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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1961

Page

11

Market action tops week with record close

The Avalanche Journal reports a volatile week with Monday’s rise led by major stocks, Tuesday broad gains across chemicals materials and motors pushing the index to a new high. Wednesday shifted volume into Dow components, Thursday profit taking trimmed gains, and Friday partial recovery finished with a high close as broad issues hit record territory led by strong tech and industrials. Analysis by Charles E. Carden.

Wesley Leo Charles E. Carden Avalanche-Journal

Fragmented ad copy hints at products and discounts

An OCR fragment shows assorted ads and product references. Pest Guard Products promotes rolls at 75 cents, United Sales & Manufacturing pitches Zit ket Mint soap, Pittsburgh Plate Glass touts Sur-Proof house paint with 20 percent savings at 5.98 per gallon. The text is garbled with stray phrases and incomplete lines.

Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company

Families Home Plan High in Sales

Ralph Dorsett manager of an agency of American General Life resists sales rooms plan to the firm's top club. Phoenix Wayne Wheeler from New Merce foresees bedrooms with wardrobes and soundproofs in a quiet home layout.

Ralph Dorsett Tuaeer Life Lestance Co Bes Bea Orm Phoenix Wayne G. Wheeler New Merce

Study of New Acts Reveals Unusual Ballot Sides

A fragmentary report states a Thursday study will discuss a new type with shells like pastelage and a 600 pound weight, contrasting with an 86 pound satellite from last August. Math Hailey, resident of Ow Lalo Chamber of Corn, is named in connection with the note.

Balloot Math Hailey Ow Lalo Chamber of Corn

Driveshaft Theft Sparks Roswell Vehicle Evasion

In Roswell a motorist stole a truck driveshaft, described as fitting only one make of idle truck. The driver recalled a black sedan fleeing the scene after the theft. Police investigations continue as details remain fragmented.

Roswell Eddie

Commercial Building Project Starts on Inas Ave

A commercial building project has begun on Inas Avenue with construction crews starting work. The estimated cost is $50. Work will involve site preparation and foundation, followed by frame and exterior finishing as plans proceed.

Inas Ave

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