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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1962

Page

8

Insurance and wreck probe fives out details of O'Hare crash

An investigation into the O'Hare crash reveals insurers paid up to 225000 with multiple passenger policies. Reported findings discuss explosive damage, tail marks, and tissue studies while officials review whether the blast was accidental or intentional.

Washington Chicago O'Hare Field Roy Tuchbreiter Union Conville Kansas City Losey L O'Hare Slattery Mutual of Omaha Walter Braczinski Jon J. H. Cramer Vice Continental Fred R. Gray Here Q'Hare Kansas Ciy Midwest

Lubbock to host Texas Junior Chamber fall board meet

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announced the state fall board meeting of the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce will be held in Lubbock. About 1,000 attendees are expected for the Oct 19 21 gathering, with new officers to be elected at the luncheon.

Tom S. Milam Bar Assa

Two surgeries mix up as baby boys swap charts

In Pontiac Michigan two infants, Mark Trautman and Tracy Fernald, underwent operations but a chart mix up left doctors treating the wrong child. Mark’s hernia operation left a sore throat while Tracy’s tonsillectomy produced groin incision concerns. Governors named water commissioner Lowell Lammers of Bay Town is appointed.

Pontiac, Mich Mark Trautman Tracy Fernald St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Mark Tracy Walter Fernald Austin UPL Price Lowell Lammers Bay Water Commission Lammers

Both plan busy windups for Saturday vote

Carr and Smith hope for big turnout as campaigns head into final wrap up. Carr and Smith have drawn heavy newspaper endorsements. The Democratic canvass shows Smith with 291,585 votes and Turman with 361,023. Carr leads Reavley by 1563,021 to 285,696.

Carr, Smith Connally Smith Carr Turman Reavley

Smith Carr Runoff Set After West Texas Wins

Reported outcomes show Smith and Carr dominating West Texas as they prepare for Saturday runoff voting. Campaigns ramp up with Smith in Lubbock and Carr scheduling stops across Fort Worth Dallas Houston and El Paso.

Smith San Antonio el Paso San Angelo Midand Odessa Abilene Lubbock Care Dallas Beaumont Jefferson Orange Counties Carr Fort Worth Houston

Campaign clash and campus events mix in Lubbock report

The report covers political maneuvers around Adams and Carr in Texas with mentions of Smith, Beavley, and Billie Sol Estes, plus campaign chatter in Waco. It also notes graduation ceremonies, public programs, and musical selections at Lubbock High, Dunbar, and Monterey through campus events and community notices.

Smith Carr Beavley Austin Billie Sol Estes Billie Sol

Rail Fire Continues Aftermath Threatens Warehouse

Firefighters battled a large blaze at the Santa Fe warehouse, saving office records while roof collapse and heavy water damage endanger inventories. Insurance is handled in house. Loss expected to run into thousands of dollars, with a full damage assessment slated for early next week.

Santa Fe Freight Office Alexander Topeka Kan Santa Fe Marvel Roofing Products, Inc Brownfield Hwy

Hamilton Bites Pending Here

Mrs. Ora Clyde Hamilton, 91, Dimmitt resident, died at 11 p m Saturday in West Texas Hospital after living with a daughter in Lubbock the past three months. Funeral services are pending at Sanders Funeral Home. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. J A Maynard, Mrs. P I Greet, Mrs. J Y Walker, Mrs. E C Caudle, two sons, BN Hamilton and Winston Hamilton, and 16 grandchildren plus 10 grandchildren.

Ora Clyde Hamilton Dimmitt West Texas Hospital Lubbock Song BN. Hamilton Lockney Winston Hamilton Silverton

City Man Named To Optimist Zone Post

Wayne Lockwell a 15 year old Dallas youth won the optimist international district 7 oratorical finals. Walter G Cook of Fort Worth elected district president Guido Shumake district secretary. Zone leaders include Joe Fox Gainesville Nolan Robnett Abilene Tom Knight Weatherford Henry Madox Weath erford Eddie Echols Odessa W A Baskin Amarillo and Weldon Baskin.

Fort Worth Wayne Lockwell Dallas Optimist International Walter G. Cook Guido Shumake Joe Fox Gainesville Nolan J. Robnett Lubbock Tom Knight Abilene Henry Madox Weatherford Eddie Echols Odessa

BUT DROPPED INVESTIGATION Estes Under Scrutiny Year Ago

Federal probes centered on Estes last year ended with the death ruled as suicide though later reviews suggested possible murder. Investigators sought violations of banking and mortgage laws related to Estes' affairs but found none after six months, leading to a Dallas transfer and a cease in the inquiry.

Estes Justice Department Fer Lilizer Dallas Robert J U. S Texas Washington Y

Estes and Bracero Wages in Estes Case Debate

Kennedy defended actions by the government amid a discussion with Democratic candidates, citing federal arrests and an impending bond in the Estes case. The report covers wage review tied to bracero labor, potential favoritism, and the role of Holleman in the Labor Department.

Kennedy Curtis Financiera 4 Estes Texas Goldberg Holleman Labor Department Southwest Mexico Arkansas UPI Texas Afl-Cio Justice Department Department of Justice Billie Sol Estes

Conference officials take lie detector tests over game concerns

Twenty officials reportedly passed lie detector tests after allegations of point shaving circulated from a New York sports writer. Albert told the committee that Curtis said Preston and Johnson initially refused the tests but later participated. Tests were for personal assurance only. they are not court admissible and cannot trigger charges. Curtis said Preston and Johnson would not be used while the issue persists. The conference coaches meet in Dallas to select next season’s officials, planning to list 30 to 32 names and trim as needed.

Iabor Smith Terman Cvs United Press International Turman Chesapeake Bay Washington J. Collier Adams Iir Robert Johnson Dilas Cone Ores GS Heatley Paducah Turman Bis Fiat Carpenter Texas Curr Gulf Coast Yarbor NASA Campaint Paign Carr Glenn Titov Ang Meee Manone Etvete New York Albert Johnson Preston Curis Curtis Dallas

Tech Events at Reese AFB Commencement Honors Five Degrees

Two students will receive doctorates during Monday night ceremonies. William J. Heilman of Pittsburgh earns a PhD in chemistry and Robert L. Clinton Jr. of Snyder earns a EdD. Fifty eight students receive masters degrees. Tech board meets at 9 30 a m in the president's office to discuss legislature budget requests for 1963 45, a new speech psychology building and new dormitories with Dr Gerald Thomas presenting a special report.

Thel Reese Afb Wiliam J. Heilman Pittsburgh Robert L. Clinton Jr Snyder Tech Board of Directors Gerald Thomas

Area Towns Endure Rain Extremes In South Plains

Post weather report shows extreme rainfall with a new low humidity reading of four percent last week. Areas recorded 2.79 inches of rain compared with a yearly average near three inches, highlighting unusual moisture variations across the South Plains.

South Plains Yoor

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