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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1963

Page

6

Motley Woman Dies In Collision Near Lockney

A Motley woman died in a collision at the corner of 21st Street and Memphis Avenue when a parked car owned by James Mickler was knocked over. Two Reese Airmen were injured Sunday when their car overturned on West Fourth Street after a front tire blew out. Police said the driver A J C Robert Stangland, 24, was hospitalized for facial injuries. passenger James F McDermott, 24, was treated and released. The crash occurred as the car skidded into a plowed field. In another incident, 13 year old Oralia Ville drove a car that struck two trees in the 700 block of Avenue N, hospitalized for observation. Earlier, a car jumped the curb and crashed into Fair Hardware Store window at 806 Main Street, driver Earnest Tadlock uninjured. damage estimated at 175 dollars. Funeral plans for Mrs. Courtney set for 2:30 pm Tuesday at First Baptist Church Matador with burial in East Mound Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, two grandchildren, two sisters, and a brother.

21St St Memphis Ave James Mickler 12Th St Reese W. 4Th St A.J.C. Robert Stangland Reese Hospital A.C. James F. McDermott Lubbock Oralia Ville Ave. O West Texas Hospital Ave. N Fair Hardware Store Main St Earnest Tadlock Main Courtney First Baptist Church Matador Milder Robinson Leonard Dennis

Actress Arcos in Brooklyn Crash Left Family Injured

Actress Joseph Arcos 34 of Brooklyn was in a crash that killed his wife Rose and injured their daughter Celeste and Rose’s sister Mrs Anthony Catapiano. Police linked the crash to a preceding minor car smash and noted Mrs Francis wife of actor Martin Gabel was involved with her husband at the bedside. The Gables later settled a $185000-$500000 suit over a Ritz Towers dumbbell fatality for Alvin Rodecker.

Joseph Arcos Brooklyn Arcos Rose Meadowbrook Hospital Aros Celeste Anthony Catapiano Woodhaven Catapano Celeste Arees Miss Francis Alten Martin Gabel Detroit Ritz Towers Manhattan Alvin M. Rodecker New York

Local Car Thefts Reported As Woman’s Purse Stolen

A crime report states a vehicle was entered and a woman’s purse valued at 15 dollars was stolen. A separate loss included a microphone and card valued at 2 shillings from Forrest Heights Church at 3607 33rd St. Ongoing confusion in the text references events and names.

Forrest Heights Church 33Rd St

Judge May Drop Fines In Love Field Feud

A Dallas appeals court judge planned to decide if 15 of 86 homeowners fined for contempt for mounting a Love Field runway fight should have penalties lifted. Lawyer James Donovan remains jailed for 10 days. Donovan and clients sought relief, with Texas Supreme Court denials and possible federal actions noted.

Dallas UPL Jawyers James P. Donovan Dave Dixon Fifth Court of Dial Appeals Donovan Dallas Love Field Dixon Texas Supreme Cour Qf Austin

Twin and single births tied to local families

The notice lists numerous births at Lauf and Methodist Hospitals with weights from 3 pounds 13 ounces to 9 pounds 4 ounces and times from 7 p.m. Saturday to 3:53 a.m. Sunday. Fathers include a farm laborer, a sheet metal worker, a U.S. Treasury bank examiner, and a 1st Lieutenant in the Iranian army.

Francisco DeLeon Rt. 1 Ropesville Latif Clinic Jose Hinojosa New Deal Lauf Clinic Juan Willer G. Lubbock Jalal Force 26Th St Methodist Tehran Ran Max Wars 43Rd St Methodist Hospital U.S. Treasury Dept James T. Willingham

Pro-Nazi Bail Hiked After Heil Hitler Salute in Court

In Manhattan a pro Nazi flag bearer Louis Mostaccio had bail raised from 2500 to 10000 after he gave a heil Hitler salute in the courtroom during the arraignment on felonious assault tied to a riot on the Upper East Side. Demonstrators from the National Renaissance Party clashed with veterans' groups as eggs vegetables and abuse flew at the scene.

New York UPI Manhattan Louis Mostac Storm Troopers Upper East Side National Renaissance Party Jack Weiser Jewish War Veterans of New York State Fuehrer James Madole Mostac

Thornberrys await move to El Paso for federal judgeship

The Thornberry couple Eloise and Homer, famed in Washington society, prepare to relocate to El Paso this summer as Homer nears appointment as the new federal judge for West Texas. Backed by Vice President Johnson and Senator Yarborough, the honor marks a culmination of a career shaped by humble beginnings and deaf-mute parents who taught resilience.

Homer Eloise Homer Thornberry Washington Ed Paso Johnson Senate Ralph Yarborough West Texas

Wife jailed and fined for water assault on officer in drought

A Hong Kong housewife received two months in jail and a 2 fine for throwing a bucket of water at a policeman trying to end a street brawl. The sentence covers assault and the water waste offense amid a record drought.

Hong Kong

The Country Parson Quote on Power and Integrity

The line argues that a person who commits wrong to seize power cannot be trusted to wield it for good, highlighting a moral stance on integrity and leadership. It frames power as corrupting when gained through unethical means.

Young GOP candidates push conservative platform in YR race

The 1960s Young Republican convention in San Francisco shapes as a conservative showdown led by Goldwater allies. Donald Lukens and Charles McDevitt vie for the chair, with Goldwater's presence shaping strategy as Nixon era figures face civil rights tensions and regional blocs.

Lukens District of Columbia Goldwater Charles McDevitt Idaho Rockefeller California YR Organization John Birch Texas San Francisco YA Organization McDevitt Peter O'Donnell Massachusetts Bay State Aay

Graduation Sermon Inspires Dunbar High Graduates

Reverend Monroe Woods Jr of Carter Chapel CME urges Dunbar seniors to live with purpose and intensity during commencement at 3opom. Diplomas for Monterey, Dunbar and Lubbock High seniors to be awarded Thursday and Friday at Municipal Coliseum and Dunbar High School Auditorium. Memorial Day closures noted as classes end and reports distributed.

J. Chess Levern First Methodist Church Lubbock High School Municipal Coliseum Tommy Boyce D. G. Boyce Nauira Jo Childers R. W. Childers Joyce Elaine Haley Paul Haley Donald Dunn Ben E. Dunn 20Th St Jack Clapp Monroe Woods Jr Carter Chapel CME Dunbar High Mr. Woods Monterey P.m Lubbock Municipal Coliseum Dunbar Dunbar High School Sands Lubbock — High School At & P.m

Demonstrators Wait In Vain For Strauss In Tel Aviv

About 2000 demonstrators with placards waited over ten hours at Israel's Central Airport for former West German Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss. He did not arrive as scheduled for a week long visit described as private but initiated by Prime Minister Ben Gurion's government. Reports from Munich said Strauss movements were kept secret due to recent Israeli demonstrations.

Tel Aviv Israel API Franz Joseph Strauss Strauss David Ben-Gurion Munich

Park nominated by South Korea ruling party

Chung Hee Park was unanimously nominated as presidential candidate by the junta backed Democratic Republican party in Seoul.

Seoul, South Korea Chung Hee Park Democratic Republican Party

Sneaky moviegoers probed by drive-in managers

Hollywood reports summer brings many gate crashes at outdoor theaters. Managers warn of trunk escapes, horseback trespassers, and license-number checks as they curb sneaky admissions while hoping for a quiet season before summer ends.

Rockefellers remarriage could aid 1970 campaign

Sen. Thurston Morton says Gov. Nelson Rockefeller's remarriage may be a political asset in the Republican presidential bid. Sen. Jacob Javits doubts any material effect on Rockefeller's candidacy or appeal. Morton notes Rockefeller won reelection decisively after the divorce.

Washington Thurston B. Morton R-Ky Nelson A. Rockefeller New Yorker Jacob K. Javits R-Ny Rockefeller Kentucky Morton Margaretta Fitler Murphy

Mt Mihara and Minamidake Eruptions Reported in Japan

Mt Mihara on Oshima Island erupted on Sunday and Minamidake on Mt Sakurajima erupted on Saturday. No casualties or damage were reported in either eruption.

Tokyo Mt. Mihara Oshima Island Minamidake Volcano Mt. Sakurajima Japan

Vatican reports pope gravely ill after relapse

The pope remains gravely ill after a relapse with a Vatican note and public prayers marking the crisis. A noon blessing was canceled reflecting his weakness while supporters urged Mary’s intercession for his recovery and continued pastoral duties.

St. Peter’s Basilica

Integration talk and protests shape desegregation debate

The attorney general met theater owners to discuss desegregation in the South amid rising racial unrest. Kennedy signals legislative moves to protect Negro rights as courts scrutinize public school color lines in Birmingham and nationwide protests spread from Alabama to Boston and Los Angeles.

South Kennedy Civil Rights Commission Birmingham U. S Seybourn H. Lynn Alabama F. L. Shuttlesworth Cincinnati Supreme Court Shuttlesworth Albert Boutwell Cuba

Castro Khrushchev Relax At Black Sea Dacha

Premier Fidel Castro and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev were believed relaxing at a Black Sea dacha before Castro's return to Havana. Official secrecy surrounded their movements after their arrival at the Black Sea on Friday.

Moscow UPI Fidel Castro Nikita S. Khrushchev Black Sea Dacha Havana Castro Black Sea Khrushchev Pitsunda

Moscow Circus Draws 33 Million Spectators

Tass reports the Soviet Union hosted 30,000 circus performances last year, watched by about 33 million people across the country.

Moscow Soviet Union Tass

Midland Man Byron Francis Shot Dead at Home

Byron L. Francis a 44 year old Texaco assistant division manager was found dead in his Midland home bathroom with a deer rifle nearby. His wife Mrs Francis discovered the body and a left chest wound was reported. Justice of the Peace awaits inquest verdict. He had lived in Midland two years after moving from Connecticut and was Louisiana born. Survivors include three children.

Midland Byron L Barney) Francis Humble Texaco Francis Connecticut Louisiana Herman Wicker Justice of the Peace David M. Ellis Ellis Funeral Home

Kent Clark Wins In Sports Car Gymkhana

Kent Clark driving an AC Bristol won the overall gymkhana at Alamo Square Shopping Center. Ray Gooch also on an AC Bristol won A to C productions. Dr Bryce Campbell topped D to H classes in a Triumph TR 4 and Sprite. Jim Lewis led sedan class in a Volvo. Mrs Jean Pearson won the women’s class in a Sprite with about 25 entries. Clark beat rivals by more than 64 seconds.

Kent R. Clark Alamo Square Ray Gooch Joe Don Mangum Ray Nall Bryce Campbell Bill Nolan Oliver Spicer Dr. Campbell

Fernandez Stops Torres in Five at Municipal Stadium

Florentino Fernandez knocked down the previously unbeaten Jose Torres twice and finished him with a fifth round technical knockout in a 160 pound middleweight bout in San Juan Puerto Rico. The bout, postponed by rain from Saturday night, featured Torres listed as 161% for the fight.

San Juan Puerto Rico Florentino Fernandez Jose Torres Fernandez Cuba Torres Municipal

World citizen Gary Davis to wed Esther Peter in Alsace

Gary Davis who calls himself world citizen No 1 will marry Esther Peter an Alsatian girl he met in 1949 while camping on a bridge over the Rhine to protest international frontiers.

Strasbourg France Gary Davis Esther Peter

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