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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1962
Page
1
City investigators order a formal probe into a theft of 9600 dollars as a salon reports cash missing amid cautious optimism about improving market conditions. Officials seek clues to recover funds and assess potential links to local economy.
In Lubbock a burglar stole cash from 199 pay phone coin boxes in a Southwestern Bell truck. Officers say around 20 cases weighed 1.5 to 2 pounds each and the break-in was discovered as the driver backed out at 9 06 a.m. The incident is linked to a large theft spanning Amarillo Borger and possibly other towns. Gene coin boxes were targeted. the 21 year old collector described the loot as cash silver. Authorities investigate as one of the largest such heists.
Velma Penelope Hitt aged 20 of Lubbock drowned during a gulf outing near Port Aransas in 1980. The body will be transported to Lubbock by Duckett Funeral Home in Victoria for services pending with Fraskilin-Bartley Funeral Home. Survivors and details appear in local notices.
Premier Khrushchev unveiled a plan for a trading bloc to resist international monopolies. The proposal aims to group Belgium the Netherlands Luxembourg and other nations into a market not posing a threat to the Soviet Union, with observers noting signs of concern amid the conference.
Commencement for 1015 Lubbock High seniors split into two 8 p m ceremonies at Municipal Auditorium Dunbar and Lubbock High selected to represent their classes for leadership forensics and originality. Individual speakers will be five minutes each with top student honors announced at the end of each program.
United Press reports a rising Memorial Day traffic toll as motorists return home from parks beaches and mountains. Officials warn the fatalities may exceed 1956’s one day record of 108 with 91 deaths already counted since the exodus began Tuesday evening local time.
Dr. J A Jachimczyk plans further autopsy tests in the death of Marshall while investigating Billie Sol Estes. A state grand jury probed the case and heard that Marshall died from internal bleeding after five bullet wounds from a .22 rifle, with questions about carbon monoxide in his blood and a head bruise. Freeman said the Agriculture Department is vigorously pursuing the Estes matter with no favoritism and noted a $2 million cost to move grain from Estes granaries.
A New York obituary and parade note records U S honors for war dead. President guards attend ceremonies as Peace Month activities unfold across cities.
Speaker James Turman says a 1961 Chesapeake Bay boat trip did not cost the state money and did not affect loan shark legislation. He calls the charges a smear campaign by opponent Smith and ties the accusations to Smith's Senate record. Turman spoke to wire service reporters in a downtown hotel after days of silence.
An Italian freight train hit a crowded passenger train early today at Voghera station. Authorities said at least 30 people were killed with many injured as responders worked at the scene amid wreckage and chaos.
A fragment from a newspaper column notes a television commentator known for sounding good, suggesting a critique of a commentator who often fares better on radio than TV. The page also references sports highlights and race entries on pages 1 through 4.
A reader in Lubbock, identified as Diane Dufield, submits a prayer text seeking guidance and devotion addressed to God through Jesus Christ. The message invokes reverence and vows to strive for perfect love.
Senator Harry F Byrd announces that federal debt and commitments unofficially total about 1.25 trillion with Mo not counting future spending. He plans to publish more papers and urge Senate Finance Committee to study the fiscal situation as current expenses are drawn from existing law and insured loans.
The Wet Meat A offers a brief note on a local food item or event with unclear context and fragmented text. The readable portion hints at a regional or market mention but lacks complete details about people places or outcomes.
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