfield Ala Lee

Broadway Welcome Stuns Nepal King

King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Deva of Nepal rode Broadway in New York to a ticker tape welcome. He appeared stunned by the crowd as 300000 spectators lined the route and waved from windows. The monarch later said he was overwhelmed in Nepalese.

New York Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Deva Nepal Broadway Shangri-la Himalayas

Execution of Caryl Chessman Sparks Global Outcry

The condemned sex offender died in San Quentin's gas chamber after a last minute stay was denied. A federal judge called the plea meritless as about 250 Chessman supporters and opponents protested outside. Worldwide anger surfaced with anti American demonstrations in Uruguay and Portugal.

Caryl Chessman Eleanor Garner Chessman Ree Avalanche-Journal Europe South America Los Angeles San Quentin Federal Louis E. Goodman Monrose United States Lisbon Portugal U.S

Chatterbox Quote Delights Readers With Witty Take

A page feature presents a playful zinger from Chatterbox describing a woman who prefers being wrong for an hour to staying quiet for a minute. The quip echoes the lively tone of the newspaper's comics and society notes.

Carr and Wilson Clash in Final Campaign Push

The race heats up as AG Will Wilson and challenger Aggoner Carr trading sharp charges over land fraud, prosecutions, and bank charters. Carr predicts victory while alleging agency cooperation favors Wilson. Breckinridge dies at 73 in New York after years as lawyer and Lindbergh case intermediary.

Avalanche-Journal Aggoner Carr Will Wilson Carr Wilson Galveston Price Daniel Jack Cox New York Henry Breckinridge St. Vincent's Hospital

Rail-Borne ICBM Test Scheduled Across West

The Strategic Air Command will test rail mounted missile bases over six runs from June 20 to November across Far West and Midwest rails. No missiles will be fired. the exercise focuses on operation and control, with a SAC train control center at Hill AFB and 13 railroads involved.

Air Force Far West Midwest SAC Archie J. Old Jr 15Th Air Force Hill Afb Ogden Utah Hill Far Des Moines Iowa Army Transportation Corps Omaha

Cheryl Crane’s Daughter Surrenders After Run

Cheryl Turner, 16, and companions Donna Wilson and Cheryl Zumbrum fled El Retiro girls home in San Fernando Valley by scaling a 12 foot wall. Cheryl Turner, who killed Johnny Stompanato two years earlier, telephoned her father Steven Crane who arranged care with probation officials. The trio stayed in Southern California and were found tired and hungry, ready to return to the home.

United Press International Ollywood Lana Turner Cheryl Crane el Retiro Cheryl Johnny Stompanato Steven Crane Crane San Fernando Valley Joseph Discoe The Santa Monica Partment Discoe Miss Turner California Long Beach Regina Farr Las Vegas Donna Wilson North Hollywood Cheryl Zumbrum van Nuys Stompanato Martin Gunn Gunn

Weather map notes for Lubbock area hints warm day

Partly cloudy skies in Lubbock and vicinity with warmer daytime temperatures. Overnight low around 48 degrees and a high near 80 degrees with southerly winds from 15 to 25 mph.

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