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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1960

Page

2

Russians Offer Big Money to Cab Driver for CIA Work

Washington cab driver Stephen B. Gleason told the Justice Department a Soviet diplomat promised him big money if he worked for the CIA and completed studies for the Russians. Ex-State Department employee Raoul Kulberg said a Soviet official paid him $150 for a journal article. both registered with authorities as advised.

Washington Justice Department Department State Department U. S. Foreign Service Stephen B. Gleason Raoul F.kulberg Gleason Gennadi V. Gavrikov CIA Gavrikov Russia Kulberg Stamford, Conn Eugeni A. Zaostrovtsov U.S. Foreign Service Zaostrovtsov Soviet Union U.S. Central Intelligence Agency

Windows Vandalism and Theft Reported in Local Area

Police report vandalism to four autos with rear and windshield damage on Saturday night into Sunday. Victims include Mrs. J. K. Knight and Mrs. Edwin Gol d Stucker, with others named for damaged vehicles. A $645 outboard motor stolen from a park ing lot at Farmer's Exchange is tied to train er tracks. cash and a $50 savings bond taken in a service station burglary. a portable radio valued at $300 stolen from Hossein Karim’s car.

J. K. Knight 38Th St Edwin Goldstucker Farmer's Exchange 19Th St Ave. G Ince 34Th St Hossein Karim 39Th St

California Gov Brown Sees U2 Uproar Boosting Stevenson

California Governor Edmund G. Brown said the U2 spy plane incident and the summit collapse have aided Adlai Stevenson’s chances for the Democratic presidential nomination. He also praised Kennedy’s strong primary showing and called Kennedy a leading rival among California Democrats while noting Stevenson and Kennedy as close rivals.

Los Angeles Edmund G. Brown Adlai E. Stevenson California Stevenson John F. Kennedy Mass Stuart Symington Lyndon B. Johnson Atlai Kennedy Brown Massachusetts

Income Tax Repeal Dominates Texas Political Convention

At the 1960 State Convention of the Constitution Party of Texas in Austin more than 100 delegates urged repealing the federal income tax and banning new taxes. Keynote speaker Tom Anderson criticized government freebies and urged tax cuts while Bard Logan announced nominating results for statewide offices except governor and judges. General sessions start Monday with 8:30 am and 2 pm meetings.

Austin Constitution Party of Texas Tom Anderson Anderson Farm and Ranch Magazine Nashville Tenn Bard Logan San Antonio

Tractor blade fatality shocks Tahoka family

A 14-year-old boy was killed when a tractor grader blade fell onto him at a farm near Tahoka. Refugio Lopez detached the implement earlier. the body was found by his mother. Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. at Mission Baptist Church with burial in Tahoka Cemetery. Survivors include parents, three sisters, and grandparents.

Here Refugio Lopez Refugio Moreno Lopez Mission Baptist Church Tohoka Tahoka Stanley Funeral Home New Deal Lamb County Rosa Beatrice Yolanda Trinidad Lopez Mathis V. Moreno Edna

Civil War Vet's Widow to Ride Alone in Parade

In Detroit a 95 year old widow, Carrie Wells, will ride alone in a chauffeured white limousine at the Memorial Day parade. She has led her husband Almond Wells in several parades since his death 46 years ago, recalling his Civil War service and their lifelong bond.

Detroit Heroe Carrie Wells Wells Aways Almond Wells

Midland Man Fatally Stabbed in Heart Wound

A 37 year old Midland man Fred Rameriz died on arrival at Midland Memorial Hospital after a stab wound to the heart. Officials questioned a suspect but no charges were filed. Funeral services were pending at Newnie W Ellis Funeral Home.

Midland (Special Midland Fred Rameriz Midland Memorial Hospital Newnie

VFW Buddy Poppy Sale Raises 882 in Lubbock

Members of Post 2466 and its auxiliary collected about 882 on Buddy Poppy Day in Lubbock Saturday per post commander Jack Diamond. Mayor David C. Casey had proclaimed Saturday Poppy Day offering funds to aid active service members, veterans, and widows and orphans of deceased veterans.

Post 2466 Veterans of Foreign Wars Lubbock Jack Diamond David C. Casey

Moroccans Vote in First Post Colonial Local Elections

In Rabat Moroccans elected 798 rural and municipal councils from 47174 candidates for 10207 seats with over four million eligible voters and heavy urban turnout. Twelve candidates were women and the electorate included women voting for the first time in the nation’s history. The King Mohammed V oversees the councils and recently installed his son as premier, aiming for constitutional monarchy by 1962.

Rabat Morocco Mohammed V

Wealthy American Calls for Foreign Policy Revision

Cyrus E Eaton, a Cleveland multimillionaire and Lenin Peace Prize recipient, urged radical changes in U S foreign policy to favor friendship with Communist states. He argued propaganda tools should be abolished and stressed coexistence between socialism and capitalism, while criticizing arms spending and praising Hungary and Czechoslovakia. He and his wife depart for Poland.

Anthony. Pearce Budapest Hungary Cyrus E. Eaton United States U.S America Eaton Cleveland Ohio Moscow Soviet Union Radio Free Europe Voice of America Nikita Khrushchev Eisenhower Khrushchev Thomas J. Dodd D-Conn Paris Dodd Czechoslovakia Poland

Constitution Party Set to Convene in Austin for State and National Ticket

The Constitution Party of Texas plans a state convention in Austin at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel starting 8:30 a.m. to select state office and presidential electors and to review candidates for the national ticket. Tom Anderson of Nashville will keynote and speak at a Sunday banquet as the party adopts its platform.

Eisenhower Prays With Nation On Memorial Day

President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower attended Memorial Day services at Gettysburg Presbyterian Church amid light rain. The pastor and congregation called for wisdom for leaders and peace in God’s time, with prayers tied to relief for Chilean earthquake victims and lasting righteousness.

Marvin L. Arrowsmith Gettysburg Eisenhower America Gettysburg Presbyterian Church Country Place Mamie Robert A. MacAskill General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Ald Chile

Meadow Seniors Visit Washington With Lawmakers

Meadow High School senior class sponsors and parents toured Washington on a 10 day trip from New York, meeting Rep. George Mahon and Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson. The group included students Kay Settle Bonnie Richey Sue Jones and Darlene Bowman with staff and local officials.

Meadow Washington Meadow High School George Mahon Lyndon B. Johnson Nation New York Morris Ledger Perry Mc Allister Kay Settle Sen. Johnson Bonnie Richey Sue Jones Shirley McAllister Darlene Bowman Noyce Burleson Dock Settle Linda Barton Mary Myers Jeannie Solsberg Evelyn West Shirley Hall Rep. Mahon Rex Baker Don Warren James Bartlett Robert Henson Joe Horton Geoff Hulse Capitol

Debate at U N Shows Soviet Policy Turning Point

UN observers say the week long UN debate signals a new turn in Soviet foreign policy. They expect a renewed cold war through 1960 with focus on discrediting the United States and pressuring Western allies. Gromyko’s moves are seen as aiming to influence U S politics and gain bargaining power in future talks.

United Nations UPD U.S United States Eisenhower Andrei Gromyko NATO Security Council Gromyko Russia Poland Ceylon Tunisia

Fulbright Tackles Ike Over U 2 Incident And Summit Faith

Sen J William Fulbright criticizes President Eisenhowers handling of the U 2 spy plane affair and warns against relying on heads of state summits for solving global problems He questions the wisdom of public admissions and discusses coordination failures in notices of the case.

Washington J. William Fulbright D-Ark Eisenhower Senate Foreign Relations Committee Fulbright Ike Fulbright Allen Dulles Central Intelligence Agency Woudn

Million Dollars Involved In Nevada Tax Evasion Case

Reno financier La Vere Redfield, 62, a lumberman and former brewer, was arrested on eight federal counts alleging evasion of income taxes totaling more than one million dollars across 1953 to 1956. Indictment returned in secret in Carson City, bail set at 10000, with possible penalties up to 80,000 fine and 40 years. Redfield, known for Sierra Beer Co. and a Reno land option, did not comment on arrest.

Reno la Vere Redfield Nevada U. S Carson City Redfield Los Angeles Sierra Beer Co Lake Tahoe Washoek County

Three More Payola Charges Lodged Against Record Firms

The Federal Trade Commission announced three new payola complaints, bringing to 81 the total filed against the recording industry since the crackdown began last fall. Named in the latest action are Hugo and Luigi Productions, Inc. of New York. Specialty Records, Inc. of Hollywood. and Starday Recording and Publishing Co., Inc., with Starday International Sale Co., Inc., based in Madison, Tennessee.

Washington

Insurance Agent John C Parkhurst Handles Your Wants

John C Parkhurst represents Standard Life and Accident Insurance Co. PO2 1772. Call PO3 9311 for your ad needs and insurance inquiries. The notice highlights available policies and agent contact for the service.

Standard Life & Accident Insurance Co

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