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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1963
Page
3
An additional arrest was recorded in the ongoing liquor authority scandal. Investigators named key officials and alleged associates linked to improper licensing and influence peddling. The case widens as prosecutors pursue charges and possible further indictments.
Hyman Siegel, a former associate of Louis Lefkowitz, was arrested on a four count indictment alleging a conspiracy to bribe a State Liquor Authority official. The scheme involved bribes totaling about 7,200 dollars in transfers for liquor license actions.
Evangelist Billy Graham drew crowds from Europe and Paris as thousands attended a week long Paris crusade in a large tent near the Paris Frea Market. About 2000 converts publicly professed faith, with attendees from Belgium Britain Switzerland West Germany and France among others.
Three persons received jail terms Thursday in County Court-at-Law No. 1 after pleading guilty to misdemeanor offenses. Morris Shepherd, 29, was sentenced to a month in the county jail for aggravated assault against his pregnant wife. Rosie Aguiar, 30, was fined 100 and given three days in jail for driving while intoxicated. Naomi Williams, 29, received a 500 fine and five days jailed for shoplifting. In Court No. 2, Berry Watson, 58, and Mant ee Anderson, 60, both faced shoplifting charges and Lamar Masterson, 22, was charged with a check law violation.
Dr. P P O'Brien of Houston former pastor at Big Spring will preach the graduation sermon for Seagraves High School seniors Sunday night at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Music by the high school choir plus processional and recessional by graduate Miss Marilyn Kinsley. Invocation by Rev Frank Pollard. Benediction by Rev Wesley Daniel. Commencement address by Rev Bernard Ramsey Tuesday night.
A dense page lists marriage licenses in Lubbock and nearby counties including Nelms and Moss, Segtest and Marv Eller, and others. It records forthcoming divorces in SOTH and COUNTY courts, with numerous names and properties shown in docket-style entries. Propertied interests and residence details accompany names, reflecting a busy family and legal notices section.
In Los Angeles analysts hear that Specialy-Pioneer Natural Gas Company based in Amarillo and Lubbock shows rapid expansion in a growth driven area. President Cleo Wall outlines a 1963 earnings outlook, rising revenues, and a split of operations with Amarillo Oil and Pioneer Production contributing to a $125 million capital base and $11 million planned capex.
Roswell Republicans deny intraparty trouble over a possible Roswell gubernatorial candidate. Jim Stockton the county GOP chairman says there is no squabble about Robert C. Anderson as a potential governor hopeful. He cites Bolack’s lack of interest and notes no long term financing is planned before 1965.
An ad touts CAMPHO PHENIQUE as a soothing antiseptic liquid that forms a ring of protection around pimples to stop spreading. It promotes early treatment and stain-free application under makeup and urges readers to keep a bottle on hand for instant use.
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