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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1960
Page
3
Two of 30 Latin American farm laborers injured in a truck train collision near Levelland Saturday night showed improvement by Monday at Methodist Hospital. Juan DeLeon Hernandez and Pablo Sanchez, both 34, were listed as poor after remaining on the critical list since the wreck that killed three people.
An ad touts ASTHMANEFRIN and the ASTHMA NEFRIN Nebulizer claiming instant relief from asthma attacks. It contrasts inhaled delivery with tablets, asserting rapid action and full refund guarantees. The copy references medical endorsement and money-back terms, noting New York sources.
Eleven defendants pleaded guilty in District Court before Judge Howard C. Davison on charges including indecent criminal action involving a minor and forgery. Sentences ranged from two to four years in penitentiary terms with some probationary periods. defendants include A C Bowers Floydada Jesse Lee Craddock Cameron Elliott and others.
Seven teenage inmates assaulted a 6 year old guard and damaged doors in a four hour predawn escape attempt at the Illinois Industrial School in Ottawa. Reformatory officials refused their demand for release, forcing a siege led by Sheriff Ray Butsey with state police and guards surrounding the cell block. Guard John Teague was beaten and hospitalized after a ruse lured him into a cell.
Judge Robert J. Allen declared a mistrial after jurors could not reach a verdict in a DWI case against Brownfield resident Elmore King 47, with jurors reporting inability to reach a verdict. King faced charge of driving while intoxicated from June 11. Several pleas heard, fines set in liquor law violations, and guilty pleas noted for offenses including illegal transportation of intoxicants and illegal possession, with various defendants placed on bonds and awaiting further action.
Akron based UPI notes the blimp name traces to a British non rigid airship called a limp. The term blended from Type B limp ships widely used as submarine spotters, evolving into the familiar blimp over time.
Testimony will continue at 9 a.m. in a Missouri District Court civil suit. Kansas City Fire & Marine Insurance Co seeks damages of 5420.28 for an airplane crash involving Larry Carpenter and Holley, with cross claims seeking a policy declaration. Jurors were seated Monday afternoon.
Police investigate nine weekend burglaries in the city with about 3750 dollars missing from Farrs Cafeteria and other losses. Cash and checks from a drawer under the cash register were taken at Farrs. Vending machines at Slaton Junior High and two schools were looted. A plate glass window at Fenton’s Shoe Store was smashed and shoes stolen. Cars, cigarettes, meat, and other items were also reported stolen or looted in other incidents.
The Lea County selective service office in Lovington New Mexico held a coffee event to honor 20 years of service and the county’s first draft group from 1919. Draftees W C Smith Jr and Rolf Christian Hobby Gann attended along with service board members J N Dunlavey of Hobbs and local staff Mary Hamsey and Mary Bell hosting.
Mrs Antonio Bellardares and her son Oscar nine improved at Methodist with injuries from a two car crash near Post on Sunday. Oscar listed as poor earlier, Mrs Bellardares in fair condition. Six other children in the family also injured but improved at Garza County Hospital. Names include Lupe eleven Margaret thirteen Isidra fourteen Juan twenty seven Rueben one and Maria seven.
Sam Nichols Jr. faces two felonies after a burglary at 1608 Ave. T where 18 year old Betty Benton reported a Black man crawled through a kitchen window and dragged her back to a bedroom while threatening her. He jumped from the roof and was captured by patrol officers. bond set at 15000 total.
About 25 000 years of service was represented by 745 veteran employees who attended the annual dinner of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co s Quarter Century Club.
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