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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1963
Page
5
Washington AP reports births continued to fall for February while deaths rose due to a severe influenza season. February births numbered about 314,000 with a 11.2 per thousand rate, and the 12 month totals show a deepening decline in the birth rate. The March death rate may rise further, and fertility remains down about 3 percent.
Washington officials ended hopes of a quick settlement in the Savannah labor dispute that halted the ship's voyage from Galveston. James Reynolds met with union leaders but said talks broke down with no immediate plans for more talks. The issue centers on a $20 monthly wage differential awarded to deck officers versus engineers, now under New York appellate review.
London AP report says Prime Minister Harold Macmillan outlines a plan to create a permanent three member security commission to act quickly in spy cases. He seeks input on its operation and proposes a privy council backing to monitor the security system. The reform also shifts subordinate posts in naval and military attaches to service personnel following the Vassall case.
State Treasurer Jesse James announced the general revenue fund moved from deficit to surplus for the first time since September 1 with a balance of 222 402.87 at 2 20 p m He credited May due franchise tax payments and sales tax receipts for the turnaround and noted warrants issued to date are being paid The shift continues a trend that began last year when the fund turned black in May after years of red
Lubbock High School presents Naughty Marietta at 8 p.m. in the Lubbock High Auditorium. Directed by Mrs Evertt Carver the production stars Lynn Prideaux as Marietta and Charles Addington as Capt Dick Warrington with Joe Dennis staging and Monika Beuscher choreographing. The operetta features beloved Herbert melodies and a tale of romance set in colonial New Orleans with a large cast including Glen Ballard and Jack Slaughter. Tickets are 50 cents for students and available from Westernaires Harmonaire or Choralaires in Room 124 or at the door.
Sigma Chi at Epsi lon Nu chapter installed Monday night at the lodge naming officers for the fall semester. Consul Bill Wellborn leads. pro consul Bill Watts. secretary Forrest Reynolds. treasurer Norman Stevens. magister Shelby Miller. tribune Joel Lowry. Other officers include historian Stanley Holgate social chair Jerry Iden rush chair Ted Goldsby editor Ed Schmidt and publicity chief Bill Widener. Admission prices listed: 7 cents adults general, 75 cents students reserved, $1 adults reserved.
Nervous tension blocks bowel impulses causing constipation. Colonalp tablets use a novel colon nerve stimulant and bulking action to restore regularity. Clinically tested, the product claims gentle, overnight relief and a quick return to feeling well. Introductory size 43 cents.
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