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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1963

Page

14

Victor Stars In My Fair Lady At Lubbock Musical

Victor, with a long stage career since 15, discusses his Alfred P. Doolittle role in My Fair Lady. The tour stops in Wichita Falls San Angelo Lubbock Amarillo and eventually the Pacific Coast. He hails the Lerner Shaw revival and notes strong ticket sales as the Lubbock Municipal Auditorium hosts the premiere.

Legitimate Alfred P. Doolittle Bernard Shaw Malvern Shaw Iishman Victor Sir Barry Jackson America Broadway Alan Jay Lerner Henry Sherek London Times New York City Wichita Falls San Angelo Lubbock Amarillo Pacific Coast Gaylen Byrne Eliza Eric Brotherson Ronald Drake Margaret Bannerman

Mentally retarded hospital aides charged with brutality

Thirteen attendants at Fairview State Hospital in Costa Mesa faced 31 misdemeanor counts of battery for brutal acts against patients including children. Twelve were arrested. one was sought. Some workers have left. the rest were suspended as an investigation continued. The case arose after visitors described severe conditions in security wards.

Costa Mesa Calif Fairview State Hospital

Students Riot On Campus And In Town At Princeton

Security officer H W Dodwell described a Monday night riot sparked by musicians outside a dorm. Bonfires, firecrackers, and toilet paper littered the campus as crowds marched to Nassau Street then Westminster Choir College. Authorities cited minor property damage and a guard office raid before dispersal. Governor Hughes noted spring sap and unfamiliar disturbance.

H. W. Dodwell Dodwell Henry Hall Nassau Street Princeton Pennsylvania Railroad Goheen Westminster Choir College Nassau Hall Hughes Trenton

Republicans oppose higher debt ceiling with 305 billion cap

Ten Republican committee members warned that a 305 billion dollar debt ceiling is adequate though not comfortable for the Treasury. They said the Kennedy administration was warned last Congress that they would not cover the administration’s profligate spending. They oppose a further increase but would propose an extension of the 305 billion ceiling without scheduled cuts.

Treasury

Converted Navy Bomber Crashes Over Mississippi River Area

A converted Navy PV-2 spray bomber crashed and exploded in dense brush along the Mississippi River at Angola Louisiana. Pilot Donald E. Farley and co pilot Fernando Lopez Valerio were killed. The device was under contract to spray fire ants in Pointe Coupee Parish between the Mississippi and Atchafalaya Rivers.

Angola UPI Mississippi River Donald E. Farley Fernando Lopez Valerio Miami Fla U. S. Department of Agriculture Pointe Coupee Parish Mississippi Atchafalaya Rivers

Lubbock Nazarene Assembly Sends Message to New Guinea Mission

At a West Texas Nazarene District assembly in Lubbock messages were recorded for missionary Wanda Knox in New Guinea. The tape will be delivered next week by Rev. and Mrs. Lee Eby who head there from California. Wanda Knox has lived in Lubbock since 1960 with her two children.

Lubbock New Guinea W. F. Knox Vernon St Sidney Knox Nazarene Asia Church Assembly West Texas First Nazarene Church Knox Lee Eby California Sidney Wanda) Knox Nazarene Churches of

Woman's Missionary Union elects new president

Kansas City AP reports Mrs. Robert Fling, wife of a Texas pastor, was elected president of the Woman's Missionary Union of the Southern Baptist Convention on Tuesday. She succeeds Mrs. R. L. Mathis of Waco Texas, who had led since 1956 and becomes MWU promotion director.

Kansas City Woman's Missionary Union of the Southern Baptist Convention Robert Fling Cleburne, Tex R. L. Mathis Waco Tex MWU

Syria prioritizes essential imports in economic plan

Syria flags essential imports as top priority in its economic policy, aiming to secure vital goods and stabilize supplies amid ongoing challenges. The move highlights focus on medicines, food, fuel, and other critical items to support daily life and public services.

Syria

Baptists Convene in Kansas City Hear Conservative Liberal Clash

The Southern Baptists Convention opens in Kansas City with 12 000 to 13 000 delegates gathering for worship and debate on liberal conservative divisions. Rev. Carl E Bates of Charlotte NC delivers the keynote urging renewed Christian mission and conviction. Potential candidates include Bates for president and Rev. K Owen White of Houston for the conservative side.

Kansas City Southern Baptists Convention Carl E. Bates First Baptist Church Charlotte N.C Bates K. Owen White Houston

Crystal City Mayor Sues Texas Ranger in Federal Court

Crystal City Mayor Juan Cornejo filed a $15,000 damage suit against Texas Ranger Capt. Alfred Allee alleging assault and interference with constitutional rights. Hearing set in Del Rio with the U S district clerk noting the case in federal court.

San Antonio UPID Crystal City Juan Cornejo Texas Ranger del Rio U. S. District Clerk’s Cornejo Alfred Allee Allee Crystal City City

Public housing growth rises in Panama City

Public housing development expands in Panama City as new affordable units advance. Local officials report accelerated construction and plans to shelter more residents, aiming to reduce waiting lists and improve neighborhood access to services.

Panama City Panama

State Lands Lease Bids Reach 5 Million In Texas

State lands official Jerry Sadler announced high cash bonus bids totaling 5 million dollars for leases on 141 261 acres of state school land. The top bid was 163 200 dollars from British American Oil for a Chambers County well, averaging 35 dollars per acre as a sign of a satisfactory sale.

Austin Jerry Sadler Chambers County Sadler

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